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Post by bktrains on Feb 8, 2007 21:52:26 GMT -5
The general rule is that people have the right to photograph whatever they please from areas that are open to the public. The U.S. Supreme Court has identified this as a right of free expression protected by the First Amendment. There is no federal law prohibiting railroad or transit photography. If you are arrested or hassled about taking photographs politely ask to SEE a WRITTEN RULE THAT STATES THE CAUSE FOR BEING ARRESTED OR HASSLED!!!! If they refuse take down all of their information such as badge number, and police station, rank and file a complaint with the transit agency or police department. If they continue to insist there is a law against photographing you can seek advice or legal action from a lawyer against the police department or police officer. Finally, in most situations there is no legal basis for confiscating a camera or film. Anyone doing that could be liable to the photographer for damages pursuant to state law. RAILFANS HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT AND CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO PHOTOGRAPH WHATEVER THEY PLEASE FROM LOCATIONS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!!!!! SO GET OUT THERE AND TAKE THOSE PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wrote from a New York attorney and NRHS vice president!!!
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Post by icmr on Feb 10, 2007 10:29:41 GMT -5
Thats right. Dont forget, it also dosent hurt to ask the railroad if you can shoot from their property.
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Post by UP Patcher on Feb 10, 2007 11:35:00 GMT -5
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