Flock cameras and license plate readers are coming down all across the state of Florida
The short version: Florida's DOT ordered Flock and other ALPR cameras pulled off state roads, proof that even friendly jurisdictions can lose patience with unregulated plate surveillance.
Our Take
Credit to KCEN News for flagging this one: Florida's Department of Transportation reportedly told agencies to get Flock Safety cameras and other license plate readers off state roads. We don't have the full legal reasoning yet, but the headline alone matters — a state transportation agency drawing a hard line on where these cameras can physically sit.
This is the kind of story we want more of. Flock's pitch has always been that police departments quietly sign contracts, cameras go up on utility poles and road shoulders, and nobody outside the department ever asks who approved it or what rules apply to state right-of-way. When a DOT steps in and says "not on our infrastructure," it's a reminder that these systems aren't untouchable — they're installed under permits, easements, and agreements that can be challenged or revoked.
Florida residents should watch closely to see whether "removed" means gone for good or just relocated a few feet onto local or private property, which is a common workaround. If you want to know what's actually watching your plate right now, check our camera map, and if you'd rather push back than just track it, our take-action page has tools for raising this fight with your own city council or state agency.
This is DeFlock The USA’s original commentary. The video above is the work of KCENNews, published on YouTube — full credit to the creator.