Florida blocks Flock cams on state highways
Florida is banning Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers across state highways, as reported earlier by NBC News and local news outlet WUSF. In a memo on Monday, Florida's Department of Transportation says it's revoking permits for all license plate readers, adding that they must be removed from state
DeSantis Moves To De-Flock State Highways
August 31, 2026 7:26 PM ET Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he’s removing automated license plate readers from state roadways, according to a Florida Department of Transportation memo obtained by the Daily Caller. On Monday, DeSantis ordered all Flock cameras to be removed from the “state highway system,” whic
Florida orders removal of Flock cameras from state highways
Florida's Department of Transportation joins the growing list of jurisdictions that are ending the use of Flock license plate readers.
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The Florida Department of Transportation said it's revoking permits for license plate readers.
That means Flock c
Abbott bars Texas agencies from funding Flock cameras
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) ordered all state agencies this week to halt funding for Flock cameras amid growing concerns nationwide about the misuse of the roadside camera network. The decision, which was communicated to state agencies on Thursday evening, came as The Texas Tribune said it was preparing to publish an i