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Why Palm Beach County sheriff keeps license plate readers on state roads

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office says a state exemption lets it keep license plate reader cameras on state roads despite a statewide removal order.

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The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office has received an exemption that allows it to keep using license plate reader cameras on state roads, even as Gov. Ron DeSantis has directed the Florida Department of Transportation to remove the technology from those roads. Sheriff Ric Bradshaw told WPTV that the exemption is tied to the agency’s role in protecting President Donald Trump when he visits Palm Beach County.

This story is a summary based on reporting by WPTV News. Read the original for full details.

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