Florida has banned Flock Safety license plate readers from being used on state highways, citing concerns over privacy and government surveillance.

The technology automatically captures images of passing vehicles and records license plate numbers, allowing law enforcement to track where vehicles have been.

The ban prevents the cameras from being installed or operated on highways controlled by the Florida Department of Transportation.

Supporters of the decision argue that restricting the technology protects drivers from having their movements tracked without their knowledge, NBC News has reported.

Flock Safety and law enforcement agencies have defended the cameras as an important tool for investigating crimes and locating stolen vehicles, while critics continue to raise concerns about how the data is collected and shared.