[momtothree]

Not to argue with you Wobbly Bob.. but I thought the ignition key had to be in the ignition. The car didn’t have to be running; however, DUI cases could be made if the car was turned off (but the ignition key was inserted).

[WOBBLY BOB]

can’t speak for CA, but in MN, key just has to be on you and you in the car.

[org.whodat]

Correct, as long as you are behind the wheel and the key is in the switch.

[BobL]

“Not to argue with you Wobbly Bob.. but I thought the ignition key had to be in the ignition. The car didn’t have to be running; however, DUI cases could be made if the car was turned off (but the ignition key was inserted).”

It likely depends on the state and the pig. In my case, I was ripped, but in a parking lot of a public facility (during an event with an open bar), sitting in the passenger seat with the engine off (trying to recover). The pig was about to run in me in and didn’t believe that the Mrs. was inside. Thankfully a friend got her out. Only when the pig compared our licenses did he let me off (same address). I’m still angry about that because I wasn’t a threat to anyone, yet I almost got run-in.