QUESTION
If I work for a very wealthy family and drive them around and the lady is drinking wine can I get in trouble for that?
Asked on Jun 04th, 2013 on DUI/DWI - California
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They both sit in the back seat and I work strictly as their chauffeur as they only use that car to be driven in.
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Michael J. Breczinski
Maybe but if the area is separate from the drivers area then probably not.
Answered on Jun 06th, 2013 at 7:44 PM
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Yes typically for open intoxicants in a vehicle.
Answered on Jun 05th, 2013 at 7:23 PM
You won't get into trouble as long as the family members who are drinking are not driving.
Answered on Jun 05th, 2013 at 9:33 AM
Geoffrey MacLaren Yaryan
In California it is illegal to have open containers of alcohol in a vehicle. Since you are operating the car, yes, you could get in trouble.
Answered on Jun 05th, 2013 at 9:33 AM
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There is a statute against consuming alcohol while operating a motor vehicle. You will not get in trouble for that. If there is a local ordinance against having an open container of alcohol in a moving vehicle, that could be problem for you. I would discuss the situation with your employers.
Answered on Jun 05th, 2013 at 9:32 AM
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No, as long as you don't let them drive and you have a valid license and the vehicle is insured.
Answered on Jun 05th, 2013 at 9:32 AM
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You are fine if you are not partaking. They can be cited for open alcohol containers.
Answered on Jun 05th, 2013 at 12:09 AM
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Depending on the arrangement, your worst case scenario is an open container violation. You need to speak to your wealthy employers about hiring a lawyer to explain to them how they can enjoy their wine AND your chauffeur skills in an on-going way. There are ways for you to serve your employer and not have the risk of an open container ticket.
Answered on Jun 04th, 2013 at 10:40 PM