Avoid License Plate Trackers With This Site #shorts
The short version: A quick Tech Commons short spotlights crowdsourced ALPR maps as a simple way for drivers to see — and route around — license plate readers.
Our Take
Tech Commons' short is a tidy reminder that the first defense against mass surveillance is simply knowing where the cameras are. Tools like the one highlighted in the video follow the same logic we built our own project on: crowdsourced, public mapping turns an invisible dragnet into something you can actually see and respond to.
That matters because Flock Safety and similar ALPR networks aren't just sitting at a few intersections anymore — they're stitched into statewide systems that log every passing plate, often without clear public oversight or retention limits. A map doesn't stop that data collection, but it does put power back in the hands of regular drivers who'd rather not have their daily movements silently cataloged.
If this clip got you curious, check out our own camera map to see what's been documented near you, and head to take-action for ways to push back on unchecked ALPR expansion in your community.
This is DeFlock The USA’s original commentary. The video above is the work of Tech Commons, published on YouTube — full credit to the creator.