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Road Safety Groups Warn Flock Poles Violate Ohio Rules

7/30/2026

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Road-safety advocates warn that Flock Safety’s license-plate reader poles can endanger drivers.
In Greene County, Ohio, a pole sits two feet from the road, lacks a breakaway plate and violates ODOT’s eight-foot minimum.
Flock spokesperson Paris Lewbel said the firm will review installations for permitting compliance after violations were found in Greene and Erie counties.

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Road-safety advocates warn that Flock Safety’s license-plate reader poles can endanger drivers.
In Greene County, Ohio, a pole sits two feet from the road, lacks a breakaway plate and violates ODOT’s eight-foot minimum.
Flock spokesperson Paris Lewbel said the firm will review installations for permitting compliance after violations were found in Greene and Erie counties.