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New Jersey Open Container Law (2026)
Restricted: New Jersey prohibits an open or unsealed alcohol container in the passenger compartment, for the driver and for passengers, in a vehicle on a public road (N.J.S.A. 39:4-51b).
RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026
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