Police use of number-plate spotting systems increases significantly
Tuesday 4 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
Police use of number-plate spotting systems has risen to nearly 700,000 times annually, averaging almost 2,000 uses per day. An audit shows 8,600 officers now use the technology to investigate crimes and check on suspicious persons. Legal challenges regarding the use of these systems have been dismissed.