Holiday travel often can mean food is in tow , from gingerbread cookies being brought to the party or leftover tamales lovingly sent home with you.

But what about your unfinished spiked eggnog or the pumpkin beer you just opened? Here’s what to know, Californians.

Is it legal to carry an open container of alcohol in my car?

If you’re carrying any alcohol in your car, the container must be sealed and unopened, according to the California Department of Motor Vehicles . If it’s open, the container must be in the trunk or a place where passengers don’t sit, said the California DMV. You can’t keep an open container of alcohol in your glove box either, according to the California DMV.

Can passengers drink alcohol in a car in California?

No, you can’t drink alcohol as a passenger riding

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