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[–] Funwayguy@lemmy.world 81 points 2 weeks ago (21 children)

This approach only works in daylight with cameras that rely on colour only. Infrared spectrum cameras such as what Australia uses on mobile phone traffic cameras are much harder to deal with. Patterns don't cut it and it's a huge part of military research into hiding vehicles from infrared spotters.

Disabling the cameras entirely is much more effective.

[–] 4am@lemmy.zip 13 points 2 weeks ago (15 children)

Can’t you make patterns in infrared reflective paint?

[–] lemmyvore@feddit.nl 8 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

No need, you can just use an IR spotlight to blind the camera. Unlike the military you're not trying to hide the vehicle.

But either way you're actively trying to avoid being picked up by speed cameras so you get a fine.

[–] xthexder@l.sw0.com 26 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

This isn't about speed cameras, it's about "safety" surveillance cameras. No laws have to be broken. Evading Flock isn't illegal

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