Lynchburg City Council voted unanimously, 6-0, to end its contract with Flock Safety, a surveillance technology provider. This decision, made on Thursday, September 3, 2026, means the city will no longer use Flock Safety license plate readers. The cameras are currently offline.
WSLS 10 reported that Council Member Chris Faraldi stated the resolution "empowers the manager to issue official notice that Flock will no longer be in Lynchburg." The contract will end at its natural conclusion, avoiding potential early termination fees.
What Does This Mean for Drivers in Lynchburg?
For drivers in Lynchburg, this vote signals a change in how your movements might be tracked. The city will eventually remove all Flock Safety license plate readers. While the cameras are currently offline, the exact date for their physical removal from city rights-of-way is still undetermined.
This means that once fully removed, automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) from Flock Safety will no longer capture vehicle data in Lynchburg. FlockDetour maps surveillance locations, and we will update our records as these cameras are taken down. You can always check the live camera map for current information on ALPR locations.
What Questions Remain?
Despite the clear vote to end the contract, some details about the transition are still being worked out. Council Member Marty Misjuns noted that staff were unclear if the resolution covered only cameras or also included microphones, if any were part of the system. The precise date for camera removal is also not yet set.
Another open question involves potential early termination fees. Council members raised concerns about possibly owing $35,000 if the contract were ended prematurely. The City Council will hold another vote on Tuesday to establish an official date for camera removal and to determine steps to avoid these fees.
Drivers interested in understanding more about how ALPRs work and their implications can visit our /learn section.