CarPlay helps Australian police scan license plates automatically

Police in Australia are expanding their usage of CarPlay on the roads, with the in-car infotainment software now used to display information based on surrounding drivers' license plates.

Australian police using CarPlay - Image Credit: Motorola Solutions

CarPlay is commonly used by drivers to display app information on a car's built-in display, enabling them to manage music or see Apple Maps, for example. In Australia, the Police have been taking the concept further, using it for policing matters for a number of years.

In a new development, the Western Australia Police Force has seen an update to its PSCore mobile app to help with automatic number plate recognition (ANPR). Police vehicles in the country are commonly fitted with such systems, which display details about a nearby vehicle on a display, informing police officers of its history and ownership.Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums