Privacy groups warn that flying plate readers could expand surveillance far beyond roadside cameras.

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[–] 13 points 2 months ago

I think we should all pick up skeet shooting. The. cops will provide the pidgeons.

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  • [–] 10 points 2 months ago

    Where the hell is the accountability and the consequences for these guys?

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  • [–] 6 points 2 months ago

    Time to drive 90 everywhere so that the drones can't keep up

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago

    My knee jerk was a polarized cover like those privacy phone screens. Visible from straight back, but opaque at an angle.

    Bit of digging says these products exist, but most don't work as advertised, and can land you in legal trouble for using one. Some states will even pull you over just for having a cover, with no other infraction necessary.

    So... this is not the way.

    Any other ideas?

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    [–] [S] 2 points 2 months ago (3 children)

    It's almost like cars are at the heart of every major problem facing humanity...

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago

    "License plate readers" is a lie to get municipalities to install them. They are AI surveillance cameras designed to track individuals using any information the cameras can pick up. Reading license plates is just an excuse to get them installed. They are installed in many places where there are no cars at all.

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