Want to know which police agencies have looked up a license plate in Flock Safety's ALPR network? PlateQuery's free ALPR lookup history shows those searches by date and agency, from records released through public-records requests.

August 27, 2026

Driver using a smartphone to claim a license plate on PlateQuery and make it private

How to Claim Your License Plate on PlateQuery & Go Private

If you've searched your plate on PlateQuery and were surprised by what's visible, here's how to claim your license plate on PlateQuery and make it private in just a few minutes.

August 27, 2026

A Flock Safety ALPR camera mounted on a roadside pole that could scan your license plate

How to See If Your License Plate Has Been Scanned by Flock

If you've driven past one of those small, solar-powered cameras on a pole and wondered how to check if your plate was scanned, you're not alone. Here's how to see if your license plate has been scanned by Flock — and what that data actually shows.

October 30, 2026

An automatic license plate reader camera mounted on a roadside pole scanning passing vehicles at dusk.

The Automatic License Plate Readers Controversy, Explained

The automatic license plate readers controversy comes down to one question: when a camera silently logs your car dozens of times a week, who owns that data and what can they do with it? Here's what's actually driving the debate in 2026.

October 28, 2026