Pennsylvania lawmakers push for tighter restrictions on license plate reader data

6abc Philadelphia
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Sep 17, 2026
A growing push in Harrisburg is seeking to place new limits on the use of automatic license plate readers.
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AI GeneratedLawmakers in Harrisburg and across the tri-state area are pushing for stricter regulations or outright bans on automatic license plate readers (ALPRs). While designed to aid police in tracking suspects and stolen vehicles, concerns over privacy and the lack of initial safeguards have led to bipartisan legislative efforts to limit data access and storage.
