All Ontario Provincial Police vehicles in our region are now equipped with Automated Licence Plate Recognition and In-Car-Camera systems.
West Region OPP says over 300 patrol vehicles are now equipped with the system which they say “dramatically” enhances the ability of an officer to detect licence plates that are linked with criminal or traffic offences.
So far, police say they have been surprised by the high number of drivers flagged by the system for operating vehicles that do not have valid, registered plates.
Although vehicle owners are not required to purchase a validation sticker for their vehicle, licence plates are still required to be renewed annually or bi-annually.
Officials add the system will be used to gather enhanced evidence to be used in the prosecution of offences and will also highlight the professionalism our members display every day as they work to ensure safe communities.
