Lawmakers Introduce Multiple Laws to Curb Flock After 404 Media Coverage
Sens. Sanders and Merkley and Rep. Ocasio-Cortez proposed the Ban Flock Act, and Sen. Hawley separately proposed the Stop Flock Abuse Act.
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Flock is eviscerating the very notion of privacy: Sanders and AOC propose the Ban Flock Act
Coverage of the Ban Flock Act proposed in Congress.
Suffolk drivers may be eligible for red-light camera fee refunds under class action settlement
Drivers who paid Suffolk's red-light camera fee on tickets issued after April 1, 2013 have until Dec. 8 to submit a claim form.
Georgia woman files class action suit against Flock Safety
A Dahlonega woman filed a federal class action alleging Flock's camera network invades the privacy of millions of drivers.
How rogue officers turned a nationwide camera network into a tool for stalking
A Post analysis found at least 50 officers charged or accused of misusing plate readers, mostly on Flock's network, often to track women.
Suffolk to Repay Millions in Red-Light Camera Refunds
Under a proposed $57.5 million class-action settlement, Suffolk County would repay drivers up to $36 per ticket.
Suffolk red-light camera drivers could get up to $36 per ticket
Citing Newsday records, the paper reported Suffolk collected roughly $91 million through its red-light camera fees over a decade.
Edmonds becomes 3rd city in the county to cancel Flock Safety contract
Edmonds, Washington ended its Flock Safety contract.
Location of first fixed AI camera in Perth's north revealed as road fine revenue tipped to surge
A fixed AI camera on Perth's Mitchell Freeway that detects phone and seatbelt offences was set to go live June 1, with fines from December 1.
New Washington Law Regulates License Plate Readers
Gov. Ferguson signed SB 6002, which bars federal and out-of-state access to public agencies' plate reader data and limits cameras near sensitive locations.
LA approves 125 speed camera locations: What drivers need to know
The LA City Council approved up to 125 speed cameras, with fines of $50 to $500 expected to start in late 2026 after a warning period.
Virginia localities collected $54 million in speed camera fines in 2025
A State Police report found Virginia speed cameras brought in more than $54 million in 2025, led by New Kent County's I-64 work zones.
Lynnwood becomes one of the 1st in the state to terminate Flock contract
Lynnwood's council voted unanimously to end its Flock contract after more than 100,000 out-of-state searches, at least 16 tied to immigration enforcement.
As California Cities Grow Wary of Flock Safety Cameras, Mountain View Shuts Its Off
Mountain View police turned off their Flock cameras after an audit found federal and out-of-state agencies had accessed the data in 2024.
France to bring back speed camera 'flashes'
French speed cameras, which have not flashed since 2019, will start flashing again after a trial in three departements.
Judge dismisses case alleging use of Flock cameras in Virginia city is unconstitutional
A federal judge ruled that Norfolk's warrantless use of 176 plate reader cameras does not violate the Fourth Amendment; the Institute for Justice plans to appeal.
Speeding fines to be cancelled for thousands of drivers
A fault in UK variable-limit cameras caused about 2,650 incorrect activations since 2021; drivers will get refunds and have points removed.
As speed cameras are banned in Ontario, Toronto says it needs more funds to cope
Ontario switched off its automated speed cameras under new provincial law, and Toronto's mayor said the province's $210 million for alternatives falls short.
Denver mayor extends Flock camera contract against council's wishes
Mayor Johnston announced a no-cost Flock extension through Mar. 31, 2026, barring federal data sharing, after the council rejected a two-year extension.
Nassau won't have to pay back $400M in illegal red-light camera fees
The Post reported that a trial judge ruled Nassau County does not have to repay about $400 million in red-light camera fees because drivers paid them voluntarily.
Toronto's Parkside speed camera cut down for 7th time in less than a year
Vandals cut down the Parkside Drive speed camera for the seventh time in about a year; it had issued more than 66,000 tickets since 2021.
Company violated Illinois law by sharing license plate data with federal agency: Giannoulias
Illinois' Secretary of State said Flock let Customs and Border Protection access Illinois cameras in violation of state law and ordered the access shut off.
Oak Park terminates Flock license plate reader contract
Oak Park's board voted to end its Flock contract and shut off eight cameras, citing privacy and possible immigration-enforcement use.
Speed cameras to stay on for another five years in New York City
Gov. Hochul signed an extension keeping NYC's school zone speed cameras running through 2030, avoiding a July 1 shutoff.
Flock Removes States From National Lookup Tool After ICE and Abortion Searches Revealed
Flock blocked nationwide searches of camera data in Illinois, California and Virginia after the reporting on ICE-related and abortion-related lookups.
Austin's automatic license plate reader program will end this month
Austin's city manager pulled the renewal vote, ending the city's Flock program after privacy and data-sharing concerns.
A Texas Cop Searched License Plate Cameras Nationwide for a Woman Who Got an Abortion
Texas authorities searched about 83,000 Flock cameras nationwide while looking for a woman who had reportedly ended her own pregnancy.
ICE Taps into Nationwide AI-Enabled Camera Network, Data Shows
Danville, Illinois records show more than 4,000 Flock lookups by local and state police, many tied to immigration or federal requests, although Flock has no direct ICE contract.
School zone camera bills fail to pass on legislature's last day
Georgia lawmakers adjourned without finalizing bills to end or limit school zone speed cameras.
WALB Investigates: Over $14 Million generated through Albany school zone cameras in 4 years
Albany, Georgia's school zone cameras produced more than $14 million in citations over four years while a proposed statewide ban put the program in question.