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Washington Open Container Law (2026)

Restricted: Prohibited. Driver and passengers may not possess an open container in the vehicle; open/previously opened containers must be kept in the trunk or an inaccessible area.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

Prohibited. Driver and passengers may not possess an open container in the vehicle; open/previously opened containers must be kept in the trunk or an inaccessible area. (RCW 46.61.519.)

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