Hi Domi, good point! I wanted to insert somewhere that the law actually says “in public” in French for the consumption of alcohol by minors. What you do behind closed doors in France is another story (so you can`t send the kids to buy your wine and cigarettes for you, but you can give them to them at home). The thing with excessive alcohol consumption . Having experienced American universities (like Arizona State) before going to school in Paris, I can tell you that it certainly made a big difference! There were always a few French friends who were being hammered, but it was by no means a group sport. And for some reason, that didn`t lead to the high number of student hospitalizations due to alcohol consumption that we see today. The statistics have increased significantly. The same goes for the rubbish of public spaces after the Bac celebrations. Maybe in the 90s we were just better able to keep our alcohol and clean up behind us? To see. 😉 In Scotland, each council has its own statutes for the public consumption of alcohol. [53] In Alberta, amendments to the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act in 2020 allowed communities to identify locations in public parks where individuals may consume alcohol unaccompanied by a meal. [11] Since it`s hard to be sure 100% of the time when and when adults 18 and older can drink in public if you don`t want the police to interrupt your sting—avoid glass bottles altogether (canned wine has improved over the years) and avoid drawing attention to yourself, storing your alcohol in unmarked containers or in a bag. And do I really need to remind you to clean up after you? Judging by the state of the parks and docks in the morning (and the number of rats running around and eating the leftovers), we can clearly do better.

Public garbage cans full? You dragged your affairs to the end; You can lug everything around your home to get rid of it properly if necessary. Encourage those around you and nearby picnickers to do the same. It would be a shame if the France finally decided to follow the path of the United States with its strict open container laws. In addition, cantonal laws prohibit the consumption and/or sale of alcohol in the following public places: Already introduced in several Parisian districts, the consumption of alcohol is now prohibited in public places throughout France. Prefects can also, “in collaboration with mayors”, “prohibit access to certain places conducive to outdoor gatherings, such as banks, docks, squares, depending on local conditions”. All this in order to limit festive gatherings, leading to a decrease in vigilance vis-à-vis health instructions. First of all, smoking is prohibited in all enclosed and covered public spaces, workplaces, health centres, schools and/or establishments intended to receive, educate or receive minors, as well as on all public transport. Drinking alcohol in public is generally legal in Denmark. The law prohibits “disturbance of public order”. Thus, general consumption is accepted. Several cafes serve outdoors in the same areas. The consumption of alcohol in public is legal in Switzerland.

Although Switzerland has a legal purchasing age of 16 for beer and wine[44] and 18 for spirits[45] (18 for both in Ticino), it is not illegal for minors to consume alcohol in public. But the cantons of Aargau, Zurich, Solothurn and Bern[46] have laws that make it illegal to administer alcohol to minors under federal laws on the age of purchase (exceptions apply to parents). Don`t forget to bring a blanket as there is no grass. No public consumption is allowed on the quays of the 6th or on the Pont des Arts from 4pm to 7am from May 1st to October 31st. The quays of the fourth arrondissement are apparently fair game, so most of “Paris Plage” is theoretically a safe area. Before 2009, it was legal for 16- to 18-year-olds to drink “fermented” beverages such as cider, wine and beer, but the laws have changed, and now it`s 18 for all alcoholic beverages. 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. Public drinking is legal in New Zealand, although local authorities have the power to issue ordinances declaring alcohol-free zones where alcohol can be consumed on licensed premises 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. The Republic of Ireland has no laws prohibiting the consumption of alcohol in public, except that alcohol in a closed container cannot be consumed within 100 m (330 feet) of the licence in which it was purchased.

Some towns and villages have ordinances that prohibit the consumption of alcohol in public. [25] [26] In Lithuania, the consumption of alcoholic beverages in public is illegal, prohibited and punishable by fines. The “do not drink” rule seems to apply inconsistently – should we really refrain from drinking that glass of rosé on a picnic in Paris? Alcoholic beverages are sold in grocery stores, wine shops or supermarkets. Although we must not forget that drinking alcohol is simply bad for our health, it is illegal to be drunk and messy on the public road (in reality, as long as you do not disturb anyone and you are standing, it can be tolerated). When driving, the maximum permitted alcohol content is 0.5 g of alcohol per liter of blood, which corresponds to about 3 halves of beer, 2 glasses of wine or 3 glasses of champagne. But it goes without saying: don`t drive drunk. In fact, not only do you not have to be caught with alcohol until you are 18, but the city of Paris is adding more and more restrictions on where and when alcohol – and even soft drinks in glass bottles (because the glass shards left behind have become a nuisance) – can be consumed in public. Gone are the days when you could open a bottle of wine anytime, anywhere (as long as you had a corkscrew). Drinking alcohol in public is only prohibited in certain cities or neighborhoods, regulated by local laws such as Barcelona. An open container is legal in Brazil.

Public drinking is legal and socially accepted. However, drunk driving laws have been enforced for the past 10 years and violators can be arrested and lose their licence. Being drunk in public is not a crime, and if people have not been disturbed, the person cannot be arrested. It is illegal to sell alcohol to minors (under 18 years of age). [ref. needed] Hi Steve, I`m sorry to rain at your party, but alcoholic beverages have never been allowed in Parisian parks (well, not in the 25 years I`ve lived here). There are signs at the entrance to each park showing what you can`t do, and you`ll see a photo of a bottle of wine and a can of beer. You can find it in writing on the website Paris.fr of the Town Hall here (in French): www.paris.fr/jardins#reglementation-generale-des-parcs-jardins-et-espaces-verts_23There is a link on this page to download the official law that says in chapter 4, article 8: “The consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited”); However, it is allowed if the drinks are sold and consumed in cafes/bars in the gardens. But the last time I checked the Place des Vosges, I didn`t have a café. I`m sure you`ve been able to get away with it many times, but you should know that it`s not legal and can be confiscated by the police. “Article 93 of Law No.

2009-87 of 21. July 2009 on hospital reform and on patients, health and territories confirms the prohibition of the sale of alcoholic beverages to all minors (and no longer only to minors under 16 years of age) and adds that the free offer of these drinks to minors is also prohibited in drinking establishments and all French shops or public places. According to Article 20.20 of the Russian Criminal Code, drinking in a place where it is prohibited by federal law is punishable by a fine of 500-1500 rubles.