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I was just reading an article on roo from Rolling Stone last year and came across this little tidbit...
"Turn up the music and have your passengers start cracking beers (it's legal to drink in a moving vehicle in Tennessee if you're over the age of 21 and not driving). "
Is this true? Or just an invitation to get hassled even if you're obeying the law?
Yes and No. Tennesee state law allows for all passengers @ or over the age of 21 to consume any type of alcohol while riding in the car. Recently the state has past legislations allowing local governments (the counties and cities) to make their own laws to supplement the law. The result is that there are so many places where you cant tell if you are allowed to do it or not that it would be hard to pull it off while driving across the state.
orly I never realized you we're a fellow wisconsinite (is that how we say it?) send me some spotted cow it tastes better in new glarus than it does in milwaukee!
True, but as most people will tell you on here it is usually best to not tempt the coffee county officers unless you feel very confident of the contents in your car.
True, but as most people will tell you on here it is usually best to not tempt the coffee county officers unless you feel very confident of the contents in your car.
I don't allow anything that could get us in trouble in my vehicle, not worth it when you can find whatever you need within the first 20 minutes of being at Roo.
Yes and No. Tennesee state law allows for all passengers @ or over the age of 21 to consume any type of alcohol while riding in the car. Recently the state has past legislations allowing local governments (the counties and cities) to make their own laws to supplement the law. The result is that there are so many places where you cant tell if you are allowed to do it or not that it would be hard to pull it off while driving across the state.
Correct. Just got an open container citation a few months ago. $100.00 Police officers seem to be very misinformed on the law though. They all said it is illegal and acted like I was stupid for even thinking it was legal. Had to look up the law myself.
P.S. I was the passenger and it was a small bottle under the seat that I had no idea was there. It had less than one shot in it.
Keep in mind - just because the State Law says that you can do it - many municipalities have ordinances against it and if you are within their city limits and it is their law enforcement - they will ticket you and maybe even arrest you - I would always say that on the way to Bonnaroo - it would be better to be safe than sorry and wait til you get on the farm and setting up camp to crack open a cold one.
I had a couple Fat Tires on my way in last year, in the four hour line. I actually drank them outside the car, we had plenty of time to hop out and walk around. Illegal? Probably. Did it matter? Not in the least. I mean sure if a cop had seen me it might have gotten me in trouble, but the cops I did see were all occupied directing traffic and so forth, and it is easy enough to conceal a can when you are standing around outside the car. Doesn't mean you necessarily should.. but I got away with it
Just about every municipality has a law against it. However, TN State Troopers enforce state, not local, laws. So I guess technically if a THP officer questioned you, he wouldn't necessarily cite you. Is that a risk worth taking moments before you can drink your a$$ off all weekend though...?
He might not cite you, but it really isn't worth the risk. These guys are working overtime under the hot TN sun and they may not be in good moods. Don't push them.
Not saying it is a good idea, but I start drinking while I am loading the vehicles up at my house, and do not stop until I am getting ready for work the next Tuesday.
Post by chrishickie on Feb 20, 2010 8:13:33 GMT -5
If your in your car sitting in a line of cars and aren't set up in the middle of the street playing beer pong (wow...that's actually a hell of an idea) the cops probably won't mess with you. Just put it in the cup and be a little concious of your situation
I wouldn't chance it. It wouldn't be worth the potential problems of harassment/ticketing than to wait a few more hours and be inside the venue. Once inside...enjoy the weekend to the fullest.
If your in your car sitting in a line of cars and aren't set up in the middle of the street playing beer pong (wow...that's actually a hell of an idea) the cops probably won't mess with you. Just put it in the cup and be a little concious of your situation
That would be an awEsome idea.
OR
you could set up beer pong in the back of someone's truck bed and play as the line slowly moves toward the farm. that would be a sight! But you'd probably go to jail.
Post by tompettyfan420 on Feb 24, 2010 0:26:55 GMT -5
I never getting any corn or other party favors till getting till the campsite always drank on the way in except for last year cuz i went by myself and had to drive. I never had any problems with local law enforcement.
If you must drink, just fill up your nice icy mug for the ride in. Just don't be tipping the brown bottles in front of the 5-0. And don't rear-end the kind folks in front of you. But seriously, you're about to go to the biggest and longest party you'll probably attend all year. Can't ya wait?
We thought about it last year, and I'm so glad we didn't start drinking when we got in line. Not because it wouldn't have been great to have a beer or twelve before setting up camp, but because we ended up in line for about 7 hours. And there are no bathrooms on the road into Roo. I'm not shy about using a bush now and again, but imagine trying to find a truly secluded spot with a winding line of 100 + cars in eyesight! There were a few spots that would have worked, but eight hours of drinking would have made for quite a few trips/hiding spots! Not the easiest thing when you're creeping past clearly marked property lines/town.
I've always thought of roo as an endurance event vs. a race. So, I've encouraged and supported pre-event activities as we are in line to roo (this year will be my 5th) but I've always focused on driving. The last two years it has almost been a bit of a ceremony as one of my favorite cold beers IN A BOTTLE is cracked as we get in the actual line for our security inspection.
There is plenty of time to enjoy Bonnaroo once in the gate. As SO MANY others have said, error on the side of caution going in to roo (and leaving). Why burn the memory?
Again: Roo is an endurance event vs. a race. Chill & enjoy.