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.
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.
fidodo@lemmy.world 2 years ago
Is it illegal on private property? I thought it was up to the owners to have them towed
jballs@sh.itjust.works 2 years ago
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.
glad_cat@lemmy.sdf.org 2 years ago
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.
psud@lemmy.world 2 years ago
It’s the same in Australia. Road rules apply on the road and “road related areas”, including your own driveway
chocoladisco@feddit.de 2 years ago
In Germany the traffic law only applies to public roadways, plaxes
PickTheStick@lemmy.world 2 years ago
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.
fidodo@lemmy.world 2 years ago
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.