Rest Areas Safe?

rockhillmanor wrote:
20 years ago yes.

Certainly not anymore. I full time and rest stops across the country are closing at alarming rates. They are so crime riddled with druggies and sickos that the state department doesn't have the funds to keep them patrolled 24 7's with police anymore to keep them safe for the public. That's why if you do find them open they will not let anyone stay over night. I found it very sad. Makes it more challenging traveling long distance in an RV down the interstates. Just but yet another case of the bad ruining it for the good. :(

I base my opinion on over 20 years ago when I was driving over the road. Way to many "guys" hanging out in rest areas looking to meet up with "good buddies", way to many lot lizards (hookers) hanging out in rest areas, and way to many flam flim men hanging out in rest areas. To many people who want to part your money from you!!! Same thing in truck stops. I spent my last 20 years running regional and stayed away from those places, and I doubt they got any better. I'm a good 10 miles from the interstate, but I know the state LEOs target the closest rest area because of all the crime that takes place them, all oriented around what I mentioned above. Around here, the Walmart parking lots are very safe when compared to rest areas!