Picture taking
The web site run by a local man (Mr.Family), determined to destroy all adult businesses in our area, constantly tells people to take pictures of adult establishments while you drive by. These are the words from "Mr.Family"
"Try taking a picture (of the Gentlemen’s Club10) while driving by the property. Their entrance is VERY visible from the road. & If your camera has a good zoom feature, you will probably find it very easy to get a picture from the mall road or parking lot."
Now I will cover the fact that the mall parking lot is private property, and you can be arrested for taking pictures of another private property from the mall. Let's discuss the act of taking a picture while you are driving. This can cause serious injury or death. WNEP has even covered a story about taking pictures while driving. This is the article The article reads ""DON'T TAKE PICTURES WHILE DRIVING! This is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. If you are driving by something you want to photograph, have someone else in the car take the picture, or pull over in a safe place before taking the picture."
Now it is not illegal to take photos while driving, but it is stupid. You can not pay attention to the road when doing this. One person went as far as to ask a PA State Trooper about taking pictures while driving. This was his response.
" There is no law specifically that deals with that subject
but the laws of reckless driving and reckless endangerment would apply here. Reckless driving is generally defined as:
when an individual operates a vehicle in a dangerous and negligent manner. It is a misdemeanor crime. Certainly taking your eyes off the road long enough to take a picture or pictures poses a danger to pedestrians, animals, directional, and opposing traffic."
The Police officer continued. " Would one be able to stop if a pedestrian, animal, or car suddenly came into the path of your vehicle? Is the risk of injuring or killing someone worth a picture?
Try explaining your actions to the person you injured or their next of kin if they are killed."
While the Spokesperson never heard of Mr. Family he added " This individual needs for these pictures must override his concern for the safety of others. Otherwise, he would have never advised anyone to do such an irresponsible thing."
Obviously Mr.Family cares more about shutting down the club then he does for the safety of our locals.
"Try taking a picture (of the Gentlemen’s Club10) while driving by the property. Their entrance is VERY visible from the road. & If your camera has a good zoom feature, you will probably find it very easy to get a picture from the mall road or parking lot."
Now I will cover the fact that the mall parking lot is private property, and you can be arrested for taking pictures of another private property from the mall. Let's discuss the act of taking a picture while you are driving. This can cause serious injury or death. WNEP has even covered a story about taking pictures while driving. This is the article The article reads ""DON'T TAKE PICTURES WHILE DRIVING! This is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. If you are driving by something you want to photograph, have someone else in the car take the picture, or pull over in a safe place before taking the picture."
Now it is not illegal to take photos while driving, but it is stupid. You can not pay attention to the road when doing this. One person went as far as to ask a PA State Trooper about taking pictures while driving. This was his response.
" There is no law specifically that deals with that subject
but the laws of reckless driving and reckless endangerment would apply here. Reckless driving is generally defined as:
when an individual operates a vehicle in a dangerous and negligent manner. It is a misdemeanor crime. Certainly taking your eyes off the road long enough to take a picture or pictures poses a danger to pedestrians, animals, directional, and opposing traffic."
The Police officer continued. " Would one be able to stop if a pedestrian, animal, or car suddenly came into the path of your vehicle? Is the risk of injuring or killing someone worth a picture?
Try explaining your actions to the person you injured or their next of kin if they are killed."
While the Spokesperson never heard of Mr. Family he added " This individual needs for these pictures must override his concern for the safety of others. Otherwise, he would have never advised anyone to do such an irresponsible thing."
Obviously Mr.Family cares more about shutting down the club then he does for the safety of our locals.
posted by Bloodsword6 at Monday, September 04, 2006
6 Comments:
People have been saying this about taking pictures for a while. I work in the mall, and I know of at least one person who was told to get out of the parking lot when they were loitering and taking pictures of the club.
i am glad you posted my story . We should start a campaign to write down the license plate numbers of these pic takers.
I am all about getting pictures or plates of those who insist on harassing the club goers by taking photos of their cars.
I have a few people who have stated interest in this before. I think it is time to go forward with it!
I work near the mall. I will start to watch for picture takers. About time the tables were turned
Ill take Pictures, Im up that way a lot. I have seen one or two people in the parking lot of where I work taking pictures, it won't be hard for me to get them on film.
I do not want to speak for Mr. Choice put I will gladly post pics of pic takers on my blog--eric.
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