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California Highway Patrol: Automated License Plate Readers

Agency California Highway Patrol
Location Sacramento, CA
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor Flock Safety

The California Highway Patrol installed a network of 480 automated license plate readers. The agency plans to install 290 ALPRs in Oakland and 190 ALPRs along the East Bay’s state highways.

More about this technology

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