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My solution so far is a bike rack that blocks my plate from view. Easy enough to feign ignorance and “correct it” in the moment. Flocks database no doubt has an entry for [color][make][model], but at least it’s not associated with me directly through motor vehicle bureau records.
I’m pretty sure based on previous reporting that they will just track you as “blue car with this specific model of bike rack”.
I am sure of that too. Best I can do is try to avoid linking it to my name.
adding it also logs your phone, earpods, etc signals alongside the car’s data.
Are you in one of the nice states that doesn't require front license plates?
I am not, but no one seems to give a shit.