FOR CAMERA USERS
ILLEGAL PHOTOGRAPHY
The authorities charged with the administration of the Photography Emergency Regulations once again call public attention to the risks associated with the illegal taking of pictures. They issue the ifollowing warning:—
It has been found necessary in the interests of safety to limit admission of unauthorised persons to wharves and ships, but a few amateur photographers apparently do not realise that the taking of photographs of defence objects, including aerodromes, docks, or dockyards, vessels of war or any vessel engaged on the service of his Majesty, aircraft or wreckage of aircraft, or even roads exclusively connected with works of defence, constitutes a serious offence under the regulations.
Permits to photograph certain objects may be issued under the regulations, but it is a serious offence to attempt to take photographs of forbidden subjects without a permit. Every person using a camera is advised in his or her own interest to become conversant with the law on the subject before attempting to explore forbidden ground in search of snapshots. The penalties for breaches are substantial, and, in addition, the photographer may experience serious inconvenience arising out of non-compliance with the law.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 40, 15 August 1940, Page 20
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194FOR CAMERA USERS Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 40, 15 August 1940, Page 20
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