passengers...UK btw
2007-05-10 08:39:34 · 19 answers · asked by . 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
whilst the car is in motion
2007-05-10 08:39:58 · update #1
it is illegal
2007-05-10 08:43:49 · answer #1 · answered by megaherzfan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal for anyone to have an open container of alcohol in the car being consumed by anyone. The only way alchol can be in a vehicle is to be in a bag or compartment with the seal still attached and not broken. Having an open container in a vehicle is a big fine, but a minor consuming alcohol is really bad. Whoever is the owner of the car or driving the car is responsible for the actions of the passengers. j
2007-05-10 09:09:44 · answer #2 · answered by Rooster 1972 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to drink alcohol whether they are a passenger in a car or not.
2007-05-10 08:51:39 · answer #3 · answered by Sue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Michigan and West Virginia, USA, it is illegal to have open containers of alcohol in the cabin of the car. No drinking required.
Some states have additional laws about providing alcohol to minors (under 21 here), which might also apply to this situation for the driver of the vehicle.
2007-05-10 08:47:29 · answer #4 · answered by Elizabeth S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It’s perfectly legal in the UK to consume alcohol on private property or in a licensed restraint from 5 years old. As a car is legally defined as private property it’s perfectly legal for a back seat passenger of 5-years old or more to consume alcoholic beverages.
However it’s a very gray area of the law when it comes down to the front seat passenger, as the law books are very sketchy.
2007-05-10 08:53:17 · answer #5 · answered by Wren M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
USA open container laws prohibit. If someone is over 21 bought it they in big trouble. The laws are strict now. Best not mess. Stay alive. Toss out the keys when u drink. The life u save may not be your own.
*even stopped or parked if the keys are in the ignition it's a tag
regarding alcohol even a DUI
2007-05-10 08:47:06 · answer #6 · answered by Mele Kai 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the guy who's using is to blame for the vehicle and what's in it, however the fee ticket ought to have long gone in the direction of the 22 twelve months previous for providing or purpose to furnish a minor. i could combat this in courtroom. There are situations the place that is criminal for 18 twelve months olds to transport alcohol in the event that they have a certificates for artwork. i don't have self assurance the driving force ought to stand any rates. you desire to to ask a lawyer- there are a number of attorneys who'll answer a speedy question over the telephone probono.
2017-01-09 14:47:53 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal to have an open container of alcohol within reaching distance whether or not it is being consumed. So yes, it is illegal.
2007-05-10 08:46:10 · answer #8 · answered by Memnoch 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is illegal in all 50 states for anyone under 21 to consume alcohol at any time
2007-05-10 08:47:21 · answer #9 · answered by Leroy H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the car is stopped you ALL will be charged. The driver is like the captain of a ship. He is the one in charge of the vehicle and responsible for all the occupants and what they are doing.
2007-05-10 08:46:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal to have open alcohol in any vehicle other than one used for mass transportation.
2007-05-10 08:54:36 · answer #11 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋