Not sure why you got down voted, it’s a legitimate question. I don’t think the police enforce traffic laws in parking lots, outside of handicapped spots and fire lanes. Even then, they probably won’t respond unless a building tenant calls them.
I don’t think the police enforce traffic laws in parking lots
In France, the “traffic code” applies everywhere, even in parking lots where you have to drive on the right side, stop at the stop sign, and park where it’s allowed. I guess it’s equivalent in the USA or other countries.
In Germany the traffic law only applies to public roadways, places. A private road and private parking lots will usually have signage posting saying: traffic law also applies here.
In the US, traffic laws (basic stuff like stopping at stop signs, there’s carve-outs for obvious criminal shit) only apply on public roads. Parking lots, private roads, whatever, aren’t enforceable in the normal ways.
For the most part, state laws specify ‘public roadway’ for traffic crimes. My state has two specific laws that apply in private areas like parking lots: no insurance and unsafe backing.
Looking it up more it seems to be a city by city thing. Personally I’ve never heard of anyone getting in trouble with the law though since a private property owner would just call a tow company before the police and I doubt the police would care if they did.
Is it illegal on private property? I thought it was up to the owners to have them towed
Not sure why you got down voted, it’s a legitimate question. I don’t think the police enforce traffic laws in parking lots, outside of handicapped spots and fire lanes. Even then, they probably won’t respond unless a building tenant calls them.
In France, the “traffic code” applies everywhere, even in parking lots where you have to drive on the right side, stop at the stop sign, and park where it’s allowed. I guess it’s equivalent in the USA or other countries.
In Germany the traffic law only applies to public roadways, places. A private road and private parking lots will usually have signage posting saying: traffic law also applies here.
It’s the same in Australia. Road rules apply on the road and “road related areas”, including your own driveway
In the US, traffic laws (basic stuff like stopping at stop signs, there’s carve-outs for obvious criminal shit) only apply on public roads. Parking lots, private roads, whatever, aren’t enforceable in the normal ways.
For the most part, state laws specify ‘public roadway’ for traffic crimes. My state has two specific laws that apply in private areas like parking lots: no insurance and unsafe backing.
Looking it up more it seems to be a city by city thing. Personally I’ve never heard of anyone getting in trouble with the law though since a private property owner would just call a tow company before the police and I doubt the police would care if they did.