Think twice before snapping a photo on a Las Vegas Strip pedestrian bridge, or risk jail time

[JacksinPA]

Think twice before stopping to take photo on a Las Vegas Strip pedestrian bridge, or risk jail time

Standing or stopping is now banned on pedestrian bridges on the Las Vegas Strip where visitors often pause to take photos.

apnews.com

Think twice before snapping a photo on a Las Vegas Strip pedestrian bridge, or risk jail time​

A new ordinance in Las Vegas makes it illegal to stop on pedestrian bridges, citing increased disturbances and safety concerns.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Standing or stopping is now banned on pedestrian bridges on the Las Vegas Strip where visitors often pause to take photos amid the glittery casino lights or to watch street performers.

Violators of the ordinance that took effect Tuesday could face up to six months in jail or a $1,000 fine.

Clark County commissioners voted unanimously this month to approve the measure prohibiting people from “stopping, standing or engaging in an activity that causes another person to stop” on Strip pedestrian bridges. That also includes up to 20 feet (6 meters) surrounding connected stairs, elevators and escalators.

The ban doesn’t include standing or stopping if a person is waiting to use an elevator, stairway or escalator.
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Busy place but go figure why this new law. Impeding pedestrian traffic?

 

[HIP56948]

Now, if we could just get an ordinance like that at your local grocery store. (Ah sir, you've been looking at those cans of beans for 7 minutes)

 

[Stealers Wheel]

No, there is no danger of police harassing someone taking a picture on a pedestrian bridge in Vegas. The ordinance is about impeding foot traffic. It is focused on black market peddlers and those who would harass tourists. It will be selectively enforced.

 

[Grogu]

Perhaps if they hadn’t screwed everything up by building all of the impediments to accessing places, they wouldn’t need this stupid ordinance. Everyone I know who has been to Vegas shortly before and after the F1 race has complained about how messed up it is to get around, on foot or car.

If they want to limit the peddlers and card snappers, just ban them.