Hammered a Lot Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 tickets if you are caught with a open container of alcohol on public property such as streets, sidewalks and even right a ways at tonights game.They will take down your name for future enforcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Thanks for the heads up. In the past, I could be found walking to the stadium finishing my last bottle of suds. With all the rules and changes this season, smart decisions will be crucial. I truly wonder how strict, and how effective, these new OP codes will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Thanks for the heads up. In the past, I could be found walking to the stadium finishing my last bottle of suds. With all the rules and changes this season, smart decisions will be crucial. I truly wonder how strict, and how effective, these new OP codes will be. Looks like we need pre-season to get used to all the changes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 (edited) It's a real shame that one of the best tailgate locations in the NFL has to clamp down on the fun. I do understand why. When you have 70,000 people drinking a couple of dozen are going to take it too far But still the vast majority maintain control and are responsible, but have to lose their privileges all for a couple of idiots. PTR Edited August 16, 2013 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I think the big think here is the questionable cause and effect. Clamping down on open containers on sidewalks is going to reduce alcohol related issues how? If they want to crack down, start checking ID at the gate and ban people who commit legitimate infractions for a year. Or Have a DWI checkpoint for all exiting stadium traffic. Or Something. This open container deal is a lame revenue ploy. No public safety implications that I can think of. I'd love to hear otherwise??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I'm guessing they will still allow drinking in the lots surrounding the stadium. If you park in Hammer's lot or one of the close lots, bring a full beer and crack it open as soon as you cross the street. Only 15 yards of "no open container zone". Kind of an inconvenience, but at least you can enjoy one last reasonably priced beverage while waiting to get into the stadium. They can't stop you from bringing an unopened beer across the street right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 this is like a pimple on an elephants butt. just a minor speed bump for the buffalo faithful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF Bills Fan Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Last year when I was back for the Bills-Pats I walked to the stadium double fisted (i was going for it) past many cops with nary a second look. Times they are a changing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I don't always drink beer....but when I do it's a lot and its at a football game Rules are lame. Kick the aholes out....let us happy drunks be happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchmurraydowntown Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 They should worry more about the people drunk in their cars than the people in the road walking, you're not going to injure many people with a beer in your hand on a sidewalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eme123 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Its all about the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thr_wedge Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 They should worry more about the people drunk in their cars than the people in the road walking, you're not going to injure many people with a beer in your hand on a sidewalk. Except that guy that died in a creak last year. But to be fair, I don't think he had a beer in his hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Or give breathalizer tests at the gate for those who are suspected of being drunk and refuse them entry. CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Rules are lame. Kick the aholes out....let us happy drunks be happy It's always the irresponsible few who spoil it for the responsible many. Not just with this but with most things in life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBytheBay Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 All that is going to cause is binge drinking x2 before the walk to the gate. Not a good idea. The bigger problem is when people leave. In Jax they deal with the drunks. Not the drinkers. I always walk with two or three beers from the lot to the gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Except that guy that died in a creak last year. But to be fair, I don't think he had a beer in his hand. he was already in the stadium and drunk...not sure how preventing him from walking with a beer would have made him any less stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thr_wedge Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 he was already in the stadium and drunk...not sure how preventing him from walking with a beer would have made him any less stupid Good point. Red solo cup usually gets around the open container laws. Also, Props to your Avatar pic (another Austinite here). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Good point. Red solo cup usually gets around the open container laws. Also, Props to your Avatar pic (another Austinite here). Or spark up a blunt before you walk to the stadium. Ya mon. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 another option... http://www.collegehumor.com/picture/6579873/how-to-hide-your-beer-in-a-soda-cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Have a DWI checkpoint for all exiting stadium traffic. That would slow down traffic far too much. But can you imagine if they did that unannounced after a September regular season game? They could probably fund the stadium renovations from all the DUI fines alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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