Talk:United States open container laws

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So is it illegal to pour an alcoholic drink into a cup and then take it with you in the vehicle?

Yes, in many states. - Mgcsinc 00:37, 20 July 2007 (UTC)

Everywhere except the seven states now listed in the article. 65.28.9.8 14:14, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Public space vs. motor vehicle

I feel this article deals too much with motor vehicle laws. Aren't open container laws primarily enforced against those carrying bottles/cans/cups on the streets/sidewalks outside of homes/bars? I realize this is a local issue, but can anyone provide more information on the distinction to flush out the article? Alvis 09:03, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

Done and done.65.28.9.8 14:14, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Clarification

This passage troubles me "spirits that contain one-half of one percent or more of alcohol by volume (including 3.2 percent beer)". Does the editor mean 3.2 proof beer, with 1.0 proof as the limit?Alvis 09:12, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

This has been clarified by linking to the article low-point beer.65.28.9.8 14:14, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] What is an open container, and what is "public"?

Is an open container anything that has ever been opened, or only one that is currently open? And is it in public only when clearly visible? In other words, what about a re-corked half-empty bottle of wine inside a backpack, would that be illegal? What about if I'm not in a public space but the container is visible from a public space? -- 212.63.43.180 (talk) 14:23, 29 May 2008 (UTC)