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Michigan Open Container Law (2026)

Restricted: Open containers of alcohol in the passenger area of a vehicle on a public highway are prohibited; must be kept in the trunk or an area not accessible to occupants.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

Open containers of alcohol in the passenger area of a vehicle on a public highway are prohibited; must be kept in the trunk or an area not accessible to occupants. (MCL 257.624a.)

Official source: legislature.mi.gov →

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