Is it legal for someone to drive on a road that is posted "Private Road - No Trespassing"?

[debodun]

Here's the poop from the meal agency:

Yes, I am allowed to drive on that road if my purpose is to bring something to someone that otherwise cannot get it for themselves. It would be akin to forbidding an ambulance access to someone in a medical emergency. But unlike an emergency vehicle, I would still have to obey the posted speed limit.

Case closed. I'm satisfied.

 

[Deya]

I did meet a pick-up truck the other day, and we had to squeeze by each other. He had to go up on someone's lawn and I almost got dunked in the river, but it worked out.

For those suggesting I seek permission, who exactly do I ask?

Here is the New York law on it.

New York courts have upheld that private road owners can impose reasonable restrictions on road usage, provided they do not infringe upon easement rights. For example, in the case of Missionary Sisters of Sacred Heart v. New York State Department of Transportation, the court emphasized that restrictions must be reasonable and not overly burdensome.

In disputes over access, the terms of recorded easements or agreements are critical. Owners may impose restrictions like limiting vehicle types or setting specific usage hours, consistent with easement terms. However, attempts to completely deny access could lead to legal challenges.

Private Road Laws in NY: Ownership, Access, and Responsibilities

 

[Murrmurr]

I don't think you need permission any more than the mailman or UPS does.

 

[Murrmurr]

Here's the poop from the meal agency:

Yes, I am allowed to drive on that road if my purpose is to bring something to someone that otherwise cannot get it for themselves. It would be akin to forbidding an ambulance access to someone in a medical emergency. But unlike an emergency vehicle, I would still have to obey the posted speed limit.

Case closed. I'm satisfied.

Oh. Yeah, like I said....

 

[RedAlert76]

I did meet a pick-up truck the other day, and we had to squeeze by each other. He had to go up on someone's lawn and I almost got dunked in the river, but it worked out.

For those suggesting I seek permission, who exactly do I ask?

contact law enforcement in that area is what I would do

 

[Teacher Terry]

So, you get to decide the speed limit ? do you live there ?

Like most things in life all of us decide for ourselves what we are going to do in different situations. I was just stating what I would do.

 

[January]

contact law enforcement in that area is what I would do

given that she has i n writing from the agency she works for that it is ok for her to drive on it (which would seem common sense anyway) then she does not need to contact anyone else for permission.

 

[Michael Z]

Actually, it is only 1/10 of an hour, or 6 minutes more than if you were driving at the speed of light. And only 4 minutes more than if you were going 30 mph. But it seems like forever! I get the same frustration at a certain train crossing where the train slowly crosses and just before it clears the road it slows to a stop and goes in reverse! This is so maddening that I will turn around and take a long detour that takes about the same time as the wait.

I would suggest going the slow rate though on this private drive. 15mph will get you there in 4 minutes. And watch for kids and pets.

 

[911]

I can only speak to Pennsylvania law. If a person decides to go onto property marked “No Trespassing,” there may be legal consequences. However, if a person goes onto a property marked “No Trespassing,” and the trespasser is injured, it’s possible in some instances that the owner of the property could be held liable.

 

[hollydolly]

Actually, it is only 1/10 of an hour, or 6 minutes more than if you were driving at the speed of light. And only 4 minutes more than if you were going 30 mph. But it seems like forever! I get the same frustration at a certain train crossing where the train slowly crosses and just before it clears the road it slows to a stop and goes in reverse! This is so maddening that I will turn around and take a long detour that takes about the same time as the wait.

I would suggest going the slow rate though on this private drive. 15mph will get you there in 4 minutes. And watch for kids and pets.

LOL..I hear ya... we have lots of railway crossings around this area, and you can guarantee that I'll get to one just as the barriers are coming down for the train to approach, and very often it's long before the train even gets there... so often I'll take another route if I can... which as you say takes about as long as the wait at the crossing.. ..or sometimes I just sit and wait and take photos of the trains as they pass ...