I was wondering how old you have to be to get a DUI. I know you are not suposed to be driving under the age of 16; but can a person younger get a DUI?? Also is it true that you can get a DUI for driving a bike or anything with wheels while intoxicated?
2007-11-22 10:40:33 · 12 answers · asked by Mandy 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Any time you are operating any type vehicle and are over the legal limit you get a DUI - age does not matter.
If you are walking around intoxicated (regardless of age) you will then be charged with "public drunk" - being intoxicated in public. So, yes - it is illegal to operate your feet if you are drunk.
Lesson: if you are going to be drunk in public- better not let a cop see ya cause he can get ya. (better choice - don't be drunk in public).
2007-11-22 11:50:47 · answer #1 · answered by Boots 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is NO time frame for ANYTHING to officially go of your record. Most states only report 3 years for a standard check of your driving record. Insurance companies routinely check 5 years. In any case, the record ALWAYS exists. US law prohibits anyone under 21 from drinking alcohol. You could blow a 0.01 and still be convicted of DUI.
2016-05-25 01:20:20 · answer #2 · answered by leta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not the substance of the DUI that's at issue but the legal procedures involved when the subject is a minor. This varies from place. In Iowa, for instance, the cops are sixes and sevens over this. See http://www.iowachiefs.org/Legislative/LegislativeInformation/tabid/103/Default.aspx.
2007-11-22 11:22:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot operate any vehicle while intoxicated. This includes a bicycle.
You can be any age to receive a DUI, however if you are underage, there will be additional charges.
2007-11-22 11:23:05 · answer #4 · answered by smedrik 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know I saw a 22 year old get sentenced to 6 months in prison for getting his 4th DUI. In this state you lose your license permanently after 3.
2007-11-22 10:58:14 · answer #5 · answered by jennysmith0214 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know of guys on snow-mobiles, ATVs and horses arrested for DUI.
If you are drunk and 'operating' a 'conveyance' you can be convicted at any age (the wording of the statute varies by place).
But a minor MAY or May not be treated as a juvenile. Depends on the judge and the circumstances.
2007-11-22 12:19:22 · answer #6 · answered by BruceN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anybody drinking and behind the wheel an get a dui..duh..yes..on a bike or riding lawn mower for that matter.>Ive seen it done on a mower
2007-11-22 10:43:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Any age anything driven by a motor , i heard of a bike once but i think you could beat that
2007-11-22 10:49:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
trust me, you'll get in much more trouble if you get a DUI and possession and consumption by a minor and no valid drivers license.
2007-11-22 10:48:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Old enough to drive drunk.
2007-11-22 10:43:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋