A woman drives with both hands on the wheel. Her phone sits face-down on her lap. No officer pulls her over. No lights flash. Weeks later, a $1,251 ticket arrives in the mail. The evidence: a single frame from a Camera surveillance app. The charge: phone use while driving.

Automated camera companies market their devices as automated license plate readers — tools for catching stolen cars, flagging warrants, and aiding serious investigations.

Sold as a Crime Tool. Used as a Fine Machine.

  • Clent@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    21 hours ago

    Not sure why you’re being downvoted.

    It’s the sixth amendent.

    For of such a short document it is ridiculous for any American not to know their rights. Unfortunately the internet has been taken over by the ignorant.

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      21 hours ago

      I mean, we should certainly take the time to learn our rights, but I wouldn’t say that it’s ridiculous to not remember everything contained in 40+ pages.