Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)
A term from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP), reproduced under the Open Government Licence with a link back to the authoritative source.
Definition
An effective way of identifying vehicles and matching them against predetermined indices or flags.
This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.
Related terms
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Legislation that includes provisions for the seizure of vehicles used to commit relevant offences.
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE)
Legislation that outlines the powers and responsibilities of police in England and Wales regarding the treatment of suspects.
Police Reform Act 2002 (PRA)
Legislation that includes powers to seize vehicles driven inconsiderately.
Road Traffic Act 1988 (RTA)
Legislation governing various aspects of road traffic, including powers to stop vehicles.
Terrorism Act 2000
Legislation providing preventive stop and search powers in anticipation of terrorist activity.
Definition reproduced from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See the source link above for the authoritative, current wording.