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Taking a photo of crash

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  • #2
    johnnyskeleton
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 14,549 Mod ✭✭✭✭johnnyskeleton


    Legally, I would say no, that they have no real grounds to arrest or detain the person, or to seize their camera (unless of course he has a reasonable suspicion that you are committing acts of treason).

    On the other hand, if someone was involved in the crash, I would say that they have a right to take photos and that anyone who impedes you may be prohibiting you from exercising your rights, in particular your right to a fair trial (if there was a dispute as to liability, dangerous driving etc).

    Morally, I would say that gardai have a duty not just to enforce the law, but they also have a duty to maintain the peace, and if a garda asks you not to take pictures of a crash they are merely trying to maintain order and give any persons involved in the crash a modicum of dignity. In that regard it is best to comply with the directions of the gardai.


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