Why can't passengers have an open container in the car?

Otherwise, the driver could pass his OC over to whoever is sitting in the car.

You really shouldn't be allowed to vote.

Because people can't be trusted.

Mississippi barely allows drinking

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so passing the beer makes you sober?

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No, but its a matter of public policy.

Another reason: a road is public, and drinking on it would be drinking in public which is also outlawed.

I hate to agree with you, about anything, but this I'll concede on. It makes no sense to me either.

I've had 2 instances where the passengers were drinking and the driver wasn't when we were pulled over, both times in LA . One time I was driving and the other I was a drinking passenger. Neither time the cop made a big deal about it. Once, we were actually commended for having a DD.

sounds like you just made that up.

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what good reason is there to not allow a passenger to drink if driver is not?

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Seriously?

Because cops would get tired of hearing a driver slur the following words "No (hic) that's my buddy's beer! I wasn't drinking from it or anything! Honest, I swear to God!"

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Because cops would get tired of hearing a driver slur the following words "No (hic) that's my buddy's beer! I wasn't drinking from it or anything! Honest, I swear to God!"

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and once they fail the sobriety test, they go to jail.

passing a beer to your buddy doesn't negate the 10 you had earlier that night.

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sounds like you just made that up.

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I mean, there is no actual answer to this question. It is a matter of public policy for the general public's safety. Sure, many drivers don't drink while their passengers are, but it is a preventative measure for those who actually do.