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UK License Plate Cameras Have "Gaps In Coverage"

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Aguazul2 writes "UK police are sad that despite having the most comprehensive driver surveillance system of any developed country, there are still gaps in their coverage. From the article: 'The cameras automatically record plate/time/location information and send it to a central data store, which has complete nationwide records for 6 years.' Also interesting is that an unspecified 'particular driving style' can be used to evade detection by the cameras. It appears, however, that criminals are well aware of the cameras and take other routes. Big Brother technology, coming soon to a country near you!"

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  1. SCORPION STARE by Dr.+Hok · · Score: 3, Funny

    It's OK as long you're not seen by two cameras at the same time.

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    1. Re:SCORPION STARE by Chrisq · · Score: 5, Funny

      I think the "unspecified driving style" is to drive straddling 2 lanes, then the alignment of the camera is wrong. They do say it's impractical ...

      I once saw someone do this. There was a sign saying "left-turning traffic use both lanes" and he obviously thought that it applied to individual cars, as he passed this sign he moved into the middle!

  2. Re:SOUNDS ALL RIGHT TO ME !! by Rosco+P.+Coltrane · · Score: 4, Funny

    Surely you mean it sounds doubleplusgood...

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  3. Re:tick tock by VortexCortex · · Score: 5, Funny

    The government does.

  4. Re:tick tock by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Now you're just being silly. The changes to speed limits were proposed, then moved to public consultation. The review wasn't just a few guys sitting in a room trying to decide how to be stereotypically evil and selfish. The state of the motorways in this country was examined by independent groups and charities, as well as by the government.

    Perhaps you are forgetting that the UK has a functioning democracy?

  5. Re:tick tock by mr1911 · · Score: 1, Funny

    This is modded funny rather than insightful because people don't really want to believe it.

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  6. Re:tick tock by AmiMoJo · · Score: 3, Funny

    Our council had a local referendum on the introduction of 20mph speed limits. They decided that all unfastened votes would be considered a silent "yes". They managed to create a situation where there was simultaneous widespread apathy and massive support for the proposal.

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