Washington legal term
Automated license plate reader system in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Automated license plate reader system” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.
What does “Automated license plate reader system” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Automated license plate reader system" means a system, software, or computer algorithm, whether used independently or in combination with one or more mobile or fixed automated cameras, that is used to convert images of license plates into computer-readable data. (RCW 10.130.020)
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