Summary:

– Oklahoma House will hold an interim study on ALPR camera use in October.

– ALPR systems are currently restricted by law to enforcing the state’s Compulsory Insurance Law.

– Gann and others question the constitutionality of broader ALPR use.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Lawmakers will take a look at surveillance methods used by law enforcement on Oklahoma roads in an interim study this fall.

The House State Powers Committee in October will discuss the impact of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology in Oklahoma. The study will be led by state Rep. Tom Gann , R-Inola, who is concerned about the abuse of cameras and their constitutionality. Representatives from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority are expected to participa

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