Pittsburgh, PA Privacy & Surveillance: License Plate Readers (2026)

ALPR. The prohibitions against automatic tracking, appending data and automatic identification do not apply to ALPR (automatic license plate recognition) or ANPR (automatic number plate recognition).

(e) Pan, Tilt, or Zoom Prohibited Absent Reasonable Suspicion of Criminal Activity.

(i) The operator shall not use the pan, tilt or zoom features of a public security camera or public security camera system in a way that targets particular individuals absent a reasonable suspicion of criminal or terrorist activity or of risks to public safety.

(ii) The Department of Public Safety shall promulgate guidelines for the use of pan, tilt or zoom features of cameras to prevent use of such features in a way that discriminates against individuals on the basis of race, ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, class, economic status, or sexual orientation.

(iii) Any operator who violates the DPS regulations and procedures for the use of pan, tilt or zoom features of public security cameras shall be subject to administrative discipline as set forth therein

(f) In the event that community groups acquire cameras having the ability to perform automatic tracking, automatic identification, or other similar features, the Director of Public Safety and the Chief of Police will promulgate guidelines for the appropriate use of this technology by the community groups.

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