Zach Schira is a Florida privacy advocate and organizer with DeFlock St. Pete.
Case
Florida revoked permits for plate readers on state highway rights-of-way, citing privacy and misuse concerns. Flock Safety urged regulation instead of removal, while Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner warned that the short deadline could harm criminal investigations.
Role at the time: DeFlock St. Pete organizer
Response to this claim
Revoking local law-enforcement permits for plate readers in Florida's state-highway rights-of-way is justified by privacy and misuse concerns.
“I think there's still some real questions about what is going on behind the scenes”
The FDOT removal is the measure at issue. Schira approves of that step while arguing it does not go far enough.
Statement dates: September 2, 2026
Statement dates: September 2, 2026
Statement dates: September 2, 2026
