>> > A turnpike is another word for a freeway. Craig Lambert's reply to you also mentioned "Parkway"; this is also a freeway. Actually "freeway" maybe a misnomer as they may be toll roads, but they are certainly freeways in form.
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>> Actually, as you implied, a "freeway" and a "turnpike" are kind of
>> opposites. The name "turnpike" comes from the gate that was used to
>> keep people off of a private road or bridge until they payed the toll.
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So what is the actual reason for photography being banned on the NJ turnpike
now that we've very thoroughly wringed out the semantics?
Because it's a high-speed section of road? Because to pull up and start
taking pictures of rail activity from the road can be a hazard to other
vehicles?
Our freeways over here usually have 'no stopping' restrictions applied, but
I doubt that the our police could seize your equipment if you did happen to
pull off the main part of the road into a shoulder to take pictures or to
video something on an adjacent rail line.
Regards,
Craig.
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