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Virginia Commonwealth University Parking and Transportation: Automated License Plate Readers

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Agency Virginia Commonwealth University Parking and Transportation
Location Richmond, VA
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
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Virginia Commonwealth University Parking and Transportation planned to implement automated license plate reader technology in 2020.

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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.