re: PSA - Possession of Alcohol in Vehicle

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So heads up, taking half a fifth of bourbon over to a party is a no-no these days. Basically, once you crack the seal on a liquor bottle or uncork a wine bottle, you can't transport it in your car.

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My understanding of the open container/possession law is if it is accessible then it can be linked to you. If you have a half bottle you are taking somewhere, put it in the cargo area or trunk and no one says shite to you if you aren't facing a DUI.

Another understanding is in Alabama, I know, they can hit you for open container if it is a six pack not in a bag or a box of beer that is opened. It is supposed to be in a "closed container" of sorts. i always insist on a bag to put beer in leaving a grocery store if it is a six pack to cover my arse.