Legal Question in DUI Law in California

DUI or Related

When was the ''open cotainer'' (in vehicle) passed in CA


Asked on 11/11/04, 6:00 pm

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Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: DUI or Related

Someone is probably passing someone an open container in a vehicle in CA as we speak. But seriously, Cal. Vehicle Code Section 23223 took effect on August 24, 1998:

23223. (a) No driver shall have in his or her possession, while in a motor vehicle upon a highway or on lands, as described in subdivision (b) of Section 23220, any bottle, can, or other receptacle, containing any alcoholic beverage that has been opened, or a seal broken, or the contents of which have been partially removed.

(b) No passenger shall have in his or her possession, while in a motor vehicle upon a highway or on lands, as described in subdivision (b) of Section 23220, any bottle, can, or other receptacle containing any alcoholic beverage that has been opened or a seal broken, or the contents of which have been partially removed.

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Answered on 11/11/04, 7:21 pm


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