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Columbus is Located in the Midwestern State of U.S.A, Ohio in famous as the Geographical & Cultural crossroad in North America. It is a part of the Great Lakes region in the East of U.S.A. Since 1700 s, people from Mid-Atlantic, New England Appalachia as well as the upper South, are settled here.
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Ohio which was initially classified as a portion of the North Central region before 1984,was divided into 2 districts regions. Presently lying along the East North Central states division, it is the 7th largest State in U.S in terms of population.
Several considerations are to be borne in mind if one is traveling to Ohio, particularly in Columbus. Several areas are prone to risks and dangers to the tourists. Something should be taken note of when planning to visit Columbus, Ohio. These information has been taken from people who have visited this region and from the residents of the State which includes the following:
Eastern Columbus has higher crime rate compared to the Western side. Western side is relatively less hazardous.
Imposition of Law
The Police officials are serious about the cleanliness and the safety of this city. Various Laws have been imposed against speeding, loitering and jay walking . Hence litters should be disposed properly and pedestrian lane should be used for crossing.
The Law against speeding allows to cross the actual limit by 1 mile. Large fine is demanded for the violation of the speeding Law especially in the region near New Rome, Fine of $1,000 i.e. Charged for littering for-those caught either by police or there video monitoring device. They depend on this for their revenue and thus they are quite strict about their laws.
Huge fines are set up for dumping and they strictly implement this law. $100 fine is charged for crossing the street at the wrong time i.e. when the lights are blink red. During business hours this law is implemented more vigorously.
Driving Laws:
Few tourists note the residence of Ohio because of the issue related to driving especially when making a turn. Left turns can be expected to come from left. There can be straights from the lane which are “turn-only”. A “7 –second rule “is followed which states that a turn should be taken within 7 secs of eight blinking red.
The Traffic:
Before planning a trip to Columbus, a check should be kept on the various construction site or the areas creating a problem. One way streets are one of the major reasons for getting lost in this city.
Uncertain Areas:
Ohio is guarded by the Livingston Avenue on the south, Children’s’ Hospital on the west, Nelson on the east and Morse on the north. In spite of being popular for its cleanliness and politeness of its residents, certain areas like the west side along Mound Street and South side of South Persons should be avoided a t niter.
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Lurking should be avoided in this area at night. In spite of all these limitations, Columbus is considered to be safe as granted. The average murder rate per year is 60.But it is still lower in comparison to other cities which are smaller in size than Columbus.
The state university in Ohio is very well lighted and safe, but at night, care should be taken as it becomes a bit-sketchy. For those who find candy buckeyes delicious, they can buy them from Anthony Thomas as real ones are poisonous.
Indecisiveness and unpredictability of the climate in Ohio very well suggests one to pack all sorts of winter clothes, sunscreens and rain gear.
