Alcohol
Like many motorhomers in UK, and I imagine in most countries, we enjoy the occasional glass or two of wine, beer or whisky when on holiday. However I understand that the law in Canada is that you can...
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explorenorth wrote:
The BC law is typical of those across Canada (the liquor must be kept in a cabinet away from the driver's area):
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Liquor in motor vehicle
44 (1) In this section:
"motor home" has the same meaning as in the Motor Vehicle Act;
"motor vehicle" has the same meaning as in the Motor Vehicle Act, and includes an all terrain vehicle as defined in the Motor Vehicle (All Terrain) Act.
(2) Subject to subsection (3), a person must not drive or otherwise exercise control over the operation of a motor vehicle, whether or not it is in motion, while there is liquor in the person's possession or in the motor vehicle.
(3) Subsection (2) does not apply
(a) if the liquor is in a container that is unopened and has an unbroken seal,
(b) if the liquor is being transported or used in accordance with a licence issued under this Act, or
(c) in any other case, if the motor vehicle
(i) is a motor home and the liquor is kept in a cabinet away from the driver's area,
(ii) is a station wagon or hatchback and the liquor is behind the rear seat, whether or not that seat is in an upright position,
(iii) is a pickup truck and the liquor is in an exterior compartment, a space designed for the carriage of baggage or parcels or any other location that is not readily accessible to any person in the motor vehicle,
(iv) is a motorcycle and the liquor is not readily accessible to the operator, or
(v) is not one referred to in subparagraphs (i) to (iv) and the liquor is in the trunk or space designed for the carriage of baggage or parcels.
Thanks all, particularly explorenorth.
Sound information and advice as always:)
