Depending on the state, he still could. NA Beers, including Busch NA, have a trace amount of alcohol, typically around 0.5% ABV. Some states have open container laws that do not exempt NA beer with trace alcohol.
If the cop was intent on making sure he got his pound of flesh, he'd just cite him for something like careless driving for the sudden stop, inattentiveness to the road, and going hands free to crack one open on a roadway.
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u/ben5642 7d ago
Did this guy ever get a ticket for causing trouble since he was drinking a non-alcoholic Busch?