§ 4-47. Transportation of alcoholic liquor.

(a)

Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no person shall transport, carry, possess, or have alcoholic liquor within the passenger area of any motor vehicle upon a public way, including but not limited to public highways, alleys, or sidewalks, except in the original package and with the seal unbroken.

(b)

This section shall not apply to passengers of a chartered bus when it is being used for purposes for which chartered buses are ordinarily used or on a motor home or mini motor home as defined in 625 ILCS 5/1-145/.01. However, this provision shall not extend to buses chartered for school purposes. Furthermore, this provision shall prohibit a driver of any such vehicle, including a chartered bus, motor home, or mini motor home, from consuming or having any alcoholic liquor in or about the driving area of such vehicle.

(Ord. No. 13-2012, 3-20-2012)