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Someone recently opened a thread asking about the open container laws in TN, as in could their liquor transferred to a plastic bottle be in violation if it was locked in the trunk. A mod closed the thread because it also asked about a particular topic that is frowned upon here, but also posted a comment saying that passengers are allowed to consume alcoholic beverages in a vehicle, just not the driver.
I was curious so I did some research. Apparently there have been many trying to change this law with critics saying it allows the driver to simply pass his/her beverage to a passenger when being pulled over. Apparently on April 29th a replacement to this bill which would eliminate this loophole was voted on and passed.
It sounds as if the new bill does not allow any open containers in any "passenger areas" of the vehicle. Sounds as if any area not readily accessible to the passengers or driver (i.e. the trunk) is still okay. I don't know if the new law is in effect yet or when it will be, so if anybody else has any insight as to this I'm sure many here would greatly appreciate it.
I hope my sort of reopening this closed thread is not in violation of any rules of the site. If it is I sincerely apologize, I just wouldn't want anybody to start cracking open brews in line thinking they can just pass it to someone in the backseat if the fuzz shows up if this is no longer the case.
"...when it comes to that fantastic note where the rabbit bites its own head off, I want you to throw that f**kin radio into the tub with me." -Dr. Gonzo, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
But don't let that make you feel better. While the State has allowed open containers in the passenger area, almost every County and City in TN made i illegal a long time ago. And the law allows County and City law to supercede the State law. So in effect open container laws have been in effect for most of TN.
You can keep open containers in the trunk of the car or bed of the truck as long as they are not accessible to persons in the passenger compartment.
