TMZ is reporting a crackdown on paparazzi in Los Angeles last night. Six photographers were arrested.
One deputy is heard warning paps, “You’re slowing down, you’re stopping on my sidewalk.” When asked what law the photogs were violating, a deputy cited West Hollywood Municipal Code, Section 3.04.030, the Traffic Safety Fund. That section funnels traffic violation money to bankroll traffic lights and other stuff.
One TMZ photog says he had just stepped off the sidewalk when he was cuffed and thrown into the back of a squad car for an hour. Another TMZ photog was hauled off to jail for 6 hours.
Well…it’s not like they weren’t warned. LAPD has been saying for some time it was going to crack down on paparazzi. They create unsafe conditions as well as an annoyance what with their swarming sidewalks and chasing after cars. Frankly, if you’re going to create an annoyance for others, you should be prepared for the consequence.
One Response to “Los Angeles Police Cracking Down on Paparazzi”
I’m OK with this even if this means there are less ‘cool’ photos to send around.