Las Vegas outlaws stand on pedestrian bridge
No, you didn't accidentally click on an onion. When the Las Vegas Strip agency introduced the bill on Nov. 22, few believed it would pass. Who in their right mind would consider standing on a pedestrian bridge a crime?
Not only did the Clark County Commission do so on Tuesday, but their vote was unanimous.
Stopping to tie your shoes or ask someone for directions on a pedestrian bridge on the Las Vegas Strip or near escalators, elevators or stairs connected to these bridges may result in a misdemeanor citation.
If convicted, you could face up to six months in prison or a $1,000 fine.
The ordinance had to be changed at the last minute to exempt anyone waiting to use an elevator, staircase or escalator.
Permanent Laws of Temporary Events
The reasons given make sense on special occasions. At crowded events such as the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix and New Year's Eve, it is critical that police and emergency personnel can easily cross the bridge, as they are more vulnerable to terrorist attacks requiring emergency assistance.
"We see large crowds on the bridge during major events," Deputy Chief Andrew Walsh said at Tuesday's meeting. "It's difficult for police to get on these bridges and maintain order."
However, for more than 300 days a year, this measure is likely to mainly target illegal water vendors and performing artists who set up shop on the bridge. In fact, a council official told the meeting that artists could only perform on the bridge if they "walked down".
People stopping on the bridge to photograph the orbs are another nuisance for Clark County officials, although they were not mentioned in any of the arguments for the ordinance.
Stop and exit
As you read this, the ACLU of Nevada is almost certainly preparing its first lawsuit.
I can assure you that if this is adopted, it will lead to litigation because despite the slogan that this is the least restrictive alternative, it is not," the organization's executive director Athar Haseebullah said before the meeting said. Vote. “If you support the First Amendment, I encourage you not to advance this proposal. "
The committee gave more credence to Commissioner Jim Gibson's argument that the measure would "ensure the safety of every pedestrian who crosses these bridges and elevators."
Once the ordinance takes effect, the county will post signs to make the public aware of the restrictions. No start date was given at the meeting.
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