Can alcohol be brought into a car?
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75% alcohol cannot be placed in a car. The specific reasons are as follows: Flammable: The ignition point of alcohol is only 20 degrees Celsius, and if the temperature inside the car is too high, it may cause combustion. Explosive: If alcohol is placed in the trunk, during driving, the items may collide back and forth, which can easily cause spontaneous combustion and explosion of the alcohol. Subject to penalties: According to Article 48 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," motor vehicles carrying explosives, flammable and explosive chemical items, as well as highly toxic, radioactive, and other dangerous goods must be approved by the public security authorities, driven at designated times, routes, and speeds, display warning signs, and take necessary safety measures.
This is a question I often get asked, especially when friends want to bring beer or liquor into the car while driving. Actually, alcoholic beverages can be brought into the car, but they must never be opened or consumed. I once had an experience where an unsealed bottle of red wine was left in the car, and it spilled all over during a bumpy ride, leaving the car smelling like alcohol and nearly causing an accident. The key is to follow traffic regulations: if the alcohol is opened, the driver must not consume a single drop, otherwise they risk being charged with drunk driving, which comes with heavy fines and point deductions. For storage, it's best to secure it in the trunk to prevent rolling or exposure to high temperatures. Additionally, if it's disinfectant alcohol, extra caution is needed as the liquid is flammable and can easily catch fire under direct sunlight. Personally, I recommend avoiding bringing liquid alcohol on the road unless absolutely necessary, and using sealed containers for safer transport. In short, safety comes first—don’t let a small oversight lead to big trouble.
