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Procedure No:
212-21
08/01/13
DATE EFFECTIVE:
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08/01/13
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PURPOSE
SCOPE
Transit Authority Rule 1050.9(c) (which deals with photography on the system)
reads as follows:
Photography, filming, or video-recording in any facility or conveyance is
permitted except that ancillary equipment such as lights, reflectors or tripods may
not be used. Members of the press holding valid identification issued by the New
York City Police Department are hereby authorized to use necessary ancillary
equipment. All photographic activity must be conducted in accordance with the
provisions of these Rules.
PROCEDURE
UNIFORMED
MEMBER OF
THE SERVICE
1.
2.
NOTE
If a person using additional photographic equipment does not have valid press
identification, or if any person engaging in photographic activity is creating a hazard to
public safety or to the efficient operation of the transit system:
a.
Warn person that he/she is in violation of the New York City Transit Rules:
(1)
Direct person to cease.
b.
Issue TAB/NOV or Criminal Court summons, eject from system, or arrest, as
appropriate, if person does not desist from photography that violates New York
City Transit Rules.
NEW
YORK
CITY
POLICE
DEPARTMENT