# MapQuest's Surveillance Layer Shows Camera Locations

> MapQuest's new tool reveals where license plate readers and cameras are along your route.
- Title: MapQuest's Surveillance Layer Shows Camera Locations · Inc
- Summary: MapQuest's new tool reveals where license plate readers and cameras are along your route. MapQuest launched a 'Surveillance Layer' to show users automated…
- Keywords: mapquest, surveillance layer, flock cameras, automated license plate readers, motorola solutions, genetec, surveillance tech, blue sky, MapQuest's, Surveillance, Layer, Shows
- Source: Inc — https://inc.com/sage-swaby/mapquests-new-tool-maps-out-flock-cameras-heres-how-to-use-it/91422243
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mapquest, surveillance layer, flock cameras, automated license plate readers, motorola solutions, genetec, surveillance tech, blue sky
## MapQuest launches Surveillance Layer
MapQuest introduced a free digital navigation feature that lets users locate automated license plate readers and outdoor surveillance cameras along their route.

> The Roads Have Eyes
## Surveillance Layer identifies cameras
The feature identifies cameras developed by Flock Safety, Motorola Solutions, Genetec and other surveillance tech companies.
## How to access Surveillance Layer
After updating to the latest MapQuest app, users tap Map Layers and toggle on Surveillance to see eyes populating the map where cameras are located.
## View camera details
Clicking on an eye shows details about the surveillance camera to users.
## Company's message
MapQuest emphasized its message that 'The Roads Have Eyes' in a video showing users how to access the surveillance layer.

> The Roads Have Eyes
## Why this feature exists
MapQuest's general manager Doug Berger said drivers using the service inspired the new feature as it addresses one of their top three user requests.
## Public scrutiny over surveillance
Public backlash against mass surveillance technology surged following multiple incidents of automated license plate readers being misused.
## What ALPRs do
Automated license plate readers capture images or videos of passing vehicles and detect license plates to gather vehicle type, color, gps location, and date and time.
## Key takeaway

MapQuest launched a 'Surveillance Layer' to show users automated license plate readers and surveillance cameras along their travel routes.