Lawmakers Want States to Crack Down on Flock Cameras—or Pay the Price

A bipartisan effort in Congress aims to regulate automated license plate readers, threatening to withhold federal highway funding from states that don't comply. The proposal draws inspiration from the national drinking age, which requires states to comply with federal regulations or risk losing funding. The bill specifically targets Flock cameras, a type of automated license plate reader that uses AI to capture images and track vehicle movements.