What are Non-DUI Alcohol-Related Offenses in California?
Everyone knows that speeding or running a red light or stop sign can result in being pulled over and receiving a traffic ticket for a momentary lapse in judgment. But did you know that there are literally hundreds of California Vehicle Code sections you can violate every single time you get in your car? And that this includes some that dont even require you to be driving? Non-DUI alcohol-related traffic offenses happen more than people realize, and that is mainly because drivers arent aware of the law let alone the consequences these violations create. Being cited for the many violations that are non-DUI alcohol-related can result in suspension of your license, a raise in your car insurance premiums, and hundreds of dollars in fines. The most common alcohol-related traffic violations are as follows: • Open container on person of driver VC 23222(a) This is the most common of the “minor” alcohol offenses. A violation of this section requires that the driver of a vehicle hold an open cont
