You’ll get a warning
Having sex in your car can qualify as public lewdness, indecent or exposure, and other sexual crimes depending on where you park it, the type of car, and your state’s obscenity standards. You could face a misdemeanor or even a felony, which can include fines and jail time, and registration in sex offender registries.
If police have reason to suspect that you’re engaging in sex in your vehicle, they can stop and search it. Whether they find anything is dependent on whether they can reasonably believe that you had a reasonable expectation of privacy, which is subjective and could vary from person to person.
You’ll get a ticket
Depending on where you live and the laws in your area, it may be illegal to have sex in a car. It falls under the category of lewd conduct or indecent exposure and can lead to serious sex crimes charges. This is especially true if a minor sees it, which could make the situation even more problematic.
This happens because many states have laws against public lewdness, and this includes having sex in your car. The state can prove that you were doing sex in your car if they can show that it was public property and that the car was in public view. This could include a parking lot, street, or even your driveway.
You’ll get arrested
Although sex in the car is a pretty common practice for couples with an adventurous edge and a bit of a wild streak, getting caught can still get you in trouble. Depending on your jurisdiction’s laws and the circumstances, you might be charged with indecent exposure or lewd conduct.
These charges can range from a misdemeanor to a felony, depending on your history and the situation.
You’ll get jail time
In some states, getting it on in your car is illegal. This is because cars are considered private property, but when they’re parked in a public place where anyone can walk by and see whatever you and your partner are doing, it becomes public indecency or lewd exposure. Depending on the state’s laws, this can lead to some serious jail time.
It also depends on whether children were present. If a child is in the vehicle during the act or it’s obvious that you have been sexually molesting them, you could be facing felony charges and a whole lot of prison time. If you get caught committing these crimes in your own car, the court will take into account your criminal record, previous convictions, and other aggravating circumstances before deciding on your sentence.
