License Plate Readers Under Scrutiny | Santa Fe News

Sandoval County is moving to regulate license plate readers by requiring permits — not banning them — to protect privacy and ensure public oversight. The proposed ordinance, set for a future vote, would treat unpermitted use as a daily petty misdemeanor, with penalties enforced by county officials. Permits would be issued after public hearings, limiting data retention and aligning with Fourth Amendment concerns. This rule applies only to county land and roads, leaving cities and towns unaffected. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.abqjournal.com/news/proposed-sandoval-county-ordinance-could-criminalize-license-plate-readers-without-permits/3119560 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dca62831536d9b39 Report issues to [email protected].