Lawmakers target Flock cameras with a threat to highway funding
Summary
U.S. lawmakers plan to introduce a bill called the No FLOCK Act to limit the use of Flock cameras, which automatically read license plates to help police track vehicles. The bill would cut federal highway funding to states that do not restrict these cameras to only certain uses, like finding stolen cars or missing persons.Key Facts
- The No FLOCK Act aims to stop states from using Flock cameras for anything beyond five specific purposes, such as enforcing tolls or investigating felony offenses.
- If states don’t comply, they could lose 10% of their federal highway funding starting in October 2028.
- The bill is introduced by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democrat) and Congressman Michael Cloud (Republican).
- The cameras have faced criticism due to abuses, like police officers using the data for personal reasons.
- The bill does not ban Flock cameras completely, nor does it restrict sharing data with other government agencies.
- A separate bill calls for banning federal funds used to buy Flock cameras.
- President Donald Trump supports using Flock cameras, saying they help law enforcement.
- Flock has been spending money on lobbying to influence lawmakers in Washington, D.C.
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