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Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Fact Sheet

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The world’s largest passenger vehicle market resides in the United States with 250+ million vehicles on roadways, each with a unique license plate.  The automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology captures images of license plates and allows law enforcement agencies to identify and compare plates against those of cars driven by people suspected of being involved in illegal activities.

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Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Fact Sheet PDF 240.73 KB 01/05/2021
Last Updated: 07/11/2022
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