Section 3809 - Restriction on alcoholic beverages(a) General rule.-- Except as set forth in subsection (b), an individual who is an operator or an occupant in a motor vehicle may not be in possession of an open alcoholic beverage container or consume a controlled substance as defined in the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, or an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle while the motor vehicle is located on a highway in this Commonwealth.(b) Exception.--This section does not prohibit possession or consumption by any of the following:(1) A passenger in the passenger area of a motor vehicle designed, maintained or used primarily for the lawful transportation of persons for compensation. This paragraph includes buses, taxis and limousines.(2) An individual in the living quarters of a house coach or house trailer.(c) Penalty.--An individual who violates this section commits a summary offense.2003, Sept. 30, P.L. 120, No. 24, § 16, effective 2/1/2004.