Date:         Wed, 4 Nov 1998 17:48:23 -0500
Reply-To:     "ErikO@ebyte.com" <ErikO@EBYTE.COM>
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From:         "ErikO@ebyte.com" <ErikO@EBYTE.COM>
Organization: Ebyte Communications
Subject:      Re: Open container (alcohol) law & the Westy????
Comments: To: Eric Pickering <mv_54@OMALP1.OMERESA.OHIO.GOV>,
          "Vanagon@VANAGON.COM" <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
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AND... does it make any difference whether or not the van is registered
as a motorhome or passenger car?

I've looked into this a bit and couldn't find any definitive answers.
I'm betting it varies greatly between states. Probably the best place to
ask about such laws would be an RV group or dealership. I'm sure many RV
people have had to deal with this before.

Eric Pickering wrote:
>
> Question:
>         How does law read regarding open containers in Westfalias?  I mean, not
> cruising down the road holding a beer bottle, but a corked bottle of
> wine or Jack Daniel's finest in one of the back cabinets!  I know common
> sense would say that is fine but a nosey police officer and a poorly
> written law could get you/me in trouble.  Any lawers or officers of the
> law out there that can give me some insight?  I'm in Ohio if location
> matters (but travel all over).
>
> Thanks,
> Eric
>
> P.S. I don't receive the list right now so please respond to it and me
> directly!

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