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Virginia Localities Rethink Use of License Plate Readers Amid Privacy Concerns, Report States – WTOP News

A statewide survey found fewer agencies reporting policy gaps and data-retention violations, but lawmakers said only two criminal charges have been filed from about 20 incidents.

Seventeen Virginia localities using automatic license plate readers to identify vehicles and investigate crimes are reconsidering or scaling back ALPR use, vendor relationships, or camera installations, a new report found.

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Virginia Mercury broke the news on Monday, November 9, 2026.
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