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Kansas Open Container Law (2026)

Restricted: Kansas prohibits having or transporting an open container of alcohol, for the driver and for passengers; it must be kept in a locked compartment, the trunk, or behind the last upright seat (K.S.A. 8-1599).

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

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Open Container Law in states bordering Kansas

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ColoradoRestricted
In Colorado, open alcoholic beverage containers are prohibited in the passenger area of a vehicle on a public highway — drinking, or merely possessing an open container while seated there, is a class A traffic infraction (C.R.S. 42-4-1305(2)(c)). …
Verified Jul 29, 2026 · Source: csp.colorado.gov · Full Colorado rule →
MissouriConditional
Missouri has no statewide ban on a passenger having or drinking alcohol in a vehicle; only the driver is barred from drinking while operating it (RSMo 577.017). Many municipalities — Springfield, for example — prohibit open containers locally, so the rules vary by city.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: revisor.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
NebraskaRestricted
Nebraska prohibits open containers in the passenger area, and any opened container must be kept where occupants cannot reach it, such as the trunk. This applies to the driver and to passengers (Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-6,211.08).
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: nebraskalegislature.gov · Full Nebraska rule →
OklahomaRestricted
Oklahoma prohibits transporting or possessing an open or broken-seal container of beer, wine or spirits in a moving vehicle on a public road, with exceptions for limousines and buses. It is a misdemeanor.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: oklahoma.gov · Full Oklahoma rule →

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