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Lindsey Isaacs spent 13 days in jail after a license plate reader camera incorrectly linked her to a deadly crash

Lindsey Isaacs was arrested and spent 13 days in jail after investigators used a license plate reader camera to link her vehicle to a deadly crash on Interstate 4. Prosecutors eventually dropped all eight felony charges against her after a specialized Florida Highway Patrol team found no significant collision damage on her black Dodge Durango. Investigators later identified Alisa Lee Montalvo as the driver of a maroon Dodge Durango involved in the crash, who faces nine charges. Lindsey Isaacs filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against two Florida Highway Patrol troopers, alleging false arrest and wrongful imprisonment. The case has sparked a broader debate over the use of automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology. In response, the Florida Department of Transportation revoked permits for license plate reader systems on state highways, requiring their removal within 30 days. The administration announced that Florida will revoke all law enforcement license-plate-recognition camera permits on state highways. This move follows reports of potential misuse and concerns regarding data privacy. While some local governments are suspending their programs, others continue to use the technology away from state highways.

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