ORLANDO, Fla. – News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions twice per week in a segment called “ Ask Trooper Steve .”

Trooper Steve on Tuesday was asked about open container laws in Florida.

Florida law makes it illegal to have an open alcoholic beverage in the passenger area of a vehicle while on a public road. And that’s not just when the car is moving, even if you’re parked on the side of the street, an open drink in the cabin can get you in trouble.

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So what counts as an “open container?”

The definition goes beyond beer cans and bottles. If the seal has been broken or it’s in a cup or glass, it’s considered “open.” And if that container is accessible in the car, it can legally be vi

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