For example in a university, or a shopping center. Can the cops pull you over for this?
2007-03-23 14:07:08 · 13 answers · asked by Shakespeare, William 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I have no idea why people answer with such resounding confidence to an answer that is only thought of as right. If anyone here has gone to Traffic School recently, that question comes up a lot and the answer is NO. Those signs are placed there by the business, in order for traffic to run smoothly. Keep in mind businesses and Malls of that type are not responsible for any traffic accidents in their parking areas.
2007-03-23 15:24:34 · answer #1 · answered by grldragon101 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Citicop is correct. If the sign on private property has been erected by an official act it can be enforced by a ticket. This means that a traffic order exists making this an enforceable sign. This can be done by the city, county or governing body having jurisdiction in that area. The problem the citizen has is that they don't know which are enforceable and which are not. Stop for them all. As for reckless driving: a Maryland State Law requires at least three consecutive violations in a row must occur before that charge can be levied. Your state may vary.
2016-03-29 01:35:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many years ago a mall I use to frequent had a grocery store. I needed to pick
something up, it was raining and the next thing I knew, there were headlights
coming at me. I couldn't stop and ended up hitting the guys driver side door.
He kept on going & I went after him. He pulled into a parking spot, I pulled up
in back of him and thanked him for hitting my new car. He was supposed to
stop but didn't. Boy was I ever young & foolish. I grabbed the guy, yanked him
out of the car & hauled him into the mall. {all 100 lbs. of me.} I called the police
and they came immediately. I feel bad now because he was in a state of shock and I didn't know it. All I knew was that he was 'going to get away with
hitting me.' So many people came to the police car and said it wasn't my fault
and even the cop said, he couldn't believe the maneuvers I used to avoid him.
The whole right side of my car was ripped off, they bent the fender back so
it wouldn't puncture my tire. The wires hung out and no headlight left on the
right side. He was charged. This was a public area. I'm in Canada and don't
know what the rules are there. His insurance company paid up and fixed my
car in less than a week. Today, I would think twice about grabbing the guy.
Today he'd probably beat me to death.
2007-03-23 14:24:36 · answer #3 · answered by Garnet 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No its not, despite what anyone says. If I run a stop sign in a Wal-Mart parking lot, no one can do anything. All road signs must be approved by the state, however on private property, the buisness or property owner put it up just as a suggestion, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO STOP!
2007-03-23 14:12:40 · answer #4 · answered by cliffburtongodofthebass 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if that are legal stop signs then yes you must stop and yes the cops can pull you over. However if an apt complex or an average person just put up a stop sign (home made or what not) not only are they not enforceable but could also be a crime.
2007-03-23 19:31:22 · answer #5 · answered by X M 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
As for a university, maybe the campus police can cite you, but the city police, technically can't, unless the stop sign leads to a city street. As for a mall, I run them all the time, no problem,,,,
2007-03-23 14:10:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Unless the signs were erected by the City, town county or state, NO.
2007-03-23 14:23:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
YES!!! It is a legal posted stop sign. You are in a car..it is a moving violation
2007-03-23 14:58:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
yes its illegal!!! the law is that you stop for them, no matter where they are posted....re-read a drivers lic. manuel, as it will tell you the same....they are put there for you to stop!! and yes you can get a ticket for running one, depending on the police officer....they are most definately a driving law, and are put there for a reason!!
2007-03-23 14:13:10 · answer #9 · answered by coloaunery 1 · 1⤊ 4⤋
I am pretty sure they are NOT enforcable in court.
2007-03-23 14:09:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋