Can you get a DUI from riding a bicycle ?

Answer 1

yes you can.
A bicycle is by law supposed to share the road with all other vehicles, therefore must abide by the road rules.
A cyclist must not use the footpath, unless specifically designated for cyclists

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I hate to disagree with the earlier answers, but I doubt a DUI charge would apply. Most laws involving DUI define the offence as involving a 'motor vehicle'. A biclycle is not a motor vehicle so probably wouldn't result in that charge. I'm sure my answer is correct, but could be wrong (wouldn't be the first time). I suggest you simply call your local police station and ask the desk sergeant. Tell him you have a bet with a friend or are doing a school project on drinking and driving, and need him to help you with the answer. Good luck!

Answer 4

Yes, you can get a DUI from riding a bicycle. You can also get a DUI from riding a horse.

Answer 5

Yes. In fact, there was something in the news recently about a person getting a DUI for riding on a horse while under the influence.

Answer 6

Yes. In order to be arrested and convicted for DUI, the driver must be operating a vehicle. A bicycle is considered a vehicle, and the operator is therefore subject to being arrested for DUI.

Answer 7

Arrrrrrgh! NOT in the state of Arizona. This be how a vehicle be defined:


32. "Motor vehicle":

(a) Means either:

(i) A self-propelled vehicle.

(ii) For the purposes of the laws relating to the imposition of a tax on motor vehicle fuel, a vehicle that is operated on the highways of this state and that is propelled by the use of motor vehicle fuel.

(b) Does not include a motorized wheelchair, an electric personal assistive mobility device or a motorized skateboard. For the purposes of this subdivision:

(i) "Motorized skateboard" means a self-propelled device that has a motor, a deck on which a person may ride and at least two tandem wheels in contact with the ground.

(ii) "Motorized wheelchair" means a self-propelled wheelchair that is used by a person for mobility.

YOU will notice that a bicycle be not self-propelled or motorized so drink away. You will also notice that mororized wheelchairs are exempt from drunk driving laws too :).

Answer 8

Yes you can be charged with a DUI while on riding on your bicycle.

Answer 9

Here are a couple of websites that you can go to some states will give you DUI some will give you a RUI because you can not drive a bike but you do ride a bike. Hope they help answer your question.

http://forums.audiworld.com/other/msgs/6832681.phtml

http://www.legalmatch.com/law-library/article/bicycle-regulation-lawyers.html

Answer 10

It depends on how your STATE DUI/DWI law is written. That said, last month I saw a story (I can't find it now) about someone charged with DWI on a horse. Hitting a police car probably did not help her case.