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Kentucky Open Container Law (2026)

Restricted: Open containers of alcohol are prohibited in the passenger area of a motor vehicle on a public roadway; consumption while driving is also barred.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

Open containers of alcohol are prohibited in the passenger area of a motor vehicle on a public roadway; consumption while driving is also barred. (KRS 189.530.)

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