PPAGLA News Media Safety Vest

The PPAGLA News Media Safety Vest is available for PPAGLA professional members (of at least one year).  You must be a working news photographer to apply for a News Media Safety Vest.  No bulk sales to TV stations, radio stations, picture agencies, newspapers or wire services. The following is a description of the vest:

Type 3 Lime colored safety vest of lightweight 100% Polyester tight-mesh material. Two inch 3M Scotchlite 8906 Reflective Material with striping on front and back. Meets ANSI 107-200 Class 2.

Bold, block lettering "NEWS MEDIA” plus PPAGLA logo on the front and back.

Clear pocket window for media ID on front right, with a chest pocket on the opposite side.

Three sizes available: Large (our smallest), 2XL (fits 5'8''/200lbs) and 4XL (longer/wider in waist). The News Media Safety Vests are designed to be worn over a photo vest, rain or snow gear. We have limited quantities available.

The News Media Safety Vests are not fire resistant. The wearer assumes responsibility for safety while using this vest. The vest is for visibility only and is not a guarantee of access. Vests are not transferable. Board may also revoke if special circumstances arise.

The same vest without the “News Media” designation is available from Amazon for $15.00: Salzmann 3M Multi-Pocket Safety Mesh Vest | High Visibility Reflective Mesh Vest | Made with 3M Reflective Material | Meets ANSI/ISEA107

If you want a fire jacket, Google search: FireLine® 6 oz. Nomex® IIIA Shirt Jacket $140.

Vest application must be accompanied by a donation to the PPAGLA for $50. Priority Mail shipping is included.

For more information, email: Rick Meyer laphotog@aol.com

Make check payable to PPAGLA. Complete, sign, and attach all required documentation and mail to:

PPAGLA Media Safety Vest 

C/O Rick Meyer

861 Brown Drive

Burbank, CA 91504-1838

NOTE: Federal Law states “All persons working on a Federal Highway must wear a Type 2 or Type 3 safety vest”.  This includes firefighters, police, tow truck drivers and the media.

As a working media professional, you represent all of us who gather news and record the events that occur in the City and County of Los Angeles, and Southern California and our nation. Please use your best judgment when entering areas where you feel it is necessary to wear this vest.

 California Penal Code 409.5 subsection D states “that areas closed to the general public may not be closed to duly authorized members of the media”.  However, you are expected to obey all laws and use common sense while gathering the news.  Even though you may find it necessary to get close to the action while covering news events, do not interfere with law enforcement officials, rescue personnel, emergency responders, fire fighters and other officials while they do their jobs.  Failure to do so may result in revocation of this vest.

 Vests are not transferable.  Vest is to be worn only while you are a PPAGLA member in good standing.  Vest is not to be loaned to anyone.

Abuse, misrepresentation, overzealous use, or unethical conduct may result in the loss of your media credentials, and the vest. The PPAGLA Board of Directors may review your conduct at the request of law enforcement, or others, and revoke this vest upon conclusion of an unfavorable investigation.

The PPAGLA may, at its discretion, refuse to issue this vest to any applicant.

•  Disclaimer

The PPAGLA accepts no responsibility for any injury or death you may experience while wearing this vest.

You are expected to obey all laws and use common sense while gathering the news.

 Even though you may find it necessary to get close to the action while covering news events, do not interfere with law enforcement officials, rescue personnel, emergency responders, fire fighters and other officials

The News Media Safety Vest is meant to make you visible. It can also make you a target. Wear with caution.