Possession of open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle; penalty. (HB27)
Introduced By
Del. Bob Purkey (R-Virginia Beach)
Progress
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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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
Bill Has Failed
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Comments
So if I am driving over to a friends house for a party and throw an already opened bottle of liquor in the back seat that would be against the law? If the person has been drinking punish the DUI, but what's the harm of transporting alcohol that has had the seal broken? This doesn't make any sense to me.
I also think this is a dumb law. I fully agree with Mr. Beales. There must be exceptions and if you have exception then exemption make the law difficult to enforce. Eliminate the law totally.