From Trump campaign signs to Planned Parenthood bumper stickers, license plate readers around the US are creating searchable databases that reveal Americans’ political leanings and more.

From Trump campaign signs to Planned Parenthood bumper stickers, license plate readers around the US are creating searchable databases that reveal Americans’ political leanings and more.

  • @[email protected]English
    1•4 months ago

    I mean if you’re planning on doing all these weird work arounds, just get a fake plate/mess with your old plates so the letters are more difficult to read.

    • @[email protected]English
      4•4 months ago

      A bike rack maintains plausible deniability.

      Messing with your plates or getting fake plates could land you in court.

      • @[email protected]English
        2•4 months ago

        Exactly. Cops hate plate obfuscation and will probably pull you over on that alone. Having a bike rack? They’ll probably let it slide.

    • @FedizenEnglish
      1•4 months ago

      this will make them more likely to pull you over: each license plate will add to the number of potential cars under a warrant. Imo just don’t use a car to commit crimes or get a ride.