Run in with the police

[Greg_Nuspel]

Apparently in the states they are trying to legislate point and shoot cameras and camera phones must make a sound when shooting. I hate the fake shutter sounds! It is usually the first thing I turn off.

One of the reasons for this is people where using cell phone cameras to steal credit card information. It's very easy to fake making a call/text message while you photograph the credit card.

[Greg_Nuspel]

Like everything else it's a matter of education. I remember hearing not too long ago about a fellow who got arrested for taking pictures of AmTrak trains. What made it really interesting was that he was taking the photos for an AmTrak photo contest!

The good news is he received a 5 figure settlement from AmTrack over the incident, at least 10 times the value of the competition.

[jlabel]

I think the police is smart enought to reason with reasonable people, which, in the case is you. BTW they didnt want to lose your track in case you were a felon.