Orlando Code Enforcement Tries to Tell Patrons They Can Not Hold Balloons or Signs

[mycatpumpkinful]

They did this in the Soviet Union too. No signs no nothing like that either. No 1st Amendment rights!

[bmister50]

You can't hold signs or balloons....pererid..pererid.

[sasuke1018]

I live in clearwater, it about one hour away from orlando.

And this is a load of crap.

[SMGrawks]

Black people do NOT understand things like American law (or any law?), the Constitution, or BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS. Why is this so hard for White people to realize.

[kinesisfilms]

Sec. 64.104. - Noncommercial Speech.

Any sign, allowed by either a permit or as a matter of right, whether an on-site sign or an off-site sign, may contain noncommercial speech in lieu of any other type of speech.

this code allows for any type of sign as a matter of right as long as it has nothing to do with advertising and is used for private use.

[luisness13]

GET A BUNCH OF INDEX CARDS, CUT THEM DOWN A BIT AND TAPE THEM TOGETHER. ;)

[Niklas323]

If a permit exists, I understand 'why' they may have that, but it is unconstitutional and wrong.

[pete5668]

this cop is full of crap.

[phillip78]

Did he say the minimum size for a sign is 2x3? That's smaller than a index card. Yea RIGHT, I could just see someone holding a sign that is 2 inches wide and 3 inches long. LOL What a fool.

[SoggyDevil]

Dear God! There could be concealed balloons all over this country .. all set to pop at some predetermined moment! Orlandlo Police ... PLEASE tell us how to deal with this sign/balloon dilemma!

[SoggyDevil]

Can we at least add a shirt-color permit to make sure that folks are wearing clothes that actually AGREE with their physical characteristics? (Based on non-elected officials' opinions, of course).

[TheThroney]

@ijm95689 and what do you suggest?

[Tuluc]

You have to have a permit to have a sign to protest? Wtf? The founding fathers are turning in their graves...

[VulcherHead]

While we are at it, lets pass laws to make all lawyers and judges take drug tests, just like most of the rest of us are required to.

[VulcherHead]

Cops should have to undergo constitution training and have a yearly refresher course. And submit to steroid and drug tests.

[SoggyDevil]

@VulcherHead

Steriod tests, for sure.

[SoggyDevil]

@VulcherHead

But let's skip the IQ and Constitution tests. Robots = garbage in/garbage out.

[Rick908]

First amendment using the color of authority to deny someone there constitutional rights is a federal crime.

[Dewdaahman]

if you enforce NWO codes then you'll hang with the rest of the traitors.. "..shall be drawn to the gallows, not walking or carried.."

[ed2276]

Orlando! vying for title of the most fucked up city in the U.S.

[westwindwalker]

this is hilarious....it belongs on saturday night live...no balloons with writing allowed in orlando, florida and it doesnt matter if they are on public or private property? did they visit disney world lately? is there a balloon confiscation code and fine? is this the latest effort to increase city revenues? what does a permit for a balloon cost anyway? is there a fine if you dont get a permit? can you be arrested? should have a public demonstration and march with everyone holding balloons.

[TheThroney]

you guys arent going to get anywhere arguing with police officers.. they cant do anything.. you should be talking to the city council or mayor or something like that i assume.. i wouldnt really know to be honest.. but you should start a campaign if its important to you & start knocking on door and asking ppl if they have time n get them on your side for votes/ sigs.. thats how you get things changed, with majority. Goodluck

[ijm95689]

@TheThroney Yeah the jews should have gone door to door to stop the oppression from the Nazis

[Hein122]

poor idiot officer. slave... to the system.

[thundolis]

Yea this guys is full of Shiat that actual ordinance says nothing about signs being carried by people for the purpose of protest. the section he is cherrypicking to make his point does not include signs being carried by people. he lying his ass off. too much power , too little brain , you can read it here ttp://library.municode.com/ind­ex.aspx?clientID=13349&stateID­=9&statename=Florida

[kindly4real]

The whole time this video was going on, there was a sign displayed on the truck across the road. Does that mean that all trucks with signs need to be permitted before driving through the city of Orlando?

[damneddirtyapez]

According to 64.300 the following is prohibited: -"Confusing signs" -Any private sign on public property -Any sign in a vehicle (i.e. For Sale Signs) -Wind operated signs -2 signs placed parallel to each other -Free Standing Signs -Roof signs (or any sign above the roof line) -Any sign incorporating a light -Flashing Signs -Electronically controlled messages -Signs that have moving parts And my response to that is ... what a crock of crap

[damneddirtyapez]

@damneddirtyapez Also, you have to get a permit to stick a sign on a flag pole. There are limitations to signs that can be placed on a flag pole and you have to pay a processing fee per sign per pole.

[lighttigersoul]

@damneddirtyapez I'm reading the ordinance, too. It has nothing at all to do with carried signs, it's all about installed signage.

[ghosty426]

How were these codes approved by City Hall? Who are their Lawyers working for? What a Mickey Mouse outfit? Do the Police question the Constitutionality of any of these Codes they are asked to enforce? Or are they brainwashed from their training and field training? This isn't the America From the 60s or 70s ...

[jesusfreak0920]

I <3 the bullsh*t laws cops make up on the fly. Are they sure these aren't Disney Laws?

[mariushmedias]

Just print something on a bag and carry a bag with some books on it or something.

[TheOneAndOnlyRJ]

you can say whatever you want, as long as you have permission(permit) to say it. until then, get the eff off public property.

[wmarcus1203]

carry a Pocket Constitution, that is your permit to protest. The 1st Amendment!

[greenwitch65]

GOOD GRIEF!!! Is this guy for REAL???? He obviously only wants to understand what he wants to understand.

[TheAngelan6]

T-Shirts!  Ban those BTCHS!

[chambasa2006]

lol! i need a permit for my birthday party XD pigs...

[daddytech]

OMG THIS IS RIOTOUS it's like someone is making this stuff up as they go along to suit themselves, are they serious with this crap? if that's the case and this is an actual law the state supreme court needs to be petitioned to over turn that as it's against everyone's civil rights guaranteed them as a citizen under NATIONAL FEDERAL law. this is just totally crazy any way you cut it. wow!

[trailertrashrnr]

what the hell is wrong with this city. this guy is an idiot

[tasuki78]

This code enforcement guy did not do his job. The 64.100 part of the code does not say anything about balloons for one and the signs indicated are not the same as hand held signs.

[MendingMedia]

Bad boys bad boys LOL

[RLF777]

In the 60's we had the Civil Rights Freedom Riders.. Today I have never been more proud of this Food Not Bombs group for what I am sure has given this small group of "Feed Um" Fighters International attention...If Buses left from California I would join them right now...Well Done !

[vj198]

STFU and go home..while U CAN !! xD

[chssaxman93]

It is not OPDs fault... They are simply doing their jobs. I am sure they are not proud of what they are doing and it does not help any for ridiculing them! Yes, the ordinance is garbage. Stop going after the cops. Go after your congressmen who can actually change the ordinance. These same officers put their life on the line to keep you safe. Please cutt them some slack. It is not their fault. Change your voye at the poles next election.

[FeedsOnChildren]

@chssaxman93 If your employer told you to go shoot down a kid would you do it because they said so? I would hope not. People can say NO. Thats part of what makes us HUMAN.

[bastardchildofmary]

@chssaxman93 it is opd's fault. they take an oath to uphold the constitution and turn around and enforce the unconstitutional city ''codes''

[Nomels]

George Orwell is rolling in his grave.

[Nomels]

state=violence

USA=communist state

[Aws8819]

Next you Need a Permit to hold a camera and the to breath and then to live... Police state.

[8real]

Great video, keep them coming!

[lisapratt1]

so silly ! why dont the cops  get a clue. fucking "A"

[Mauhadeeb28]

And after reading all of that, there is nothing that says anything about people holding signs or balloons on public property. It says they shall not "erect" signs on public property. This would assume the signs are be connected to structures on the public property.

Like I said, this guy is full of shit.

[Mauhadeeb28]

Flashing Signs. Shall be prohibited. Flashing signs lawfully in existence and maintained as of October 12, 1980, however, shall be considered nonconforming signs, and shall be permitted to remain for the same period as other nonconforming signs under the provisions of Part 3 of this Chapter.

[Mauhadeeb28]

Freestanding Signs. Except as provided in the menu board regulations in Section 64.249 of this Chapter, freestanding signs shall be prohibited.

Beacon Lights. Any sign which incorporates a beacon light or lights as defined herein.

[Mauhadeeb28]

Serial Signs. Any advertisement which uses a series of two (2) or more signs placed in a line parallel to the highway or in a similar fashion, and carrying a single advertising message, part of which is contained on each sign.

Street Corner Visibility. Any sign which the Orlando Transportation Engineer determines obstructs the sightline at intersections and/or public or private driveways.

Snipe Signs. Shall be prohibited.

[Mauhadeeb28]

Wind-Operated Devices. Except as provided in the organizational banner sign regulations of this Chapter, any sign which incorporates or consists of banners, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners, balloons containing pressurized air, hot air, cold air, any gas or other substance, or wind-operated devices shall be a prohibited sign or type of sign.

[Mauhadeeb28]

(b) Any vehicle upon which is placed a sign identifying the firm or its principal products if such vehicle is one which is operated during the normal course of business; provided, however, that no such vehicle shall be routinely parked in a location where it serves as or constitutes additional signage.

(c) Buses, taxicabs and similar common carrier vehicles which are licensed or certificated by the City of Orlando and/or the Florida Public Services Commission.

[Mauhadeeb28]

a) Any vehicle parked on private property when parked within the confines of a building or in some manner which provides for effective screening so as not to allow the sign or signs on the vehicle to be viewed from any public street.

[Mauhadeeb28]

Signs on Public Property. Any private sign placed on public property or any public rightof-way, including the median, is prohibited, except Transit Shelter signs which conform to this Code.

Obscene Signs. Any sign containing statements, words or pictures of an obscene nature.

Roof Signs. Any sign located on a roof or above the roof lines shall be prohibited.

[Mauhadeeb28]

Orlando City code Section 64.300. Prohibited Signs

Hazardous or Confusing Signs. Advertising signs which in any way simulate emergency vehicles, traffic-control signs and devices, or directional, informational and warning signs which are erected or maintained by the State of Florida, a political subdivision thereof, or by any railroad, public utility or similar agency concerned with the protection of the public health or safety.

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[Mauhadeeb28]

This guy is full of shit.

[nsinnerate69]

Screw bringing signs bring guns!!!

[rawfodog75]

I appriciate what you guys are trying to do, however we need to elect the right people in office in order to get meaningful change. The primary election is most important.

[MsSouthernpatriot]

well, I had to sign a release form at the doctor's office, ALLOWING ME TO LOOK AT MY OWN MEDICAL CHART and that is just stupid!!!!!

[ThePeacefulAtheistt]

what happend to the first amandment?

[ArrestAJudgeKit]

"No Baloons"? You need to add an extra "l" in the title to your video.