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...) — 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/recreati...) — 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/recreati...) — 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/TunnelRestr...) — 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... "23-175 City of Grants Pass v. Johnson (06/28/2024)" [2]: https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreati... "Camping | Bureau of Land Management" [3]: https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreati... "California Recreation Activities | Bureau of Land Management" [4]: https://mdta.maryland.gov/TunnelRestr... "The Transport of Hazardous Materials Across our Toll Facilities | MDTA"