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Law Enforcement’s Increased Use of License Plate Readers

An example[^fn1] of where technology will force a careful reexamination of current legal precedent with respect to privacy and “searches”[^fn2].

[^fn1]: Another such area if [unmanned drones](http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/04/look-to-the-skies-is-it-time-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-drone/)

[^fn2]: I use the term to mean all types of legal searches from what is commonly thought of as a “search” to various “stop and frisk” type proceedings and everything else related to the concept. I will not try to explain each one and its intricacies since that area of the law is far outside my comfort zone. I suggest anything Orin Kerr writes over at [Volokh Conspiracy](http://www.volokh.com) if you want to read more about the intersection of technology and legal “searches”.