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Old Oct 3, 2025 | 03:35 PM
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Lately, I’ve noticed several new devices being installed along busy traffic routes. Does anyone know what they are?



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Old Oct 3, 2025 | 03:46 PM
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Most likely a camera with night vision used for license plate number tracking.
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Old Oct 3, 2025 | 04:38 PM
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Speed cams.
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Old Oct 3, 2025 | 06:48 PM
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License plate reader.
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Old Oct 3, 2025 | 07:15 PM
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It's a big bug.
Maybe someone will fly swat that thing. Lol
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In NYC, we have speed, red light, and noise cameras to catch us.
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License plate readers and have also seen them on police cars where I live.
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That makes sense—they're license plate readers. Law enforcement is cracking down on drivers who keep their vehicles on the road indefinitely with temporary tags.
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