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This bill establishes requirements for the use of license plate reader systems by law enforcement agencies in Virginia. The bill limits the use of such systems to scanning, detecting, and recording data about vehicles and license plate numbers for the purpose of identifying vehicles associated with wanted, missing, or endangered persons, human trafficking, stolen vehicles, or active law enforcement investigations. The bill also authorizes the Commonwealth Transportation Board to establish a permitting process for installing and using license plate reader systems on state highway rights-of-way. The bill includes provisions for training, data retention, and reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies using these systems, as well as civil penalties for violations. The bill provides an exemption for law enforcement agencies already using license plate reader systems until January 1, 2025, and requires the Virginia State Crime Commission to review and report on the implementation of the bill's provisions.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

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