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Get Away Fridays & Move-Over Law Be Aware / Be Prepared Review

If your a Californian, your aware of the term "Get Away Fridays." Those who are visiting, are probably not aware of that term. Plus, Interstate 15 is know has one the deadliest highways in California. Get Away Fridays is what describes the traffic on Fridays when heading towards Las Vegas. Traffic is bad and partly that is because between California and Nevada transportation departments are trying to update the highway conditions. Unfortunately because much of the Hwy 15 is built throughout the mountains,they had to literally blast away the mountain sides to add more lanes. It's much better, but they are always trying to maintain it. So traffic can be terrible. So, please check the Caltrans site for current conditions.

Plus, there is a new law on the books. If there is any type of emergency vehicle, such as Highway Patrol, Sheriff, Ambulance, Firetrucks, or Tow Trucks you are required to move over to give them a safe buffer. Truckers have been doing this for years as a curtisey, so you should too!

Website: http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi

Motorcycle Policemen or Policewomen~ Drinking/ Driving/ Police Review

While exploring Las Vegas Blvd, this motorcycle cop was sitting in a pretty good place. A place that most motorist would not see him or her. While waiting for the light to turn, it didn't take long for them to catch someone speeding. While walking back, there they were awaiting on another speeder to pass by. It was dark and although we could see him, many motorist couldn't because that corner was dark. Check out the site, some pretty good advice especially if your visiting from out of country.

Website: http://www.lvtrafficticketguy.com/Warning_To_Motorists.php

Winter~Black Ice Weather Conditions Review

Not sure if any of have experienced this, but we have one time or two. It usually happens there is snow fall...did I say snow fall?. Yes, it does snow in Vegas, but not that often and another thing that happens to the snow if it sticks, turns into black ice on I-15 through the moutain passes. It does not get a chance to fully melt during the day in some of the lanes that are closes to the rock faces of I-15. We came through one "Get Away Friday" and it had snowed slightly and Caltrans and the CHP was slowing everyone down through certain areas. Yes, we did see lots of accidents because people didn't heed the warnings, but we did because you have to respect Black Ice!

Caltrans web site is pretty good to check on road conditions or talk to someone in regards to a non-emergency situation, please call 1-800-TELL-CHP (1-800-835-5247)

Website: http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi

Did I say it gets hot here?! Be Aware / Be Prepared Review

This was not the inside temerature of car, but the outside. This was during July when we came here. We do not do that too often, but wanted to see the Fourth of July fireworks. Well the fireworks were awesome! Yet, the temps here was Hot Hot Hot..lol! Make sure your car is always in good condition. When traveling here during the hot summer months.

Las Vegas Accuweather

Leave the high heels at home! Do's / Don'ts' Review

I understand that some folks like to hang out at the clubs in some of the casino's and dressing up is probably a must. Yet, we I saw these gals where these 5 inch heeled shoes walking along the strip, well I think your nuts! Don't do it! Bring some extra shoes that might fit in your bag like a pair of cute sketchers. We saw a couple of gals carrying their fancy high heeled shoes, while wearing some sketchers that actually matched their outfits. I thought they looked really cute. Yet, some gals had these 5 inched heels shoes walking up and down the strip, but later that evening she was carrying her shoes and walking barefoot...figures, but now she was barefoot and that was not safe.

So Ladies, you can look just as nice with some low heels shoes or even some flats. Your choice, the malls are huge and so is the strip.

Hotel Safety ~Fire~Lock~Read~Stand Tall Be Aware / Be Prepared Review

Everyone needs to understand how important hotel safety is.

FIRE SAFETY :It has been said that you should never stay higher than the 4th floor because most fire trucks ladders do not reach any higher. Yet, I know that is not practical especially in Vegas. So make sure you know where the fire extinguisher is and the stairways are. Make sure to count the doors from your door to the stairways encase it gets too smokey and you cannot see.

READ: the info behind your door. Lots of wonderful emergency info to know. It also shows you where your room is and where the stairways are.

LOCK: your doors. Most hotels have great locks on their doors now. Use them. They give three locks, so use them. Do not stay in a hotel unless you have new locks. Some of the older hotles may not have them, so I would not stay in them.

LIGHTED AREAS: Stay in lighted areas of the hotel if you can and park your car in a lighted area if you can.

STAND TALL AND LOOK UP: Don't look vunerable and pay attention of where and who is around you. If you look confident and alert, your likely not going to be a target.

DO NOT: get in a elevator by yourself if you can. For women, do not get into a elevator with strangers if you can.

KEYS: Carry your car keys in your hands between your fingers so you can use them as a weapon just incase.

Just some tips to keep you safe!

Be Aware Of Your Surroundings Places to Avoid Review

As fun and exciting Las Vegas may be to many. There are many areas you need to always be aware of. Vegas has tried to make this area as safe as they can, but you need to be responsible for your own safety too. Fremont Street is exciting and fun, but I would recommend you stay within the confines of the main strip. When myself and my hubby ventured along Fremont street enjoying the Neon Displays they had along in the middle of the street, it was sort of outside the confines of the main area and we were a little uncomfortable. Although, we did not encure any trouble, but just something to think about. You should always keep that in mind even when in the parking garages on Fremont Street and the Las Vegas Strip

Stay in lighted areas and do not wonder off in areas you are not familiar with.

LAS VEGAS METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
3141 SUNRISE AVENUE
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89101

Phone: (702) 828-3111

Website: http://www.lvmpd.com/

Hot Weather = Dehydration Weather Conditions Review

It gets extremely hot here during the summer months. Although, the casino's and hotels probably have bottle water for sale, your going to pay a pretty penny for it. We always carry bottle water of our own. We can fill up at drinking fountains and have a steady supply. It is sometimes muggy, so it makes it even hotter. So be prepared.

Las Vegas Weather

Plastics to Avoid

#3 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) commonly contains di-2-ehtylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), an endocrine disruptor and probable human carcinogen, as a softener.

#6 Polystyrene (PS) may leach styrene, a possible endocrine disruptor and human carcinogen, into water and food.

#7 Polycarbonate contains the hormone disruptor bisphenol-A, which can leach out as bottles age, are heated or exposed to acidic solutions. Unfortunately, #7 is used in most baby bottles and five-gallon water jugs and in many reusable sports bottles.

Better Plastics

#1 polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE), the most common and easily recycled plastic for bottled water and soft drinks, has also been considered the most safe. However, one 2003 Italian study found that the amount of DEHP in bottled spring water increased after 9 months of storage in a PET bottle.

#2 High Density Polyethylene

#4 Low Density Polyethylene

#5 Polypropylene

Best Reusable Bottles: Betras USA Sports Bottles, Brita Fill & Go Water Filtration Bottle, Arrow Canteen

Better Baby Bottles: Choose tempered glass or opaque plastic made of polypropylene (#5) or polyethylene (#1), which do not contain bisphenol-A.

Crazy Drivers Traffic / Taxis / Pedestrians Review

This is probably a no brainer. Yet, I cannot say enough, please be careful walking anywhere in Vegas. Everyone is in a hurry, especially the locals. Maybe it’s because they are impatient with the tourist! Who knows?! At least Vegas had the foresight to build many wonderful walking bridges from Hotel to Hotel. Yet, they need more.

There are still casinos and hotels pedestrians still have to walk to get to. Taxi cab are always in a hurry, so mind the cross walks. They are there for your protection. Way too many people running across the street on green lights or not heeding the crossing signs when it is safe for them to cross. Then seeing someone get irrate when they have gotten honked at loudly and maybe given a finger or two. Well..too bad! Cross when it says so and your given how many seconds you have left when it is safe and your righaway! You hear of many pedestrians getting hit on this road.

It is everywhere! Adult Advertising Review

There for a while Vegas really seemed to clean this up. They were trying to get more families to the area and it seemed you did not see very much of the risqué advertisements. Yet, I guess the casinos are trying to convey to the younger crowds now, the smut has returned. You will see nothing but risqué advertisement everywhere from billboards, buses, taxi cars, and the hundreds of adult newspaper stand that anyone can have access too.

Let us not forget, the people who are located all along the strip trying to hand out the adult cards. Everyone has a right not to take one and if you do, do not throw it on the ground. Throw it away in the trash. So if you have small kids, you may not want to bring them on the strip.