DRPS Launches Automatic Licence Plate Reader Technology

DRPS is leveraging the power of technology to enhance roadway safety in the region with the deployment of Automated Licence Plate Readers (ALPR) beginning Friday, May 12, 2023.

As of March 13, 2023, licence plate renewal fees and the requirement to have a licence plate sticker for vehicles, light-duty trucks, motorcycles and mopeds was eliminated.  In an effort to support police services and help mitigate road and officer safety risks associated with the elimination of the stickers, the government is investing in ALPR technology to improve public safety and strengthen roadside law enforcement efforts across the province.

As a result of a Ministry grant, DRPS will be implementing ALPR Systems on a total of 89 police vehicles throughout the region with the expected completion date of December 2023.The first

We will also be doing a tweet-a-long on Friday, May 12, 2023 starting at 5:00 p.m. in one of the ALPR equipped cruisers. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @DRPS using hashtag #DRPStweets

For more information on ALPR and how it can enhance public safety please visit drps.ca/ALPR

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