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slacksrox
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I dunno about Texas law either but where I come from all open alcohol must be kept in the trunk. Common sense would say NO you cannot drink in the car even if you aren't driving but Texas is weird. I would ask a police officer if I was you. That's what I did because I didn't know my local laws either. |
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nightrider
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Not in my state utah |
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brandon
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I don't think you can do that in any state now.... You used to be able to in Montana but they changed that law. I was under the impression that Montana was the last state to enact the open container law |
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Michelle O
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In Florida, it's illegal to have an open container of alcohol ANYWHERE in the vehicle. |
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amalyn
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I think it is ok in Texas to have open liquor as long as the driver has not been drinking. i think many other states have the law against any kind of open liquor. I know you can not in illinois. |
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basketcase8080
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if thats legal the governor should be shot dead. along with the president |
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Just Me
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no, you can not have an open container in the car at all. it does not matter where you are sitting... |
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Rob
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Texas Open Container Law
Since Sept. 1, 2001 when House Bill 5 passed by the Texas legislature became effective, it is illegal to have an open container of alcohol in the passenger area of a car on any public road in Texas. Exempt from this law are buses, limousines, and taxis.
Consequences of Open Container Violations
A person commits a Class C misdemeanor if the person possesses an open container in a passenger area of a motor vehicle that is located on a Texas public highway, regardless of whether the vehicle is being operated, stopped or parked.
The law considers it a single offense if a person is found to possess one or more open containers at the time the ticket is given. All persons within the car—including driver and passengers—may be ticketed.
Texas requires the police officer charging the person with an open container violation to issue a written citation and notice to appear in court at a specific time and place, similar to a speeding ticket. If the person makes a written promise to appear before the magistrate by signing in duplicate the citation and notice to appear issued by the officer, the officer must release the person. |
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Ben
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Most states dont allow any open containers in the passenger cab. In LA however you can have an open container, but no straw. |
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cyrus
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whatever states! whatever rule! dude, it is dangerous! |
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mike g
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no, there should be no open alcohol containers in a moving vehicle |
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christopher s
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No. It is assumed by the law that because you are drinking, the driver is also drinking. The driver is 100% responsible for the actions of those in his vehicle.
morpheus is an idiot. If America were truly a fascist state, he'd be either in prison or standing with his back to a bullet-riddled wall in front of five or ten guys with guns. Wise up, fool! |
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Brandy
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When I lived in Texas years ago it was, but I do believe the law has changed and now it's illegal to have an open container in the vehicle.Don't take any chances, it's better to be safe than sorry. |
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sshazzam
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No. Most states have a law that mentions having an open container in a car. If not what's to stop a driver from handing his bottle to the passenger and claiming that it was the passenger who was drinking.
The best bet is to wait till you get somewhere, finish the alcohol, and have a designated driver take you home. |
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Mark F
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No I. No open container in the car. Anything with a broken seal must be in the trunk. |
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EMAILSKIP
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Hell no, go to jail for even thinking such nonsense. Dumbest thing I ever heard of. Do not pass go---do not collect $200.00. Have a nice day. |
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byderule
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depends on the country and state lots of places do not allow alcohol open in the car when it is in motion. |
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viewAskew
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why is it neccessary to drink alcohol in a car?? Go to a restaurant or party and do it there. If you are drinking alcohol in a car then you are an alcoholic. |
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jrmy
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i think federally No open containers in car
so if you were drinking it
well why do you ask
do you have a court date |
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Chloe
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NO - any open container in a car can cause the driver to be arrested, at least in most of the states that I know. Even a liquor bottle in the back seat on the floor that was opened previously can be reason in some states, even if no one is drinking it. |
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reed w
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No! Why do you want to have alcohol in any vehicle? Do you want to kill someone? Morons like you piss me off! I lost 3 of my best friends because they thought like you!! |
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NO |
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oldguy
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no open containers of alcohol are allowed. period |
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shakes
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Not in WA. open container law |
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Platypus
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I don't know about Texas, but in NJ, it's illegal to have an open container of alcohol in the car. So after we bring a bottle of wine to a restaurant, we always put the open bottle in the trunk. |
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Tubleroo
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I say f*** the police, do what you want. |
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Josh H
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no it's against the law |
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Mike Oxmaul
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No, Open Container |
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hope55
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no, it is ilegal. you can wait until you get somewhere. |
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oldjonib
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It'd be a little difficult to drink out of a closed container. My guess is it is illegal. |
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well dant no bout texas but in cali4nia yes!!! u will cuz trust me i live in LA and bout.......3ppl get arested every day there!!!!! anyway.....im in oregon rite now so il check it out... |
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