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Can a sober driver get in trouble for an open container if the passengers are drinking?
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∙ 15y ago
Open container laws apply to all occupants of the vehicle. The only exceptions are vehicles hired for livery (limousines, taxis, etc.).
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If you're on a boat can the passengers drink if the driver does not?
The passengers can drink IF they are of legal age and the boat is in a wet county. There are no open container laws as in automobiles. The operator is under the same alcohol laws as an automobile driver. DO NOT OPERATE THE BOAT WHILE DRINKING!
Can you get arrested for having an open container in a car when you aren't the driver?
ABSOLUTLEY. anyone accept the driver can be drunk, but NOBODY can be drinking or have an open container
Can you get arrested for a DUI if you are a passenger in a car and the driver and other passengers including yourself are drinking alcohol in the car while the car is turned off and no keys inserted?
Yes.
Is the driver responable for the passengers wearing seat belts?
The driver is responsible for the vehicle and its passengers. The means wearing seatbelts and littering.
Passenger on the bus and bus driver was drunk?
If both a passenger and a bus driver were drunk on the bus, they can both find themselves in trouble for public intoxication. In addition to that the driver could lose his job and license for drinking and driving.
How many passengers can fit in suzuki jimny?
1 driver and 3 passengers
Who is responsible for passengers in a car accident?
The Driver
What is the zero tolerance laws prohibit the possession and use of alcoholic beverages by drivers and vehicle occupants?
It's open container laws which prohibit passengers from having open alcoholic beverages in the vehicle. Zero tolerance laws mean that no amount of alcohol is allowed in the driver's system, and this is typically applied only to people under the legal drinking age.
How many passengers can fit in a Jeep Cherokee?
4 Passengers, one driver. If there is a front bench seat, then you can fit 5 Passengers.
Is it legal to make passengers take a breathalyzer if the driver blows zeros?
In most places, it is not legal to make passengers take a breathalyzer if the driver blows zeros, as passengers are not typically required to submit to a breathalyzer test unless they are suspected of driving under the influence. Each jurisdiction may have specific laws regarding this, so it is best to consult local regulations for accurate information.
Can a passenger drink alcohol in a car in Virginia?
Negative. Open containers are illegal in every state. This answer is false. There are 7 states where there are no open container laws. While it is illegal for the driver to consume alcohol, passengers may do so. Mississippi actually allows the driver to consume alcohol. Virginia is one of the 7 that has no open container law pertaining to a passenger in a motor vehicle.
Is the driver responsible for the passengers and cargo in a vehicle?
yes
