i was in a mall parking lot and a city cop pulled me over saying i was going 25mph in a 10mph zone is it legal for him to give me that ticket?
2007-03-07 17:54:01 · 9 answers · asked by timmy 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It depends entirely upon the laws in your un-named state. In some states they may allow speed to be enforced on private property or commercial parking lots either by agreement with the city/county, or by statute. In California, this is generally NOT going to be the case. However, speed in a parking lot CAN be an element of a reckless driving charge.
- Carl
2007-03-07 18:00:52 · answer #1 · answered by cdwjava 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In Kansas, you can only be cited for DUI and reckless driving on private property such as a parking lot. As you were going 15 mph over the posted speed and probably cutting across the aisles, it sounds like the reckless driving charge is appropriate.
2007-03-07 18:29:28 · answer #2 · answered by Gina C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. A friend of mine got a DUI in a parking lot. I think it has to do with being the definition of police authority over ALL roads and highways. Like you can get a ticket for driving a riding lawnmower or a horse on a sidewalk recklessly.
2007-03-08 03:38:11 · answer #3 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Policeman has the duty to implement the law even in private property because there is a law over the said area. Nevertheless, appeal your case and apologize to the policeman.
2007-03-07 17:59:13 · answer #4 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you can, it usually posted 10-15 miles an hour with pedestrians present.
2007-03-07 18:02:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Property is owned by the country, then the state, then the person who is the owner, who has to abide by the law of the land.
2007-03-07 17:57:43 · answer #6 · answered by Dr Dee 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes because mall parking lot is not private property, its government property. Also you were breaking the law.
2007-03-07 17:57:42 · answer #7 · answered by PROUD TO BE A LIBERAL TEEN! 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
No you souldnt, or at least in the state i live in
2007-03-07 18:49:42 · answer #8 · answered by YupChubby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MAybe,see YOUR states laws. EITHER way FIGHT IT!!!
2007-03-07 17:59:08 · answer #9 · answered by Redrum 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋