Carson, CA Public Conduct: Loitering Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- CMC § 4102
- Covers
- Sidewalks, streets, crosswalks, entrances
- Standard
- Hindering passage or annoying passersby
- General penalty
- CMC § 1200
Summary
Carson bars loitering on sidewalks, streets and building entrances if it hinders passage or annoys people passing by.
It shall be unlawful for any person to loiter or to stand or sit in or upon any public highway, alley, sidewalk or crosswalk so as to in any manner hinder or obstruct the free passage therein or thereon of persons or vehicles passing along the same, or so as in any manner to annoy or molest persons passing along the same. It shall be unlawful for any person to loiter or to stand or sit in or at the entrance of any church, hall, theater or place of public assemblage so as in any manner to obstruct such entrance.
Full Breakdown
Carson Municipal Code § 4102 makes it unlawful to loiter, stand or sit on any public highway, alley, sidewalk or crosswalk in a way that hinders or obstructs free passage of persons or vehicles, or that annoys or molests people passing along it. A second clause separately bars loitering, standing or sitting at the entrance of a church, hall, theater or place of public assemblage so as to obstruct the entrance.
Violations & Fines
A violation is punishable under CMC § 1200 as a misdemeanor (up to $1,000 fine, up to six months in County Jail) unless the Code declares it an infraction elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it illegal to just stand on a Carson sidewalk?
Does Carson's loitering law cover business entrances?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Carson
California rules heatmap·Compare Carson to another location·View the California public conduct overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.
Loitering Rules in Nearby Cities
How other cities in Los Angeles County handle loitering rules.