(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE. This term shall have the same meaning set forth in IC 7.1-1-3-5.
CONTAINER. This term shall have the same meaning set forth in IC 7.1-1-3-13.
MOTOR VEHICLE. This term shall have the same meaning set forth in IC 9-13-2-105, except that MOTOR VEHICLE as used in this section shall not include recreational vehicles which are designed to transport more than ten passengers, including the operator, or any chartered passenger vehicle licensed to operate within the state.
(B) Consumption of alcoholic beverage in operated motor vehicle prohibited. A person who knowingly consumes an alcoholic beverage while in a motor vehicle that is being operated upon the public streets and alleyways within the town, commits a violation of this section.
(C) Possession of opened alcoholic beverage container in operated motor vehicle prohibited. A person who knowingly possesses a container that has been opened; that has a broken seal; or from which some of the contents have been removed while in a motor vehicle that is being operated upon the public streets and alleyways within the town commits a violation of this section.
(D) Consumption of alcoholic beverage while operating a motor vehicle is prohibited. A person who knowingly consumes an alcoholic beverage while operating a recreational vehicle defined herein, or while operating a recreational vehicle designed to transport more than ten passengers, including the operator, or any chartered passenger vehicle licensed to operate within the state, commits a violation of this section.
(E) Notice. Signs giving notice of this prohibition of open alcoholic beverage containers shall be posted giving notice of such regulation at all locations deemed appropriate by the town, and by and through its Town Council.
(Ord. 9201, passed 7-13-92) Penalty, see § 114.99