Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 30, 2026 — Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras have been systematically removed from Florida state highway rights-of-way. The directive for their removal was issued by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and was to be completed by September 30th.

The FDOT cited privacy concerns as the primary reason behind the decision to cease the use of ALPR cameras on state-maintained highways. This action impacts the infrastructure across the state, including the Tampa Bay region, where these devices have been a fixture.

Despite their removal from state highways, the summary indicates that ALPR cameras are still in operation in other areas. These include county roads, municipal roadways within cities and towns, and on private property. The scope of continued ALPR usage extends beyond state-controlled transportation corridors.

The trend summary did not provide specific details regarding the number of cameras removed, the cost of their removal, or the exact nature of the privacy concerns that prompted the FDOT directive. Information regarding the timeline for implementation of the removal or any subsequent actions planned by the FDOT was also not specified.

The Florida Department of Transportation is the state agency responsible for the planning, construction, maintenance, and operation of the state’s transportation facilities. Its directives carry significant weight in shaping the use of technology on public roadways under its jurisdiction.

Further details about the ongoing use of ALPR technology on non-state roadways, including specific jurisdictions or private entities utilizing the cameras, were not included in the provided summary.


Story summarized from the original created by Jada Williams on www.tampabay28.com, see more information here.

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