Transport: Automatic Number Plate Recognition Debate
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Lord Geddes
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Transport: Automatic Number Plate Recognition
Lord Geddes Excerpts(12 years, 7 months ago)
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Earl Attlee
My Lords, the noble Lord is absolutely right about the use of ANPR. I cannot give examples because I am not briefed on them, but when I went out with the police, I was in an unmarked police car and the police were interested in all types of crime, not just vehicle crime.
Lord Geddes
My Lords, in my ignorance, and perhaps for the benefit of the House, will my noble friend explain whether ANPR is a mobile device or is fixed?
Earl Attlee
My Lords, ANPR technology can be fixed or mobile. Both technologies are used where appropriate. However, if you want to use ANPR technology for a prosecution, the equipment has to be Home Office approved, and there are some issues there.