Without outlawing all open containers of alcohol, it may be difficult to be sure without a breathalyzer test who has been drinking alcohol in the car. The driver could say that the passengers were the only ones consuming the alcoholic beverage.
This probation against alcoholic beverages are also mandated by the by the federal government, if the state is to participate in the federal funding of highways.
It is unwise to drink alcohol before driving a motor vehicle. It is even more unwise to drink alcohol beverages while driving. Always be safe rather than sorry.
If you have been given a ticket for open container of alcohol, it is wise to be represented by an experienced DUI traffic lawyer.
Contact DUI Traffic Attorney Scott Miller in Alpharetta, GA. for a free consultation. 770-408-1001