Technology will target those who don't pay road tax
The infrastructure minister believes having equipment to catch those who don't pay their road tax will make a significant difference.
Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras are to be used around the Island to identify those who haven't purchased a vehicle licence.
Those caught driving an untaxed or unregistered vehicle face a fine of up to £2,000.
Ray Harmer admits he wanted to introduce the technology sooner:
The department says these funds go towards numerous things to benefit the community, including pothole repair, hedge and grass cutting and cycleway design.
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