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Florida Bans License Plate Readers on State Highways
WHY IT MATTERS
The ban limits the state's use of automated surveillance, protecting driver privacy and curbing potential misuse of license plate data.
What happened
Florida Department of Transportation revoked permits for all automated license plate readers, including Flock cameras, and ordered removal from state highways within 30 days. The decision follows a rapid rise in deployments and concerns over misuse, data privacy, and surveillance.
The DOT will also stop approving new license plate reader requests.
The move signals a shift in state policy on roadside surveillance technology.
LINKED SOURCES
Florida blocks Flock cams on state highways
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