Crash-risk poles: Flock ALPR cameras under scrutiny for roadside hazards in Ohio

Safety advocates warn that Flock Safety ALPR cameras mounted on dark, unshielded roadside poles—often without breakaway safety features—pose serious crash risks on rural Ohio roads, challenging state installation standards. While Flock and police departments tout crime-reduction benefits and claim compliance, investigators found many poles lack required safety inspections or breakaway design, prompting calls for stricter oversight and safer pole installations even as the cameras remain widely deployed.