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Sullivan County Eyes License Plate Camera Ban | Bristol Virginia News
Sullivan County’s considering a potential ban on license plate reader cameras — known as Flock cameras — in a bold move by commissioners Joe Carr and Lakie Derrick, who worry about the massive data these devices collect. While this wouldn’t stop state agencies like the Tennessee Highway Patrol from using them, it’s a preemptive step awaiting possible state or federal approval. The commission already canceled its contract with Flock Safety last August, signaling their skepticism — but critics argue the resolution is premature since they lack direct authority to enforce such a ban. With the…
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