A couple points of clarifications for you and your fans: D-Lot is where we send folks that have "complicated issues" that need resolution. The main function of D-Lot is to get these complex folks outta the lanes so other people that have done it right can get through quickly and efficiently. This includes folks showing up early without a Work Access Pass but as we get closer to Gate opening we shunt these folks off to the Staging Lot. Staging is organized in a "First In, Last Out" model... so you're right, if someone shows up too early, they may indeed wait many hours before we allow them into the city. Thank you for such a wonderful and concise guide to help participants get into the event. It warms my black-shirted heart that people are getting it right.

Thanks so much! This video is brilliant and hopefully all the gate & exodus stuff will go nice and smoothly this year. I'm going to try and figure out how to pin this comment to the top so that people will see it because it's really useful.

Awww thankyou :) I'm glad I could warm your black shirted heart! I'm lucky enough to never have ended up in D-Lot or the staging lot and fingers crossed I never do. Thanks for the clarifications! Much appreciated x

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Thanks so much, hope you manage to make it out there!

Hopefully the sound camps are going to be on the edges again to make it easier for us light sleepers (although I feel like even deep sleepers would have trouble getting a good kip if they were right next to a sound camp all week!) Can't wait for the map to released! I'm working on that video at the moment, I've roped some friends in to see what their top camping spots are because we all love different things. I'm sure that anyone that ends up getting to use your trailer for some extra shade is going to be super happy about it!

Your assumptions are correct! I'm British and definitely not up on US laws, I've tried to research them as much as possible because I think it's really important to know what your rights are when you go to another country. Thanks for clearing that up! From what I've read up even though you cannot prevent an officer from performing a search or alcohol tests, you do have the right to know the reasoning for them wanting to carry out a search (I'm assuming they aren't required by law to tell you if they don't want to). I always think it's best to try and deal with law enforcement in a respectful way, there's no sense is getting them annoyed at you as it's likely just going to make them want to catch you out for something even more!

Always deal with Law enforcement in a calm and respectful manner, but stand up for your rights and do not let their perceived annoyance to intimidate you into giving up your rights. I really love your videos. Can't wait to see more.

Thanks so much :)

Former LEO here. What KMDDiver said is spot on. Although different states have different laws and some special rules apply when you're on Federal Lands. Absolutely remain calm, if you look more nervous than people normally do, they will look closer. If they say they smell something that is PC to detain you to call the dog. Whether or not you are going to, or have any marijuana in your vehicle is your business, I'm not judging anyone. But BE SMART.....don't smoke a bowl before you get there IN the vehicle. BE respectful....DO NOT raise your voice or be confrontational. The phrase "I respectfully decline" works well if they ask to search. If the LEO responds with the old, "well, if you're not doing anything wrong, you have nothing to fear" line. Don't fall for it, this cop is lazy IMHO. Just say to him/her, "I never consent to relinquishing my Constitutional rights". And as KMDDiver said, the phrase "Am I free to leav?" works well whether you're in a vehicle or not. If you say that (Am I free to leave) if the cop says anything but "yes" you have the right to ask for an attorney. A reasonable amount of time they can detain you without probable cause is generally about 20 minutes. Oh, and make sure your passengers don't mouth off to the officer. You are obligated to give your name, date of birth and current address in most places....you will have to show them your drivers license, registration for the vehicle and proof of insurance....beyond that you can "respectfully decline" any other requests for information. DO NOT take off your seat belt until the officer is standing beside your vehicle. And certainly don't let anyone throw anything out of a window. Passengers, unless they were caught not wearing a seat belt or the officer can articulate some other reason for asking them questions are usually not under any obligation to answer any questions or show any identification. If asked, it's not out of line to ask them what their probable cause is. And remember, there is a difference between asking to see I.D. and telling someone to show them your I.D.. DO NOT get out of the car unless you are instructed to and that goes for passengers as well.

She made a whole video about camping at Burning Man which covers everything you just mentioned.

Thanks so much! Are you going this year? This'll be my third and I can't wait to get back there.

This will be my first toooooooo

Project Pterodactyl yes i am going this year. I can't wait! Maybe I'll run into you lol. Thanks so much for the videos. They're very helpful.

D-Lot is like a parking area. It's so that gate road can be kept clear for people coming in and anyone that would take longer to process has somewhere to park up while they're getting everything sorted out.

Federal laws apply on federal lands and BLM does not recognize state authority in this matter. There are many types of law enforcement operating together at Burning Man and in the weeks before and after the event. The pre-event week when early arrivals are coming into the city is when these multi-agency teams train together. The feds will have dogs trained to do whatever it is they're trained for. Just don't have it out anywhere except in your private space and don't use it in public ever and you're probably fine.