Is it against the law to sleep in your car?

I totally get it, sometimes you are just too exhausted to drive during a long journey and need a quick nap. It is not illegal to sleep in your car here. Just make sure to keep a window slightly cracked for ventilation so you don't suffocate.

I had to take a nap in my car on the highway last week and I kept panicking that the police would knock on my window and fine me. Has anyone else felt this extreme anxiety while resting in public spaces? It is really stressful to manage.

While there is no law preventing you from resting in your vehicle, sleeping with the air conditioner running in a closed car is very dangerous due to harmful gases. It is much safer to stop at a proper family dhabha, wash your face with cool water, and have a hot cup of ginger tea to refresh yourself.

My thyroid condition causes extreme, sudden fatigue where I just have to pull over and rest, so I have slept in my car occasionally. Legally there is no issue, but if you are facing unexplained extreme exhaustion daily, please get your TSH levels tested and visit a doctor.

While it is technically not illegal, local police can still question you for parking in restricted zones or suspicious areas. For your own safety, always verify local parking regulations and never sleep with the engine running in a closed space.