Tips for driving in Baltimore at night

Submitted by AnAngryTubby t3_1162w8z in baltimore

Hi all. I am going to a concert at Soundstage this week which will probably end around 11pm. I know very little about the city and area around soundstage. I am a little anxious about driving home after the concert since I have heard about car jackings occurring in the city, and figure they are more likely to occur at night.

Will it be safe to drive back around 11? Any advice for avoiding carjackings/other trouble while driving in the city at night?

Also, any advice for good/safe places to park near soundstage?

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KissMyConverse07 t1_j9688nx wrote

My tip for driving in Baltimore at any time of day is wait a second or two after the light turns green to make sure you don’t get t-boned.

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dogmeatdwater t1_j98ah9s wrote

Literally do this on a near-subconscious level every single time!

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dopkick t1_j94r7ws wrote

You have a substantially better chance of getting into a car accident on the way to/from Baltimore than being carjacked. You basically have to win the crime lottery because it’s very rare. I wouldn’t worry about it in the least.

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PoopIsAlwaysSunny t1_j9a24oz wrote

I mean, idk about very rare. I know multiple people that got carjacked or attempted to be carjacked last year.

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zblaxberg t1_j94vda6 wrote

There’s a garage next to soundstage. It’ll take a little bit to get out if you leave right when the concert ends but you’ll literally be right there.

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Ms_Cranky_Pants t1_j9711l5 wrote

Also, when you leave the garage, don’t get in line at the kiosk on the first floor to pay, go up a flight and pay there, you’ll be out in no time

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otoasta13 t1_j95u6u4 wrote

The odds you get car jacked by soundstage of all places, especially at 11pm when there will be a ton of people still around is 0.000000001% you’ll be fine

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ratwing t1_j95w61l wrote

I completely agree that the likelihood of getting carjacked is extremely small. I am in no way suggesting that you are in danger. However one trick that I do in neighborhoods that I'm worried about, is when I pull up to a light I keep ample space between me and the car in front of me, If I needed to suddenly pull out and go around the car in front of me I'd be able to do it.

And, very sincerely, you are quite safe.

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mibfto t1_j97u74g wrote

Everyone should do this basically everywhere, irrespective of the possibility of crime.

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PoopIsAlwaysSunny t1_j9a2168 wrote

Also helps prevent you from hitting the dude in front of you if you get rear ended.

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mibfto t1_j9ac2t8 wrote

And gives you room to maneuver if an emergency vehicle needs to get through.

There's like a jillion reasons to allow extra space between yours and other vehicles, some of them based in self preservation and others based in just like, preparing for the unexpected.

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International_Ad6695 t1_j97q0pt wrote

I always do this. Always keep at least car distance away from car in front. Just be alert don't be on your phone. You should be okay.

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Few_Society5388 t1_j94vwyb wrote

Soundstage is like 5 minutes from the highway, you’ll be fine.

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TadDewberries t1_j961dy2 wrote

Make sure to keep your lights off and never signal, you’ll fit right in

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b00cat t1_j96xsbp wrote

you'll

be

fine

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Big_P4U t1_j97badd wrote

I've driven through downtown Baltimore around 3am-4am on the way home to NJ from a 14hr straight drive from Georgia. It was nice and quiet.

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sbwithreason t1_j97c6xp wrote

I drive to soundstage all the time and park in the garage there. You’ll be fine don’t worry about it

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Krljcbs t1_j9a8mwh wrote

It's safe. You're fine.

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ian_OhNO t1_j9atct3 wrote

Just park in the garage right next to soundstage, it’s 5 feet to the door.

Downtown? Before 11? You are more likely to be harassed by the staff at soundstage than assaulted or carjacked. Have fun!

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SquidBakes t1_j967ns1 wrote

Are you going to see DVSN this weekend too👀👀👀

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vladsgunnagetit t1_j97gugt wrote

Soundstage has plenty of security, in and outside, there is a garage down the street you should park in. Usually is slammed after shows but safe and worthwhile. If I'm not mistaken the venue has a deal with them for parking as well

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hyperr129 t1_j9a5lfz wrote

I work right by there and have parked in that garage late at night many times with absolutely no issues. That area is pretty safe in general from my experiences. Getting to the highway once you’re in your car is also pretty quick, just a few turns and you shouldnt be driving through any bad areas to get there

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SexDeathGroceries t1_j9fq2ps wrote

I drive in Baltimore at night all the time, and I live in a semi-rough neighborhood. I keep my car doors locked, but I am much more concerned about the average skills of Baltimore drivers than about carjackings

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