PO'd at police

[polo1665]

Yes, if you are a criminal you can take your plates off but then you will get stopped for no plates.

The link above clearly states that the cameras are used to search for license plates that fall into 4 databases:
1. wanted felony vehicles
2. local wanted vehicles
3. stolen vehicles
4. lost or stolen license plates.

I WANT the police to catch these criminals and am very happy that they have this technology available to them.

If you don't want the police to catch these criminals then I won't feel bad if your car is the next one to get stolen.

There is no mention of them using these cameras for minor offenses such as no safety inspection or no insurance.

Have you seen the show "Parking Wars"? In different cities the parking enforcement officers drive around and run peoples license plates to see if they have outstanding (delinquent) parking violations. If they do, they "boot" the vehicle and impound it to collect the fines they are due.

Mark

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Red Light cameras catch police :laughing:

Red light cameras catch police in eastern Iowa - wtop.com

 

[Bedlam]

Yes I meant it with a laughing fashion..

 

[buckeyefarmer]

In MD you need proof of insurance, from the insurance company, in order to register your vehicle. I can't find anything that says you have to carry a slip of paper in the vehicle, but you must be able to provide your policy number in the event of an accident.

"When the MVA requests a proof of insurance, a Maryland Insurance Certification (FR-19) is the only acceptable form of verification. The ID card and actual policy are not acceptable."

 

[MoKelly]

Here is a good one.

I got pulled over in a suburb of St. Louis for speeding. The police officer asked for license and proof of insurance. I gave him my license and insurance card.

He leaves and goes to his car.

He comes back and says he'll give me a warning on the speeding BUT gives me a ticket for not having correct proof of insurance. The insurance card I gave him was for my wifes car ... not mine.

Oh, I say. I'm sorry. I then give him the insurance card for my car.

He says he has already written the ticket and can't do anyting about it. I have to go to court.

I say, "why didn't you come back and ask me about the card before you wrote the ticket"?

He says "I don't know".

So, I have to go to court. The ticket gets thrown out but my goodness.

The guy is nice enough to give me a warning on the speeding but then writes a ticket on the wrong insurance card????

Go figure.

 

[MossRoad]

Here is a link... YouTube - ALPR Licence Plate Reader 2 - Featured on Hacked Gadgets
When you park take your plate off. (wing nuts)

That's awesome! :thumbsup: The presenter said they scan 3-4 thousand plates per shift for lost, stolen, criminal, etc... vehicles. Just think of the hours that thing will save and the potential for vehicle recovery. Fantastic!

 

[MossRoad]

Have you seen the show "Parking Wars"? In different cities the parking enforcement officers drive around and run peoples license plates to see if they have outstanding (delinquent) parking violations. If they do, they "boot" the vehicle and impound it to collect the fines they are due.

Mark

Good! Make 'em pay. Delinquent means lazy, arrogant or stupid. They get what they deserve.

 

[Tractor Beam]

Why PO'd at the LEO? He's just doing what he is paid to do...if you are going to be upset, direct it at yourself. The officer didn't do anything wrong. You did.

I don't think he's pissed at the cop so much as the system. I tend to agree.

 

[MossRoad]

Here is a good one.

I got pulled over in a suburb of St. Louis for speeding. The police officer asked for license and proof of insurance. I gave him my license and insurance card.

He leaves and goes to his car.

He comes back and says he'll give me a warning on the speeding BUT gives me a ticket for not having correct proof of insurance. The insurance card I gave him was for my wifes car ... not mine.

Oh, I say. I'm sorry. I then give him the insurance card for my car.

He says he has already written the ticket and can't do anyting about it. I have to go to court.

I say, "why didn't you come back and ask me about the card before you wrote the ticket"?

He says "I don't know".

So, I have to go to court. The ticket gets thrown out but my goodness.

The guy is nice enough to give me a warning on the speeding but then writes a ticket on the wrong insurance card????

Go figure.

O.K. I'll agree with you that that one is a bummer. Ouch!

 

[Tractor Beam]

That's awesome! :thumbsup: The presenter said they scan 3-4 thousand plates per shift for lost, stolen, criminal, etc... vehicles. Just think of the hours that thing will save and the potential for vehicle recovery. Fantastic!

Just glad I live in the country!