Frequently asked questions

An automated license plate reader is a camera that photographs passing vehicles and reads their plates automatically, usually recording the time and place. They're mounted on poles, traffic lights and police cars. Our explainer has more.

It's for knowing where they are. Some people prefer routes with fewer cameras; others prefer to stay on monitored roads. NitoPath plans either way and leaves the choice to you.

NitoPath is coming to iPhone and Android. Follow the News page for release dates.

Yes. Open it in your browser to search, plan and compare routes, and export them as GPX. Subscriptions are bought in the phone app; sign in on the web with the same account and the camera features are there too.

No. Navigation, search and saved places work without one. An account lets your saved places, settings and trip history follow you between devices, and lets you report cameras.

From OpenStreetMap, where volunteers map cameras, many of them through the DeFlock project. NitoPath refreshes its copy every few hours.

No, and it never will be. A route with no known cameras can still pass cameras nobody has mapped, recently installed ones, or mobile ones. NitoPath doesn't make you anonymous and doesn't make any route safe.

Use Report a camera in the app (you'll need to be signed in). We review reports and approved ones can be added to the map. You can also add it directly at deflock.org/report.

Navigation, search, multiple stops, saved places, trip history, the camera map and each route's camera count are free. Routing around cameras (or toward them), camera alerts and Drive mode are Pro. See Pricing.

Through the store you subscribed with: the App Store (Settings → your name → Subscriptions) or Google Play (Profile → Payments and subscriptions). Cancel at least 24 hours before renewal. Deleting the app doesn't cancel it.

Refunds are handled by Apple or Google under their policies. Apple: reportaproblem.apple.com. Google: request it from your order history in Google Play.

Only while the app is open and you've allowed it. Camera alerts are worked out on your phone. Your continuous location trail is never uploaded. Full details are in the Privacy Policy.

No. We don't sell personal information, share it with data brokers, or use it for advertising.

In the app, open Account → Delete account. More options on the Delete your account page.