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Gardaí ANPR system to be running by end of 2018

CatInABox · 2018-11-13 10:28:49

The Gardaí are close to setting up a new ANPR system for catching drivers without insurance, which should be operational by the end of the year. Great news in my opinion, insurance-less drivers are a menace on the roads. See here. I'd assume that this system will eventually be expanded, so that they can detect cars without…

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#32 16-11-2018 6:56pm
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Almost very checkpoint I have ever been stopped at has been a disc or document check.

Only once was it for a random drink check.

They aren't going to tell you "we're looking at discs as a distraction" now are they?

The doc check is cover, they're actually looking for a wanted vehicle, driver, passenger etc

Hence why those Facebook groups are actually hampering real policing as well as letting tax evaders / the uninsured away with it

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#33 16-11-2018 7:51pm
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Stopped recently at a random checkpoint. Didn't realise my tax was 2.5 months out as I was abroad for a few months and it expired while I was away. They noticed, hesitated, but said nothing and sent us on our way.

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