The article argues that widespread traffic camera networks, while ostensibly for traffic management, are being used for mass surveillance and “pattern of life” tracking of ordinary citizens, mirroring tactics used by intelligence agencies. It cites reports of Israeli intelligence using Tehran’s traffic cameras to track Ayatollah Khamenei’s movements, demonstrating the potential for such systems to pinpoint individuals. The author highlights how cameras, including Flock Safety’s more advanced systems that identify vehicle damage and stickers, go beyond traffic flow to collect personal data. This information allows for prediction of individuals’ routines and locations, raising significant privacy concerns and the specter of government overreach and control, urging countermeasures against this pervasive surveillance.