Roadside safety advocates have raised concerns that some automated license plate readers, specifically those installed by Flock Safety, may not comply with highway safety standards. These cameras, which have faced criticism for enabling AI-powered surveillance of private citizens and targeting immigrants, are now also being questioned for the physical risks they may pose to drivers.
One such camera is located at the bottom of a tree-lined hill on a narrow, two-lane rural road in Greene County, Ohio. The device consists of a black metal rod topped with a camera and solar panel. Advocates argue that the placement of these cameras could create potential roadside hazards.
These concerns highlight ongoing debates about the balance between surveillance technology and public safety on U.S. roads.
Source: Stephen Starr in Beavercreek, Ohio for Guardian US
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