Can Police park on private property for traffic enforcement operations?
I have noticed police cars parked in private parking lots conducting speed enforcement operations. I have also noticed a cop that parks in a used car lot at night and watches an intersection for red light runners. I do not condone driving unsafely, but am confused about the authority of the police to park on private property to conduct their speed traps and traffic law enforcement. I wouldn't want them parked in my driveway running radar (not that it would happen), but isn't a cop parked in a private business lot the same thing? Are they supposed to be on a public street or public parking lot to run radar?
Hoover the GOPer2012-10-15T13:39:25Z
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I'm guessing the business owner has no problem with a cop parked in their lot at night.
A business has the right to tell the cop to go somewhere else, and I'm sure there are those who do, but most would welcome the presence.
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With permission of the property owner. Doesn't matter what they are doing, they are trespassing. I won a case in New Britain CT. I have a bar and they sat in the parking lot....not cool!
Most private businesses actually appreciate the extra protection provided by the officers on or near their property. Car lots get hit a lot by thieves.