From Motor1 · Brian Potter · · 1m
MapQuest Shows Flock Cameras In Neighborhoods
MapQuest's new Surveillance Layer reveals Flock Safety cameras and other license plate readers in your area.
In brief
MapQuest's new Surveillance Layer reveals Flock Safety cameras and other license plate readers in your area. MapQuest's Surveillance Layer shows crowdsourced Flock Safety and other camera locations for license plate tracking. Originally reported by Motor1.
MapQuest Surveillance Layer
MapQuest added a Surveillance Layer to show crowdsourced license plate reader locations including Flock Safety cameras.
Feature Launched October 2026
The Surveillance Layer launched in mid-october 2026 and covers multiple brands of hardware.
Crowdsourced Camera Data
Drivers report camera locations through the app, but the data is not real-time and may miss new installations.
Flock Safety Systems
Flock Safety cameras capture vehicle details like make, model, color and add-ons beyond license plates.
Other Camera Brands
The layer includes systems from Motorola Solutions, Genetec, Axis Communications, Axon, and other manufacturers.
What It Shows
The map shows where cameras are reported, not whether they are active or recording vehicles.
The one thing
MapQuest's Surveillance Layer shows crowdsourced Flock Safety and other camera locations for license plate tracking.
