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Right, oh wise fellow DigiSpyers... I have been having a discussion with some friends and my husband about this: Is it illegal for passengers in a car to drink alcohol in it? Say, you are on a trip somewhere and you have a can of beer that you share and the driver touches none of it? It seems like an easy question to answer but I have tried and failed to find an adequate reply.
I remember years ago, when I was younger, we used to take something in the car with us and it never occurred to me this might be wrong. any policemen or such on here?
Thanks.
I remember years ago, when I was younger, we used to take something in the car with us and it never occurred to me this might be wrong. any policemen or such on here?
Thanks.
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No it's not illegal
.......and i'm a police woman
I was never sure, but suddenly thought about the number of times I probably broke the law, too, if it were illegal. I missed an opportunity the other week on the way to a party as my husband told me it was illegal. Hmph. Party pooper!
Thanks muchly.
In the US, you get locked up for simply carrying an open bottle or container of booze in a vehicle, unless it's in the boot / trunk.
If that is true what is different with a car?
That could be because drunk people could disturb the other passengers?
However, on a long journey it might add a bit of fun into it coach drivers take note!
You can't drink on public transport buses or hired caoches.
I don't know why as you can drink on trains and planes.
Suspect it has to do with distraction of the driver.
A car is not public transport and the police can't do anything unless they are breaking the law.
There's no need really is there - there are already appropriate offences in place to deal with drunk people in public places.
There's no need for a lot of laws the present government has brought in to cover lots of things that were already covered, but it hasn't stopped them. Over legislation seems to be something the government loves.
But at a traffic light or while the car was stationary he could drink a can?
Yes you can.
Not quite sure if it is legal now, i know police are more likely to test you if there are empty cans of beer in the car, plus, how many people would say " It's not mine but the passengers".
Imagine all the CHAV boy/girl Racers who would try it on !!!
I think the Law now states it is Illegal for you to have an opened alcoholic beverage in the vehicle, but if it is unopened with the seal in-place your fine !!!!