The ‘Guardrail Guy’ Went Viral for Posting About Flock Cameras. Then Someone Destroyed Them
Steve Eimers, known as the “Guardrail Guy,” expanded his advocacy to include concerns about automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras being installed too close to guardrails. After posting videos highlighting the potential safety risks, two Flock ALPR cameras he documented were found vandalized, leading him to pause his ALPR-related work. Police later arrested a Tennessee congressional candidate, Adam Heimerman, on felony vandalism charges linked to the damaged cameras.
- ▪Eimers began posting about ALPR cameras in April, arguing that their proximity to guardrails could compromise crash safety.
- ▪His videos prompted some viewers to suggest and carry out vandalism of the cameras he highlighted.
- ▪Two Flock cameras he documented were discovered severely damaged shortly after his posts.
- ▪Eimers announced an indefinite halt to his ALPR advocacy following the incidents.
- ▪Authorities arrested Adam Heimerman, charging him with felony vandalism for shooting four ALPR cameras.
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Caroline HaskinsBusinessAug 3, 2026 5:30 AMHe Went Viral for Posting About Flock Cameras. Then Someone Destroyed ThemSteve Elmers, also known as the “Guardrail Guy,” is done calling out license plate readers after two that appeared in his videos were vandalized.Photo-Illustration: Jobanny Cabrera; Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storySteve Eimers has racked up hundreds of thousands of followers across platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and X. Under the moniker “The Guardrail Guy,” he posts about installation issues with guardrails lining roadways across the country.
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