What are the laws about loitering in parking lots?

In Pennsylvania, loitering in parking lots is regulated by state law. According to the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, it is illegal to remain present in or around a parking lot for the purpose of engaging in any unlawful activity. This includes loitering, panhandling, solicitation, or causing a nuisance. In addition, the Vehicle Code states that loitering in or near a parking lot must not obstruct or interfere with the right of the public to use the lot. More specifically, loitering in a parking lot can include blocking the entrance or exit, creating a public nuisance, or causing traffic to be unduly delayed. This applies to both public and private parking lots. It is also illegal to remain present in or around a parking lot for the purpose of harassing or intimidating people who are either on the lot or who are attempting to enter or leave the lot. Most parking lot owners are allowed to set their own rules about loitering. Therefore, if you are in a parking lot, it is important to pay attention to posted regulations and to what the owners and/or employees of the parking lot may tell you. If you violate any rules, you may be subject to being issued a citation or even arrested.

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