How Serious is Transporting an Open Container in Oklahoma?

Sometimes, you just can’t wait to get to the party before you start having a good time.

Although it may seem harmless, drinking in a vehicle–even if you are just the passenger–can result in criminal charges brought against you if you get caught.

If you have been accused of transporting an open container in Oklahoma, contact an experienced Tulsa misdemeanor defense attorney today.

Tulsa Open Container Laws

Laws regarding transporting an open container in Oklahoma

 don’t just prohibit drinking in a vehicle. They also prohibit transporting any container of alcohol, which has already been opened, even if you are not drinking from them.

You can avoid this charge if you keep your open containers in the trunk or some other outside compartment that is inaccessible while driving.

Of course, it is not illegal to transport alcohol that has never been opened.

(Ok. Stat. Tit. 37 Sec. 537(A)(7)).

Penalties for Transporting an Open Container in Oklahoma

Fighting an Open Container Charge