Florida orders removal of highway license plate cameras
By The BriefBrief
Florida transportation authorities directed local police and sheriffs to dismantle automated license plate readers on all state-maintained roads within 30 days. FDOT revoked existing permits immediately, including units along I-75 and I-10, and says it will take down remaining cameras and reject future applications.
WHO:Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Assistant Secretary Will Watts; Governor Ron DeSantis; local police and sheriffs’ offices
WHAT:FDOT ordered removal of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and revoked permits for cameras on state rights-of-way.
WHEN:Reported Sep 1, 2026 at 2:55 PM ET
WHERE:Florida
WHY:State leaders said the technology expanded too fast with too few guardrails, raising concerns about motorists’ privacy and potential misuse of data.
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