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ROAD TO HELL?

• thesun.co.uk By Jasper Hamill

Peking University reveals results of research aimed at developing next generation of surveillance systems

CAMERAS that catch speeding drivers and hit them with fines are one of the most unpopular motoring innovations ever introduced.

But the next generation of roadside spies are set to be even more powerful - and creepy - than traditional speed cameras.

Researchers at a Chinese university have revealed the results of an investigation aimed at creating a "repression network" that can identify cars from "customized paintings, decorations or even scratches" rather than by scanning its number plate.

This is great for cops because it would let them catch criminals who have changed the plates on a car.

Yet it would be hated by motorists because it will make hated speed cameras even more effective at punishing people who break the speed limit.


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