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Post by Mista Don't Play on Feb 22, 2011 15:37:37 GMT -5
Dude, there are thousands upon thousands of cars coming from the north, west, midwest, not just the south; they aren't going to select cars based on that, my car is from North Carolina and I was DTF'd last year.
Just be prepared for the worst, and hope for the best. Thats really all you can do. If you don't want to risk getting in trouble, don't bring anything. If you want to bring stuff with you, you just have to understand the risk at hand.
Keep in mind, the Bonnaroo volunteers are not going to frisk you and will not do highly detailed searches of your vehicle. This is only if your car is randomly selected for the DTF search. They will give you the opportunity to give up anything you may have, they will write you an expensive possession ticket and let you in to the festival.
but being that I am a northerner, I am expecting to have the DTF rip my car apart while looking for anything. you know, the older guys from down south usually don't like people from up north. even though when I went to school in FL, I was treated the same as everyone else.
Coming from up north I'd be more worried about the cops on the drive down through some of the southern states. They aren't going to pick you out of the line at Roo because of that........but some cops around the area will know that people are heading to Roo and might take notice of where you're coming from.
Post by themanflounders on Feb 22, 2011 16:07:13 GMT -5
How long have they been doing the DTF searches? I've never noticed them in all the times I've gone. I can definitely say that if you get a regular volunteer search it's very lightweight.
but being that I am a northerner, I am expecting to have the DTF rip my car apart while looking for anything. you know, the older guys from down south usually don't like people from up north. even though when I went to school in FL, I was treated the same as everyone else.
Coming from up north I'd be more worried about the cops on the drive down through some of the southern states. They aren't going to pick you out of the line at Roo because of that........but some cops around the area will know that people are heading to Roo and might take notice of where you're coming from.
yea, I know that. everything will be kept in a safe spot during the trip. I was pulled over in Virginia for doing 80 and I was with a pack of about 5 cars all doing the same speed or faster.. it came down to that I was the only one without of state/northern plates. that officer searched my whole car even though I was with my father and brother and there was no smell of any illegal substances. it's just that I had a packed out car (moving to FL for school).
Post by Bryan Stone on Feb 22, 2011 17:13:39 GMT -5
new here. nice board
a couple of thoughts.
- if you run into law enforcement of any kind with alcohol and you are underage you will be arrested. you can count on that. but nobody who works/volunteers for bonnaroo will card you.
- remember. there is 80,000 people coming into this joint. A message board can never prepare you for what you might run into.
just don't be stupid.
I like the line used somewhere in this thread "don't take groceries to the Grocery store"
How long have they been doing the DTF searches? I've never noticed them in all the times I've gone. I can definitely say that if you get a regular volunteer search it's very lightweight.
Awhile...just keep your eyes out to the right as you approach the ticket booths (where the cars are split into lines). You can't miss the DTF agents there in grey shirts and tac belts, not to mention the dogs...
Yes, they legitimately frisk you. Pat your butt, check your feet, play with your balls, the whole nine yards. Its like a massage without a happy ending.
and what would happen if they found, say, a large amount of green but it was for personal use? I know I can find whatever I want there for cheaper than what I pay, but don't want to risk it with this considering I am quiet the greenthumb.
If searched by the cops you may well get to visit the Coffee County Jail. Of course if you are stopped by cops anywhere along your trip to roo you could get yourself arrested as well.
Post by itrainmonkeys on Feb 23, 2011 12:28:45 GMT -5
My problem has been that corn is harder to find on the farm then most other stuff. It's bulky so I hate searching for a while and passing up other things because I want to secure something else.
Post by tylerempire on Feb 23, 2011 12:44:42 GMT -5
So, do the police use dogs? How strict IS the security? I'll be in a van full of people, most likely as part of a 3 or 4 vehicle convoy - and I know some people will be bringing items that the police may not appreciate... perhaps I'll officially declare my vehicle a "safe" vehicle. I just want to come enjoy the festival, I'm not too worried about too much of anything else.
Post by Mista Don't Play on Feb 23, 2011 14:57:35 GMT -5
I've never seen any dogs with the DTF. There were none with the agents that searched us last year.
Security isn't particularly tight. Once you are in the festival it seems like a total free for all. But getting in can be stressful for a few unlucky vehicles.
I've never seen any dogs with the DTF. There were none with the agents that searched us last year.
Security isn't particularly tight. Once you are in the festival it seems like a total free for all. But getting in can be stressful for a few unlucky vehicles.
They may not have been there when you were searched, but I definitely saw them using two german shepherds last year, and I've seen at least one out there with the DTF agents in the years past.
I've never seen any dogs with the DTF. There were none with the agents that searched us last year.
Security isn't particularly tight. Once you are in the festival it seems like a total free for all. But getting in can be stressful for a few unlucky vehicles.
They may not have been there when you were searched, but I definitely saw them using two german shepherds last year, and I've seen at least one out there with the DTF agents in the years past.
Hope for the best, plan for the worst...
Thats wild. Not doubting you, but I've never seen any K-9's in use while entering the festival or ever heard of anyone seeing them. I wonder if they were brought out because of someone denying search or for a big bust of sorts. Seems unlikely that they would be used widespread or without a reasonable cause.
Post by imragegrrr on Feb 23, 2011 18:12:25 GMT -5
As long as things dont change (knock on wood), dont worry about getting searched. It's unlikely but NOT impossible, just dont fret it, and don't be stupid. <the worst
Post by Jester's Dead on Feb 23, 2011 19:37:44 GMT -5
Yea, I too saw German Shephers last year. They kinda held em in the background...didnt bring em to our car or walk em around or anything. I'm sure they are only there for the cases where people who aren't so smart pull up to the searches with smells or smoke bellowing out of the windows. Although it has been said a million times it can never be said enough....just don't be stupid!
They may not have been there when you were searched, but I definitely saw them using two german shepherds last year, and I've seen at least one out there with the DTF agents in the years past.
Hope for the best, plan for the worst...
Thats wild. Not doubting you, but I've never seen any K-9's in use while entering the festival or ever heard of anyone seeing them. I wonder if they were brought out because of someone denying search or for a big bust of sorts. Seems unlikely that they would be used widespread or without a reasonable cause.
I have seen the Shepards every year I have been since 2006.
Every year, we see RVs pulled over as soon as we hit the TN state line (coming from DC). The cops know. The other vehicles that are pulled over are the ones that are covered in Phish and Grateful Dead stickers, driven by folks with tie die tees and wookie hair, the old Honda Civics with 7 folks inside, the cars where trash bags are strapped to the roof. I worry more about being pulled over before I hit the Roo gates.
Sounds crazy, but wash your car before you go, be sober on the road (FOR ALL OF US - PLEASE!), take a shower, brush your hair, be smart in how you pack your car. If you don't have a rooftop carrier, consider Freecycle and see if you can get one there or borrow one. Look as though you are responsible enough to handle heavy machinery. This will help you en route and once at the gates.
Post by 10goldbees on Feb 24, 2011 13:09:52 GMT -5
Been to the last two roo's. In my experience, I have always been more worried about the cops outside of the fest (i.e. Chattanooga) than at the gate. They are looking for any reason to pull someone over and search the vehicle. So please, for the love of all that is good, drive the speed limit once you start getting close.
Also, I have truly never noticed the DTF agents either time I was in line. And each year someone has glanced inside my cooler, glanced inside my center console then drawn a lovely little smiley face on my windshield.
So yea, it's a crapshoot. The best chance you have of beating the search is to not give them anything to find, but if the risk is worth it then hey, go for it.
The way I see it is you were gonna buy it anyway so why not just hold off until you get inside and try to find something new and crazy that you've never seen before. That way you're in and you're good. But bring your beer. Definitely bring your beer.
They may not have been there when you were searched, but I definitely saw them using two german shepherds last year, and I've seen at least one out there with the DTF agents in the years past.
I saw them using dogs in 2009 in the RV line. It appeared that the DTF checked every RV, or at least every RV we saw while we ere at the gates for about 45 minutes.
Post by themanflounders on Feb 24, 2011 15:53:17 GMT -5
Along with all the other advice about what not to look like while you're driving into Tennessee, remember that without probable cause (seeing/smelling something illegal), they have to have your consent to search your vehicle. If they have a dog on-scene, you're probably doomed. But if they have to call for one, you have the legal right to leave if you're not under arrest for something else. If they refuse to let you leave state that any subsequent search is an illegal search and get on the phone and call anyone you know who's a lawyer. You're in a *really* shitty spot here, but this is really important if you don't want to be convicted with any nonsense. Like folks have said, remember, grocery store.
Post by Chris Major on Feb 24, 2011 22:23:22 GMT -5
I thought the same last year honestly in regards to corn. Brought about half of what I should have thinking I'd get the rest on site, only to find a MAJOR shortage when I got there. All weekend, everyone I met told me "I had the same idea as you, so did everyone else I talked to, so I guess we all fucked each other." or something along those lines.
Definitely dont want to run into that issue again this year. I bought VIP tickets this time, is there any sort of leniency with the search at the VIP entrance?
Post by roofanaticus on Feb 25, 2011 2:34:33 GMT -5
hehe i went with my dad and sister lol the guy asked us what brought us to bonnaroo and my dad was like just bringing my kids to bonnaroo and the guy was like aint that sweet. lol but he jokingly asked if i had any glass bottles guns knives bazokas or sheets of lsd. i wish i had a sheet of real lsd oh scam artist