Number plate recognition cameras
More and more police forces are spending money on automatic number plate recognition equipment as it becomes clear this is an effective means of catching criminals as well as cleaning up Britain’s roads. Initially these roadside checks were used to catch uninsured drivers but quickly they proved effective in weeding out number plate offenders, defective vehicles, travelling criminals and even drunk drivers. Each time a check is set up numerous fixed penalties are issued, cars impounded and arrests made for sundry additional offences. It also sends out a clear message to everyone that their car must be fully legal or you will be stopped, then you may be caught for something else as well.