Category talk:Illegal to hitchhike

There is no state in the USA where it is illegal to hitchhike. States like New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware do not allow hitchhiking on toll roads, thruways or turnpikes, but there is no state-wide law prohibiting hitchhiking. It is simply a matter of how local law enforcement (highway patrol, sheriffs and city cops) interpret the law on a particular day and to whom. (See digihitch.com for A Primer on hitchhiking laws in the USA)

What would really be helpful is to create a list of all cities, counties and routes that irrefutably ban hitchhiking. Any cop in the USA could tell you that is illegal to hitchhike in their jurisdiction, but that does not make it true. Look beyond interpretation and find the actual law related to hitchhiking, as well as how it has been upheld by the courts. A big endeavor, yes, but it is easier once you know all the places that SAY hitchhiking is prohibited and then narrow it down to which of those enforce said prohibition.

I'll help when I can! Salman 02:05, 2 December 2006 (CET)