On 06/06/2018 20:27, michael adams wrote:
"Cynic" wrote in message
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We've got simple cctv cameras with IR illuminator around the lens up at the
local hall. Lately there's been a problem with boy racers gathering after dark
in the car park and antisocial behaviour ensues.
The cars can be viewed but reflective number plates are just a washout presumably
caused by the direct reflection of the IR. Has anyone had success in capturing
readable images of number plates after dark using economic cameras? I'm guessing
the use of a non illuminated camera with a separate illuminator from an angled location
might solve the reflection washout of the image but the hall doesn't want to spend
funds without being sure it will work.

IANAL but if the police are unwilling to take action on the basis of any timed CCTV
footage you can provide them with already - basically by lying in wait and catching
them in the act - then I doubt your being able to record the number plates would make
any difference.

One report, of anti-social use of a motor vehicle (with number) can
result in the police issuing the owner with a warning. A second report
within a period can result in the vehicle being seized. They are far
more likely to do something if you can give the number. They are not
going to "waste" resources on lying in wait for relatively minor
anti-social behaviour.

SteveW