To fine-tune a PA

[petertsui]

A PA aired at frequent intervals in the subway stations reads:

"Don't buy from illegal hawkers."

I'd rephrase it as: Don't patronize unlicensed hawkers.

Any other suggestions?

And: What's another word for "hawker"?

 

[MikeNewYork]

A PA aired at frequent intervals in the subway stations reads:

"Don't buy from illegal hawkers."

I'd rephrase it as: Don't patronize unlicensed hawkers.

Any other suggestions?

And: What's another word for "hawker"?

One could use "seller".