Can a police officer investigate a traffic stop on private property?

This agreement must explicitly provide law enforcement with traffic control jurisdiction over the roadway or parking lot in question. This rule applies only to traffic stops on private property. Officers may always investigate crimes on private property without a written agreement.

Does the police have jurisdiction of a private road/parking lot?

Most courts hold that private roads and parking lots do not meet the definition of “a street or highway” and, as such, do not fall under the jurisdiction of the local police force. This is because the road/parking lot is not generally considered to be open to the public for vehicular traffic use.

Can a police officer’s actions on private property be justified?

In some cases, the officer’s actions can be justified if there is a written agreement between the private property owner and local law enforcement. This agreement must explicitly provide law enforcement with traffic control jurisdiction over the roadway or parking lot in question. This rule applies only to traffic stops on private property.

Can I sue the police for parking on a private road?

If so, you’re out of luck. Most courts hold that private roads and parking lots do not meet the definition of “a street or highway” and, as such, do not fall under the jurisdiction of the local police force. This is because the road/parking lot is not generally considered to be open to the public for vehicular traffic use.

Can you be ticketed for traffic control signs on private property?

A. You cannot be ticketed by a police officer for violating traffic control signs that are on private property. The stop signs and other traffic control devices are placed in the mall parking lots for your safety. Failure to obey them, could result in injury or death to yourself or others.