License plate tracking isn’t science fiction — it’s already here. Former officer and TikTok traffic expert Sean Shapiro joins Shane to break down the rise of ALPR (Automatic License Plate Recognition) and how cities are quietly using it.

From Sudbury’s license plate signs to U.S.-style "flock" camera systems, they explore the benefits and concerns of this fast-growing surveillance trend. Sean shares how this tech helps solve crimes, find stolen vehicles, and even reduce dangerous driving — but also unpacks the growing privacy debates. Plus: the future of traffic AI, why slow drivers might be next, and what kind of surveillance might already be in your neighbourhood.

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Sean Shapiro
http://AskATrafficCop.ca

Originally aired on 2025-11-28