Open Container Laws

[ladyjbd3155]

I did a search but didn't see anything about this.

 

It is my understanding that the Cayman Islands are rather conservative. I'm assuming this means there are laws banning you from wandering around with beers (other tasty alcohic drinks :D ). Can anyone confirm this?

 

Also, would it be inappropriate to walk around the pier and shopping areas in shorts and a tank top over my bathing suit (with sandals)? We will be coming from a water excursion and I didn't know if we should change before we do some shopping. BTW, we will be in Grand Cayman if that makes any difference at all :)

 

Don't want to offend anyone!

[twinkletoes4445]

The shorts and tank top (over a swim suit) will be fine. As for walking around with a drink...I've not seen anyone doing that. We did see lots of drinking going on...but it was inside the restaurants.

 

Have a great time! Grand Cayman our favorite island. :)

[drew sailbum]

This morning a local radio station had one of the police Inspectors answering questions about drinking and driving enforcement and related alcohol issues. At one point he stated that it is not an offense to have an open container on public streets when questioned about it in the sense of being a pedestrian.

 

He further stated that it is an offense to drink alcoholic beverages in a motor vehicle, whether parked or in motion, regardless of whether the drinker is the driver or a passenger.

 

YMMV, and this is NOT legal advice. If in doubt, ask one of the nice RCIP Constables on patrol in the Georgetown area.

[amberjoe]

I did a search but didn't see anything about this.

 

It is my understanding that the Cayman Islands are rather conservative. I'm assuming this means there are laws banning you from wandering around with beers (other tasty alcohic drinks :D ). Can anyone confirm this?

 

Also, would it be inappropriate to walk around the pier and shopping areas in shorts and a tank top over my bathing suit (with sandals)? We will be coming from a water excursion and I didn't know if we should change before we do some shopping. BTW, we will be in Grand Cayman if that makes any difference at all :)

 

Don't want to offend anyone!

Well open container law is applicable only if you possess an alcoholic open container otherwise there is no issue to see more about open container law please refer here open container laws and Enjoy you water excursion and Please don't carry beer bottles along with you otherwise you may face infringement.

[LHT28]

Well open container law is applicable only if you possess an alcoholic open container otherwise there is no issue to see more about open container law please refer here open container laws and Enjoy you water excursion and Please don't carry beer bottles along with you otherwise you may face infringement.

 

somehow I do not think California laws apply in the Cayman Islands

[TurtleTagger]

Social norm to have alcoholic drinks whilst on the beach.

Not social norm to have alcoholic beverages whilst walking about town.

[jms2362]

I did a search but didn't see anything about this.

 

It is my understanding that the Cayman Islands are rather conservative. I'm assuming this means there are laws banning you from wandering around with beers (other tasty alcohic drinks :D ). Can anyone confirm this?

 

Also, would it be inappropriate to walk around the pier and shopping areas in shorts and a tank top over my bathing suit (with sandals)? We will be coming from a water excursion and I didn't know if we should change before we do some shopping. BTW, we will be in Grand Cayman if that makes any difference at all :)

 

Don't want to offend anyone!

 

They are British and conservative. I read recently they are offended in the nice shopping areas of shorts and tank tops. Maybe crop pants and Tee top. The downtown shopping area us upscale.

[TurtleTagger]

They are British and conservative. I read recently they are offended in the nice shopping areas of shorts and tank tops. Maybe crop pants and Tee top. The downtown shopping area us upscale.

 

The wearing of shorts (not the daisy dukes variety) is not frowned upon.