Pennsylvania Department of Transportation: Automated License Plate Readers
| Agency | Pennsylvania Department of Transportation |
| Location | Harrisburg, PA |
| Technology | Automated License Plate Readers |
| Vendor |
In 2017, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation switched from registration stickers to automated license plate reader technology.
Links
News article (Philly Voice)
Government information (PennDOT)
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/08/pa-license-plate-readers-gain-support-for-their-use-in-crime-fighting-but-bill-would-address-privacy-concerns.html
More about this technology
Automated license plate readers are cameras attached to fixed locations or to patrol cars that capture every license plate that passes. The data is uploaded to searchable databases with the time, date, and GPS coordinates.