[QUOTE 3975309, member: 9609"]its a difficult one, the being in charge whilst under the influence bit. I Used to spend a lot of time tramping in a lorry, would often have a few pints and sleep in the cab, i was definately in charge of the vehicle but was I ever breaking any law, Or even as I type this, I have just had a couple of tinnies, (which in Scotland will quite rightly put me over the limit) I have access to three vehicles parked on the driveway, it could be argued I am in charge of them.[/QUOTE]
Even though the public may have access to your driveway, I suspect the vehicles being off road may be sufficient to protect you in this instance.
So no harm in fetching something out of the car, but best not to hang around while doing it.
What I wouldn't do is go to get something out of my car if I was drunk and it was parked in the street.
The tramping lorry drivers is an interesting one.
I've never heard of a driver being charged in that instance, but I suspect a driver could be.
I wouldn't trust my livelihood to the common sense of a copper.