What You Need to Know About License Plate Cameras
The village of Wellington, just west of West Palm Beach, is planning to install more than 30 license plate cameras throughout the town, as well as 2 that will be on trailers so they can be positioned as needed. The decision to buy the cameras was made by the town’s council, which voted 4–0 in favor of the cameras. License plate cameras are stationary cameras positioned in strategic locations throughout a town or city. These cameras are generally always on and read license plates on passing vehicles. The data is used to check for bad registrations, possible license issues, and to identify lost or stolen cars. It can also help locate lost or missing people. If the system identifies any “red flags,” it will alert the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. This is not a unique system. Many cities in Florida and around the country have license plate cameras installed along their busy streets. In addition, many law enforcement agencies also have these cameras installed in their police vehicles to allow for quick license information. What does this mean for you? If you drive in an area with license plate cameras installed and you are driving with an expired tag, you may get pulled over much more easily than if you were driving in an area without the cameras. For the average driver, the cameras will likely go unnoticed. Anyone driving in a stolen car will be caught quickly, giving law enforcement a clear edge in those cases. According to one recent article in the Palm Beach Post, a pilot program in Lake Worth ended up identifying 2 to 3 stolen vehicles every single day. The Lake Worth council approved the installation of 22 license plate cameras.
Cooking With Ashley
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Perfect Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
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1 14-ounce can of pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) 3/4 cup canned full-fat coconut milk (shaken before measuring)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup maple syrup
1 9-inch store-bought vegan pie crust
Vegan coconut whipped cream (optional)
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Add the pumpkin, coconut milk, brown sugar, cornstarch, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt to a blender. Mix well. 3. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the uncooked 9-inch pie crust. Use a spatula to spread the pumpkin evenly. Bake for 60 minutes. When you remove it from the oven, the edges might be slightly cracked and the middle will still look wobbly. 4. Let cool, and then chill in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight until set.
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Recipe inspired by itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/easy-vegan-pumpkin-pie
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