Opps.... didn't see that pole #80s #utah #1stgendodge #america #deflock
The short version: A Utah driver's viral '1st gen Dodge' clip of clipping a pole doubles as a wink at #deflock culture, showing how even casual content now riffs on ALPR backlash.
Our Take
Credit to creator "My name Jeff" for a clip that's mostly a classic oops-I-hit-a-pole moment, but the #deflock hashtag is the real story here. It shows how deeply the Flock Safety backlash has seeped into everyday internet culture — even a guy posting about his old Dodge in Utah knows the tag will get traction because people are primed to think about surveillance poles right now.
That's not nothing. Memes and offhand hashtags are how awareness spreads faster than any policy hearing ever could. Every time someone jokes about "the pole" in a Flock context, it's a reminder that these cameras have become part of the physical landscape in towns across the country, often without residents ever voting on it.
If you're wondering whether there's an actual ALPR pole near you — accidentally hit or otherwise — check our camera map to see what's been documented in your area, and visit take action if you want to push back on surveillance creeping into your neighborhood.
This is DeFlock The USA’s original commentary. The video above is the work of My name Jeff, published on YouTube — full credit to the creator.