Florida orders removal of Flock cameras from state highways
Summary
Florida's transportation department has stopped the use of automated license plate readers (LPRs), including Flock Safety cameras, on state highways. Local law enforcement agencies have been told not to request any new LPR systems.Key Facts
- Florida is ending the use of automated license plate readers on its state highways.
- This includes cameras made by the company Flock Safety.
- The Florida Department of Transportation sent a memo to local police.
- The memo instructs law enforcement to stop asking for new LPR systems.
- LPRs are cameras that automatically read and record license plates.
- The decision affects surveillance technology used to track vehicles on highways.
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