Flock & ALPR Cameras in Hawaii
At least 56 automated license plate readers have been reported across Hawaii — the 50th most-surveilled state in the country by camera count.
Updated Oct 6, 2026 · Live data
56 automated license plate readers have been reported in Hawaii as of October 6, 2026, ranking it #50 of 52 states and territories. They are documented in 35 cities and towns across 4 counties. 70 percent are Flock Safety cameras.
20 cameras were added to the Hawaii map in the last 30 days. The most recent camera was reported on September 5, 2026. Lahaina (16) has the most, followed by Waikapu (6) and Kailua-Kona (5).
Source: community-mapped camera data (OpenStreetMap, ODbL) with DeFlock The USA’s permanent history.
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Every one of those 56 cameras photographs the plate of each car that passes it — logging where Hawaii drivers go, when, and how often, whether or not anyone is suspected of a crime. Here’s what that means, and what you can do about it.
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- Sep 27 Leonardo camera newly reported
- Sep 27 Motorola Solutions camera newly reported
- Sep 25 Flock Safety camera newly reported
- Sep 16 Flock Safety camera newly reported
Newly reported by volunteers — cameras may have been up long before someone mapped them.
What these cameras actually do
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) like those sold by Flock Safety aren’t normal traffic cameras. Each one reads every passing plate, stamps it with a time and location, and stores it in a searchable database — often shared across agencies. Across Hawaii, that’s 56 points quietly building a record of residents’ movements. See how the tech works and where your data goes.
How Hawaii compares
Hawaii ranks #50 of 52 states and territories by reported ALPR cameras — part of a fast-growing national footprint. Nationwide, volunteers have mapped over 143,000 cameras and counting. Nearby by camera count: Alaska (24), Maine (64), New Hampshire (69), Vermont (30).
The latest from Hawaii
- Hawaii island to get license plate reader cameras
- Road cameras to be deployed - West Hawaii Today
- Road cameras to be deployed - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
- ALPR tech spreading in Hawaii: 'Where was our vote?'
- ALPR tech spreading in Hawaii: 'Where was our vote?' News at 10
On camera in Hawaii — each opens right here on DeFlock:
The conversation about Hawaii:
#VeryAsian Eric@ektaka.bsky.socialBlueskyI was surprised to find out that they are also in Hawaii though not so widespread yet. share.google/f7WfAAvwEiaw...2 months ago
jan hayashi (me)@sailracer808.bsky.socialBlueskyWe have Flock cams in Hawaii as well, part of the State wanting to police our car registrations and safety checks. In all fairness tho, I have seen many expired regies and safety checks. Its a daily game…2 months agoAll surveillance news → · All video & feeds →
What you can do in Hawaii
You don’t have to accept it — and you don’t have to be anti-safety to demand accountability. File a public records request to learn your town’s retention and data-sharing policy, speak up at a city-council meeting, and see the full playbook on our Take Action page.
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Flock & ALPR cameras by city in Hawaii
We track 39 Hawaii cities and towns with reported cameras — each with its own local report: