Senator overseeing DUI reform cited for open container violation

Sen. overseeing DUI reform cited, open container

MATT GOURAS, Associated Press

HELENA — The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee overseeing sweeping reform to the state's drunk driving laws says a recent open container ticket resulted from poor judgment.

Republican Committee Chairman Jim Shockley of Victor is also gearing up for a run at the office of Montana attorney general.

Shockley says he was driving home from Helena last Friday when he stopped to buy a beer, his second of the evening.

Missoula police pulled him over and issued an open alcohol container citation after he passed...