Warwick, RI — City of Warwick ordinance regulating ALPR technology systems (Chapter 52)
Warwick, RI · City of Warwick ordinance regulating ALPR technology systems (Chapter 52)
Warwick adopted an ordinance restricting automated license plate reader use to official law enforcement purposes, capping data retention at 30 days and barring sale or sharing of ALPR data with non-law-enforcement third parties.
Technical detail
Warwick adopted an ordinance restricting automated license plate reader use to official law enforcement purposes, capping data retention at 30 days and barring sale or sharing of ALPR data with non-law-enforcement third parties.
Who is protected: Local residents subject to the measure.
Who must comply: Local government / regulated operators.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Warwick, RI |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2022-10-01 |
| Citation | City of Warwick ordinance regulating ALPR technology systems (Chapter 52) |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · consumer data privacy |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | PCO-6-22 SUB A - The City of Warwick, State of Rhode Island - Ordinance Regulating ALPR Technology Systems ↗ |
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