Coyote9269 Loc: USA

We're being photographed and on video more than we know. From public/ government owned video cameras to store security and home surveillance systems. Many of the big rigs operated on our public highways have dash cams in them for insurance purposes mass transit buses as well as charter buses. If you live your life honestly what does it matter.

Back to more of the topic at hand. Something that may need a model release would be a photo that was being used for advertising. One could sue if they or their likeness is being used to endorse a product. Also there is nothing in the US that stops public photography unless something is clearly posted. For example in NY you can not take any photos or videos on or in any TriBoro Bridge and Tunnel Authority Bridges or Tunnels. The Port Authority of NY/NJ have a similar rule. It's like certain concert venues do not allow any flash photography and some allow no photography at all. Each state also has something along the lines of a video voyeur law.One would have to look up their local laws for an explanation of right of privacy.

I am sure Google has run into this little question a few times with Google Earth and their street view maps.

beverett Loc: los angeles

Concert venues are one thing, N.Y. City public places another. A few years ago the N.Y. cops put out an advisory to their forces not to impede photography in public places (after losing an ACLU suit). If the bridges or tunnels are deemed off limits, that directive may also face a constitutional challenge. Likewise any state law seeking to impose limits on photography in public places.

Coyote9269 Loc: USA

Public place is a street. The bridges and tunnels are not necessarily public places. But that's the sign on the bridge.

beverett Loc: los angeles

They're private? Who owns them? Another misdirected initiative waiting to be corrected. Next time I'm in N.Y. I'll make sure to photograph them.

gmcase Loc: Galt's Gulch

Take a few for me too! :thumbup:

Coyote9269 Loc: USA

While they are used by the public they are owned and maintained by The TriBoro Bridge and Tunnel Authority. There is no restriction on taking a photo of the bridge if you are in Astoria Park just while you driving over it. They have their own law enforcement which patrol there properties.

Pockets Loc: Dallas Metro

Sounds like a safety/traffic issue as opposed to just prohibiting pics. :|

Coyote9269 Loc: USA

I would have to say I agree with you. I have seen the signs and they are located on vehicle access roads.

AlexS Loc: Minnesota

I have seen this posted on someone's site who does a lot of street photography:

'If you see yourself in any of my pictures and would like me to remove it please let me know. If you would like a print e-mail me at ....'

Seems to be both common sense and common courtesy

gmcase Loc: Galt's Gulch

No doubt! Class act.

beverett Loc: los angeles

This is a public benefit corporation, which is an agent of the state and is not "private" in the usual sense of the word. It cannot circumvent the U.S. Constitution.