Senate committee advances license plate reader bill

Controversial Virginia bill on license plate readers advancing again
The bill would set rules about who can see and use data from license plate readers and could allow the readers to be installed along up to 60,000 miles of
Senate amends bill to regulate automatic license plate readers in VA, pumps the brakes on expanding the technology to state highways
With just a few days left in the 2025 Regular General Assembly Session, lawmakers continued to grapple with how to regulate and perhaps expand the use of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) in Virginia.
License plate reader bill survives, but surveillance concerns loom
Despite near defeat and intense debate, a proposal to regulate automated license plate readers is still alive in Virginia’s General Assembly — though not without significant revisions and shifting alliances.
Senate committee advances license plate reader bill, with some changes
The issue of tracking license plates continues to create controversy as the General Assembly heads into its final days.
How long should police be allowed to keep your license plate reader data?
Automated license plate readers, set up by law enforcement on roads or mounted in their cruisers, capture license plate information that police can access for investigations.
An amended license plate recognition bill is headed to the Senate floor after twists and turns
Del. Charniele Herring’s bill that would put up “guardrails” regarding ALPRs, or license plate recognition technology, was killed, brought back, and then amended before it passed the Senate Finance Committee on Monday evening.
Controversial license plate reader bill survives Virginia Senate committee… for now
Legislators in Richmond kept alive a bill expanding the use of automated license plate readers on Virginia’s roadways Monday.
One nation, under watch: Bill would allow installation of Flock cameras on Virginia interstates, bridge-tunnels
A new bill gives the Virginia State Police “the exclusive authority” to install Flock Safety cameras on interstates and state ...
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Lawsuit challenging license plate cameras proceeds; motion to dismiss denied
The City of Norfolk's attempt to dismiss the lawsuit against Flock cameras was denied by a judge, according to court documents.
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Commanders fans soon may have license plate to proclaim support
Virginia fans of the Washington Commanders soon may be able to show their love via a specialty license plate. Legislation ...