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University of Massachusetts, Amherst Parking Services Enforcement: Automated License Plate Readers

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Agency University of Massachusetts, Amherst Parking Services Enforcement
Location Amherst, MA
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor

The University of Massachusetts, Amherst began using automated license plate readers for parking enforcement in 2018.

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.

An illustration of a police car with cameras aimed at another vehicle.