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D.C. Commuters to be Scanned With Infrared Cameras

Posted by samzenpus on from the seeing-what's-real dept.

owlgorithm writes "Washington, D.C. area commuters are going to be "scanned like groceries at the supermarket" in order to catch single-occupant vehicles who are illegally using carpool lanes. The article, from the Washington Post, says that infrared cameras capable of detecting human skin will be installed, rather than the visible-spectrum cameras in use today. So much for using dummies in the front seat."

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  1. More seriously, what about children? by Albanach · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I've used the HOV lane into DC with a child in an infant seat behind me. The camera isn't going to spot that.

    Am I going to have to get sworn affidavits stating the child was with me? Should I take photos on my journey? Are HOV lanes 18+ now?