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Milton License Plate Reader Myth | Montpelier News
A viral report claimed police were using license plate readers on Route 2 in Milton, Vermont — but it turned out to be a misunderstanding. The devices are actually stop-sign sensors designed to warn drivers, not surveillance tools. This mix-up underscores how easily tech myths spread online and highlights Vermont’s strict 2013 law limiting police use of such tech — a law championed by the ACLU. As surveillance tech proliferates, debates rage over privacy, data use, and who’s really watching — and why we should double-check before believing what we see. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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