identification function

function which allows the unequivocal identification of a vehicle as being the Registered Stolen Vehicle
NOTE 1 to entry: This may be by means of a secure process that allows the unique vehicle data to be read, e.g. VIN, registration number, and other data, e.g. theft status, model, colour and, if relevant, position.
NOTE 2 to entry: Discrimination is the process that enables entitled personnel unambiguously to differentiate the detected vehicle from other surrounding vehicles.
NOTE 3 to entry: Recognition is the process that enables entitled personnel correctly to select the detected vehicle through visual observation based on knowledge of the vehicle particulars such as make, model, colour and other specific observable features.
Note 4 to entry: Indirect Identification results from data coming from a central or remote data bank, whilst Direct Identification is that resulting from data coming from the OBE itself.

Application Area: Recovery of stolen vehicles