"Mark Hansen" wrote in message
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On 12/9/2004 09:23, Matthew Walster wrote:

In the UK, it's only legal to land on a road at night, in an emergency,
and
if there is absolutely no alternative that would end in the same or
better
result... I'm suprised the US isn't the same...

I don't have my book here at the moment, so I can't quote the
specific FARs, but I think they say you must have permission
before landing.

There is no such FAR. The FARs don't care where you land nor do they
mention anything about permission.