20 “Illegal” Off-Grid Van Living Setups That Carry a $5,000 Fine in 43 States

This video breaks down 20 van-life habits and setups that can lead to tickets, towing, impound fees, or other legal trouble across the United States. From local camping ordinances and public-land stay limits to waste disposal and propane restrictions, the rules can change dramatically from one place to another. It also looks at how the 2024 *Grants Pass v. Johnson* Supreme Court ruling changed the legal landscape around public camping and why checking local rules matters more than ever. Sources & references: * [U.S. Supreme Court — City of Grants Pass v. Johnson (2024)](https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/23-175_19m2.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com) — Official Supreme Court decision concerning enforcement of public-camping ordinances. ([Supreme Court][1]) * [Bureau of Land Management — Camping & Dispersed Camping Rules](https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/camping?utm_source=chatgpt.com) — Official BLM guidance covering dispersed camping, local restrictions, and the general 14-day stay limit. ([Bureau of Land Management][2]) * [BLM California — Recreation & Camping Rules](https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/recreation-activities/california?utm_source=chatgpt.com) — Details the 14-days-within-28-days rule and, in applicable California areas, relocation requirements after reaching the limit. ([Bureau of Land Management][3]) * [Maryland Transportation Authority — Propane & Hazardous Materials Tunnel Restrictions](https://mdta.maryland.gov/TunnelRestrictionsAndVehiclePermits?utm_source=chatgpt.com) — Official restrictions for propane and other hazardous materials through Baltimore's Fort McHenry and Harbor tunnels. ([mdta.maryland.gov][4]) [1]: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/23-175_19m2.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com "23-175 City of Grants Pass v. Johnson (06/28/2024)" [2]: https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/camping?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Camping | Bureau of Land Management" [3]: https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/recreation-activities/california?utm_source=chatgpt.com "California Recreation Activities | Bureau of Land Management" [4]: https://mdta.maryland.gov/TunnelRestrictionsAndVehiclePermits?utm_source=chatgpt.com "The Transport of Hazardous Materials Across our Toll Facilities | MDTA"