[Scan-DC] VSP video cameras on car

[michael rumberg]

okay, since the list doesnt seem to like my emails from my verizon account anymore ---  :(

 

you are correct, it runs license plates, not emissions.  

 

Images are compared against hot list databases that are downloaded daily to the in-car computer.  Each day the hot lists are updated - stolen cars, expired tags, parking violations, uninsured vehicles, plates associated with suspensed or expired owner licenses, and plates associated with certain crimes, drivers with warrants, and people on the delinquent child support lists.

 

for VA emissions inspections - when the car is inspected the inspection station electronically sends the results of the test to DMV - the owner no longer has to supply the proof.  The registration will not be allowed to be renew until a test is successfully passed.   Once the current registration expires the plate is put on the expired list.

 

Most of the local jurisdictions are using or testing the system.    

 
 
> From: w4jecom at w4je.com
> To: Scan-DC at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:09:54 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] VSP video cameras on car
> 
> I don't think they actually check the emissions. I believe they check the
> license plate and compare it to a database of cars that did not pass their
> emissions test. It seems that in Virginia, you can pay your renewal fee and
> get your new stickers without providing proof of passing the emissions test.
> I guess at the emissions testing station, they enter your tag number in a
> database and flag it with pass/fail, so that you could be issued a ticket
> later if you are driving with a failed car. Where I used to live in Georgia,
> you could not renew your registration without first providing proof of
> passing the emissions test. Virginia doesn't do it that way. Maybe they've
> discovered that they can increase their revenue by issuing tickets later?
> That makes sense -- it's a money-maker!
> 
> It does seem that the database must be local to the trooper's laptop,
> because doing lots of license plate checks on a constant basis would seem to
> create a lot of data traffic on a radio network, as someone pointed out.
> 
> Believe it or not, I understand that Arlington County is using similar
> technology installed in their meter-maid vehicles, and it will catch you for
> extremely minor infractions, live overdue library books. No joke. Computer
> technology and big brother -- it's a wonderful combination!
> 
> Andy
> 
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> [mailto:scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of b_thom at juno.com
> Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 12:36 AM
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> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:05:42 -0400 "Andrew Clegg" <w4jecom at w4je.com>
> writes:
> ....
> 
> > infractions as minor as failed emissions tests.
> 
> Seems to me they would be aimed lower, like at the tailpipe.
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