West Jordan City filed an application for a special use permit to install an Automatic License Plate Reader System on the UDOT right-of-way, according to a document dated September 24, 2024.
The application, submitted by Richard Bell, states the West Jordan Police Department intends to use the system within its patrol jurisdiction. The permit request is made under Administrative Code R920-4-16 for the purpose of capturing license plate data of vehicles traveling on a state highway.
The application notes that the municipality must have a published policy on a publicly available website outlining the use, management, and auditing of the system to meet requirements under Utah Code 41-6a-2003. Additionally, a UDOT Encroachment Permit is required prior to the installation of a license plate reader on the UDOT right-of-way.
The document was signed by Mayor Dirk Burton and Richard Bell. The application specifies that all installations must comply with Utah Code 41-6a-2003 and Utah Administrative Code R920-4-16.
