Daring Nudists!!
For nudists who are not afraid of trying anything new! Such as getting naked at work after everyone leaves, streaking, Driving a car naked...Fun things that might get us into trouble that excites us. And please feel free to write about the craziest thing you done in the nude :)
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Has anyone been warned to cover up or be arrested?
Return to DiscussionsIn my state it could be a simple misdemeanor or a class 6 felony if children under 14 are present.
I did get a piece of advice from a cop when you are driving nude...always have a towel in the car in case you are stopped...if you are cover with the towel you cannot be arrested for indecent exposure.
When hiking in a big nude group in the Austrian Alpsa woman reported us to the police. They intercepted us a bit later. After some lengthy discussion the police agreed that we were OK hiking naked in the wilderness but needed to cover up when going through any villages. We did that anyhow.
A week earlier I'd been walking naked around my village. It was about 5am and I figured everyone would be in bed. A colleague drove by and caught me. A day or two later he pulled me to one side for a serious telling off. I have noticed that the men I come into contact with are more likely to be anti-nudist than the women.
I once received a citation when in my early 30's, along with about half a dozen others who were sunbathing naked in a city park. Had to go to court, judge dismissed charges completely, since that particular location was a place where it was pretty well an established nude area even though, technically, it was illegal.
All that I have read and all that I have heard, along with being nude myself/ourselves, in National Parks ... there are no laws against simple nudity within the National Parks. A letter was recentlyreceived bya local lawyer, also a nudist and member of TheNaturist Society and nude beach group,from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept. In the letter, it states that simple nudity in the National Forests is not prohibited by law. The Sheriff mentioned that his deputies would be briefed on the Penal Code and that there is currently no law against simply being nude in the National Forest.I ran into a female Park Ranger in Death Valley. Our group of firemen asked her lots of questions and when they were done, I walked with her back to her truck and asked her if it was against the law to simply be nude in the National Park. To my surprise, she said, "no it is not against the law and I see nude hikers up here all the time." I thanked her, shook her hand and she said, "just be safe!" (wink) Most times a Ranger or officer won't know the law and act on personal feelings or philosophies on a number of things. I think it's imperative that we know the laws so that when we are confronted, we can speak legally and correctly about what we might be charged with. BUT ... from all I've read, there are no laws against simply being nude in the National Parks.
From what I've read, this can be a tricky situation. Except for the Cape Cod National Seashore, there are no federal laws prohibiting nudity in the National Park System (as far as I know, and I'm not a lawyer). However, if you're violating a state or local law, the park rangers can arrest you and turn you over to the local cops. It's sort of a concurrent jurisdiction deal. So, even if you're on federal land, you can be arrested for violating a local nudity ordinance. Try to find out how the rangers deal with things before getting too comfortable!
Use good judgement, ask yourself if it's worth it if you get caught. Some things are riskier than others. Getting labeled a sex offender will do a lot of damage. Explain that to your spouse, kids, parents, work, etc.Some of my experiences...
MinnesotaWas stopped by MN state patrol while driving naked at night, covered up and she (yes, female trooper) came up and asked why I was naked. Said I was a nudist. She said ok and said to get my tail light fixed.
LouisianaWas driving and pulled off the road behind a closed gas station to catch some sleep - naked - before driving more. Cops arrived, pulled on my boxers, and when they came up to the car they said I could be arrested for being in my underwear. Didn't argue, that's crap, but they could have said trespassing, disturbing the peace or any number of things. Who's word do you think a local judge would believe?
Was off-roading and stripped to go to the beach. Was seen and cops came. Was arrested for trespass but reduced in court to disturbing the peace. Still, it was over $300.00. Could have shown up in the town paper arrest blotter as indecent exposure.
Stopped at local beach at night on the way home from work. I always drive naked the 45 min home. I try and carry boxers and sometimes a towel in case I get stopped. I was walked back towards the car and saw cop lights up ahead. Put on my boxers, threw the towel over my shoulder and stepped into ankle deep water and called out to the police. He was a game warden and he didn't have the opportunity to see me naked. He was more concerned about the beach being closed at night. Just a verbal warning.
AlabamaHiked the mountains naked and came back to the trail head and started to get dressed. Someone must have seen me from the road because the police came and I admitted I was changing. They said get dressed - the rest of the way - and move on.
I've learned over time:- Never go on private land. They will press charges even if the cops want to let you go.- I found out the hard way private land doesn't have to be posted "no trespassing" in Louisiana. It is assumed.- I prefer to hike naked in more remote national forest or wildlife refuges. But not because there is no federal law against nudity. because local laws apply in those areas as well.- I like like the exercise and like hiking forest service roads, old logging roads, bike trails, hiking trails, etc. I have used Google maps to find bridges in those area's and park on the side of the road and walk upstream to a sandbar for the day.- I visit the Gulf shoreline, again on public land, and hike far enough down not to offend anyone. Camped at the beach overnight once, walking back across a normally busy section of beach at dawn was exhilarating.- I was in scouts when I was young and I watch the tracks on the trails I walk looking for recent footprints, bike tracks, and 4x4 tracks to judge the risk level. Oh, and I also watch for the wildlife tracks! Have seen deer, etc and even picked up a starving dog once.- My SOP is to carry a bottle of water, cell phone for pics and emergencies, my keys and a pair of running shorts. Sometimes running shoes depending on trail conditions. If I get far enough out, I stash them along the trail.
Be safe, think ahead and have fun!