Florida DOT Revokes Approvals for License Plate Cameras on State Roads
The Florida Department of Transportation has issued a final rule revoking approvals for automated license plate readers on state highway rights of way, ordering removal within 30 days.
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Florida Orders Removal of License Plate Cameras from State Roads Within 30 Days
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has issued a final administrative rule revoking approvals for automated license plate readers (ALPRs) on state highway rights of way, ordering their removal within 30 days, according to a memorandum reported by FOX 5 NY.
The rule, which is at the final stage of the administrative process, directs that all such devices be taken down from state road corridors. The action follows an order from Governor Ron DeSantis, as reported by FOX 5 NY.
The cause of the revocation has not been determined, and the department has not specified a reason for the action beyond the regulatory change.
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