How do I make a private road public?
you have to convince the town to take it over
What are the pros and cons of living on a private road with only 4 houses?
I'm debating on whether to buy a house on a private road. There are only 4 houses on the road so it's not a traditional neighborhood. I'm wondering if it could be isolating or bad for my children as they grow up.
Could I get a ticket if I use a private road in California?
Is the road clearly marked as being a "private road?" If not, then in many municipalities, if the road is easily accessible to the public and it is not marked with any signage, the guard has no standing in stopping you or your vehicle. If he or she does, they are putting the resort (as well as their job) in a perilous position.If the road is marked indicating that it is "Private" the guatd may not stop your vehicle. Theu could, however,contact the local police who may or may not respond and stop you for questioning. If you admit that you say the private notices , you could be cited for trespassing. If you continue to do this as Dana H. Shultz noted you could be sued or arrested for trespassing.Is that what you are seeking?If you have any question about the status of the road, then the guard is the worst person to talk to. Contact the municipality agency in charge of public works or streets and ask them. Additionally, contact the resort manager and ask them about the road. If the road lacks signage,ask them about that, as well. If they give a suspect answer or one that conflicts with what the municipality tells you, then advise them that you are going to take the matter up with the municipality.Honestly, unless this resort is massive, you really can't be saving that much or gas cutting through it. You should probably weigh whether a potential trespassing citation (or even arrest) is worth avoiding a few minutes of additional travel
Can you get a DUI for driving a go-kart drunk on a private track in the United States?
Check the laws in your own State, but the answer likely is "No". In most states in order to get a DUI a person has to 1} be intoxicated 2) while operating a motorized vehicle 3) on a public highway. In the scenario you have drawn up, it is stipulated that the first condition is present. As to the second condition, driving the Go-Kart is an indication of exercising sufficient influence over the machine to justify the charge and, in most jurisdictions a Go-Kart qualifies as a motorized vehicle in most jurisdictions. However, in most jurisdictions a "private track" by definition is not a public highway; you should check applicable State Law carefully, however, since a State could opt to include various types of private roadways as qualifying as a basis for a DUI charge.
Legally, what dose "Private Drive" mean?
Unless there is some local ordinance, no, it really is not quite the same as trespassing with NO TRESPASSING signs around. The owner could call the police, yes, but would your friend get charged? Again, it depends on the local and state law. The thing to keep in mind is that in some cases, signs that say "Private Drive" are there to indicate to travelers in rural areas that it isn't a road. Some signs will also note "no thru traffic" meaning they don't want people in a city traffic jam detouring through there. Personally, I oppose those because if you pay taxes, you pay for the road and should be allowed to drive on it. Private drives are privately maintained. In absolute legal jargon, a Private Drive is intended more for motorists than for pedestrians. It is not the same as no trespassing signs, and if the owner really does not people going on it he needs the no trespassing sign. Without those signs, it's a tougher sell to the police or the court.
Do all mortgages require a Private Road Maintenance Agreement? Wondering if switching banks could eliminate this requirement?
No not all mortgages require this. You may also want to ask if this agreement can be amended since it will obviously not allow the mortgage to go through Wells Fargo in it's current wording. The agreement is for a shared road, this road is basically for your exclusive use and the standard agreement is not valid for this situation. A lawyer would be helpful in getting this worded correctly. You will want an agreement worded in a such a way the business owners would be agreeable. Then ask to meet with them, if they still refuse, just say that you would be forced to sue them in court to get an easement agreement on file would likely win, but would cost everyone lots of legal fees. Even if you plan on walking away from the property if they didn't, it might be a bluff worth trying. It's absurd since the businesses would never sign such an agreement. Given the type of property you are trying to purchase I would get at least another two banks involved and chose the one who gives you the least hassle. I don't normally like dealing with mortgage brokers, but in this situation it could be helpful since they tend to be more flexible when you need more options.
Can i get a traffic ticket on private property in indiana?
It depends on how your state laws and municipal code are written. If your city adopted the state traffic laws into municipal code, it is legal. Most do this for private areas that are open to the public, like shopping centers. In Wisconsin, the only tickets officers could write in a mall parking lot are drunk driving, reckless driving, and hit & run, but... that is the way the laws here were specifically written. It could be different in every state, and every city.
Can an officer arrest you for DUI on private property?
Generally, if the private property is open to public access, you can be arrested for DUI. The laws about this vary from state to state.“Property open to public access” generally includes parking lots, garages, parks, and even some private roads. For example, some housing subdivisions have streets marked “private street,” but there are no access controls, e.g. gates or barricades. Most traffic ordinances are not enforceable on these roads, but some offenses, such as DUI and reckless driving, are.In Nevada, there is an exception for private driveways and roads that either start and end on private property or start on a public road and terminate on private property (as with a long driveway).If an officer saw you driving on a public road, and then you turned onto a private road like that described above, he could still stop and arrest you for driving on the public road. You would be immune from arrest only if all of your driving was on the private road.I know of at least one case that was successfully prosecuted when an officer (state trooper, actually), found the violator asleep in the back seat of their parked car, keys in their pocket, engine not running, and the car was parked on private property. The circumstances showed that the violator had to have become intoxicated elsewhere, and drove to the location where he was found.Best advice: if you’re drunk, don’t go anywhere near your car.
Is it okay to let young people drive with no license off road?
In the US, driving licenses are only required for driving on public streets -- if the city, county, state, or federal government 'own' or maintain the road, you must be licensed to use it.Private property is between you and the property owner -- if you are them or you know them, and they're ok with it, anyone with any state of licensure may operate any motor vehicle there.Farm kids often drive tractors long before they're old enough to be licensed to drive cars on public roads, for example, and people who own houses with private driveways (or rural family businesses with large parking lots) likewise often teach their kids to drive earlier, on private property.