[TigersEye]

That's only if it's an inappropriate interpretation. Being that dogs don't actually climb into cars, but rather smell the odor emitting from the vehicle, it's not technically a search but rather probable cause in the same manner when a trooper smells alcohol on your breath when he pulls you over.

And technology marches on.

"Sorry, sir. In this jurisdiction the detection of any alcohol in the vehicle constitutes a violation of open container laws. You'll have to prove to the court that your deodorant has alcohol in it. Zero tolerance, sir. It's for everybody's good."

[m1-lightning]

"Sorry, sir. In this jurisdiction the detection of any alcohol in the vehicle constitutes a violation of open container laws. You'll have to prove to the court that your deodorant has alcohol in it. Zero tolerance, sir. It's for everybody's good."

No, you have it backwards. The officer has to prove to the court that there was an open container. Innocent until proven guilty still reigns.

[NJ_gent]

""Sorry, sir. In this jurisdiction the detection of any alcohol in the vehicle constitutes a violation of open container laws. You'll have to prove to the court that your deodorant has alcohol in it. Zero tolerance, sir. It's for everybody's good.""

Not to mention your mouthwash, cologne, aftershave, your wife's cough syrup and a bunch of other things.