open container law
Public drinking prohibition
An open container law prohibits possessing an unsealed alcoholic beverage in public spaces or vehicle passenger areas.
Most U.S. states have such laws, though specifics vary: He got cited under the open container law for drinking a beer on the sidewalk.
The laws typically target consumption in cars to discourage drunk driving.
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- DUIImpaired operating charge
- ticketEntry permit slip
- publicAvailable to all
- drinkingLiquid consumption act
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