MapQuest has added a surveillance layer to its app, showing locations of automatic license plate readers from Flock and other companies, allowing drivers to see where these cameras are placed.
01Summary
- 01The feature lets users toggle a Surveillance layer in the MapQuest app to see license plate reader locations marked by eyeball icons.
- 02Readers from Flock Safety, Motorola Solutions, Genetec, Axis Communications, Axon, Leonardo and others are included.
- 03Clicking an eyeball reveals the type of reader (e.g., dome or fixed) and exact coordinates, but not the company name.
- 04Other apps like DeFlock and LPR Maps already show these locations, often relying on crowdsourcing.
- 05License plate readers are controversial due to privacy concerns, with instances of misuse such as stalking by police officers.
02Why it matters
This matters because it gives drivers a tool to identify surveillance cameras, raising awareness of mass data collection by law enforcement and private companies, but also highlights ongoing privacy debates.
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