Florida Blocks Flock Cams on State Highways The recent decision by Florida's Department of Transportation to ban automated license plate readers (ALPRs) from state highways may seem like a minor skirmish in the battle for digital rights, but it is actually a significant development that warrants closer examination.
At issue are Flock cameras and other ALPR systems used by law enforcement agencies across the country.
These devices scan license plates at high speed, storing data on vehicles' whereabouts and tracking their movements over time.