Those on a road trip might wonder if they can just sleep in their vehicle at a rest area. Well, the answer is yes, but for how long depends on the state.

Rest areas have been a part of the American travel experience for well over a century, with some of the first being stage coach stations, where both passengers and horses could stop to take a break.

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Florida law generally prohibits sleeping overnight in a vehicle in public spaces. You are permitted to sleep in your car at a Florida rest stop for up to three hours. Some cities, like Key West, have ...

Public rest areas serve a vital purpose for hungry and weary travelers all over the nation. (Photo: Ohio Department of Transportation). Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Keep It ...

It is generally legal to sleep in your car in Ohio, though local laws may vary by community. Sleeping in your vehicle is permitted at Ohio rest areas, but camping is explicitly forbidden. You can be ...