Solution to DUI killers - Mo. lawmaker seeks to ban cold beer sales

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>>Much kerfuffle about nothing. Simply place your recyclables into bags and
>>tie the bags closed. And drive sober. Problem solved.
>
> I would think just drive sober would be all that is necessary.
>

I would hope that would be the case, but driving sober with open containers
is in fact illegal. -Dave

In article t>,
says...

>The wife and I don't drink (at all). But we're now living in a state with
>an open container law, and we live in an area of the state where there is no
>local trash service. We have to haul our own trash to the dump. I wonder
>if I could get a DUI conviction that way? SERIOUSLY. It just occurred to
>me. I guess that's a real danger, isn't it? I mean, assuming I down a
>6-pack of beer on Sunday while watching TV . . . and then on Wednesday I
>drive sober to the dump with all those open containers in the car . . . OH
>****. Has that happened to anybody? I don't have to worry about it as I
>never drink, but most people do. Seems like quite a problem. What's the
>solution? Even if you recycle the cans, you still are driving somewhere
>with open containers in the car. ****. -Dave

I'm pretty sure you will be safe if you put the containers in the trunk of your
car. I'm not sure what you would do if you own a station wagon or minivan with
no trunk. Just goes to show why some of these laws are so stupid.
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Alex

Dave wrote:
> >
> > Same here. I would think a totally empty can/bottle would be a winning
> > defense as the law is written >
>
> So if it looks like you will get pulled over, finish that beer QUICK.
> -Dave

Yep, but I think the freshness of the can -might- enter into in court.

Harry K

In article >,
Pooh Bear > wrote:
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>
>That seems rasonably clear but I see it mentions " contents partially removed
>" meaning presumably a bottle or can that has been drunk from but not finished.
>
>An empty would surely be a case of "contents totally removed " ?

No, the trace amounts present in an empty count, thanks to the MADD
neo-prohibitionist mentality and the cops and judges who take
advantage of it. Perhaps if you steam-cleaned and dried the cans
first...


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