# MapQuest Adds Surveillance Layer to Show License Plate Reader Locations

> MapQuest reveals where license plate cameras are placed across the U.S.
- Title: MapQuest Adds Surveillance Layer to Show License Plate Reader…
- Summary: MapQuest reveals where license plate cameras are placed across the U.S. MapQuest launched a feature showing Flock Safety and other license plate reader…
- Keywords: mapquest, flock safety, alpr, license plate readers, surveillance layer, motorola solutions, genetec, cars, sports, Adds, Surveillance, Layer
- Source: Road & Track — https://roadandtrack.com/news/a74179852/mapquest-launches-surveillance-layer-on-its-app-revealing-flock-camera-locations
- Author: Zac Palmer
- Published: 2026-10-19T15:09:51+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mapquest, flock safety, alpr, license plate readers, surveillance layer, motorola solutions, genetec, cars, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

MapQuest launched a feature showing Flock Safety and other license plate reader locations on its app.