Florida Enacts Ban on Highway License Plate Readers
Florida lawmakers have passed legislation prohibiting the use of automated license plate readers on state highways, responding to growing public backlash over privacy and surveillance concerns.
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Florida lawmakers have passed legislation prohibiting the use of automated license plate readers on state highways, responding to growing public backlash over privacy and surveillance concerns.
License plate recognition technology provider Rekor Systems is advocating for federal standards governing Automated License Plate Readers to ensure they maintain their effectiveness for public safety.

A man dressed as Darth Vader appeared at a San Diego city council meeting, humorously advocating for Flock Safety automated license plate readers to track 'rebel scum'.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has called on the LAPD to end its contract with Flock Safety, a provider of automated license plate readers, stating the company has 'lost the trust' of Angelenos.
City workers in an Ohio city are covering automated license plate readers with trash bags as officials raise alarms over 'egregious violations' of privacy.
A Florida county sheriff addresses public concerns regarding law enforcement deployment of automated license plate readers, asserting they do not hinder other policing duties.
The Wall Street Journal highlights a sharp divide among readers regarding Flock Safety’s network of automated license plate readers, weighing public security benefits against significant privacy concerns.
Thousands of US cities and towns have installed surveillance tools from Flock Safety, including automated license plate readers, sparking controversy over their use by law enforcement agencies.

Flock Safety cameras are spreading across the Southern US, prompting West Virginia's Freedom Caucus to seek a statewide ban, citing Fourth Amendment concerns over automated license plate readers.

Automated license plate readers at some Home Depot and Lowe's stores in Connecticut, linked to police databases, are sparking fears over privacy.

Governor Ron DeSantis has revoked permits for Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras on Florida state roads, citing privacy and surveillance concerns.

Lawmakers from both major U.S. parties are calling for stricter regulations on Flock Safety's automated license plate readers, citing Fourth Amendment privacy concerns.

Flock Safety, a company known for its automated license plate readers, announced it is reducing its data retention period after 50 jurisdictions withdrew support and cameras were destroyed.

Two Colombian nationals were arrested in California after automated license plate readers alerted deputies to a stolen Mercedes linked to a violent carjacking, leading to a chase.