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.

    • PabloSexcrowbar@piefed.social
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      7 days ago

      The Constitution guarantees the right to confront your accuser in court, which you can’t do with an automated camera. It used to be a guaranteed win if you showed up at all because the camera itself couldn’t hire a lawyer and present an argument.

      • Clent@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        7 days 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.