Can enforcement of reckless driving, careless driving, and DUIs occur on private property?

Can enforcement of reckless driving, careless driving, and DUIs occur on private property?

• A. Only in parking lots
• B. No; only on public roads
• C. Yes; §60-6108
• D. Yes, but only with a warrant

Answer: (C)

Enforcement of reckless driving, careless driving, and DUIs can occur on private property when the property is open to the public or used in a way that affects public safety. The statute §60-6108 gives police authority to enforce these traffic offenses on private property, so officers can issue citations or make arrests for violations observed there. This isn’t limited to parking lots or to public roads; it covers private spaces that the public uses or that function as public thoroughfares. Also, enforcement doesn’t require a warrant simply to address a traffic violation seen on private property.

Enforcement of reckless driving, careless driving, and DUIs can occur on private property when the property is open to the public or used in a way that affects public safety. The statute §60-6108 gives police authority to enforce these traffic offenses on private property, so officers can issue citations or make arrests for violations observed there. This isn’t limited to parking lots or to public roads; it covers private spaces that the public uses or that function as public thoroughfares. Also, enforcement doesn’t require a warrant simply to address a traffic violation seen on private property.