🚨MapQuest Adds Surveillance Layer with License Plate Cameras
MapQuest Now Shows License Plate Cameras on Your Route
TL;DR
MapQuest now includes a surveillance layer showing license plate cameras from Flock and other companies. The feature is available on the main navigation screen, displaying cameras as small red eyes with vision cones.
MapQuest has integrated a surveillance layer into its navigation app, displaying license plate cameras from Flock and other companies on the main navigation screen. Users can see cameras as small red eyes with vision cones indicating their direction. This feature is particularly useful for privacy-conscious users who want to avoid cameras while driving. Over 30 Flock cameras were found in a medium-sized town with a population of 80,000, highlighting the extent of surveillance in urban areas. The app is available for Android and iOS devices, offering a viable alternative for those disillusioned with today's tech landscape.
Key Points
MapQuest's surveillance layer displays license plate cameras from Flock and other companies as small red eyes on the main navigation screen.
A vision cone indicates the direction each camera is facing, providing users with detailed information about camera locations.
Over 30 Flock cameras were found in a medium-sized town with a population of 80,000, showcasing the extent of surveillance in urban areas.
The surveillance layer is available on the MapQuest app for Android and iOS devices, offering a viable alternative for privacy-conscious users.
MapQuest recently announced Android Auto support, further expanding its user base and functionality.
Why It Matters
Privacy-conscious drivers now have a tool to avoid license plate cameras while navigating. However, the lack of a setting to route around these cameras means users must manually avoid them. This feature is particularly relevant for those in urban areas with high surveillance.
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