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Can Passengers Drink Alcohol in a Car?

Three women and a man drinking alcohol in a car.

Alcohol consumption inside vehicles may seem like a harmless act, but its legality varies widely from state to state. In California, the laws around open containers and alcohol consumption in vehicles are properly defined in order to prevent drunk driving accidents from occurring. While drivers face a variety of strict regulations regarding drinking and driving, […]

How to Get Your License Back After a DUI

A man reaching for a glass of liquor with his car keys next to it.

Drinking and driving is illegal in all 50 states for good reason, causing a death rate in the U.S of about 11,000 people per year or 37 people every day according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). If you get a DUI conviction, you will lose your driver’s license and have your driving […]

Can You Get a DUI on a Bike in California?

A man on laying on the road with a fallen bike right next to him.

When thinking about DUIs (Driving Under the Influence), many people might assume that cycling under the influence would be a loophole. Well, sorry to break it to you, but it is still technically considered a DUI when you operate a bicycle under the influence. While most people associate DUI charges with motor vehicles, California law […]

Is It Illegal To Sleep In Your Car

a man in a business suit sleeping in the driver's seat of his car.

Whether you have done a long drive or have drank a little too much after a night out, sleeping in your car is an option that many people turn to when they have no other option. However, there is always the concern in the back of your mind that wonders if sleeping in your car […]