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Can I drink non-alcoholic beer while driving?
I love drinking Heineken 0.0, and it’s been one of my go-to drinks since I’m trying to lose weight. Since it doesn’t contain alcohol, I’m interested in drinking it while I drive around. Can I get in trouble for drinking N/A beer while driving?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Drinking non-alcoholic beer is a great way to cut some calories! Plus, you can drink non-alcoholic beer while driving. It’s not technically classified as a beer, and since you drink Heineken 0.0, the beverage actually contains no alcohol at all. Even other N/A beers can only contain a maximum of 0.5% alcohol, which won’t lead to an open container charge.
However, you shouldn’t be surprised if you’re pulled over while drinking a non-alcoholic beer. N/A beers, including Heineken 0.0, come in bottles that look identical to regular beers. As a result, a cop may pull you over on suspicion of driving under the influence. While he can’t issue you a
citation
, he might give you a word of advice not to drink non-alcoholic beer and drive in the future.Since you’re taking the time to worry about your health and drop a few pounds, why not spend a few extra minutes to save money on your car insurance with the
Jerry
app?As a licensed broker, Jerry helps you find and compare quotes from over 50 top providers in minutes. When you find a better rate, Jerry can help you buy your new coverage and even help cancel your old policy!
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