Take a drive down the MMP from Hillsborough to the Brownwood area. You'll see empty beer cans and mini liquor bottles.

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Well played, OP. You hooked quite a haul with that stinkbait!
LMAO

Chi33 has 140 posts under his belt; don't think he's exactly 'new to Florida'. Knows how to stir a crowd.

He’s a pro...lol

There have been recent arrests for people sleeping/passed out in cars that were not even running and some with open containers in cars/carts that were parked. Short reply - NO open containers or drinking in vehicles.

But keep the door closed so neighbors don't hear your music. Ein Prosit

Zum Wohl!

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Haha now I'm speechless and rolling on the floor with laughter

Richie
 

I don't see the problem being on private property BUT what do the visitors do after this little gathering?? Do they sleep in the car to sober up before leaving? This is a little strange. Sounds like you need to invest on upgrading your patio.

Seriously???

Its ok as long as i am invited and Leonard skinner is playing volume 11. Can i honk the horn as the cowbell? I call shotgun.

but seriously key in ignition might be cause for some Barney to attempt a citizens arrest, unless benz is jacked up on blocks in the front yard like we do in sweet home Alabama

Ask your Parents....

Ohiobuckeye
 

I'm sitting here LMAO! I thinking the exact thing you said. You're exactly right who sits in their car & say having a good time, that's weird!

Ohiobuckeye
 

VILLAGETINKER, even if this person did do exactly what he said & had no keys to listen to the radio. Don't you think this very strange? I don't think this person could get arrested just for sitting in his car drinking with his friends, unless if a police officer did think he & his friends just got back from drinking somewhere. I'm sitting thinking is this a joke article.:shocked:

Can't believe the question! I'm not a lawyer, and I don't play one on television, but you would be on private property and could tell the police they need a warrant.

If you have key in ignition, you ABSOLUTELY can be arrested if consuming alcohol. Why not be like adults and go inside? Sit in Mercedes? What age are you? Sounds like 14.
What village?

Looks like torv is scraping the bottom for content

Bet if cops were called it would be a DUI

Consuming Alcohol in Car in a Driveway
 

Open container laws can vary from state to state, and in Florida, from county to county. However, the rules are pretty specific - with the exception of a motor home, alcohol may not be consumed in a motor vehicle, no matter where it is parked. Having the motor running is even worse, as this amounts to having physical control of a motor vehicle while consuming alcohol, which could result in arrest, and points on the operators license if convicted. Here's the Florida statute on the subject: Statute 316.1936

Funnier than the original post is how many took the bait.

Sounds like Tony Soprano has relocated to TV and needs some privacy to plan the next job.

Young adult living with parents? Trouble ahead.

Drinking and cars
 

Well,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, While reading the above comments, drinking in the car (and what else?), etc.,etc., . Could this be a reason there are so many people selling, renting their units? As one person said, a drinking community with a golf problem? What is next folks?
Do you want to see some of this? Walk or ride a bike on the Multi Modal Paths.

Please excuse us for the rant :duck:

Better half kicked you dudes out? Only law would be the noise ordinance, and the beer cans all over the lawn. Other than that, do you have room for one more? Can I choose the music?

Completely incorrect. Florida's open container law does not pertain to private property.

I do not know if I should laugh or cry!!

If keys are in the ignition running or not (or even in the car) and occupants are intoxicated or have any open alcoholic beverages it is illegal no matter where you are. If neighbors lose their sense of humor and call on you, you will be arrested!

This has to be a "fake news" post, why sit in a car when you have a nice home to enjoy. That being said, yes, you are asking for trouble to drink in any auto, even in your driveway.

Well, color me weird, but I’m curious to know the real answer. But why not get a Bose and air condition the garage?

You will tell us the real answer, right?

it's already been acknowledged that the OP is a joke/hoax.
Some people need attention to make up for their lack of real life interactions and they post things like this to get that needed attention. They really could use a little help along with pity.

Nothing against you but that sounds juvenile.Almost like I was 16 with a new drivers license lol

wow nuts in the villages

This may be jest, or semi-just, but I think its an interesting question.

I am not a lawyer, but reading the law seems to show that it is legal, unfortunately.

Open containers applies to roads and certain accesses to roads. The law reads:

"“Road” means a way open to travel by the public, including, but not limited to, a street, highway, or alley. The term includes associated sidewalks, the roadbed, the right-of-way, and all culverts, drains, sluices, ditches, water storage areas, embankments, slopes, retaining walls, bridges, tunnels, and viaducts necessary for the maintenance of travel and all ferries used in connection therewith."

Driveway is not a "road" or a way of travel by the public, its not a sidewalk, etc.

I think it should be illegal. Drinkers cannot guarantee that they will remain quiet and keep the peace while sitting in a car getting drunk. Even before they are drunk, a loud boom box from a car stereo is very noisy indeed. Also, I hope the drinking mates live within walking distance and are not driving home.

Why not get a he-shed or she-shed ? (I'm unsure of the poster's gender) Why not get a misting system for your backyard? But even as I say these things I am loathe to think of the noise you may create for your poor neighbors. If you come from a place where people made drunken party noises outside, you need to change. The Villages is not like that. I'd instantly call the police if I heard the slightest drunken party noise while I was inside my house. They would come, because there are laws about making noise. Normally, you are fined upon a second occurrence. Noisy parties are to be inside with the windows shut and the AC on, or else not at all.

I find it shocking that so many people find this question shocking: In today's World? nothing surprises me.

"the statement “I can drive drunk on my own private property.” The truth or falsity of that statement is by means settled throughout the country. Virginia was the latest state to tackle it. Republican Senator Richard Stuart introduced a bill which would allow people to drive drunk on private property. It passed in the Senate by a wide margin, and went to the House of Delegates."

Like I said nothing surprises me:)

And also close the garage door while the “Benz” is running, the acoustics are much better I hear!

This once again proves that SOME retired people have too much time on their hands.

This may mean I am a garage short - I have car garage, a gold cart garage, and now I need a "drinking" garage

That's about the dumbest question I"ve ever heard a sane adult make.

"My Mercedes..."

You'd think TOTV would have better taste than to mass email this post.



PS: for comic relief, check out The Joke Thread :a040:

Drinking in a Benz
 

The driveway is OUTSIDE & in public. Many municipalities prohibit public drinking even if on your property cause technically you need to have a license to serve or drink alcohol in public.