This white paper examines Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) systems and their integration with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to meet compliance standards for U.S. local governments. Drawing on decades of AVL expertise from CompassCom and geospatial compliance knowledge from Global Marketing Insights, it outlines regulatory frameworks, data standards, and privacy requirements impacting AVL deployments. The paper explores technical, financial, and operational challenges to achieving GIS compliance, presents case studies from agencies such as IDOT, Lethbridge, Derry, and Fort Collins, and identifies best practices for transparency, accountability, and public safety. It concludes with strategies for sustainable operations, enhanced decision-making, and measurable return on investment for municipalities adopting compliant AVL solutions.