Rhode Island H8077 regulates the use of automated license plate readers by municipal and state police authorities, specifying data collection and.

Rhode Island H8077 amends the General Laws to add a chapter on automated license plate readers. The bill mandates that municipal and state law enforcement agencies must obtain approval from city or town councils before seeking funds, acquiring, or using automated license plate readers. It outlines specific uses for the data collected, such as identifying stolen vehicles or vehicles associated with wanted individuals. The bill prohibits using the readers for purposes like recording vehicle speed or assessing traffic patterns.

Rhode Island H8077 regulates the use of automated license plate readers by municipal and state police authorities, specifying data collection and.

Rhode Island H8077 amends the General Laws to add a chapter on automated license plate readers. The bill mandates that municipal and state law enforcement agencies must obtain approval from city or town councils before seeking funds, acquiring, or using automated license plate readers. It outlines specific uses for the data collected, such as identifying stolen vehicles or vehicles associated with wanted individuals. The bill prohibits using the readers for purposes like recording vehicle speed or assessing traffic patterns.