No Liquor Law for Limos in Calgary, Canada

There is no better way to start your night. A bylaw in the city of Calgary in Canada prohibits the consumption of alcohol in livery vehicles, including limousines. The bylaw was passed in February but many limousine companies and clients alike did not know about it. No other city in Alberta has a rule like this one, but several cities have rules that allow the consumption of alcohol in buses and limousines if the driver has a special license. One limousine company has filed a formal complaint with the city of Calgary, saying that the bylaw DOES NOT ENCOURAGE RESPONSIBLE CHOICES AGAINST DRINKING AND DRIVING. Others in Calgary agree that this bylaw defeats the purpose of wanting to go out to celebrate, such as wedding. No champagne allowed either. The law is up for review in spring 2008 and we all hope that it will change.

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