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Idaho Open Container Law (2026)
Restricted: Idaho prohibits open containers of alcohol for the driver and for passengers, and opened containers must be carried in the trunk or behind the last upright seat (I.C. 23-505).
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Open Container Law in states bordering Idaho
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- MontanaRestricted
Montana prohibits an open alcoholic-beverage container in the passenger area of a vehicle on a public highway, for both the driver and passengers (MCA 61-8-460). The civil fine is up to $100.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: archive.legmt.gov · Full Montana rule →
- NevadaRestricted
Nevada prohibits an open container of alcohol in the passenger area, and drinking while driving, for the driver and for passengers on a public highway (NRS 484B.150). There are exceptions for passengers in taxis, limousines, buses and similar for-hire vehicles.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: leg.state.nv.us · Full Nevada rule →
- OregonRestricted
Oregon prohibits an open container of alcohol in the passenger area of a vehicle, for the driver and for passengers, whether the vehicle is moving or parked on a highway (ORS 811.170).
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: oregonlegislature.gov · Full Oregon rule →
- UtahRestricted
Utah makes an open container in the passenger area of a vehicle on a highway unlawful; the ban does not apply to the trunk or other areas that cannot be reached, or to passengers in licensed limousines and chartered buses (Utah Code 41-6a-526).
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: le.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →
- WashingtonRestricted
Washington bars the driver and passengers from possessing an open container in the vehicle; an open or previously opened container must be kept in the trunk or another area that cannot be reached (RCW 46.61.519).
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: app.leg.wa.gov · Full Washington rule →
- WyomingRestricted
In Wyoming no person may consume, transport or possess an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle while it is in motion on a public street or highway unless it is: in the original unopened container with the seal unbroken; in the trunk or another outside compartment not readily accessible to anyone in the vehicle; in the unoccupied bed of a pickup out of the driver's reach; in an unoccupied rear compartment not normally occupied by passengers and not …
Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: wyoleg.gov · Full Wyoming rule →
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