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Committee debates use of roadside cameras and traffic counters; law enforcement outlines vetting for plate searches
Summary
Members discussed a proposal and community concerns about roadside cameras (ALPR/"block" cameras) and traffic counters, focusing on privacy safeguards, purposes (stolen vehicles, AMBER Alerts), data sharing and potential locations for additional counters to support visitor management.
The Monterey County Byways Committee discussed a proposal to expand roadside camera coverage and traffic counting, including the Point Sur camera and other potential locations, and addressed resident concerns about privacy and scope of use.
Law enforcement and agency representatives explained the camera system’s intended uses and vetting process. A law enforcement representative described the policy for license‑plate queries: searches require a case number, a supervisor’s approval and a defined investigative reason before officers can run plate checks. “We have…
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