Shocking Truth About Pennsylvania’s Open Container Law in 2025

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The Basics of PA’s Open Container Law Pennsylvania takes open container violations seriously. Under statute 75 Pa. C.S. § 3809, both drivers and passengers are prohibited from having open containers of alcohol in their vehicle—moving or parked—if it’s on a public road or trafficway. So what counts as “open”? Any bottle, can, or drink container…

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