OpenRoad Labs researches automated license plate reader networks and develops privacy-first tools that give people visibility into — and control over — roadside surveillance.
We operate at the intersection of privacy advocacy and practical technology — turning opaque surveillance infrastructure into public knowledge and usable tools.
Investigating the deployment, reach, and impact of ALPR systems across the country. Collecting data. Mapping networks. Publishing findings.
Shipping real products — from interactive maps to mobile routing apps — that give people practical ways to understand and minimize surveillance exposure.
Creating educational resources, guides, and data visualizations that make ALPR information accessible to journalists, activists, and everyday drivers.
Three products, one mission: making roadside surveillance visible and navigable.
The go-to resource for understanding ALPRs in the US. Features interactive maps, data breakdowns, and the first tool that analyzes how many ALPR cameras sit along your daily commute — with suggestions for alternative routes.
Visit siteA mobile navigation app that routes you around ALPR cameras. Choose your destination, set your privacy tolerance, and FlockHopper calculates the path with the least surveillance exposure. No tracking. No data collection.
Coming soonA rebuilt, high-performance mapping platform. Faster rendering, responsive interactions, and new data layers showing ALPR density, network ownership, and research findings — all explorable on a live map.
Explore mapsWhether you're a journalist, researcher, privacy advocate, or just someone who wants to know more — we'd like to hear from you.