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Kentucky Tightens License Plate Rules | Lexington News
Kentucky just rolled out new rules for license plate scanners—House Bill 58 caps data retention at 90 days unless tied to an active case, ending the wild west era where cops could hoard or even sell the data. Lexington police hail the tech as a crime-solving powerhouse, crediting it with 1,900 charges and $5.5M in recovered stolen cars. But critics argue it’s still too lax, especially with data potentially stored beyond state lines. The bill’s sponsor is already eyeing next-gen tracking tech—like devices in your pocket—and plans more privacy-focused legislation in 2025. Listen in comfort:Get…
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