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That's a different problem with different possible solutions. Just because we work on one thing doesn't mean we have to stop working on another.

Presumably this one is a lot easier to address inexpensively with a bit of tech. Smoking not so much. For one thing, people don't wear license plates.

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They do wear their face, however, and governments seem to be all-in on using that too.

Ok, well, they aren't doing it for this, so what are we complaining about again?

The issue of loud vehicles can be addressed without resorting to things like facial recognition. Facial recognition, due to the obvious privacy concerns, should probably be reserved for much more serious things, such as catching fugitives or detecting violations of restraining orders and the like. Not people smoking outside. Maybe it shouldn't be used at all.

So I don't understand the complaint.

I'm merely pointing out that the lack of human license plate isn't much of a barrier.

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