Topic 6 · Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving (DUI Laws)
The presence of which in a car can result in a citation, even if the driver is not drinking?
- Unopened soda can
- Bottled water
- Open container of alcohol — correct answer
Why
An open alcohol container in the passenger area is an offense by itself, regardless of who has been drinking. It belongs in the trunk. (Handbook, Section 9.)
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Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025), the document the DMV writes the real test from. Edited by Fernando Aguilera. Aprobify is not affiliated with the California DMV.
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