Digital plates are hackable, which could mean toll tickets from strangers
Researchers have figured out how to jailbreak the plates to change the plate number before going through a toll booth. This means the “secure” plates are more vulnerable than anyone thought. If bad actors hack them, the user can evade tolls and have the bill sent to someone else.
‘Robin Hood’ or ‘legalized theft’? Why it’s easy for Massachusetts police to seize property
New England Public Media and The Republican collaborated on a monthslong investigation into the practice of civil asset forfeiture in western Massachusetts. This story is one part of that series.
Bartlesville citizens raising concerns over Flock cameras
People in Bartlesville are raising concerns about Bartlesville Police Department using Flock cameras. What seems like a simple license plate reader had turned into a debate on security and privacy. One concern he has is how many people have access to the data captured by the cameras. The police department is holding a public forum on Jan. 16 at the Oklahoma Wesleyan.
Trump team wants to scrap car-crash reporting rule that Tesla opposes
The Trump transition team wants the incoming administration to drop a car-crash reporting requirement according to a document seen by Reuters, a move that could cripple the government’s ability to investigate and regulate the safety of vehicles with automated-driving systems.
Advancing Equity in Road Safety Policymaking
Jeffrey Michael discusses the roles of research, technology, and community engagement in shaping transportation policy. Central to improving road safety and shaping injury-prevention strategies, Michael explains, is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).