Documented Incident
Milford, CT aldermen approve moratorium on speed cameras and new license plate readers
Event: August 27, 2026 · First reported: August 28, 2026 · 2 sources
Milford's Board of Aldermen voted 9-5 along party lines to impose a moratorium on the use and installation of Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices, including red light and speed cameras, following a public hearing attended by more than 200 residents, most of whom spoke against the technology. The resolution also directs Mayor Richard Smith to create a traffic safety and review committee, with the majority and minority leaders included as members by an approved amendment. The city currently has roughly 70 Flock Safety license plate readers and cameras plus six school-zone speed cameras. The mayor had announced on Aug. 26 that he would recommend suspending operational use of the enforcement devices and restricting ALPRs except those at the city's entry points.
Milford paused an already-installed surveillance and automated enforcement program rather than blocking a new one, showing that deployments can be revisited after the fact when residents press for oversight. The review committee's mandate — covering camera locations, fines, hearing procedures and data practices — offers a template other municipalities may follow.
Key facts
- The Board of Aldermen approved the moratorium on a 9-5 party-line vote after a roughly three-hour public hearing; more than 200 people attended.
- Milford has about 70 Flock Safety license plate readers and cameras, and six school-zone speed cameras.
- The school-zone speed cameras are provided and maintained by Altumint, a preferred vendor of the Connecticut Capitol Regional Council of Governments; Altumint also contracts with nearby Fairfield, which has formed its own review committee.
- Mayor Smith described the action as an operational pause, not abandonment, saying the city would consider whether permanent legislative changes are appropriate.
- Board Chair Philip Vetro twice sought to move to executive session on police department litigation; both attempts were set aside, and several recesses were called as the crowd interrupted proceedings.
Sources
This summary was written from the published reporting below and links to it; BlockFlockNow does not reproduce article text.
- Milford Board of Aldermen pause speed camera , license plate readers (westfaironline.com, August 28, 2026)
- Milford Board of Aldermen votes to pause use of most traffic, Flock cameras (WTNH.com, August 28, 2026)
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