California § 23226 - It is unlawful for any driver to keep in the passenger compartment of a motor veh
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 23226 — It is unlawful for any driver to keep in the passenger compartment of a motor veh, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23226. It is unlawful for any driver to keep in the passenger compartment of a motor veh
(a) It is unlawful for any driver to keep in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle, when the vehicle is upon any highway or on lands, as described in subdivision (c) of Section 23220, any bottle, can, or other receptacle containing any alcoholic beverage that has been opened, or a seal broken, or the contents of which have been partially removed. (b) It is unlawful for any passenger to keep in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle, when the vehicle is upon any highway or on lands, as described in subdivision (c) of Section 23220, any bottle, can, or other receptacle containing any alcoholic beverage that has been opened or a seal broken, or the contents of which have been partially removed. (c) This section does not apply to the living quarters of a housecar or camper.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 23226 cover?
Section 23226 ("It is unlawful for any driver to keep in the passenger compartment of a motor veh") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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