Under open container law, which statement is correct?

Under open container law, which statement is correct?

• A. Open containers are allowed in boats
• B. Open container law prohibits open alcohol containers in a vehicle whether the car is parked or moving
• C. It's illegal to have an open alcohol container in your car only when moving
• D. You may have an open container if you are a passenger

Answer: (B)

Open container rules focus on keeping alcohol out of reach inside a vehicle to reduce opportunities for drinking and driving. The correct statement reflects the typical rule: open alcohol containers are not allowed in the passenger area of a vehicle, and this prohibition applies whether the car is moving or parked. So, even if the vehicle isn’t in motion, having an open bottle, can, or cup of alcohol in the passenger area is prohibited. The other choices don’t fit because they either reference contexts outside the vehicle (like boats), suggest the restriction only applies when the vehicle is moving, or allow an open container for a passenger.

Open container rules focus on keeping alcohol out of reach inside a vehicle to reduce opportunities for drinking and driving. The correct statement reflects the typical rule: open alcohol containers are not allowed in the passenger area of a vehicle, and this prohibition applies whether the car is moving or parked. So, even if the vehicle isn’t in motion, having an open bottle, can, or cup of alcohol in the passenger area is prohibited. The other choices don’t fit because they either reference contexts outside the vehicle (like boats), suggest the restriction only applies when the vehicle is moving, or allow an open container for a passenger.