thehoosier
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What is the general rule of thumb concerning open containers in a MH ? I'm not talking about driver , just passengers . I've looked on line at some states and I can't really find any good answers to the question .
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JFG
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Anything behind the backrest of the drivers seat is considered to be in the "house" , same as drinking at home.
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It is going to vary to some degree by each state. I did a google and found THIS
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while it is moving it is considered a "motor vehicle" and all the laws apply. if there is a bottle of liquor in the cabinet, that's fine, but if someone is sitting on the couch drinking a beer while you are motoring down the highway, expect a ticket, you are breaking the law.
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D_Thadd
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thomasinnv wrote:while it is moving it is considered a "motor vehicle" and all the laws apply. if there is a bottle of liquor in the cabinet, that's fine, but if someone is sitting on the couch drinking a beer while you are motoring down the highway, expect a ticket, you are breaking the law.
Are you sure about that? I thought it was like a limo where you could have open containers if you were not in the front area.
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D_Thadd wrote:thomasinnv wrote:while it is moving it is considered a "motor vehicle" and all the laws apply. if there is a bottle of liquor in the cabinet, that's fine, but if someone is sitting on the couch drinking a beer while you are motoring down the highway, expect a ticket, you are breaking the law.
Are you sure about that? I thought it was like a limo where you could have open containers if you were not in the front area. A snippet from the link provided by RV2GO;
"Some states passed statutes that are extremely restrictive (i.e., you cannot
carry any bottle, container or can on which the 'seal' has been broken) in
ANY part of the vehicle that a driver could access (including the glove
compartment). Others take a more sensible approach, and permit containers
to be kept inside a locked glove box. Some states (e.g. Alabama), make the
offense a minor offense with only a $25 fine. (See Alabama statute below)"
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JFG
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Thomas is ... maybe wrong. Limo example is good one To quote law..."Covers the passenger area of any motor vehicle, including unlocked glove compartments and any other areas of the vehicle that are readily accessible to the driver while in their seats;
"While in their seats... the refer is hard to reach while in your seat.
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Thomas was right, here is the section of the law that he was thinking about;
Apply to all vehicle occupants except for passengers of vehicles designed, maintained or used primarily for the transportation of people for compensation (such as buses, taxi cabs, and limousines) or the living quarters of motor homes.
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D_Thadd
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The Texan wrote:Thomas was right, here is the section of the law that he was thinking about;
Apply to all vehicle occupants except for passengers of vehicles designed, maintained or used primarily for the transportation of people for compensation (such as buses, taxi cabs, and limousines) or the living quarters of motor homes.
No, I think he is wrong. It says except for passengers of vehicles designed, maintained or used primarily for the transportation of people for compensation (such as buses, taxi cabs, and limousines) or the living quarters of motor homes.
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I think it's up to the cop that pulls you over. Chances are pretty slim you would get caught and if you did get pulled over I'm sure you'd have plenty of time to put it away. Also, whats the harm if the passenger is drinking in the living quarters. I guess if you really need a drink, you could hide in the bathroom
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