01Feb2026Tolls A New Kind of ChargeConnected vehicles may soon automatically pay tolls, raising privacy and control concerns over geofencing and potential automatic deductions for taxes and fines.1 min read
29Jan2026Surveillance Angry Norfolk Residents Lose Lawsuit to Stop Flock License Plate ScannersCourt upholds ALPR constitutionality citing outdated precedent, but critics warn of pervasive surveillance and privacy risks from Flock Safety's technology.1 min read
28Jan2026Surveillance A 45,000-Ticket Scandal Threatens to Kill Every Traffic Camera in ArizonaArizona lawmakers push for a statewide vote to ban traffic cameras following a scandal involving tens of thousands of improperly issued citations.1 min read
28Jan2026Red Light Cameras Voters Could Decide on Banning Traffic Cameras in ArizonaArizona lawmakers propose letting voters decide on banning red light and speed cameras, amidst debate on safety and enforcement effectiveness.1 min read
28Jan2026License Plates San Antonio Man Says He Was a Victim of 'License Plate Cloning'Criminals are duplicating license plates for toll evasion and concealing stolen cars. Learn how this crime works and what drivers can do to protect themselves.1 min read
28Jan2026Surveillance Judge Dismisses Case Alleging Use of Flock Cameras in Virginia City Is UnconstitutionalVirginia federal judge rules warrantless Flock ALPR camera use constitutional, dismissing privacy challenge. Advocates to appeal.1 min read
28Jan2026Surveillance Google Settles for $68 Million After Lawsuit Claimed It Secretly Recorded UsersGoogle settles $68 million class action lawsuit alleging secret recording of smart device users, including Google Assistant, without activation. Privacy concerns arise.1 min read
27Jan2026License Plates Texas Replaced Paper Tags for Metal, Now the Fake Ones Look Even More RealTexas criminals are using sophisticated fake metal license plates to sell stolen vehicles, a new fraud after the state banned paper tags. Learn how to spot them and avoid scams.1 min read
26Jan2026Surveillance Government 'Kill Switch' in Your Next CarThe federal government has mandated advanced impaired driving prevention technology in all new vehicles starting in 2026, allowing cars to disable themselves without a warrant or due process.1 min read
