Suburban Law Enforcement Academy (SLEA) BA State Certification Practice Exam

Which of the following refers to a vehicle as a dwelling?

1. It must be occupied at all times

2. It can be intended for habitation

3. The vehicle must be parked in a garage

4. Vehicles are never classified as dwellings

The correct answer is: It can be intended for habitation

The classification of a vehicle as a dwelling is best described by the notion that it can be intended for habitation. This means that if a vehicle is designed or suitable for people to live in it, even temporarily, it can be classified as a dwelling. For example, RVs (recreational vehicles) or campervans are specifically built for overnight stays and living purposes, thereby affirming their status as dwellings. The other statements do not accurately reflect the criteria for considering a vehicle as a dwelling. A vehicle does not need to be occupied at all times to qualify as a dwelling; its intended purpose is sufficient. Similarly, the requirement for the vehicle to be parked in a garage does not pertain to its classification as a dwelling. Furthermore, it is not accurate to state that vehicles are never classified as dwellings, as many legal interpretations and contexts recognize vehicles as such based on their design and intended use.