Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in New York

Living out of car in new york
I am a current college student at a school in Upstate New York. I am currently sleeping in my parked car in the schools commuter lot. I have purchased a parking lot pass to have my car there. Am I legally allowed to sleep in my car overnight there? I can not find the answer to this online.

Asked on 4/24/07, 6:19 pm

Anthony Colleluori The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC

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Re: Living out of car in new york

It appears that you would be in violation of Penal Law Section 240.35 (5) which reads that it is it is a violation of the statute when:

5. Loiters or remains in or about school grounds, a college or

university building or grounds, not having any reason or relationship

involving custody of or responsibility for a pupil or student, or any other

specific, legitimate reason for being there, and not having written

permission from anyone authorized to grant the same;

While you can probably get by for a while, you can be given a ticket. It is a violation with 15 days and a fine up to $250.

Good luck.

Answered on 4/24/07, 10:31 pm

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