4.1K views · 48 reactions | Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that the province will be eliminating the requirement for vehicles to have a licence plate sticker. The change comes into effect on March 13 and impacts passenger vehicles, motorcycles, light-duty trucks and mopeds. The government will also issue refunds for those who paid renewal fees retroactive to March 2020. | Narcity Canada | Facebook

Colorado’s widespread use of high-tech license plate readers is raising concerns about mass surveillance. While law enforcement agencies say the devices help solve crimes and locate suspects, privacy advocates warn they collect far more than just plate numbers. The cameras, many operated by Flock Safety, can record audio, track people, and use AI to identify logos, bumper stickers, and even classify individuals by race, gender, and clothing. Boulder software engineer Will Freeman has mapped over