The South Lyon City Council has voted to terminate its contract with Flock Safety, impacting drivers in the area. The council's decision, reached by a 5-2 vote, means the city will no longer use automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. Police officers received orders to stop using the cameras right away, and the lenses must be covered until Flock Safety removes the equipment.
This move affects how vehicle information is collected and stored within South Lyon. For drivers, this means that your license plates will no longer be scanned by these specific cameras in South Lyon. You can always check our /map for the latest information on ALPR locations.
What does this mean for drivers in South Lyon?
Drivers in South Lyon will no longer have their license plate information collected by Flock Safety cameras. The cameras, which capture vehicle details for law enforcement, are now inactive. This change follows a vote by the City Council on Monday night.
Key details of the council's decision:
- Vote result: 5-2 against renewing the contract.
- Immediate action: Police ordered to cease camera use.
- Camera status: Lenses to be covered until removal by Flock Safety.
According to ClickOnDetroit reporting, photos from the South Lyon Police Department show the cameras already covered following the council's vote. This marks a significant shift in surveillance policy for the city.
Which other Michigan cities have removed ALPRs?
South Lyon is not the first community in Metro Detroit to end its relationship with Flock Safety. Other areas have also opted out of using these ALPR cameras.
Cities that have ended contracts with Flock Safety include:
- Ferndale
- Westland
- Independence Township
This trend shows ongoing discussions among local governments about the use of ALPR technology and the policies surrounding vehicle data collection and retention. Drivers interested in understanding more about how ALPRs work and their impact can visit our /learn section for background information. This decision in South Lyon means that drivers passing through will experience less automated plate scanning compared to previous periods.