Here in Texas, if an open container is behind the driver/passenger seat in a motorhome, taxi, limo, or hearse, it is legal. However, reading the California laws, it says that an open container (such as an unsealed bottle of vodka in the freezer) is illegal regardless of where it is located in a vehicle.Is this a major issue where opened bottles should get tossed, or is this more of "don't ask, don't tell"?I know this is a dumb question... but I'd rather feel dumb here, than feel dumb in front of a CHP officer or a judge.

It depends on if you're in the south in Cali?

"Possession of Alcoholic Beverages: Exceptions23229. (a) Except as provided in Section 23229.1, Sections 23221 and 23223 do not apply to passengers in any bus, taxicab, or limousine for hire licensed to transport passengers pursuant to the Public Utilities Code or proper local authority, or the living quarters of a housecar or camper."

Old-Biscuit wrote:"Possession of Alcoholic Beverages: Exceptions23229. (a) Except as provided in Section 23229.1, Sections 23221 and 23223 do not apply to passengers in any bus, taxicab, or limousine for hire licensed to transport passengers pursuant to the Public Utilities Code or proper local authority, or the living quarters of a housecar or camper."In short, if it is not accessible to the driver it's okay.

Darn, guess this means mlts22 won't get thrown in jail. At least for this one.Old-Biscuit, I am seriously impressed that you came up with that answer, chapter & verse, in 12 minutes.

at worst case, put them in a storage compartment not accessible from the inside of the RV.bumpy

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NCWriter
Explorer
Oct 06, 2014
Darn, guess this means mlts22 won't get thrown in jail.
At least for this one.

Old-Biscuit, I am seriously impressed that you came up with that answer, chapter & verse, in 12 minutes.
D_E_Bishop
Explorer
Oct 06, 2014
Old-Biscuit wrote:
"Possession of Alcoholic Beverages: Exceptions

23229. (a) Except as provided in Section 23229.1, Sections 23221 and 23223 do not apply to passengers in any bus, taxicab, or limousine for hire licensed to transport passengers pursuant to the Public Utilities Code or proper local authority, or the living quarters of a housecar or camper."

In short, if it is not accessible to the driver it's okay.
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Oct 06, 2014
"Possession of Alcoholic Beverages: Exceptions

23229. (a) Except as provided in Section 23229.1, Sections 23221 and 23223 do not apply to passengers in any bus, taxicab, or limousine for hire licensed to transport passengers pursuant to the Public Utilities Code or proper local authority, or the living quarters of a housecar or camper."
dodge_guy
Explorer II
Oct 06, 2014
It depends on if you're in the south in Cali?

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