Alcoholic beverages; penalty for possession of open container in a motor vehicle. (HB8)

Introduced By

Del. Bob Purkey (R-Virginia Beach)

Description

Possession of open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle; penalty. Provides that no person shall possess an alcoholic beverage in the passenger area of a motor vehicle upon a public highway of the Commonwealth in other than the manufacturer's unopened, original container. The bill punishes violators with a civil penalty of $25. Amends § 46.2-800.2 (“Operation of off-road recreational vehicles in localities embraced by the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

No Richmond Sunlight visitors voted on this bill while voting was open.