How to Avoid Being Arrested for Public Nudity

There is an element of danger to public nudity that makes it irresistible to some people. People who enjoy public nudity like to walk on the wild side, enjoying the adrenaline high they get from taking risks the rest of us would shun. Of course, public nudity carries a very real risk of arrest. If you don't want your thrill-seeking to result in a night in the lock-up, you must learn to avoid being arrested for public nudity. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Avoid going naked in any area that is not specifically set apart for nudism. In most cases, nudist beaches and resorts have legal recognition (and even when they don't, they are often tolerated by law enforcement). If you set one naked foot out of these special areas, however, you risk arrest.
2. Go naked at night. You're less likely to be seen under cover of darkness. Plus, the later it gets, the fewer people there will be around to spot you. Your chances of getting away with it increase even further if you stay away from street lights.
3. Refrain from being naked in front of children. Even states with very liberal public nudity laws tend to frown on this sort of thing. Exposing genitalia or other private body parts to minors is almost a sure invitation to arrest.
4. Get naked in out-of-the way areas. The woods, a deserted public swimming pool, a secluded alley or dumpster area behind a strip mall are all examples of places with low pedestrian traffic. If you've absolutely got to be nude in public, your risk of getting caught in places like these is much lower than if you stripped in front of the local bowling alley.
5. Read up on the nudity laws of your state. Each state has different rules and regulations regarding public nudity. You can avoid running afoul of the law by perusing your state statutes at the local library or by visiting NudistLaw.com (see Resources below).

Tips & Warnings

• Keep your clothes nearby. If a police officer does happen to catch you being naked in a non-designated area, you may be able to persuade him to let you off with a warning if you're able to get dressed quickly.
• If you're planning on going naked at night, give yourself a nice misting of bug spray before going out. You don't want to get mosquito bites on your delicate parts.