​KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Kerb Crawling


Kerb crawling is a criminal offence involving a man soliciting a woman for prostitution in a public place, typically from a vehicle or immediately after leaving one. The offence arises when the conduct is persistent or causes annoyance or nuisance.


The law aims to prevent harassment and protect individuals from unwanted advances in public spaces. Courts assess whether the conduct meets the threshold of persistence or nuisance, as established in cases such as DPP v Bull. This offence reflects broader societal concerns about public decency and safety.