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It is legal for anyone in a car to have an open alcoholic beverage. The only restriction is that the driver cannot be seen drinking alcohol by a police officer.
But beware that many towns do have open container ordinances of their own.
In Virgina: Yes, it is illegal to have any open alcoholic beverage in vehcial except inside rear lock trunk.
In Connecticut, it is illegal for someone to drink any alcoholic beverage while operating a motor vehicle on a public road; on a road of a specially chartered municipal association or of a fire, sewer, or other special district; in a parking area for 10 cars or more; on a private road on which a speed limit has been established according to law; or on any school property (CGS § 53a-213). It is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500, imprisonment for up to three months, or both. It is not illegal for a passenger other than the driver to possess or consume alcohol in a motor vehicle.
Under another law, anyone under age 21 driving a motor vehicle in which a police officer finds any Alcoholic Beverages, whether open or sealed, is subject to a 60 day license revocation unless the underage driver is either (1) accompanied by a parent or guardian, or (2) is over age 18 and is either a state liquor permit holder (wholesale or retail) or is performing services for such a permittee. The motor vehicle commissioner may revoke the driver's license if he finds at a hearing that the driver knew or had reason to know that the alcoholic beverages were anywhere in the vehicle (CGS § 14-111a).
What else can I help you with?
Can there be an open container law in the city that you live in?
There are open container laws in many cities
When did open container law come into effect in Florida?
The open container law came into effect in the state of Florida in 2011. The statute states that it is illegal to have an open container of an alcoholic substance in a moving vehicle.
What is considered an open container according to the law?
An open container, according to the law, is any container that has been opened or has a broken seal and contains alcohol in a public place, such as a street or park. It is illegal to possess an open container of alcohol in public in many jurisdictions.
In what type of vehicle does the open container law NOT apply?
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What towns in CT have an open container law?
Its not about the town its the entire state Conn does not have a container law the passenger is allowed to drink alcohol not the driver.
Is there a open container law in Delaware?
Nope, passengers can booze it up.
What is the penalty for open container in Mississippi?
Mississippi has no state open container law. In 2007 and 2008, Senate Bills were introduced to enact such a law, but both died in committee. In 2009, a House Bill was introduced to enact an open container law, but it too, died in committee.
What are the regulations regarding open container law in the UK when it comes to having alcohol in a car?
In the UK, it is illegal to have an open container of alcohol in a car, whether the driver is drinking or not. This law applies to all passengers in the vehicle.
Does Connecticut honor Common Law Marriages?
No. Connecticut does not recognize common law marriage.No. Connecticut does not recognize common law marriage.No. Connecticut does not recognize common law marriage.No. Connecticut does not recognize common law marriage.
Does Germany have an open container law?
No. If you are older than 16 you are allowed to drink Alcohol in public.
Can you get an open container ticket on a horse?
Yes, you can. Receiving an Open Container ticket is for having an open container.
Is a empty bottle considered an open container according to law?
Empty and wet, yes. Empty and dry, no.
