Every police force in England and Wales has ANPR technology and because fewer officers are actively on patrol, the cameras play an increasingly important role in crime prevention and detection. People committing motoring offences such as road tax evasion, driving without an MOT or insurance are also targets. ANPR is also used to disrupt criminal activity, with everything from burglary to drug dealing and terrorism in the sights of these smart cameras. Cameras can also be used to flag cloned cars or those using number plates that don’t comply with regulations.