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License-plate readers · Martin County

Martin County

Using license-plate readers · 1 agency documented

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Martin County Sheriff's Office

Status
Using license-plate readers
Vendors
Vendor not named in source
  1. Sept. 1, 2026 Sheriff John Budensiek said the office will comply with the FDOT order for state roads; readers off state rights-of-way "will remain in place until we get solidified, thoughtful legislation." He said the office has used readers for about 10 years. (CBS12 (WPEC), Sept. 1, 2026; WFLX / WPTV, Sept. 1, 2026)
  2. Sept. 1, 2026 Budensiek sent proposed legislation to local state lawmakers and the Florida Sheriffs Association: searches limited to criminal investigations and missing persons; case number, report and supervisory approval required; internal and external audits (FDLE or independent auditor suggested); short retention; ban on private companies possessing or selling data. (CBS12 (WPEC), Sept. 1, 2026)
Conflicts and open questions
  • No camera count or vendor reported.

Reported by news outlets; agency records not yet obtained.

Statewide

  1. Aug. 31, 2026 The Florida Department of Transportation revoked permits and ordered all automated license-plate readers off state roads within 30 days. Gov. Ron DeSantis: "I don't want to have this become a surveillance state." (Axios Tampa Bay, Sept. 1, 2026; WUSF, Sept. 2, 2026)
  2. Sept. 30, 2026 The 30-day deadline for removing license-plate readers from state roads passed. (Florida Phoenix, Sept. 30, 2026)