Overnight Problems in Van Horn, TX
Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 11:25 amJust read this in the RV Travel Newsletter and thought it might be useful info for some of our members.
Reader Letter
Don't try to grab a nap in this town
From reader Sherry Geddes: "RV'ers traveling on I-10 in west Texas, take note. You will be fined for camping overnight at the truck stops in Van Horn, Texas. I pulled into the truck stop parking area right behind McDonald's early this morning for a much needed rest, short nap and breakfast. When I awoke two hours later at 7 a.m., there was a ticket taped to my windshield. Violation of City of Van Horn ordinance 12/12.010. Fine of $85 payable by money order only."
EDITOR'S NOTE: We have received other emails about Van Horn, none of it favorable. It appears it's a good idea to bypass this town.
Reader Letter
Don't try to grab a nap in this town
From reader Sherry Geddes: "RV'ers traveling on I-10 in west Texas, take note. You will be fined for camping overnight at the truck stops in Van Horn, Texas. I pulled into the truck stop parking area right behind McDonald's early this morning for a much needed rest, short nap and breakfast. When I awoke two hours later at 7 a.m., there was a ticket taped to my windshield. Violation of City of Van Horn ordinance 12/12.010. Fine of $85 payable by money order only."
EDITOR'S NOTE: We have received other emails about Van Horn, none of it favorable. It appears it's a good idea to bypass this town.
Just another way to bilk the public. Sorry to you Texans but your state is notorious for such things. We traveled Texas often a few years ago while in business and I can't tell you how many towns we learned to creep into and out of for they would pull you over, give a ticket for speeding and then they had their little kangaroo court taking cash only. Maybe that's not happening so much anymore. On a personal level I live in a tourist town and there are too many traps for these people who have come to our area for fun and relaxation. Knowing a hundred dollar bill comes off the top of their spending money leaves a bitter taste and they don't come back. So yep, it does suck 