§ 3-228. Operation or occupancy of motor vehicle while possessing; exceptions.

(a)

By operator. It shall be a violation of this article to operate a motor vehicle on a public road or street in the incorporated area of the city, while the operator or any occupant thereof has in his possession an open container or broken package containing alcoholic beverages.

(b)

By occupant. It shall be a violation of this article for any occupant of a motor vehicle being driven on a public road or street in the incorporated area of the city to possess an open container or broken package containing alcoholic beverages.

(c)

Exceptions.

(1)

This article shall not apply to the passengers in any chartered bus designed for carrying more than ten persons when it is being used for the transportation of persons, or a passenger in a chauffeured limousine driven by a person holding a valid chauffeur's license issued by the state, which limousine service in addition has a valid county or City of Thomson business license, or to the occupants of living quarters of a camper or motor home.

(2)

This article shall not apply to broken packages contained in a locked compartment of a motor vehicle.

(Ord. No. 499, 4-9-98)

State law reference

Possession of open container of alcoholic beverage while operating vehicle, O.C.G.A. § 40-6-253.