09/03/2026
An open alcoholic beverage in the passenger area can still get the vehicle's driver cited.
It doesn't matter that your passenger is the one holding it.
California treats an open container in the vehicle seriously, whether you're leaving a car meet, cruising to dinner, or waiting in traffic.
If it's open, keep it out of the passenger compartment and don't let a casual ride turn into a stop.
P.S. Did a traffic stop turn into an alcohol-related citation?
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