Many « unsolicited » responses to a public parking inquiry urged the city to relax alcohol rules and urged council to explore the idea, he told Cross Country Checkup. In Scotland, each council has its own statutes for the public consumption of alcohol. [53] These groups have created institutional structures to issue press releases and lobby – and they will not use them to lobby for the relaxation of restrictions on public drinking. There is no money in it. If people can buy a bottle of wine and bring it to the local park, they are less likely to go to restaurants. I didn`t know that the United States had banned the consumption of alcohol in public and that Britain allowed its people to drink in public. Well, with the many bad guys in the United States, it`s right to ban drinking alcohol in public. We ban public consumption for the same reason that liquor and beer stores prevented people from seeing goods before buying them, or why LCBO bags were plain paper bags, in our puritanical past, we wanted to maintain alcohol consumption as a sinful private activity to be avoided by a decent society. It`s time to move on. Last summer, a pilot project was launched to legalize the consumption of wine, beer and spirits at 58 designated picnic areas in Calgary. It proved to be a success, with more than 1,500 reservations for tables, according to city figures. Jacques René – I agree with you that culture is important, but it is also true that culture can change. For example, public drunkenness is a much bigger problem in Britain today than it was 20, 30 or 40 years ago, and it`s unclear why.
Understanding this could help curb alcoholism (which I think is a serious and life-destroying problem). Under the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994, it is a criminal offence for a person to be drunk in a public place to the point of constituting a danger to himself or to others; This could result in the confiscation of alcohol by the Gardaí (police) and the imposition of a class E fine (up to €500). Hotels, airports, and trains are exceptions to all this, and the sale of alcohol is legal year-round. « Most of the enforcement measures I`ve seen are that the police require drinks to be put in a plastic cup instead of the can or bottle. » Possession of open containers of alcohol and consumption of alcohol in public (street, park, etc.) is legal. Many cities prohibit or restrict the consumption of alcohol on public transport or in train stations. In 2011, for example, the city of Hamburg declared it illegal to consume alcohol on public trains and buses. [17] Deutsche Bahn prohibits « excessive » alcohol consumption in Berlin S-Bahn stations; [18] Offences are considered a civil matter, not a criminal one. [19] Similarly, the BVG excludes intoxicated passengers only if they endanger operating rules or safety. [20] Train rules vary considerably; The North German Metronom Railway Company banned alcohol consumption on its trains in 2009, while Deutsche Bahn sells alcohol to passengers on its trains.
[21] Many regional transport authorities, which do not prohibit the consumption of alcohol on trains, attempt to curb disruptive behaviour, for example by providing additional special trains for football fans travelling to and from matches. [21] In Slovakia, the consumption of alcoholic beverages in public is illegal in many cities and is punishable by a fine of up to €33, although it is not widely respected. In Austria, the possession and consumption of open containers containing alcohol is legal throughout the country for people of minimum legal drinking age. The legal drinking age depends on the drink: 16 for beer and wine and 18 for spirits and mixed drinks. In Carinthia, young people aged 16 to 18 are also restricted to a blood alcohol level below 0.05. [5] There is no open container law in Laos. [ref. needed] The legal age to drink in public in Laos is 18, there is no age limit for private stays. [29] Mr. Matlow stated that he would continue to advocate for the relaxation of drinking laws in Toronto, arguing that if people with backyards have the freedom to sit outside with an ice cold drink, then people who do not have access to outdoor spaces should do the same. Calgary County.
Gian-Carlo Carra says the idea of legalizing alcohol consumption in some of the city`s parks came directly from local residents. In Finland, the consumption of alcohol in public is prohibited in built-up areas (« taajama »), at border crossings or in vehicles used for public transport such as buses or trams. The law does not apply to restaurants, pubs and other licensed establishments, nor inside vehicles such as taxis or limousines used privately. Public parks or equivalent sites are also exempt, provided that the consumption of alcohol does not cause undue public disturbance. [13] Although alcohol consumption on the streets and on public transport is technically illegal, in practice the authorities only intervene in the event of a disruption. Alcohol consumption on trains and buses is more strictly prohibited, while drinking alcohol on the street is socially acceptable. In Savannah, Georgia (the old part of the city is absolutely beautiful, by the way), I believe you can drink a beer in public as long as it`s in a « blessed » plastic cup (which can be available and refilled at local establishments). Drunkenness and disorder are, of course, always illegal. I think they allow this because it was a losing battle to prevent tourists from walking around with their beers on a hot evening in Georgia. With the exception of Quebec, public drinking is a violation of provincial laws and municipal ordinances in most Canadian provinces. Alcohol was traditionally frowned upon by all religious entities in India. Drinking in public is quite unusual on the streets, but on the contrary common in some areas with a bar or wine shop.
There might be several people drinking on a street corner, but you can`t openly carry and consume a bottle of alcohol on the street. Following the election of Boris Johnson as Mayor of London, transport conditions on most of London`s public transport systems (notably under Transport for London – London Buses, London Underground, London Overground, Docklands Light Railway, Tramlink and, most recently, Emirates Air Line and TfL Rail) have been updated to prohibit the carriage of open containers of alcohol and the consumption of alcohol. This does not apply to commuter services other than Transport for London, including National Rail and Thames Clippers. This was supported by those who thought it would reduce antisocial behavior, but rejected by those who argued that alcohol relieved the discomfort of travel. The end of alcohol consumption on public transport was marked by some celebrations. [ref. Currently, in Toronto, people who drink alcohol in parks can be fined. Some cities, such as Vienna, Graz in Styria or Klagenfurt in Carinthia, restrict public alcohol consumption in certain regions. [6] (I am also not sure that the search and seizure provisions of the Charter would require a warrant for arrest in respect of a public charge of drunkenness – because an accused is only liable to a fine and not imprisonment – a court could call this an administrative offence, which is generally entitled to less protection against search and seizure. As a result, the CRA may force you to hand over your documents without a warrant as part of a tax audit.
Not that I know of any case law on this point). Ontario Conservative Party Leader Tim Hudak is proposing to reform the province`s liquor distribution system. He believes in « increasing choice » and that the Ontario government should start « treating people like adults. » However, relaxing the ban on drinking in a public place is out of the question, although it is also a way to treat people like adults and give people the choice of when and where they drink. The question is: why? Alcohol is good in public places. Only downside, too many deposits of glass bottles. Apparently, an 8-cent bond, which would be $0.1 Canadian, is not high enough. It would probably be useful to take it up to 3x, but since we live in a bottle deposit union with more orderly places. In New Zealand, the consumption of alcohol in public is legal, although local authorities have the power to issue regulations declaring alcohol-free zones where alcohol can be consumed on licensed land and private property, but not on the street or other public places. Many cities now have such areas, which usually cover their central business district. Drinking while driving a motor vehicle is legal as long as the driver does not exceed his blood alcohol level and the alcohol is not consumed in an alcohol-free zone. [36] Occupants of motor vehicles are also permitted to consume alcohol as long as they are not in an alcohol-free zone. The sale of alcohol to intoxicated persons is illegal.
Under the Summary Offences Act 1981, it is a criminal offence to consume alcohol on public transport, planes and taxis unless the vehicle is an authorised site. Most commercial flights, as well as many ferries and trains, serve alcohol on board. While I am not averse to the fact that I cannot drink wine at my park picnic without breaking the law, I encourage you to consider the possibility that Ontario`s liquor regime is not relentlessly bad in every way imaginable. Counsel. Josh Matlow (Ward 12, Toronto—St. Paul`s), who applied for the pilot program, says the city`s current ordinances on alcohol use in public spaces are being enforced inconsistently, resulting in uneven results.
