Open-container law
Public alcohol use restriction law / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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An open-container law is a law which regulates or prohibits drinking alcohol in public by limiting the existence of open alcoholic beverage containers in certain areas, as well as the active consumption of alcohol in those areas. "Public places" in this context refers to openly public places such as sidewalks, parks and vehicles. It does not include nominally private spaces which are open to the public, such as bars, restaurants and stadiums.
The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with the United States and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject. (July 2023) |
An open-container law may also refer to the prohibition of drivers (and sometimes passengers) from having any open container of an alcoholic beverage inside their vehicle in areas that are readily accessible to vehicle occupants (this generally excludes the trunk).
The stated purpose of these laws is to restrict public intoxication, especially the dangerous act of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.