Posted on November 6, 2009 by by Valeri

ACT Policing’s RAPID (Recognition and Analysis of Plates Identified) number plate recognition system was deployed in Canberra on the 4th of November 2009 and has already detected 32 unregistered and 13 uninsured cars. ACT Police reports

RAPID can recognise unlicensed or disqualified drivers, drivers wanted on a warrant, or those in breach of their bail conditions.  However the aim of the system is to detect those offenders who use stolen cars and/or registration plates to convey stolen goods and/or drugs.

“In addition to the 32 unregistered and 13 uninsured cars, the RAPID (Recognition and Analysis of Plates IDentified) Property Offender Strike Team, together with ACT vehicle inspectors, detected 8 unlicensed drivers, two unroadworthy vehicles, and issued 21 defect notices.”

“One stolen motor vehicle was detected by the system, and the strike team also took part on the apprehension of two juvenile offenders conducting a residential burglary.”

The RAPID strike team will continue to focus its efforts on the Tuggeranong area in Canberra.

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