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Originally Posted by HDi fun Reversing the image is dead simple and dead cheap and dead quick.
It's also dead illegal as no enhancement of the image is permitted. |
Checked this with the police
My question:
Hi Martin
Do you still deal with daft queries from the public?
If so, what is the situation with regard to camera number plate reading and sprays?
I assume that any method that attempts to disguise the plate is illegal?
When attempting to read plates from cameras, is it allowed for the police to enhance the image in order to read the number (reverse it, add contrast, etc)?
Martin's reply:
Steve,
Simple answer Yes !
Only kidding, The use of spray doesn't actually work, we do have approved programmes ( Approved by ACPO )on our computer based systems that can reverse/enhance an image to assist in the identification of a vehicle. we sometimes use more than the registration mark to identify vehicles i.e., badges company logos repairs etc.
Pc Martin ROSE
Traffic Law Instructor
Essex Police College
Ednet 53635
Tel 01245 452779
email
martin.rose@essex.pnn.police.uk
Thuis guy is very helpful and will answer all of your traffic related questions