Pedestrians under influence of alcohol or drugs; misdemeanor

8-1543. Pedestrians under influence of alcohol or drugs; misdemeanor. A pedestrian who is under the influence of alcohol or any drug to a degree which renders such pedestrian a hazard shall not walk or be upon a highway except on a sidewalk. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor. History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1543; L. 1984, ch. 39, § 5; January 1, 1985. Cross References to Related Sections: Consumption of alcoholic liquor in public places prohibited, see 41-719. Public policy concerning criminal prosecution of alcoholics and intoxicated persons, see 65-4002. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026