Can passengers drink alcohol in a car in Louisiana?


Can passengers drink alcohol in a car in Louisiana? In Louisiana, the open container law as defined by LA Rev Stat § 32:300 prohibits the driver of a vehicle and the passengers from having an open container of an alcoholic beverage while operating the vehicle on a public highway or right of way.


Can I walk down the street with a beer in my hand?

Most U.S. states prohibit you from having an open bottle of alcohol in a public place, such as on the streets. Open container laws generally also prohibit drivers and passengers from possessing an open container of alcohol inside of a car.