Q&A - Drinking in a Motorhome

Q&A Image Question: I was wondering about drinking in a motorhome and its legality. I understand that definition of motorhome from the Motor Vehicle Act. I further understand that a person must not drive or otherwise exercise control over the operation of a motor vehicle.

The law states that alcohol can be in a motorhome but the liquor must be kept in a cabinet away from the driver's area. Does this mean that passengers in the RV can not drink alcohol at all?

Is a Motorhome a Private Place?

This definition is from the Liquor Control and Licensing Regulation:

Private place

4 (1) In this section, "highway" means a highway as defined in the Motor Vehicle Act.

(2) For the purposes of the Act, "private place" means

(b) the following when used as a permanent or temporary private dwelling in an area where camping is allowed, together with any adjacent land that is used for the convenience, occupation and enjoyment of the occupants:

(i) a motorhome or other motor vehicle that is not on a highway;

(ii) a camper or a trailer that is not on a highway;

(iii) a tent, or

(c) a vessel to which the public does not have access that is equipped with permanent sleeping accommodations, cooking facilities and a toilet.