Welcome to DeFlock, your go-to resource for understanding and addressing the growing presence of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) in our communities.
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Share our site with your friends, family, and social networks to help raise awareness about the dangers of ALPRs.
Special thanks to Jason Koebler at 404 Media for popularizing this project. Be sure to support them, as they are fellow privacy advocates.
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We are getting a lot of new datasets and trying to decide how to import them at a large scale, since they need to be verified and deduplicated. If you have any ideas or want to help, please reach out to us here or join our Discord.
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- We're working on a feature that will allow you to report ALPRs directly on this site. In the meantime, you can follow the steps below to add the ALPR to OpenStreetMap.
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How to Report an ALPR
If you've spotted an ALPR in your area, you can help us track it by reporting it to OpenStreetMap, where we source our information. Here's how you can do it:
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1. Create an OpenStreetMap Account
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Once you've added the ALPR to the map, click the Save button in the top left corner of the editor. You'll be asked to provide a brief description of your changes. Once you've submitted your changes, the ALPR will be added to OpenStreetMap.
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6. Hang a Sign
Download our ALPR sign and hang it near the ALPR to help raise awareness about the device. Be sure to follow all local laws and regulations when hanging signs.
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+ 1. About DeFlock
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+ DeFlock provides access to map data sourced from OpenStreetMap (OSM). Our platform allows users to view maps and provides examples of OSM tags for contributing Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) data or other information to OSM.
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+ Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are cameras that capture images of all passing license plates, storing details like the car's location, date, and time. These cameras collect data on millions of vehicles—regardless of whether the driver is suspected of a crime. While these systems can be useful for tracking stolen cars or wanted individuals, they are mostly used to track the movements of innocent people.
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The Dangers of ALPRs
ALPRs are a threat to your privacy and civil liberties. They can be used to track your movements and profile you, and even stalk you. Learn more about the dangers of ALPRs and how you can protect yourself.
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What is an ALPR
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What is an ALPR?
Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are cameras that capture images of all passing license plates, storing details like the car's location, date, and time. These cameras collect data on millions of vehicles—regardless of whether the driver is suspected of a crime. While these systems can be useful for tracking stolen cars or wanted individuals, they are mostly used to track the movements of innocent people.
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For a detailed explanation of how ALPRs are a threat to privacy, see this ACLU article as well as this EFF article on ALPRs.
Why Should You Be Concerned
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ALPRs invade your privacy and violate your civil liberties. Here's how:
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What They Look Like
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Traffic Cameras
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Standard traffic cameras typically capture live video or images of intersections to monitor traffic flow and manage signals. They do not specifically focus on reading license plates or storing data long-term.
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Red Light Cameras/Speed Cameras
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These cameras are set up to capture violations, such as running a red light or speeding. They may record plate numbers when a violation is detected, but they do not perform continuous surveillance or collect location data over time.
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Cameras on toll roads are used to capture license plates for billing purposes. They are not designed to track vehicles or store data beyond the transaction.
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Common Brands of ALPRs
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+ Flock Safety - A leading provider of ALPR technology, known for their solar-powered cameras. This is the most common brand of ALPR in the US. Flock Safety cameras are used by police departments, HOAs, as well as private businesses such as hardware stores and hotels. One of the most appealing features of Flock cameras is the data sharing network, which allows law enforcement agencies to access data from other Flock cameras in the area. This means that even if your local police department doesn't have a Flock camera, they can still access data from other Flock cameras in the area.
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+ Vigilant Solutions - Owned by Motorola Solutions, offering a range of ALPR products and services.
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+ ELSAG - A subsidiary of Leonardo, specializing in ALPR technology.
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+ Neology - Specializes in ALPR technology and tolling solutions.
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If you've spotted an ALPR in your area, you can help us track it by reporting it to OpenStreetMap, where we source our information. Here's how you can do it:
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Once you've found the location of the ALPR, click the Edit button in the top left corner of the page. This will open the OpenStreetMap editor, where you can add the ALPR to the map.
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To add the ALPR, click the Point button in the top left corner of the editor, then click on the location of the ALPR on the map. In the popup that appears, paste one of the following sets of tags based on the brand of the ALPR:
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After copying the tags, paste them into the Tags field in the popup.
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Edit an Existing ALPR
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+ If you find an ALPR that's missing information and would like to update it, you can follow the same steps as above. Each ALPR on DeFlock has a Node ID that you can use to find it on OpenStreetMap.
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+ Simply click on the ALPR with missing information, and find the Node ID (e.g. node/1237489334) at the bottom of the popup. In the OSM editor search field, paste the numerical portion of the Node ID to find the ALPR and make your changes.
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