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Drivers Dodging the Law With Fake Plates

Sep

2025

Drivers Dodging the Law With Fake Plates

An investigation into the rising use of fake and novelty license plates purchased online, which allows drivers to evade taxes and police, creating victims of plate cloning and fueling calls for more surveillance.

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Nebraska Attorney General Sues Lorex Over Security Risks in Home Cameras

Sep

2025

Surveillance

Nebraska Attorney General Sues Lorex Over Security Risks in Home Cameras

Nebraska's Attorney General is suing Lorex, alleging the company deceived consumers about security risks in its home cameras tied to blacklisted firm Dahua.

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Evanston Orders Flock to Remove Reinstalled Cameras

Sep

2025

License Plate Readers

Evanston Orders Flock to Remove Reinstalled Cameras

Evanston, IL issued a cease-and-desist to Flock Safety after the vendor reinstalled license plate readers without permission, escalating a contract dispute.

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Lake County Schools to Vote on Adding School Bus Cameras to Capture Drivers Illegally Passing Stopped Buses

Sep

2025

School Bus Cameras

Lake County Schools to Vote on Adding School Bus Cameras to Capture Drivers Illegally Passing Stopped Buses

The Lake County, Florida school board is set to vote on a proposal to equip school buses with cameras to automatically ticket drivers who illegally pass them.

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Sep

2025

Surveillance

The Startup Watching You Drive

Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are rapidly expanding across the U.S., raising significant privacy concerns. Companies like Flock Safety are at the forefront, providing law enforcement with extensive surveillance capabilities.

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Your Car Is Spying on You. Here's Why It's Costing You

Sep

2025

Surveillance

Your Car Is Spying on You. Here's Why It's Costing You

Car manufacturers are collecting extensive data on drivers, often without clear consent. This data is sold to insurance companies, potentially raising rates for drivers. Lawsuits are emerging as consumers seek accountability and regulation in the automotive data industry.

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Rep. Pat Harrigan Wants to Ban Automated Speed Cameras on Highways

Sep

2025

Speed Cameras

Rep. Pat Harrigan Wants to Ban Automated Speed Cameras on Highways

A new bill from Rep. Pat Harrigan aims to ban automated speed cameras on highways by cutting 10% of federal transportation funds from states that use them.

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Traffic Ticket Scheme Uses Public Records to Trick Drivers Into Paying

Sep

2025

Scams

Traffic Ticket Scheme Uses Public Records to Trick Drivers Into Paying

Scammers are using public records to find drivers with recent traffic tickets and trick them into paying fake fines over the phone with promises of a clean record.

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Hillsborough County Cameras Will Soon Target Speeders Throughout the School Day

Sep

2025

School Zone Cameras

Hillsborough County Cameras Will Soon Target Speeders Throughout the School Day

Hillsborough County, FL, is expanding its school zone speed camera program to operate all day. Officials cite safety, but residents worry it's for revenue.

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