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NC Embraces License Plate Readers | Durham News
North Carolina is rolling out automatic license plate readers statewide, thanks to new budget provisions that authorize the DOT and SBI to deploy cameras at every entry point — a move already piloted for three years. These systems snap, scan, and cross-check plates in real time, with strict 90-day data retention rules and no public access. Critics like the ACLU warn of privacy erosion and mass surveillance, while supporters stress vital uses: tracking stolen cars, missing persons, and fugitives — all under strict confidentiality and non-political use guidelines. Cameras must be above ground…
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