Can alcohol be brought into a car?

[OGia]

75% alcohol is not recommended to be kept in a car. The specific reasons are as follows: 1. Flammable: The flash point of alcohol is only 20 degrees Celsius, and if the temperature inside the car is too high, it may cause combustion. 2. Explosive: If alcohol is placed in the trunk, the repeated collisions during driving can easily trigger spontaneous combustion and explosion of the alcohol. 3. Risk of fines: According to Article 48 of the 'Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China,' vehicles carrying explosive materials, flammable and explosive chemical items, as well as highly toxic, radioactive, and other hazardous materials must be approved by public security authorities, follow designated times, routes, and speeds, display warning signs, and take necessary safety measures.

[WilliamAnn]

Regarding whether alcohol can be brought into vehicles, as someone who usually pays attention to public safety, I think it depends on the situation. Public transportation has strict regulations—disinfectants with alcohol concentrations above 70% are considered flammable and are prohibited on subways and high-speed trains. For instance, I once saw someone stopped by security at a subway station for carrying a large bottle of alcohol, and they had to give it up in the end. Private cars are more flexible; you can keep small packaged disinfectant alcohol in the glove compartment, but make sure to avoid high temperatures and direct sunlight. If you’re carrying alcoholic beverages like baijiu or wine, remember to keep them in their original, unopened packaging and secure them in the trunk for safety. In summer, car temperatures can easily reach 50–60 degrees Celsius, and alcohol vapors can ignite when heated, so proper storage is especially important.

[DeGavin]

I've been driving for over a decade and have encountered all sorts of situations. Carrying alcohol in the car is actually quite common, especially during the pandemic when I always kept a 100ml small bottle of alcohol spray in my car. For private cars, as long as you're not hauling a trunk full of alcohol, it's generally fine, but there are a few things to keep in mind: don't place it near the driver's seat to avoid misunderstandings, and definitely don't carry open bottles of liquor. Public transportation is much more complicated. I remember last year when I took the high-speed train, the security officer took out my disinfectant gel to test its concentration—anything over 70% was immediately confiscated. Now I've switched to alcohol wipes, which don't take up much space in my bag.

[SanMax]

My experience of taking alcohol wipes on the subway last time taught me a lesson. The portable 75% alcohol I carried was stopped at the security checkpoint, and I learned that exceeding the safety standard is prohibited. The staff suggested choosing gels with a concentration below 70% or directly using individually packaged alcohol wipes. It's simpler to carry alcohol when driving. I'm used to filling a small bottle halfway and placing it in the door storage compartment, which is much safer than a large glass bottle. Special attention should be paid not to leave disinfectant spray on the dashboard exposed to the sun, as high temperatures can easily cause danger.