Is it legal to drink and drive in VA?

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In Virginia, it’s unlawful for a driver to consume an alcoholic beverage while operating a motor vehicle on a public highway. The open container law doesn’t apply to passengers in a vehicle but having an opened alcoholic beverage in the passenger area may result in the driver being charged with drinking while driving.

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