Can you walk around with alcohol in Florida?

Florida law makes it illegal to possess and drink from an open container in a vehicle, whether you're the driver or a passenger. Along with the open container law about vehicles, there's also an open container law in Florida walking scenarios, which makes it illegal to possess alcoholic beverages in public.



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Florida law makes it illegal to possess and drink from an open container in a vehicle, whether you're the driver or a passenger. Along with the open container law about vehicles, there's also an open container law in Florida walking scenarios, which makes it illegal to possess alcoholic beverages in public.

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Penalties for Public Drinking If you have an open container of alcohol or are visibly intoxicated on a beach that does not allow drinking, you could receive a misdemeanor charge. You could receive a fine of up to $250 as well as up to 90 days in jail.

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Alcohol may be consumed on sandy portions of the beaches only. This applies both Soundside and Gulfside. It must not be in a glass container. Any person that fails to comply with these policies will face second-degree misdemeanor charges and if convicted can receive a $500 fine and or 60 days jail time.

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According to Florida law, it's illegal to possess an open container of alcohol or to consume alcohol while you're driving or while you're a passenger in a motor vehicle.

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