plenzmd1 Posted December 20, 2006 Posted December 20, 2006 I have a long standing argument with my wife about the open container law. Man, she gets pissed at me when she knows I have a beer or two in the car. Anyway, it is the one law that I think is absolutely assinine, and heres why. My point has always been why is it okay for me to have two or three beers in a bar then get in the car and drive home. Assuming I am under .08 BAC, there are no lawful or moral implications from just about anywhere. However, after a long day in DC, driving home to Richmond, I pull over in Fredricksburg, get a six pack, and enjoy two cold ones on the 45 minute drive I have left. I just do not see the distinction between that and stopping in a bar in Fredricksburg, downing two beers, then climbing back in the car and driving.But dam, people get morally outraged cause you are "drinkin and driving" Now, I could see if was illegal to drink anything in your car as it causes a distraction, then I would stop having my roadies. What do ye all say?
Alaska Darin Posted December 20, 2006 Posted December 20, 2006 I thought about taking up having a cocktail while driving, if only to get on Aussie's short list of "dateables."
stuckincincy Posted December 20, 2006 Posted December 20, 2006 I thought about taking up having a cocktail while driving, if only to get on Aussie's short list of "dateables." 873029[/snapback] I forget what he was drinking...whiskey? Scotch?
MattyT Posted December 20, 2006 Posted December 20, 2006 I just learned that several states still don't have open container laws. That surprises me.
bartshan-83 Posted December 20, 2006 Posted December 20, 2006 Completely agree. The more assinine law is the one where NO open container can be present in a vehicle and if so, the driver is charged. Way to encourage being a DD. I rarely drink a brew when I'm driving...maybe one on the way to a party every few months. But in college when someone else was driving us to the bar or something, we would all have beers in the car. If the driver isn't intoxicated, there should be no problem whatsoever IMO.
Cheeseburger in Paradise Posted December 20, 2006 Posted December 20, 2006 I just learned that several states still don't have open container laws. That surprises me. 873040[/snapback] No open container laws in the Virgin Islands. In fact, most convenience stores have bottle openiers adjacent to the cash register so you can open your beer as pay for your gasoline!!
Marv's Neighbor Posted December 20, 2006 Posted December 20, 2006 Considering all the illegal: guns, drugs, cigarettes etc. that run up and down I-95, I'm not going to get excited about some guy drinking a beer. Have you ever spilled any?
BoondckCL Posted December 20, 2006 Posted December 20, 2006 Considering all the illegal: guns, drugs, cigarettes etc. that run up and down I-95, I'm not going to get excited about some guy drinking a beer. Have you ever spilled any? 873084[/snapback] I get upset, turn down the music, and call a party foul on myself. Personally, i don't think it's that big of a deal. To tell you the truth, if you're only having a few on ride home from work, you won't be drunk, but you will still be charged. If you are trashed behind the wheel, why not go down swinging in a hail of gun fire when you get pulled over.
plenzmd1 Posted December 20, 2006 Author Posted December 20, 2006 Considering all the illegal: guns, drugs, cigarettes etc. that run up and down I-95, I'm not going to get excited about some guy drinking a beer. Have you ever spilled any? 873084[/snapback] Half the reason I keep my 96 explorer is the cup holder goes half way up a can of Bud!!! No spillage
apuszczalowski Posted December 20, 2006 Posted December 20, 2006 I don't see what the problem here is, are you really that much of an alcholic that you can't wait til you get home that you have to drink on your way home? Sure, Having one or two isn't going to get you into an accident (maybe) but c'mon, is it that hard to just wait til you get out of the car?
plenzmd1 Posted December 20, 2006 Author Posted December 20, 2006 I don't see what the problem here is, are you really that much of an alcholic that you can't wait til you get home that you have to drink on your way home? Sure, Having one or two isn't going to get you into an accident (maybe) but c'mon, is it that hard to just wait til you get out of the car? 873359[/snapback] Short answer ....Yes, its that hard
rockpile Posted December 20, 2006 Posted December 20, 2006 Only with my kids in the car. 873072[/snapback] Convertible, standing up, no seat belt?
smokinandjokin Posted December 20, 2006 Posted December 20, 2006 Short answer ....Yes, its that hard 873528[/snapback] I am famous for showing up at my friend's house with the ol' 11-pack. He lives about 15 minutes away from me, or as I like to call it, a 1-beer ride!
Chef Jim Posted December 20, 2006 Posted December 20, 2006 That's one of the few things I enjoy about going back to WNY to visit. Driving the country roads with a beer between my legs.
plenzmd1 Posted December 21, 2006 Author Posted December 21, 2006 That's one of the few things I enjoy about going back to WNY to visit. Driving the country roads with a beer between my legs. 873646[/snapback] guess something there bettern nothin
Chef Jim Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 guess something there bettern nothin 873652[/snapback] Cold beer = shrinkage.
plenzmd1 Posted December 21, 2006 Author Posted December 21, 2006 Cold beer = shrinkage. 873662[/snapback] Crimminy, mine shrinks any more I'd have an "inny"
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