Seat belts and alcohol: two Florida rules
What the official texts of the state laws say, in plain words.
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Seat belts: in Florida, the driver and everyone under 18 wear a belt in any seat. An adult passenger is only required to in the front seat. The law treats not wearing a belt as a non-moving violation (chapter 318).
Alcohol in the car: the law prohibits an open container of alcohol and drinking inside a moving vehicle. "Open" means ready to drink or with the seal broken. The text we read does not cover drinking on the street, which is usually a local rule.
Each US state has its own rules, and laws change. This is general information, not legal or travel advice. To decide anything, check the original source.
Source: Florida Statutes 316.614 · 15/11/2026 · Florida Statutes 316.1936 · 15/11/2026
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