California License Plates May Go Digital

ROBIN HINDERY
NBC San Diego
June 22, 2010

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California drivers may soon come bumper to bumper with the latest product of the digital age: ad-blaring license plates.

State lawmakers are considering a bill allowing the state to begin researching the use of electronic license plates for vehicles.

The device would mimic a standard license plate when the vehicle is moving but would switch to digital messages when it is stopped for more than four seconds in traffic or at a red light.

In emergencies, the plates could be used to broadcast Amber Alerts or traffic information.

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This article was posted: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 11:02 am

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