The US Law Turning Fences Purple, and Why 120,000 Aussies Want It to Deal With Crime

About 120,000 people have signed a petition calling for a local version of ‘Castle Law,’ saying homeowners should have more power to defend themselves.

Police tape outside a house in Brisbane, Australia on June 9, 2022. Chris Hyde/Getty Images

In some U.S. states, it’s not uncommon to see purple fences or markings surrounding a property.

Far from being some kind of trending tribute to the shade between magenta and blue, the coded signage is actually a red flag for those thinking of trespassing—enter at your own risk and face possible consequences, including death.