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Nevada Highway Patrol: Automated License Plate Readers

Agency Nevada Highway Patrol
Location Carson City, NV
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
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The Nevada Highway Patrol has been using automated license plate readers since at least 2009. In late 2024/early 2025, NHP began using ALPRs in connection with thermal imaging.

More about this technology

Cameras attached to fixed locations or to patrol cars that are used to track license plates.