From Road & Track · Zac Palmer · · 50s
MapQuest Adds Surveillance Layer to Show License Plate Reader Locations
MapQuest reveals where license plate cameras are placed across the U.S.
In brief
MapQuest reveals where license plate cameras are placed across the U.S. MapQuest launched a feature showing Flock Safety and other license plate reader locations on its app. Originally reported by Road & Track.
MapQuest Launches Surveillance Layer
MapQuest introduced a feature showing license plate reader locations on its app.
ALPRs Include Flock Safety and Others
The feature displays license plate readers from Flock Safety, Motorola Solutions, Genetec, and other companies.
ALPRs Showed on Map with Eyeballs
Users see ALPR locations marked with Halloween-themed eyeballs and red shaded areas indicating camera direction.
Public Backlash Over ALPRs
ALPRs from Flock Safety have sparked public backlash and congressional action to ban federal use.
MapQuest Says More Features Coming
MapQuest promises additional features for avoiding license plate readers if users request them.
Here's the gist
MapQuest launched a feature showing Flock Safety and other license plate reader locations on its app.
