Article 3R6W1 California proposes location-tracking, e-ink license plates that display "STOLEN" if a car is boosted

California proposes location-tracking, e-ink license plates that display "STOLEN" if a car is boosted

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Cory Doctorow
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A new California pilot program will let drivers replace their metal license plates with e-ink versions that will eliminate the need to use stickers to prove that you've renewed your tags, allow you to display arbitrary vanity messages when the car is stationary (the license plate number shrinks down and displays in a corner under these circumstances, allowing meter-maids to still ticket you), and to remote switch your plate display to STOLEN if your car is ripped off. (more")

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