Maryland Car Sex Laws

Maryland does not have a law specifically criminalizing sexual activity inside a car. Instead, such conduct is governed by broader statutes concerning public indecency and lewdness. The critical legal question hinges on whether the act occurred in a “public place” or a place where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy. A vehicle parked on a public street, in a parking lot accessible to the public, or even on private property if it is visible from a public area can be considered a public place under Maryland law. The determination is fact-specific, focusing on whether a casual observer could potentially see the activity.

The primary statute is Maryland Code, Criminal Law § 11-107, which prohibits “indecent exposure” and “lewd conduct