“These cameras provide law enforcement with another investigative tool while requiring officers to continue developing probable cause before taking enforcement action.” According to the city, the license plate readers cost $3,150 each per year. In recent years, neighboring North County cities have also approved or expanded automated license plate reader programs, though the size varies by jurisdiction. But the city’s use of license plate readers and data has not been without problems. If (license plate readers) are logging everyone who drove through the city and sending it to Big Brother, that’s another question.”