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License Plate Readers Are Creating a US-Wide Database of More Than Just Cars (www.wired.com)

submitted 2 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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From Trump campaign signs to Planned Parenthood bumper stickers, license plate readers around the US are creating searchable databases that reveal Americans’ political leanings and more.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I mean if you're planning on doing all these weird work arounds, just get a fake plate/mess with your old plates so the letters are more difficult to read.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

A bike rack maintains plausible deniability.

Messing with your plates or getting fake plates could land you in court.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Exactly. Cops hate plate obfuscation and will probably pull you over on that alone. Having a bike rack? They'll probably let it slide.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

this will make them more likely to pull you over: each license plate will add to the number of potential cars under a warrant. Imo just don't use a car to commit crimes or get a ride.