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Drunk Driving in a Parking Lot - Ask The Expert

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Drunk Driving in a Parking Lot

Question

Can you be charged for driving under the influence of alcohol if you are only driving in a Parking Lot?

Answer

The definition of public road means any road, street or thoroughfare or any place (whether a thoroughfare or not) which is commonly used by the public or any section thereof or to which the public or any section thereof has a right of access and includes-

(a) the verge of any such road, street or thoroughfare.

The public has access to a parking lot therefore it is considered as a public road therefore enforcement can be done.

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