IC 9-30-15
Chapter 15. Open Alcoholic Beverage Containers; Consumption
of Alcohol in Motor Vehicles
IC 9-30-15-1 "Alcoholic beverage" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "alcoholic beverage" has the
meaning set forth in IC 7.1-1-3-5. As added by P.L.53-1994, SEC.11.
IC 9-30-15-2 "Container" defined
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "container" has the meaning set
forth in IC 7.1-1-3-13. As added by P.L.53-1994, SEC.11.
IC 9-30-15-3 Open alcoholic beverage container during operation of motor
vehicle; Class C infraction
Sec. 3. (a) This section does not apply to the following:
(1) A container possessed by a person who is in the:
(A) passenger compartment of a motor vehicle designed,
maintained, or used primarily for the transportation of
persons for compensation; or
(B) living quarters of a house coach or house trailer.
(2) A container located in a fixed center console or other similar
fixed compartment that is locked.
(3) A container located:
(A) behind the last upright seat; or
(B) in an area not normally occupied by a person;
in a motor vehicle that is not equipped with a trunk.
(b) A person in a motor vehicle who, while the motor vehicle is
in operation or while the motor vehicle is located on the right-of-way
of a public highway, possesses a container:
(1) that has been opened;
(2) that has a broken seal; or
(3) from which some of the contents have been removed;
in the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle commits a Class
C infraction.
(c) A violation of this section is not considered a moving traffic
violation:
(1) for purposes of IC 9-14-3; and
(2) for which points are assessed by the bureau under the point
system. As added by P.L.53-1994, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.33-1997,
SEC.15; P.L.1-2000, SEC.14; P.L.209-2005, SEC.1.
IC 9-30-15-4 Consumption of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle; Class B
infraction
Sec. 4. The operator of a motor vehicle who knowingly consumes
an alcoholic beverage while the motor vehicle is being operated upon
a public highway commits a Class B infraction. As added by P.L.53-1994, SEC.11.
IC 9-30-15
Chapter 15. Open Alcoholic Beverage Containers; Consumption
of Alcohol in Motor Vehicles
IC 9-30-15-1 "Alcoholic beverage" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "alcoholic beverage" has the
meaning set forth in IC 7.1-1-3-5. As added by P.L.53-1994, SEC.11.
IC 9-30-15-2 "Container" defined
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "container" has the meaning set
forth in IC 7.1-1-3-13. As added by P.L.53-1994, SEC.11.
IC 9-30-15-3 Open alcoholic beverage container during operation of motor
vehicle; Class C infraction
Sec. 3. (a) This section does not apply to the following:
(1) A container possessed by a person who is in the:
(A) passenger compartment of a motor vehicle designed,
maintained, or used primarily for the transportation of
persons for compensation; or
(B) living quarters of a house coach or house trailer.
(2) A container located in a fixed center console or other similar
fixed compartment that is locked.
(3) A container located:
(A) behind the last upright seat; or
(B) in an area not normally occupied by a person;
in a motor vehicle that is not equipped with a trunk.
(b) A person in a motor vehicle who, while the motor vehicle is
in operation or while the motor vehicle is located on the right-of-way
of a public highway, possesses a container:
(1) that has been opened;
(2) that has a broken seal; or
(3) from which some of the contents have been removed;
in the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle commits a Class
C infraction.
(c) A violation of this section is not considered a moving traffic
violation:
(1) for purposes of IC 9-14-3; and
(2) for which points are assessed by the bureau under the point
system. As added by P.L.53-1994, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.33-1997,
SEC.15; P.L.1-2000, SEC.14; P.L.209-2005, SEC.1.
IC 9-30-15-4 Consumption of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle; Class B
infraction
Sec. 4. The operator of a motor vehicle who knowingly consumes
an alcoholic beverage while the motor vehicle is being operated upon
a public highway commits a Class B infraction. As added by P.L.53-1994, SEC.11.
IC 9-30-15
Chapter 15. Open Alcoholic Beverage Containers; Consumption
of Alcohol in Motor Vehicles
IC 9-30-15-1 "Alcoholic beverage" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "alcoholic beverage" has the
meaning set forth in IC 7.1-1-3-5. As added by P.L.53-1994, SEC.11.
IC 9-30-15-2 "Container" defined
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "container" has the meaning set
forth in IC 7.1-1-3-13. As added by P.L.53-1994, SEC.11.
IC 9-30-15-3 Open alcoholic beverage container during operation of motor
vehicle; Class C infraction
Sec. 3. (a) This section does not apply to the following:
(1) A container possessed by a person who is in the:
(A) passenger compartment of a motor vehicle designed,
maintained, or used primarily for the transportation of
persons for compensation; or
(B) living quarters of a house coach or house trailer.
(2) A container located in a fixed center console or other similar
fixed compartment that is locked.
(3) A container located:
(A) behind the last upright seat; or
(B) in an area not normally occupied by a person;
in a motor vehicle that is not equipped with a trunk.
(b) A person in a motor vehicle who, while the motor vehicle is
in operation or while the motor vehicle is located on the right-of-way
of a public highway, possesses a container:
(1) that has been opened;
(2) that has a broken seal; or
(3) from which some of the contents have been removed;
in the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle commits a Class
C infraction.
(c) A violation of this section is not considered a moving traffic
violation:
(1) for purposes of IC 9-14-3; and
(2) for which points are assessed by the bureau under the point
system. As added by P.L.53-1994, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.33-1997,
SEC.15; P.L.1-2000, SEC.14; P.L.209-2005, SEC.1.
IC 9-30-15-4 Consumption of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle; Class B
infraction
Sec. 4. The operator of a motor vehicle who knowingly consumes
an alcoholic beverage while the motor vehicle is being operated upon
a public highway commits a Class B infraction. As added by P.L.53-1994, SEC.11.
