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Charlotte has 335 mapped plate readers. 253 carry the Flock Safety tag. Most don't say who runs them.
They were first mapped between Dec 20, 2024 and Nov 5, 2026. A plate reader keeps a record of each car that passes. Whoever runs it sets how long, within state law.
Flock cameras in Charlotte: locations by ZIP code
ZIP 28277 has the most (34), then 28223 (30) and 28269 (27). Mounted on, where known: 57 on poles and 1 on a street light.
| Where | Maker tag and operator | Facing | First mapped |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location on map Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-southwest (as mapped) | Jun 14, 2026 |
| Location on map Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northwest (as mapped) | Jun 14, 2026 |
| Location on map Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west and southeast (as mapped) | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Location on map Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-northwest (as mapped) | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Location on map Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west and south-southeast (as mapped) | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Location on map Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west and south-southeast (as mapped) | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Location on map Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west (as mapped) | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Location on map Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south (as mapped) | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28012 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northwest (as mapped) | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28204 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-northeast (as mapped) | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28204 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28206 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-northeast (as mapped) | Jun 14, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28206 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northeast (as mapped) | Jun 14, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28206 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-southwest (as mapped) | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28206 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northeast (as mapped) | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28206 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southeast (as mapped) | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28206 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-southwest (as mapped) | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28206 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-southeast (as mapped) | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28206 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-northeast (as mapped) | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28206 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southeast (as mapped) | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28206 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south (as mapped) | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28206 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southeast (as mapped) | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28206 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Sep 13, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28206 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southwest (as mapped) | Sep 27, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28206 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northeast (as mapped) | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28207 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-southeast (as mapped) | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28207 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-northwest (as mapped) | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28208 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east (as mapped) | Jun 14, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28208 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west (as mapped) | Jun 14, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28208 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southeast (as mapped) | Jun 14, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28208 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northeast (as mapped) | Jun 14, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28208 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west and east (as mapped) | Jun 27, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28208 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northwest and west-southwest (as mapped) | Sep 5, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28208 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28209 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-southeast (as mapped) | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28209 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northeast (as mapped) | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28210 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south (as mapped) | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28210 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south (as mapped) | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28210 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northeast (as mapped) | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28210 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southeast (as mapped) | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28210 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-southeast (as mapped) | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28210 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northwest (as mapped) | Jul 19, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28210 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northwest (as mapped) | Jul 19, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28210 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southwest (as mapped) | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28211 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south (as mapped) | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28211 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southwest (as mapped) | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28212 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northeast and east (as mapped) | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28213 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northeast (as mapped) | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28213 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: A private operator, not named | Faces south (as mapped) | Jun 21, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28213 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: A private operator, not named | Faces south-southeast (as mapped) | Jun 21, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28213 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northeast (as mapped) | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28213 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southeast (as mapped) | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28213 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-northwest (as mapped) | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28213 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-northeast (as mapped) | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28213 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west (as mapped) | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28213 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southwest (as mapped) | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28213 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-southwest (as mapped) | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28213 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: A private operator, not named | Faces east-southeast (as mapped) | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28213 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: A private operator, not named | Faces south-southwest (as mapped) | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28213 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: A private operator, not named | Faces south-southwest (as mapped) | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28213 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southwest (as mapped) | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28213 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northeast (as mapped) | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28213 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west (as mapped) | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28214 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south (as mapped) | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28215 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28215 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southwest (as mapped) | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28215 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southeast (as mapped) | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28215 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northwest (as mapped) | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28215 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28215 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southeast (as mapped) | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28215 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northwest (as mapped) | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28215 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-northeast and south-southeast (as mapped) | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28215 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east and south-southeast (as mapped) | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28215 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-southeast (as mapped) | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28216 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-northwest and south (as mapped) | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28216 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-northwest (as mapped) | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28216 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southwest (as mapped) | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28216 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northeast (as mapped) | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28216 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east (as mapped) | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28216 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-northwest (as mapped) | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28223 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | May 25, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28223 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north and west (as mapped) | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28223 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-southeast and southwest (as mapped) | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28223 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-northeast (as mapped) | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28223 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-southwest (as mapped) | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28223 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northwest and west-southwest (as mapped) | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28223 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southeast (as mapped) | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28223 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southeast and west-southwest (as mapped) | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28223 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-northeast (as mapped) | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28223 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southwest (as mapped) | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28223 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southwest (as mapped) | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28223 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northeast (as mapped) | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28223 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west (as mapped) | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28223 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northwest (as mapped) | Jul 5, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28223 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-northwest (as mapped) | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28223 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east (as mapped) | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28223 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southwest (as mapped) | Aug 1, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28223 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-northwest (as mapped) | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28223 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west (as mapped) | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28226 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west (as mapped) | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28226 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south (as mapped) | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28226 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28226 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28226 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south (as mapped) | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28244 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-southwest (as mapped) | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28244 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southwest (as mapped) | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28262 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southwest (as mapped) | May 26, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28262 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south (as mapped) | May 26, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28262 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | May 31, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28262 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northeast (as mapped) | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28262 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southeast (as mapped) | Jun 27, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28262 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-northwest (as mapped) | Jul 25, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28262 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northeast (as mapped) | Jul 25, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28262 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Jul 26, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28262 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northeast (as mapped) | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28262 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northwest (as mapped) | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28262 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southwest (as mapped) | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28262 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west (as mapped) | Aug 8, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28269 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28269 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southeast (as mapped) | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28269 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28269 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northwest (as mapped) | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28269 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northeast (as mapped) | Jul 18, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28269 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southeast (as mapped) | Jul 18, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28269 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southwest (as mapped) | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28269 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northeast (as mapped) | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28269 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-northwest (as mapped) | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28273 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28273 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: A private operator, not named | Faces east-northeast (as mapped) | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28273 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east and northwest (as mapped) | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28273 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northwest (as mapped) | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28273 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northwest (as mapped) | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28273 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Aug 16, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28273 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: A private operator, not named | Faces west (as mapped) | Aug 16, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28277 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southeast (as mapped) | Jul 5, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28277 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northeast (as mapped) | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28277 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-southwest (as mapped) | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28277 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southwest (as mapped) | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28277 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northeast (as mapped) | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28277 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east (as mapped) | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28277 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-southwest (as mapped) | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28277 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southeast and west (as mapped) | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28277 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-northwest (as mapped) | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28277 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: A private operator, not named | Faces west (as mapped) | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28277 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south (as mapped) | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28277 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southeast (as mapped) | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28277 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-southeast (as mapped) | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28277 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northwest (as mapped) | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28282 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southwest (as mapped) | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 28282 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northeast (as mapped) | Jun 15, 2026 |
Showing the 150 most recently mapped of 253. See all 253 on the map.
Near you: nearest mapped Flock cameras.
Who runs the Flock cameras in Charlotte
Most don't say who runs them.
- Private operators, not named 22
What the Flock cameras in Charlotte 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 (22).
- 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.
When the Flock cameras in Charlotte were first mapped
Flock-tagged readers here were first mapped from December 20, 2024 to November 5, 2026. 204 of the 253 were first mapped in 2026, with 58 in July alone.
CamsAhead started its daily change log on October 22, 2026. How the map changed.
Flock cameras in Charlotte, NC: questions
How many Flock cameras are in Charlotte?
253 plate readers tagged Flock Safety are on the map in Charlotte, NC, as of November 7, 2026.
Where are the Flock cameras in Charlotte?
The table lists the most recently mapped ones by ZIP code, and the map shows all of them. ZIP 28277 has the most (34).
Who runs the plate readers in Charlotte?
Most don't say who runs them. Whoever runs each one sets how long it keeps the reads and who can search them, within North Carolina law.
Which agencies around Charlotte use plate readers?
The EFF's Atlas of Surveillance lists Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and University of North Carolina Charlotte Police Department as agencies that use plate readers.
Which way does each camera face?
All 253 carry a direction tag, and the map draws each one as a cone.
Camera alerts
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- When a plate reader is first mapped near you
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- What plate readers keep, and who runs them
- Your street, your distance, the camera types you pick
156,883 cameras listed or mapped so far.
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 Charlotte, NC, data as of Nov 7, 2026; ODbL 1.0
- Flock Safety FAQ: the default retention quoted in What they keep, read Oct 24, 2026
- EFF Atlas of Surveillance: agencies that use plate readers, data as of Aug 2026; CC BY 4.0
Plate reader points are mapped by OpenStreetMap volunteers (data as of November 7, 2026).
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