BP New Zealand's License Plate Recognition System Reportedly Misidentified Auckland Driver for Fuel Theft in Whanganui

Summary

BP’s license plate recognition system reportedly misidentified Auckland resident Buddhika Rajapakse as responsible for petrol theft in Whanganui. Despite the suspect vehicle being a different make, model, and color, the system allegedly linked Rajapakse’s plate to the thefts. BP has reportedly acknowledged a possible doctored plate but still sent multiple payment requests. Rajapakse has reportedly been forced to contest the claims multiple times.

Developers

• Unspecified developer of BP's license plate recognition system

Deployers

• BP New Zealand

Harmed parties

• Drivers whose vehicles are scanned by BP New Zealand's license plate recognition system
• Buddhika Rajapakse

Tags

• License plate recognition system
• Misidentified motorist
• Fines
• Enforcement error
• False accusation