Selfie Stick Clampdown

Selfie sticks have been banned in numerous events due to safety considerations.

10:28 19 May 2015

Selfie stick, which is essentially a metal pole designed to get a better view of the action while getting a decent picture with your friends, has been banned in a number of places due to safety considerations. One of the first to ban them is London’s 02 Arena. 

 

"The O2 do not allow selfie sticks into the arena due to safety considerations and so as not to impact the view of other fans. We welcome selfies, but leave the stick at home please," the venue said.

 

And Academy Music Group, which owns the smaller O2 venues like O2 ABC Glasgow and O2 Academy Bristol, told Newsbeat: "Selfie sticks are not permitted at Academy Music Group venues.

 

"This is in keeping with our existing policy that prohibits the filming and photography during a performance with iPads and other tablet devices and includes any such obstructions for the satisfaction of other customers."

 

Selfie sticks are also not allowed at most UK theme parks. 

 

A spokesman at Chessington World of Adventures said: "Filming or photography of any kind on any ride or attraction here at Chessington World of Adventures resort is not permitted so selfie sticks would be included in this but they haven't been [specifically] banned at the resort."