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Sleeping in Your Car — Legal Status by State

Sleeping in your car is not explicitly illegal under most state laws, but many cities and counties have ordinances against it. Rest areas, Walmart parking lots, and designated overnight parking areas are common legal options. Laws vary significantly by locality.

37 Legal
13 Restricted
0 Illegal
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All 50 States

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