Claim: A photo shows a camera in Edinburgh that can detect a vehicle's emissions, speed, acceleration and number plates. The post also suggests the camera may cause people to receive points and fines.
Fact-check: Emissions camera in Edinburgh is not linked to fines or points - Full Fact
Verdict: this is a part of an edar  system which can detect many of the things listed, but doesn't lead to points or fines. transport scotland has confirmed that this device only monitors emissions and no enforcement is associated with it.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Evie Townend
Date published: 2023-07-31T00:00:00