§ 21-903 Drivers prohibited from consuming alcoholic beverages while driving

§ 21-903. Drivers prohibited from consuming alcoholic beverages while driving Definitions

    (a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

        (2) “Alcoholic beverage” means a spirituous, vinous, malt, or fermented liquor, liquid, or compound that contains at least 0.5% alcohol by volume and is fit for beverage purposes.

        (3)(i) “Passenger area” means an area that:

                1. Is designed to seat the driver and any passenger of a motor vehicle while the motor vehicle is in operation; or

                2. Is readily accessible to the driver or a passenger of a motor vehicle while in their seating positions.

            (ii) “Passenger area” does not include:

                1. A locked glove compartment;

                2. The trunk of a motor vehicle; or

                3. If a motor vehicle is not equipped with a trunk, the area behind the rearmost upright seat or an area that is not normally occupied by the driver or a passenger of the motor vehicle.

                                                Application of section

    (b) This section applies to a motor vehicle that is driven, stopped, standing, or otherwise located on a highway.

                             Drivers prohibited from consuming alcoholic beverages while driving

    (c) A driver of a motor vehicle may not consume an alcoholic beverage in a passenger area of a motor vehicle on a highway.

                                 Application of section throughout State

    (d) Notwithstanding Article 2B, Title 19 of the Code or any other provision of law, the prohibition contained in this section applies throughout the State.