Bonnaroo attendees are swapping savvy strategies on r/bonnaroo to outsmart police speed traps and checkpoints on the way to Manchester. The community endorses using Waze and Google Maps—which now shares real-time police locations—as key tools for spotting cops and rerouting. However, everyone agrees these apps aren’t foolproof shields against stops.
Key advice includes:
- Taking backroad routes like Lebanon to Manchester to avoid heavy patrol areas
- Keeping vehicles clean and free of festival stickers or decorations to stay under the radar
- Letting passengers navigate so drivers can focus fully on the road
- Stowing festival passes out of sight until after arrival
- Maintaining slow and steady speeds
Some locals warn that police might post fake locations on navigation apps to misdirect drivers, so staying alert is essential.
This proactive, tech-forward approach shows how the Bonnaroo crowd is gearing up for a smooth, stress-minimized arrival — all while maintaining focus on safety and legality. If you’re driving to Bonnaroo this year, these crowd-tested tips are must-knows to keep the good vibes rolling before the music even starts.
Source: r/bonnaroo