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Texas agency suspends Flock camera approvals

Texas agency suspends Flock camera approvals

Summary

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has temporarily stopped approving permits for Flock’s automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. This pause comes because of increasing worries about the safety and privacy of using this camera technology.

Key Facts

  • TxDOT reviews permits for installing license plate reader cameras on state roads.
  • The approvals for Flock’s ALPR cameras have been suspended for now.
  • The pause is due to concerns about security and privacy risks.
  • Flock’s cameras automatically read license plates to help with traffic and law enforcement.
  • TxDOT wants to ensure the cameras are installed safely and follow proper rules.
  • This suspension affects state-owned roadways in Texas.
  • The decision was confirmed by a TxDOT spokesperson to NewsNation.
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