# Neptune Beach police end automated speed camera program in school zones

Neptune Beach Police Department ends school-zone speed cameras after review of public feedback and legal developments.

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The Neptune Beach Police Department ended its automated speed camera program in school zones, a move that extends its earlier removal of license plate readers such as Flock cameras. [^1]

David Jolly called for Governor Ron DeSantis to call a special session on LPRs and Flock cameras. [^2]

Democrat David Jolly agreed that the issue needs to be addressed by state lawmakers. [^3]

Republican Byron Donalds stated that the 4th Amendment is not up for debate in Florida and that public safety is paramount. [^4]

The Florida Department of Transportation issued an order on Monday revoking permits and licenses for the use of license plate readers on state roads. [^5]

Neptune Beach Police Chief Michael J. Key Jr. said the decision to end the camera program followed a review of public feedback, recent legal developments, and an evaluation of the program's operational data. [^6]

The Florida Department of Transportation said the revocation was due to an 'exponential increase' in Flock cameras across Florida roadways, public outcry, and concerning reports of misuse, data privacy concerns, and surveillance schemes. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. The Neptune Beach Police Department ended its automated speed camera program in school zones, a move that extends its earlier removal of license plate readers such as Flock cameras. (Jacksonville Today, News)
2. David Jolly called for Governor Ron DeSantis to call a special session on LPRs and Flock cameras. (WJXT News4JAX, News)
3. Democrat David Jolly agreed that the issue needs to be addressed by state lawmakers. (WJXT News4JAX, News)
4. Republican Byron Donalds stated that the 4th Amendment is not up for debate in Florida and that public safety is paramount. (WJXT News4JAX, News)
5. The Florida Department of Transportation issued an order on Monday revoking permits and licenses for the use of license plate readers on state roads. (WJXT News4JAX, News)
6. Neptune Beach Police Chief Michael J. Key Jr. said the decision to end the camera program followed a review of public feedback, recent legal developments, and an evaluation of the program's operational data. (Jacksonville Today, News)
7. The Florida Department of Transportation said the revocation was due to an 'exponential increase' in Flock cameras across Florida roadways, public outcry, and concerning reports of misuse, data privacy concerns, and surveillance schemes. (Jacksonville Today, News)

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