UK License Plate Cameras Have "Gaps In Coverage"

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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Re:tick tock

[Yer Mom]

This isn't just about the average speed cameras, though — these are cameras specifically to scan and log registration numbers and match them against a database of "vehicles of interest" (untaxed, seen near scenes of crime, etc).

Naturally, the data gets kept for years even if a vehicle isn't on the watch list. Just in case, like.

That's what the fuss is about.

Re:SCORPION STARE

[RaceProUK]

Urban myth - the SPECS average speed cameras are not limited to a single lane, and haven't been for a long time.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SPECS_(speed_camera)#About_SPECS_cameras