maandag, september 13, 2004
Officials are backing off from plans for a total ban on photography in the subway system of New York.
Nearly four months ago, the Transit Authority proposed prohibiting photography and filming in the tubes and on buses, saying the measure was aimed at preventing terrorists from gathering information. But transit sources told the Daily News a total ban may not be enforceable - and that the TA and cops are now working on crafting a more limited restriction.
"We are looking at a prohibition that will allow the police to make sure individuals are not photographing sensitive areas of the system - but that would still allow tourists and train lovers and people who just find beauty in the system - to photograph it without infringing on their civil liberties," the source said.
The initial proposal was roundly blasted by subway riders, rider advocates, subway buffs, civil libertarians - and Mayor Bloomberg - as being overly broad.
While the ban is not in effect, some cops have been observed telling subway riders to stop taking pictures or videotaping underground. During the Republican convention, police stopped people with still or video cameras at the 34th St. entrance to Penn Station. They were told not to take pictures, and at least one was asked for identification.
Bron: New York Daily News.
Nearly four months ago, the Transit Authority proposed prohibiting photography and filming in the tubes and on buses, saying the measure was aimed at preventing terrorists from gathering information. But transit sources told the Daily News a total ban may not be enforceable - and that the TA and cops are now working on crafting a more limited restriction.
"We are looking at a prohibition that will allow the police to make sure individuals are not photographing sensitive areas of the system - but that would still allow tourists and train lovers and people who just find beauty in the system - to photograph it without infringing on their civil liberties," the source said.
The initial proposal was roundly blasted by subway riders, rider advocates, subway buffs, civil libertarians - and Mayor Bloomberg - as being overly broad.
While the ban is not in effect, some cops have been observed telling subway riders to stop taking pictures or videotaping underground. During the Republican convention, police stopped people with still or video cameras at the 34th St. entrance to Penn Station. They were told not to take pictures, and at least one was asked for identification.
Bron: New York Daily News.
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