San Jose will consider expanding the number of cameras that can read license plates as it considers tightening data policies to protect the privacy of those using the roadways,
is planning to expand its use of license plate-reading cameras to help solve crimes. On Tuesday, the city council is also expected to tighten its data protection policies to make sure that information is only used for legitimate purposes.
Resident Matthew Mansfield said he knows firsthand how dangerous this intersection is, having had a close call just up the street. "I was walking down the street and I hear this screeching of tires and the car jumped over the curb and went between me and the street," Mansfield said. Fortunately he was not hurt, but he says license-plate cameras could have helped. "So that’s good for following up," Mansfield said.
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