Florida counties begin dismantling license-plate reader cameras

Florida counties begin dismantling license-plate reader cameras

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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1 septembre 2026
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Following state, local governments end use of Flock cameras
Following state, local governments end use of Flock cameras

Orlando Sentinel • 01 sept. 19h48

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 bans Flock Safety cameras from state roads over privacy fears
Florida bans Flock Safety cameras from state roads over privacy fears

Fox Business • 01 sept. 16h16

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 orders Flock cameras off of state roads
Florida orders Flock cameras off of state roads

Orlando Sentinel • 01 sept. 01h02

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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31 août 2026
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Florida bans Flock and other license plate readers from state highways
Florida bans Flock and other license plate readers from state highways

NBC News • 31 août 22h46

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 Orders Removal of Flock Cameras From State Highways
Florida Orders Removal of Flock Cameras From State Highways

Business Insider • 31 août 22h00

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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Flock cameras must be pulled from Florida state roads within 30 days, DeSantis orders
Flock cameras must be pulled from Florida state roads within 30 days, DeSantis orders

FOX 13 Tampa Bay • 31 août 20h59

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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Gov. DeSantis bans Flock cameras from state highways
Gov. DeSantis bans Flock cameras from state highways

WCTV • 31 août 19h14

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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