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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.

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[–] MedicPigBabySaver@lemmy.world 2 points 21 hours ago

Loser. Pay up! Put your phone away.

[–] MasterBlaster@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago

Like I said on a similar thread - we already lost our feedom. They're just installing the shackles now.

[–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

Per the article this was not a Flock cam. FYI.

[–] ziltoid101@lemmy.world -4 points 16 hours ago (5 children)

What country is this? Isn't this kinda... normal?? The fine seems excessive though (depending on currency)

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[–] AlecSadler@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 day ago

I have my windows illegally tinted (including windshield) all around so...hopefully this helps.

Also fuck flock.

[–] Naevermix@lemmy.world -1 points 20 hours ago

A danger to herself and others. Well fined.

[–] dandu3@lemmy.world 0 points 1 day ago

In some jurisdictions, yes

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