What are the laws about sober passengers in a vehicle?

In Kansas, it is illegal for a driver under the age of 21 to have any amount of alcohol in their system while operating a vehicle. Additionally, passengers in a vehicle can be found guilty of DUI/DWI if they are found to be intoxicated in the vehicle. For instance, if a driver under the age of 21 is driving a vehicle and a passenger is found to have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or higher, they can be found guilty of DUI/DWI and face the same penalties as the driver. It is important to note that passengers have the legal duty to inform the driver if they are impaired or found to have a BAC of .08 or higher. All passengers in a vehicle should be aware of the law to avoid being held liable for DUI/DWI charges. It should also be noted that passengers who are not impaired are still allowed in a vehicle, however the driver must be responsible for the behavior and safety of every passenger. Drivers must also remain fully aware and attentive when driving in order to keep everyone in the vehicle safe. Passengers should adhere to the laws of the road and stay sober in order to ensure everyone’s safety.

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