Flock’s cameras actually do detect that kind of thing. Quoting from this article:
“Instantly searchable data, including plate numbers or missing/covered plates, as well as vehicle make, model, color, alterations, and other unique identifying information.”
The problem is that randomly deploying cops to given areas to track down cars that are already long gone because their plates are obscured isn’t terribly effective or worthwhile. It’s more often used as part of a wider investigation, where someone stopped later could also be identified for having previously covered their plates, and fined accordingly on top of the fine for, say, speeding.
Flock’s cameras actually do detect that kind of thing. Quoting from this article:
The problem is that randomly deploying cops to given areas to track down cars that are already long gone because their plates are obscured isn’t terribly effective or worthwhile. It’s more often used as part of a wider investigation, where someone stopped later could also be identified for having previously covered their plates, and fined accordingly on top of the fine for, say, speeding.