If drinking and driving is illegal, then why do bars have parking lots?
913386
well, parking lots aren't exactly race tracks. It is legal to drink at the bar, and have your car parked at the same time :)
447514
Absolutely.  Too many people coming home from church were being killed by drunk drivers, so, once these laws were placed in effect, the numbers dropped dramatically.  If it is that big of a deal to some people, they can just buy some beer on Saturday.
233458
I know, in most places of Canada & U.S.A. its illegal to part in any place it tells people NOT to park. You could park only in drastic emergancy situations anywhere if you were in drastic need to do such.
34706
I think that it's absolutely pointless that it's illegal.  Prohibition didn't stop people from drinking alcohol, it only made it more dangerous for all of the people who were already drinkers.  The only reason I see for continuing to keep marijuana illegal is to supply more people with jobs in law enforcement and in the penal system.
1080922
Not true.  Only crimes of moral turpitude are ineligibilities.  Drinking near a store is just a crime of bad taste and silliness.
329006
It differs from state to state. But you will probably be fined and the establishment may be fined also, have their liquor license revoked, or be shut down.
996343
because they can because they have men with guns who will stop you if you don't\n\noh and serving liquor is not a privilege it is a right enumerated in the declaration of independence under the paragraph where it says "the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness"
604091
No, I do it all the time. It's illegal in restaurants and bars. Some of them.
1068345
they dont need to be drunk to be illegally driving...no liscence, no insurance, no tabs, no basic understanding of our laws.....\n\nive seen them act like they were driving drunk and be totally sober, just dumb about our ways of driving...
68301
Its not a nationwide law, its specifc to the state and even to the municipality.  In New Orleans, they are very liberal with regard to walking around on the street with an open container.  In NYC, you can't do that, you'll get a ticket.
553595
There are laws against this, but it still requires a burden of proof, which is hard to come by at times.  Many of these places also work 'off shore' in order to bend the rule and avoid prosecution.
523747
Cause not everyone drinks and drives.  Most people drink beer legaly in their own homes.  Maybe you just need to mind your own business.
370885
I think it is wrong to tell me I have to wear a seat belt when driving in my car.  How is that endangering anyone elses life but my own.  I realize that we as humans should wear them to prevent our family heart break over losing a loved one however who is the government to tell me I have to.  Another law that is wrong is the one they passed in Texas not to long ago but retracted due to public out cry.  The police went into the local bars and arrested people for being drunk in public.  They feel that this is a preventive measure against drunk driving.  They arrested people who had designated drivers.  This is F**Ked up!!!  What is next Someone will get arrested for public urination at Barnes and noble because Barnes and Noble is a public place and it is a public restroom.  We as people should know better than to go to the bar to drink or to use a public restroom.
883096
becasue the legislative branch of the govt made it a law because the people of the nation said they don't want people driving and drinking at the same time.  The excutive(police) fine you for breaking it.   this is how america works.  the "game" may suck, but its the only one we have to play.
1143730
In several states, after a certain number of years of no DUIs, a new DUI is considered a first offense.\n\nIt sucks.  If I were in charge of the world, a person arrested for DUI would lose their license for a minimum of 2 years on a first offense and would pay thousands of dollars in fines.  They also would be permanently required to only drive vehicles with breathalyzers installed.  If any alcohol is detected, the car won't start.  If they violate these penalties, they would be imprisoned in work camps.\n\nAnyone killing anyone as a result of drinking and driving would be indicted and stand trial for murder.\n\nCan you tell that I'm sick and tired of drunks on the road?
412094
its legal to install nos in your car just not to use it on the street, but it's legal to use it at the drag strip etc..
516419
I would think that if you were driving it on a public street, road, highway, or even a public sidewalk you could be charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Probably not if you were on private property such as your own driveway, or yard. You would have to check with  your local police or sherrif or state highway patrol for details of your areas laws on the matter.