33 NEW law, effective Jan. 1st, creates a 25- foot zone around police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical crews — making it a crime to impede, threaten or harass first responders. (www.wesh.com) posted 6 days ago by brain_dead 6 days ago by brain_dead +33 / -0 Getting too close to first responders will soon be a crime in Florida If a person is given a verbal warning to not approach and they still try and go into that no-go zone, then they could face a fine or even spend time in jail. 11 comments share 11 comments share save hide report block hide replies
I'm not sure but, it's always been illegal to interfere with first responders doing their job
When I was working with police and out on the field, people would congregate to watch incidents. They were not interfering but they were certainly bystanders and watchers.