Background

The City of Tempe published an official notice titled "Share your thoughts on proposed ban on City use of automated license plate readers." The notice is dated September 11, 2026, and identifies a proposed ban involving the city’s use of automated license plate readers. Its central public-facing action is an invitation to share views.

The city’s official notice identifies the subject of the discussion and asks people to provide their thoughts. The available evidence supports describing this as a public-input development concerning a proposed prohibition. It does not support treating the notice as proof that a ban has been adopted.

The notice identifies the subject of the discussion and asks people to provide their thoughts. The supplied evidence does not provide a basis for stating what a final policy would contain, how broadly it would apply, or what result the city will reach.

The Public Comment Request