The Only Place Cops Actually WANT YOU To Sleep In Your Car

My name is Arslan and I've been living in vehicles for a few years. Today, I show you only spot that a Police officer would ever encourage you to sleep in your car! If you are curious about other parking spots that I usually like, check out my other videos

[seanpotts]

My brother works for the Dallas Coroners Office and he's told us all multiple times (paraphrasing)..."Your tire and your rim are worth less than your life. If you get a flat on a highway, drive off it before changing it!" He's had to work multiple scenes where someone was simply trying to change their tire along the highway but ended up losing their life. Lose the tire and the rim instead of your life!!

[tingtingboll]

Ok I'm an ER nurse and just want to put my two cents in by saying park/sleep at a hospital. There's always a family member sleeping in a car in the parking lot vs the chairs in the rooms so it's not out of the ordinary to see people sleeping in their cars lol. Security regularly patrols and is used to it. There's also cameras on the parking lots at all times and emergency call buttons every few light posts. My hospital is right off of an interstate and we often have truckers sleep there too 😊

[seanmarquis]

I got harrassed by a cop for parking at a rest area in NJ. I was the only one at the stop, I had not been there 5 mins and was sitting upright when he pulled in and asked me what I was doing so I said I am resting. Then he says its not a campsite and starts asking over and over if I have a gun saying things like " it is dangerous around here how do you protect yourself?" Finally he tells me I have to leave so I say "okay, I thought I was too tired to drive but if you want me on the road I guess I will go." Then he says "never mind, you can take a nap here if you need to." If I had admitted to having a gun I may have done 2 years, New Jersey is insane.

[indranidasgupta]

I was driving from upstate NY to DC sometime in the early aughts in a snowstorm and got pulled over. I think I was weaving a tiny bit bc I was so sleepy. He escorted me to a truck stop, waited until I used the rest room, got something to eat (I didn’t know he was waiting). He met me when I came out, told me to move my car to an area where there were truckers sleeping that he knew were okay. This was around 1am at night. My seat went down to almost flat and he waited until I got settled and told me to sleep as long as I needed and that he’d come check on me later. I woke up around 4am and began to get ready to drive out. As I was pulling out of the spot I heard a short burst of his siren and there he was, waving and smiling good morning at me. When I was much younger, I had a very negative view of cops, but this guy single-handedly changed that around!

[zinknot]

For me sleeping in a vehicle can be more comfortable than any apartment. If the neighbors are noisy you can simply park somewhere else. Can stay in many beautiful places. Can stay close to work to avoid traffic. Plus many other benefits.

[Cjstylez]

He is like the nicest, humble, sweetest, funniest guy on YouTube. I wish him nothing but the best

[dandan]

you can tell he is happy. 😊 ... simplicity is the best stress reliever.

[deekb]

As a mother of five boys who do crazy things I have to say, pull your vehicle further off the road you had plenty of room. Even if you have to pull on the grass a bit don't ever change a tire like that! Your poor mother 😢😢

[Ionee-qf]

I was really surprised to learn that you're not only allowed but encouraged to sleep overnight at rest stops as long as you follow the guidelines. I was about to pass out from exhaustion after a weird couple days of lots of driving and ended up pulling into a rest stop. Even though it wasn't super comfortable since i had to use some jackets as a blanket and had no window covers I really really enjoyed it, kinda got me hooked

[mfuller]

I have a son with Bipolar Disorder trying to live the van life. He is God's knows where but can't keep it organized. Pray for CJ. 🙏

[JoeZyzyx]

A hint. Always do a sleep parking, away from the restroom parking spots, that's where you are more certain to get "the knock" if there too long. Vacate those spaces after using restroom, move to a spot near the end of parking spots.

[greeneyedggirl]

I've been living and traveling in my Van now for 4 years. I've been coast to coast, and from Mexico to Canada more than once, and rest stop have always been exactly what you said, and I've not only not had any problems sleeping in rest stops, but have always been very grateful for a safe, comfortable, full service place to sleep.

[luvnotvideos]

Please, PLEASE, get yourself a high-viz, reflective safety vest, preferably the yellow/green one, for the next time you have a roadside emergency. Changing a tire is hazardous enough on the side of the road, but wearing dark colors was even worse. A mesh safety vest is inexpensive, packs down super small, and is literally a life-saver.

You have such a nice rig and are doing so good. Please keep yourself safe so you can continue to fully enjoy life.

[clydeb]

Roadside Assistance is worth its weight in GOLD, bro! They come out with professional equipment and safety lights and they do the work!

[Greeneyesengage]

I love how optimistic, kind hearted, friendly, respectful and down to earth you are! Love your content!!!

[anitablades]

I have a Envoy that I have camped in state park's with it. Where I live those sites you have to set up a tent. Being old I get to pay half price with a park pass. Free water and electric, showers and bathrooms.

[anzuimi]

honestly your sponsor for the fridge was perfect. "i dont know what to say. it's good." honestly got me sold WAY more than other YouTubers reading their sponsorship from a script.

[FM-xius]

IT is refreshing to see someone living life on their own terms in creativity. Good Luck!

[sherried]

I admire you for your intelligence and knowledge at such a young age. You out yourself through nursing school, impressive. You have a very successful channel, wow. I wish I had thought to do van life at your age. I am 54 and will be moving into my van at the end of June when my lease is up.i can't wait to save all that money. Lol you have to world at your fingertips and the brains to make it happen. Happy trails!

[SplinterCell]

I have been specifically told by cops that the best place to park is an empty parking lot by a busy road…directly under a street light. The people who cause trouble don’t want to get caught and tend to park in dark areas. Plus, parking under a light is an easy target to remember for cops patrolling the roads at night. If they check on you once, it will only be that one time so long as you don’t move your vehicle.