Florida is revoking permits for Flock cameras and similar automatic license plate readers on state roads and will no longer issue new permits for the technology.
The decision affects local law enforcement agencies that have relied on the cameras to track vehicles and investigate crimes. Flock Safety's camera system captures and stores license plate data, raising privacy concerns among civil liberties advocates.
The revocation represents a significant setback for the license plate reader industry in Florida. Local police departments have used the technology for investigations, but the state determined the systems no longer meet its requirements for road installations.
The move aligns with growing scrutiny of automated surveillance tools nationwide. Privacy advocates have raised concerns about mass data collection and retention, arguing the technology enables broad tracking without sufficient oversight.
Flock Safety operates one of the largest networks of license plate readers in the U.S., with cameras installed across numerous states. The Florida decision may influence other states reconsidering their policies on automatic license plate reading systems.
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