is it legal to drive in the nude?
just wondering. I don't know if I would do it or not.it's reasonable to expect different laws in different US states.probably more accepting in Florida? :Oi'd certainly have a tee shirt and shorts in the seat next to me.maybe andydi would know.
Probably don't need the shirt.
I drive shirtless most of the summer and have been stopped more than once and it was never an issue.
Also barefoot on those occasions but was wearing shorts or a swimsuit.
First: I/we drive high profile vehicles. Second; ALL our vehicles, except for the motorhome have dark tinted windows. The motorhome's windows are tinted dark but not the drivers or passengers windows ... yet! Your laws, your experiences and encounters can and will vary from any of mine.
I don't know how dark you mean by dark tinted windows, but in the UK if the drivers and front passengers are too dark you can be had up because you are unable to see out so well because you visibility is reduced by the darkened glass. Driving nude wont be a problem over here.
First: I/we drive high profile vehicles. Second; ALL our vehicles, except for the motorhome have dark tinted windows. The motorhome's windows are tinted dark but not the drivers or passengers windows ... yet! Your laws, your experiences and encounters can and will vary from any of mine.I don't know how dark you mean by dark tinted windows, but in the UK if the drivers and front passengers are too dark you can be had up because you are unable to see out so well because you visibility is reduced by the darkened glass. Driving nude wont be a problem over here.
In New Jersey, USA, dark tinting of the windshield and two front side windows is against traffic laws. You can be ticketed. This is a result of some brain dead guy who had a gun and shot a cop because the cop could not see into the car.
Bob
From what i can tell it seems that it is legal as long as you aren't doing anything lewd. Drove back from the nudist resort this Sunday without bottoms on. Kept the shirt on because of the seat belt. Was a wonderful 2.5 hour drive.
From my understanding, mere nudity isn't against the law in US but the caveat is that many states have laws that leave things to open interpretation. For example, many states have laws which states that being nude and being lewd and lascivious is illegal. The meaning of lewd and lascivious is an open interpretation and majority of states do not define that. That being said, it all depends on police officers and other law enforcers to decide what constitutes as lewd and lascivious. Some, if not many, will think your nudity alone is lewd and lascivious.
I have driven nude before and never been caught. To drive nude safely simply means to follow common sense. Do not do anything that will draw attention to yourself, obey the traffic laws, and exercise caution. Again it all boils down to common sense: do not speed, do not play your music loudly as that will attract attention, do not do it during rush hour, and/or do not go around exposing yourself. Also, if you can, take some precaution by getting your windows legally tinted and ensuring you have clothes you can quickly and easily put on if problem arises.
From my understanding, mere nudity isn't against the law in US but the caveat is that many states have laws that leave things to open interpretation. For example, many states have laws which states that being nude and being lewd and lascivious is illegal. The meaning of lewd and lascivious is an open interpretation and majority of states do not define that. That being said, it all depends on police officers and other law enforcers to decide what constitutes as lewd and lascivious. Some, if not many, will think your nudity alone is lewd and lascivious.I have driven nude before and never been caught. To drive nude safely simply means to follow common sense. Do not do anything that will draw attention to yourself, obey the traffic laws, and exercise caution. Again it all boils down to common sense: do not speed, do not play your music loudly as that will attract attention, do not do it during rush hour, and/or do not go around exposing yourself. Also, if you can, take some precaution by getting your windows legally tinted and ensuring you have clothes you can quickly and easily put on if problem arises.
And make sure some other driver doesn't cause you to be in an accident.
I have driven naked in 19 US states and so far, no problem. I drive nude on long trips and when I'm returning from nude recreation (skinnydipping, hiking, etc) when I haven't needed to get dressed to reach the car. In some states it's established as not illegal (TX, CA are two), but I agree with a previous poster that in many cases the laws on what constitutes disturbing the peace are probably open to interpretation. I sort of look at driving naked in the same category of hiking on public lands; you just use good judgment and accept that there is a small risk. So be careful, and as previous posters suggested, don't speed or otherwise break traffic laws.
My preference is to drive totally bare, it's great for maintaining a more uniform body temperature, there's less chafing than in pants, and it's just more comfortable. But I always have a pair of shorts in arm's reach for a quick slip on. I cover my lap for buses, I no longer worry about big rigs. I do not skinnydrive (a new coined term?) on city streets, only on two lane highways, rural roads and interstates.
Good luck if you decide to try it, OP!
Technically NO, but once you step out of the vehicle you are in public and that changes depending where you are. Just drive with a pair of shorts handy or towel with a tie so you can cover up if you have to get out. The officer will know you are not hiding anything and will probably let you off with a warning cause you gave him a laugh.
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