Can You Legally Drive With Open Alcohol In Your Car In Idaho?

We'd like to assume that it's common knowledge that it is very illegal to drink and drive in Idaho. If you're pulled over and your BOC is above the legal limit, it's very likely you'll end up finding yourself resting behind the bars of your friendly neighborhood Idaho jail.

Again, do not drink and drive. Please.

That being said, what's the law regarding having an open container of alcohol in your vehicle while you're driving...even if you're not drinking it?

What if it's simply a half-full can of beer in the back seat cup holder? Does that count?

What if it's a barely-drank bottle of win that you're taking home from a family party?

Bottle of Fireball with only two shots poured out?

Luckily, the rule is the same for all of the above!

According to BoiseDUIGuy.com, the answer really is pretty cut and dry:

The open container law prohibits both drivers and passengers from drinking or having an open can, bottle, or any container of alcohol in a vehicle. As a rule of thumb, any beverage requiring the buyer to be of legal age is involved. Any brand of beer, any variation of wine, and liquor with an alcohol content of 4 percent or greater apply.

Very straight forward, right? You legally cannot have an open container of alcohol in your motor vehicle while you're operating it in the state of Idaho.

Once again, we're going to plead with you to not drink and drive. Please don't be a danger to yourself, or others.

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