Three drivers have filed a class action lawsuit against the city of San Jose and its police department over the deployment of nearly 500 surveillance cameras that track drivers throughout California.

The lawsuit challenges the extensive camera network operated by Flock Safety, a company that provides automated license plate recognition technology to law enforcement agencies. The system allows police to monitor and track vehicle movements across the state.

The plaintiffs argue that the surveillance program raises significant privacy concerns for drivers who may be unaware their movements are being monitored and recorded. The camera network represents one of the largest municipal surveillance systems of its kind in California.

Flock Safety cameras use artificial intelligence to capture and analyze license plate data, creating a comprehensive database of vehicle locations and travel patterns. The technology has been adopted by hundreds of law enforcement agencies nationwide as a tool for investigating crimes and locating suspects.

The lawsuit seeks to represent all drivers who have been subject to surveillance by the camera system. Legal experts say the case could set important precedents for how cities implement and operate automated surveillance technologies.