North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) State Practice Exam

Which of the following is NOT considered a Public Vehicular Area?

1. Private parking lots

2. Public roads

3. School grounds

4. Public shopping center lots

The correct answer is: Private parking lots

A Public Vehicular Area (PVA) is defined as an area that is designed for vehicular traffic, which is accessible to the general public. The correct answer is based on the understanding that private parking lots do not fall under this classification because they are owned by individuals or entities and may have restrictions regarding public access. In contrast, public roads, school grounds, and public shopping center lots are all areas that typically allow public access for vehicular traffic, thus qualifying as Public Vehicular Areas. Public roads are maintained by government entities, school grounds often have public access, especially outside of school hours, and public shopping center lots are designed for the use of customers and individuals visiting the center, making them accessible to everyone. In contrast, private parking lots can impose private regulations, limiting access and use to specific vehicles and individuals.