ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – It’s now illegal to spend the night in your car in Roanoke County.
Tuesday, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors approved a new ordinance that prohibits anyone from sleeping or living in a car, even on private properties.
If you’re caught, you could face up to a $250 fine.
However, the new law does not apply to napping. If you need to pull over for a nap to travel safely, you will not be prosecuted.
County officials say when people sleep in cars, it makes neighborhoods look bad, it’s a safety concern and presents several health issues. They added that there’s only been one case recently.
“No, it’s not a major, ongoing problem. Just an occasional issue that has been brought to our attention,” said Peter Lubeck, a senior assistant attorney for the county.
The law goes into effect immediately.
Roanoke County sent WSLS 10 a statement to further explain the purpose behind the new law:
“The purpose of the ordinance is to enable our staff to intervene in serious cases where people are using their automobiles for an extended period of time as sleeping quarters, in place of a residence, hotel or other accommodations. Most importantly, our concern is for the health and safety of the person living in this type of situation, particularly during the cold winter months. Enforcement of the ordinance will be complaint-driven, and individuals in need will be provided with information regarding resources to aid them in their situation. The ordinance does not prohibit short-term napping in vehicles.”
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“Tuesday, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors approved a new ordinance that prohibits anyone from sleeping or living in a car, even on private properties.”
BURN EVERY ONE OF THOSE MOTHERF%&KERS’ HOMES TO THE F%&KING GROUND!!!!!
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Yeah, I agree,
Getting way too anal, everybody is sleeping in their car now. That’s why it’s good to buy a incognito camper van. Something that doesn’t look like a camper, but really is. You can build one for cheap and park the damn thing anywhere.
Flat solar on the roof, inverters, good batteries Water and waste tank hidden, dont even need waste tanks really, just a 5 gal buckets and bags. Just throw away in trash cans when done. Propane cooking with plenty of venting. Good bedding, closets. Living no problem.
Fk these assholes.
https://youtu.be/UyXzn9-Rcg0
does that include the code enforcers?