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Kansas Open Container Law (2026)

Restricted: Open containers/transporting an open container prohibited for driver and passengers; must be in a locked compartment, trunk, or behind the last upright seat.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

Open containers/transporting an open container prohibited for driver and passengers; must be in a locked compartment, trunk, or behind the last upright seat. (K.S.A. 8-1599.)

Official source: ksrevenue.gov →

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