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NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — Pinellas CountySeptember 1, 2026Pinellas

Pinellas County commissioner proposes removing automated license plate reader cameras from county roads

A Pinellas County commissioner is seeking to remove automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras from county roads and terminate existing contracts with Flock Safety and other vendors. The proposal aims to address concerns regarding government surveillance and individual privacy.

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Why It Matters

If approved, this proposal would eliminate the use of automated license plate tracking technology on county-maintained roads, potentially changing how law enforcement monitors vehicle movement in the area.

Key Facts

  • A Pinellas County commissioner has formally proposed the removal of automated license plate reader cameras from county roads.
  • The proposal includes ending all current agreements with Flock Safety and other camera providers.
  • The primary stated motivation for the proposal is concern over government surveillance and privacy rights.

Who's Mentioned

organizationFlock Safety“ALPR technology provider”personVince Nowicki“Pinellas County Commissioner who filed the resolution”personCarl Gunner“St. Petersburg resident and activist against ALPR cameras”organizationPinellas County Sheriff's Office“Local law enforcement agency affected by the proposal”locationPinellas County“The jurisdiction where the proposal is being made.”organizationAxon“ALPR technology provider”organizationFlorida Department of Transportation“State agency that recently ordered removal of ALPRs from state highways”