Florida counties begin dismantling license-plate reader cameras

Florida counties begin dismantling license-plate reader cameras

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Sheriff’s offices in Franklin, Liberty and Putnam counties began dismantling Flock automated license-plate reader cameras in central Florida on August 31, after a state order, the Orlando Sentinel reported. The move follows concerns about privacy and potential misuse.

Governor Ron DeSantis had directed the removal of all Flock cameras from the state highway system within 30 days, citing similar concerns. The Florida Department of Transportation subsequently revoked approvals for local police to install the devices on state right-of-way land, halting future installations.

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Ron DeSantis Florida Department of Transportation Flock Sheriff's offices of Franklin County Sheriff's offices of Liberty County Sheriff's offices of Putnam County

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Florida, United States Franklin County, Florida, United States Liberty County, Florida, United States Putnam County, Florida, United States

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Articles

September 01, 2026
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Florida and Central County Agencies Halt Use of License-Plate Reader Cameras
Florida and Central County Agencies Halt Use of License-Plate Reader Cameras

Orlando Sentinel • 01 Sep 19:48

Following a state order, law-enforcement agencies in several Central Florida counties are dismantling license-plate reader cameras, citing privacy concerns and potential misuse.

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Florida revokes permits for automated license-plate readers on state highways
Florida revokes permits for automated license-plate readers on state highways

Fox Business • 01 Sep 16:16

The Florida Department of Transportation ordered police to remove automated license-plate readers from state roads within 30 days, citing privacy concerns and reports of data misuse.

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Florida revokes permits for license-plate reader cameras on state roads
Florida revokes permits for license-plate reader cameras on state roads

Orlando Sentinel • 01 Sep 01:02

The Florida Department of Transportation ordered the removal of Flock and similar license-plate reader cameras from state highways within 30 days and will no longer issue permits, citing privacy and data-use concerns.

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August 31, 2026
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Florida revokes approvals for license-plate readers on state highways
Florida revokes approvals for license-plate readers on state highways

NBC News • 31 Aug 22:46

The Florida Department of Transportation withdrew permission for local police to install automatic license-plate readers on state right-of-way land, citing privacy concerns and reports of misuse.

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Florida revokes permits for automated license-plate readers on state highways
Florida revokes permits for automated license-plate readers on state highways

Business Insider • 31 Aug 22:00

The Florida Department of Transportation ordered the removal of Flock Safety's automated license-plate readers from state highways within 30 days, prompting several county sheriffs to discontinue their use.

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Florida orders removal of license-plate reader cameras from state highways within a month
Florida orders removal of license-plate reader cameras from state highways within a month

FOX 13 Tampa Bay • 31 Aug 20:59

The Florida Department of Transportation revoked approvals for automated license-plate readers on state roads, giving agencies 30 days to take down the devices and halting future installations.

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Florida Governor orders removal of Flock license-plate cameras from state highways
Florida Governor orders removal of Flock license-plate cameras from state highways

WCTV • 31 Aug 19:14

Governor Ron DeSantis directed that all Flock automated license-plate reader cameras be taken down from Florida’s state highway system within 30 days, citing concerns over potential misuse.

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