§ 62-17. Open containers of alcoholic beverages in vehicles unlawful.

(a)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Passenger area of any motor vehicle means the area designed to seat the driver and passengers and any area within the reach of the seated driver or passenger, including the glove department. In a truck, station wagon, van or hatchback, the area behind the last passenger seat shall not be considered a part of the passenger area of any motor vehicle.

(b)

No driver may transport, carry, possess, or have any alcoholic beverage or beer within the passenger area of any motor vehicle operating within the borders of the county in any container other than the manufacturer's unopened original container, except as provided in subsection (a) of this section.

(c)

No passenger may carry, possess or have any alcoholic beverage or beer within the passenger area of any motor vehicle operating upon the roads of the county in any container other than the manufacturer's unopened original container, except as provided in subsection (a) of this section.

(d)

A violation of this section shall be punishable by the imposition of a penalty of not less than $50.00 nor more than $500.00.

(Ord. No. O-90-9-112, § 13-6, 9-10-90; Ord. No. O-93-5-101, § 1, 8-23-93)