The Costs Of Getting Caught ‘Getting Busy’ In A Car In North Dakota

Considering it is freezing cold most months out of the year in North Dakota, I imagine 'getting busy' in your car is a rare occurrence. While it probably doesn't happen often, I'm sure it does occasionally. I mean, we were all teenagers once, full of mischief and hormones. I'm sure there are 'lovers' lanes' all over the state.

While teens think of this as 'having fun,' there could be some serious consequences if they get caught. Have you ever wondered what laws you would be breaking if you were to 'get busy' in a car in North Dakota?

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For the most part, if you were caught "Parking," as some have called it, you would expect an officer to give you a slap on the wrist. The officer would likely tell you to get out of there and go home, right?

Let me run another scenario by you. What if the officer didn't do that? What if they threw the book at you? Here's what could happen.

Breaking The Law

If you were caught 'hooking up' in a car, you could actually be breaking several laws, and what it really boils down to is location. If you are at a public place where others gather, you might find yourself in quite a bit of trouble. If your car was parked at a park, for example, you could be charged with "Fornication."

Under Chapter 12 of the North Dakota Century Code, it states that a person engaging in a sexual activity in a public place could be found guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. That could result in 1 year in prison and/or a $ 2,000 fine.

The charges could get much more serious if children are in this public place and/or you are near a school. You could get a charge for "Indecent exposure" and even have to register as a sex offender.

Private Property

If you put some thought into the location and found yourself in a remote/secluded area to 'get busy' in your car, you might think you're safe. That's not necessarily the case.

If a cop comes knocking on your window when you think you've found the perfect hiding spot, it's probably because you're on private property and the landowners called the police. Something like this could be considered trespassing. That's a Class B misdemeanor that could result in 30 days in jail and a $1500 fine. Yikes!

The harsh truth is that you're really not safe from the law when it comes to car-related shenanigans. If you have the will, you might want to find another way.