I just think it's important to have the facts.
It's interesting that the "proposed law" has disappeared from the transit authority's site and the rules allow photographing. It's possible that it was quietly abandoned.
At 10:27 AM 2/20/2005, PhotoRoy6@xxxxxxx wrote:
Jeff,
I think unless you have a dumb terrorist this law will not be very effective. Small hidden cameras like tv reporters use in undercover assignment are easily available and when Sprint sells it picture phone to everyone, will anyone know if you are talking on the phone or taking pictures?. Of course maybe cell phone won't work well undergound in a subway with steel building etc on top to block the signal? Don't live in NY anymore so can't test it.
Roy
In a message dated 2/19/05 10:19:25 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, jeff@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
- I agree completely. However, I was pointing out that completely false information was posted (that the National Press Photographers Association was working to get its members permission to shoot) and that's always a bad thing. Also, as I pointed out, it's still not law, and it may never be.
- BTW, the proposed fine is $25 and a transit cop has to see you. That's not much risk...
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