Is it legal to sleep in your car in a public parking lot?

Answer 1

There is no prohibition under the law to sleep in the car while on the parking lot.

Answer 2

Maybe the people answering this question could actually read it. The question specifies a "public" parking lot. So those of you who are saying, "No, it's private, it's tresspassing..." are missing the point.

You would also be doing the asker more of a service if you cited on what authority you give your answer. So the person who clerked in a court is doing a good job, but those of you who say, "NO IT ISN'T," aren't really being that useful.

The Wal-Mart tip is useful, if true. So again (and I am not the original asker): is it legal to sleep in your car if you are legitamately parked in a public space? (i.e., along a city residential street, or in a public lot, and/ or in highway rest areas.)

Answer 3

Believe it or not, it depends upon the parking lot.

Most places would consider it trespassing or loitering, however it's encouraged by Wal-Mart. Using Wal-Mart parking areas has been popular for drivers of RVs for several years; presumably because they park there, spend the night, do some shopping and are on their way.

Answer 4

We live close to a rest area and I was District Court Clerk for 9 years, I never once had a ticket turned if for court for sleeping in your car.

Answer 5

It is loitering, standing, or trespassing in most cases. Plus if you are in the front seat you need a seatbelt on. Ask permission and check for signs prohibiting any of the above mentioned offenses.

Answer 6

depends on the property and prob the time of day. Sleeping during the daytime will prob be ok anywhere, not at night. It is considered tresspassing on private property.

Answer 7

NO IT'S NOT LEGAL

Answer 8

i think so... YES