SPEEDWAY, Ind. — Another central Indiana community is now home to an outdoor refreshment area.
The Town of Speedway announced Monday, July 15 the final approval of a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, also known as a DORA.
People 21 and older are now allowed to purchase alcoholic drinks from approved businesses and consume them within the set boundaries. The town said the general boundaries are located on Main Street between 10th and 16th streets.
The current participating businesses include O'Reilly's Irish Pub & Restaurant, Dawson's on Main, Daredevil Brewing and Fort Wine Vault. The town is working to add more businesses.
Signs with a map of the DORA will be posted throughout the area and at the boundaries, the town said, along within businesses recognizing them as part of the DORA.
The town shared the following information on consuming DORA beverages:
- Only patrons 21+ may have DORA refreshments.
- Any alcoholic beverages carried out of a participating establishment into the DORA district must be in a plastic cup. Glass containers are not permitted in the DORA.
- No more than two open containers of an alcoholic beverage at one time may be carried out of a participating DORA establishment.
- The open container contents may not exceed 16-ounces of beer or flavored malt beverages; 12-ounces of wine, cider, or hard seltzer; 10-ounce mixed drink containing no more than 2 ounces of liquor.
- Participating DORA establishments may refuse individuals to enter their establishment carrying in an alcoholic beverage.
- DORA will remain in effect year-round Jan. 1– Dec. 31.
- The Town of Speedway and the Speedway Police Department will work together to monitor and adjust police presence accordingly to ensure the safety of residents.
- Possessing an open container of an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle in the DORA district boundary may constitute a Class C infraction under IC 9-30-15.
“We are excited to support our amazing restaurants and bars by allowing their patrons to enjoy Main Street in a new way,” Speedway Town Manager Grant Kleinhenz said in a statement. “DORA is intended to benefit local businesses with the increased foot traffic, creating a positive impact for our Main Street community.”
The DORA ordinance was approved by the Speedway Town Council May 13 and the Indiana State Alcohol and Tobacco Commission July 10.
The town said it will monitor the DORA and make changes as needed.