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Alton has 67 mapped license plate readers, listed here by maker tag. The most common maker tag is Motorola Solutions / Vigilant (30). Most don't say who runs them.
A plate reader keeps a record of each car that passes.
Each point shows where a camera stands and which way it faces.
License plate readers in Alton: locations by ZIP code
ZIP 62002 has the most (31), then 63386 (16) and 62018 (3). Mounted on, where known: 3 on poles and 2 on street lights. 45 of the 67 were first mapped in 2026, with 17 in August alone.
| Where | Maker tag and operator | Facing | First mapped |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location on map Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south and west-northwest (as mapped) | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Location on map Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southeast and west-southwest (as mapped) | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Location on map Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-southeast (as mapped) | Dec 27, 2025 |
| Location on map Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-southeast (as mapped) | Dec 27, 2025 |
| Location on map Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-southwest (as mapped) | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Location on map Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southeast (as mapped) | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Location on map Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northeast and east (as mapped) | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Location on map Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-southeast (as mapped) | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Location on map Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northwest (as mapped) | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Location on map Show on map | Genetec Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Location on map Show on map | Genetec Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southeast (as mapped) | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Location on map Show on map | Genetec Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-southeast (as mapped) | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Location on map Show on map | Genetec Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west (as mapped) | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Location on map Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Aug 8, 2026 |
| Location on map Show on map | Genetec Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northwest (as mapped) | Sep 26, 2026 |
| Location on map Show on map | Genetec Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-southwest (as mapped) | Sep 26, 2026 |
| Location on map Show on map | Genetec Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northeast (as mapped) | Sep 26, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south and east-northeast (as mapped) | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northeast and west-southwest (as mapped) | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-northwest (as mapped) | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west (as mapped) | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east (as mapped) | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-southwest (as mapped) | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east (as mapped) | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east (as mapped) | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south (as mapped) | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: A private operator, not named | Faces west-southwest (as mapped) | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southeast (as mapped) | Dec 27, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west and south-southeast (as mapped) | Dec 27, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east and north-northwest (as mapped) | Dec 27, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west (as mapped) | May 6, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east (as mapped) | May 6, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east (as mapped) | May 6, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southwest (as mapped) | May 6, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-southwest (as mapped) | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Genetec Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southeast (as mapped) | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east (as mapped) | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Genetec Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northeast (as mapped) | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Genetec Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northeast (as mapped) | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southeast (as mapped) | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south and north (as mapped) | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Genetec Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southeast (as mapped) | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Genetec Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west (as mapped) | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southwest (as mapped) | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northeast (as mapped) | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Genetec Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Sep 12, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Genetec Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southwest (as mapped) | Sep 12, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 62002 Show on map | Genetec Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-northwest (as mapped) | Sep 12, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 62018 Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-southwest (as mapped) | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 62018 Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-northeast (as mapped) | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 62018 Show on map | Genetec Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south (as mapped) | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 63386 Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east (as mapped) | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 63386 Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northeast and south-southeast (as mapped) | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 63386 Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southeast (as mapped) | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 63386 Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north, east and west (as mapped) | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 63386 Show on map | Genetec Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south (as mapped) | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 63386 Show on map | Axis Communications Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-southwest (as mapped) | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 63386 Show on map | Axis Communications Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-northeast (as mapped) | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 63386 Show on map | Genetec Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south (as mapped) | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 63386 Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-southwest (as mapped) | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 63386 Show on map | Genetec Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northwest (as mapped) | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 63386 Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-southwest (as mapped) | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 63386 Show on map | Genetec Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northwest (as mapped) | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 63386 Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southwest (as mapped) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 63386 Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southwest (as mapped) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 63386 Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northeast (as mapped) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 63386 Show on map | Motorola Solutions Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northeast (as mapped) | Oct 24, 2026 |
Plate readers in Alton by maker
CamsAhead.comWhat the plate readers in Alton keep
- Records
- The plate of each car that passes, with the time and place. Often a photo of the car.
- Run by
- Most don't say. Tagged ones include private operators (1).
- Kept for
- Not published on the map. Each operator sets its own. Flock Safety’s FAQ: “Flock recommends a 7-day default.”
- Who sees it
- Whoever runs it, and those it shares with.
- How to ask
- Read the operator's policy. Or ask the city for its records.
Plate readers near Alton
License plate readers in Alton, IL: questions
How many license plate readers are in Alton?
67 plate readers are on the map in Alton, IL, as of November 7, 2026.
Who runs the plate readers in Alton?
Most don't say who runs them. Whoever runs each one sets how long it keeps the reads and who can search them, within Illinois law.
Which way does each camera face?
All 67 carry a direction tag, and the map draws each one as a cone.
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Sources and updates
How this page was made: CamsAhead writes each page type once, then fills it with this place's data from the sources below.
- OpenStreetMap contributors: plate readers in Alton, IL, data as of Nov 7, 2026; ODbL 1.0
- Flock Safety FAQ: the default retention quoted in What they keep, read Oct 24, 2026
Plate reader points are mapped by OpenStreetMap volunteers (data as of November 7, 2026).
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