Good morning on this cool Thursday.

Last summer, the city created “activity zones” in Times Square, restricting costumed characters who seek tips to designated areas.

Over the past two weeks, we walked around the plaza to see how things were going.

We observed that some of those dressed as Disney characters or crime-fighting superheroes skirted the law now and then, stepping outside the restricted areas.

On one recent afternoon, a Minnie Mouse was found soliciting tips a block and a half from the nearest activity zone. A Hello Kitty and two Cookie Monsters were also huddled outside the zone. Other characters stood outside the zones, too, asking pedestrians if they wanted a selfie.

When we approached the costumed characters and asked why they were outside the designated activity zones, many declined to answer. Others walked away. A few defended their actions, saying the law was hurting their ability to make money.