Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Bans Flock License Plate Readers on State Highways
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a ban on Flock camera license plate readers on Florida state highways. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has formally revoked Flock's permits for these devices operating on state right-of-ways, meaning they will be removed, and no new permits will be issued. This decision is not a blanket ban on all Flock hardware in the state, but specifically targets license plate readers previously installed on state-owned roads. Governor DeSantis expressed concerns about potential abuse and overreach in data collection, stating, 'These cameras that are out there now — who's to say they're only doing the license plate? I think it's capturing people in their cars. I think it's capturing way more information than they're letting on. And you've seen the abuse.' Will Watts, the chief operating officer of the FDOT, cited 'concerning reports of misuse, data privacy concerns, and surveillance schemes' as reasons for the decision, emphasizing the need to preserve Floridi... 
