Originally Posted by
cranky old road
In the 70's, we were riding from Chapel Hill to Roanoke and camped on a church lawn in the VA mountains (no tent). Someone called the police and when the deputy showed up and asked for ID, my companion answered, "I don't have an ID." The deputy said, "You should always carry ID." My bud said, "Identity Papers?! What is this, Russia or something?" The deputy told us to move on at first light.
Actually police have a right to determine who you are if they ascertain that there is probable cause that a crime - such as criminal trespass - was committed. If the deputy was of a mind to hassle you, you and your friend might have easily spent the night in jail.