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Florida Open Container Law (2026)

Restricted: Florida prohibits open containers of alcohol in the passenger area, for the driver and for passengers; alcohol is allowed if it is still sealed or is stored in a locked glove box, the trunk, or another locked area outside the passenger area.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

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Florida prohibits open containers of alcohol in the passenger area, for the driver and for passengers; alcohol is allowed if it is still sealed or is stored in a locked glove box, the trunk, or another locked area outside the passenger area. There is a limited exception for passengers in for-hire vehicles and motor homes (Fla. Stat. 316.1936).

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Open Container Law in states bordering Florida

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

AlabamaRestricted
Alabama prohibits open containers of alcohol — anything no longer in the manufacturer's sealed condition — in the passenger area on public highways, and the ban applies to the driver and to passengers. …
Verified Jul 26, 2026 · Source: alison.legislature.state.al.us · Full Alabama rule →
GeorgiaRestricted
In Georgia, no person may consume an alcoholic beverage or possess an open alcoholic beverage container in the passenger area of a motor vehicle that is on the roadway or shoulder of a public highway (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-253). …
Verified Jul 30, 2026 · Source: law.georgia.gov · Full Georgia rule →

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