Report: Tony Romo had open container of alcohol when pulled over
CBS broadcaster Tony Romo was cited for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and possessing an open container of alcohol during a traffic stop in Milwaukee. He faces potential license revocation following his refusal to submit to a breath test.
Why it matters
As a high-profile sports broadcaster, Romo's legal issues draw significant public attention to the consequences of impaired driving.
Yes, anyone who is too busy to put down the phone or who has had more than a drink or two should use a driver .
Here’s who else should have a driver — anyone who is actively drinking alcohol in the car.
Via the California Post , CBS broadcaster Tony Romo allegedly had an open container of alcohol in the car he was driving when he was pulled over in Milwaukee last week.
Romo was cited for alleged possession of open intoxicants. He was separately cited for operating while intoxicated, for unsafe passing on the right, and for refusing to submit to a breath test.
On Tuesday, TMZ published the bodycam video from the traffic stop and the ensuing field sobriety test. Romo has a September 21 court date regarding the traffic citations.
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