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Originally Posted by Billyworld
Hi Folks, I have a couple questions that you may be able to answer.
#1 Is it legal to sit in your golf cart with a alcoholic drink in your hand at Lake Sumter Landing while listening to the music?
#2 Is it legal to walk down Canal Street around the Too Jays area with a alcoholic beverage in hand that was purchased at the square?
I haven't officially retired and moved into The Villages yet and am trying to stay out of trouble. Thank You!  |
Good questions, Billyworld. Answers not so good. So, pick the one that pleases you. Just kidding.
Florida's open container law is the final answer. Just because no one has seen a ticket issued does not mean it there will be none issued. This has been discussed here before as a result of a ticket issued. Police are supposed to enforce the law and they tend to do just that.
My advice, for what it is worth, do not allow an open container in your cart anywhere. If you buy a drink at one of the booths on a square, stay within the square. It may be OK to walk down Canal street with a drink but why risk it?
For others out there who seem to think the open container law is not to be enforced, keep right on disregarding it. Check back here and share your experience.