Arriving @ Roo - A GA Comprehensive Guide

"I'm asking for a friend"

Ahhh gotcha.

Ok.  I read the stuff.  But it doesn't say anything about making arrests, but instead, you MUST appear in court instead of just sending money like in years previous.  Is everyone else reading that the same or am I still not getting it?  

maybe that's the main difference they're getting at?

Maybe it is, maybe it isn't.  But Dave posted it, and Dave doesn't lie..... or does he?

Correct, that's what I meant.

He also credits "Him" for getting him elected. So I guess that means even the big man upstairs didn't like the old DA? I've never liked that sort of thing, since it implies favoritism, nor mixing politics with conservative christianity. In any case, be careful people, and don't bring it if ya don't need it.
Edit: But of course his Bonnaroo mention was just before election day, when most would-be politicians are willing to say anything they think will sound good, whether they will be able to follow through on it or not.

And to add to that, always be respectful but refuse to consent to anything when asked. If you are given a warning or a ticket, and then a cop asks for consent to search bring in a dog or whatever, always say something like, "I'd like to get on my way as soon as possible, so I'd rather not do that. I won't stand in your way if you think it is necessary or prevent you from doing your job, but I don't consent to that." This applies whether you are ridin' clean or otherwise, or at your residence - make it clear that you are not a threat or an obstruction, but don't say "okay" to anything unnecessary. If it is unclear, it is always okay to ask if you are done there and free to go - just don't be a dick.

My understanding of this is unclear, but in the past I think some people were issued citations but then allowed to pay fines without returning to appear in court. This could mean that relatively minor citations (read: herbage) might now result in a greater likelihood of a required appearance at a later date, rather than an arrest on the scene. The new way could mean a conviction after a no-contest or guilty plea, by means of paying the fine and court costs, rather than the previous diversion program which did not result in a conviction. So a change would not necessarily mean they will be making a lot more arrests, just that they will not be dismissing cases based on paying up and not getting back into trouble. Seems murky, and I doubt they'll issue a press release to clarify this for our benefit, but it may not mean all the non-TN medical herb users (or whomever) are doomed.

Our local festival here this weekend (riverfest) costs about 3 million to run and keep secure but it generates 33 million in business which is a lot for little rock.  I read that in the newspaper yesterday so I think it's at least pretty legit.  But if that happens here, I can only imagine how much money manchester and surrounding areas bring in.  I understand being irritated by it, but business wise, it's once a year, 4 days, it's not the end of the world. 

Planning on coming to roo early this year leaving Wednesday morning to get in line a couple hours or so before gates open, but I hear they put early birds' campsites around a 20-30 minute walk from CenterRoo. Was wondering if that's true so i know when to leave and get a decent campsite not to far from CenterRoo. 

So last year arriving at 9PM on Wednesday, for GA RV we somehow missed a turn coming in from the west on I-24. All the exits were closed and we had to go all the way down to exit 127. Which winds you back on Hillsboro highway and to the east toll both. Of course we get to the east toll both and are told we had to go around to the west since we were RV. There was a route marked and it lead us over to Ragsdale rd. and we were merged into the east line at Busy Branch. It wasn't that big of deal we were in the gate within 30 minutes of the detour but I would like to avoid that this year. I believe that I should have gotten back on I-24 going west at exit 127? This is for RV and Groop? Is there a better way?

Yes, you definitely should have gotten back on the interstate. I think they want RVs to go in the interstate toll booth, which is between exits 114 and 111. You guys probably missed that turn because you were coming in from the west, and the interstate toll booth is on the other side of the road, the westbound side of I24. Usually exit 114 should be open, so you could just get off, turn left to go over the interstate and then get right back on I24 heading westbound and the interstate toll booth line should be basically right there once you get back on (it's pretty hard to miss and will be in the right shoulder).

Sometimes though the cops will do weird things because they try to keep huge lines from piling up on the interstate. So they will sometimes temporarily close the exits, randomly re-route the lines, etc., which is probably what was the situation last year. If it happens again, definitely just go down to exit 127 and get right back on the interstate. In my experience (this year will be my 7th Roo), avoid those backroad detours as much as possible because they usually don't help you get to where you need to be and will add time on to your drive. Seems to me like the cops just do that in order to keep as many people as possible off the interstate, they don't seem real interested in actually helping people get to Roo.

Updated on the 'Roo website on the entry page:

"Once your vehicle is processed, you’re good to enter. Next, follow the parking staff’s directions to your camping area - camping locations are on a first come, first served basis. This means the earlier you enter, the closer you will camp to Centeroo and the Main Venue."

Does this mean the pod 1 quarantine is over? and if we arrive early Wednesday we WONT be put in BFE!?