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Definition: Prohibits possessing open containers of alcoholic beverages in the passenger area of a motor vehicle on public roads. A noncriminal traffic infraction. Does not apply to passengers in buses, taxis, or RVs.
Category: Traffic Offenses · Statute: F.S. 316.1936 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Open Container Law in Florida
Prohibits possessing open containers of alcoholic beverages in the passenger area of a motor vehicle on public roads. A noncriminal traffic infraction. Does not apply to passengers in buses, taxis, or RVs.
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