Mass surveillance authorized on NC highways, all other state roads

North Carolina's new state budget permanently authorizes automatic licence plate readers (ALPRs) on all state-maintained roads, allowing law enforcement agencies to track drivers statewide using AI-enabled cameras. The programme was previously piloted on a limited basis; privacy advocates warn of civil liberties risks and potential for abuse despite law enforcement citing public safety benefits.

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