Drinking, Biking, and the legality of it all?

[crumpet19]

So, I'm sitting here thinking of how to get around town (smaller college town) while intoxicated. It's still too far to walk between some parties and where I live. I'm somewhat confident that I could ride a bicycle while intoxicated.

But, are there any laws regarding riding a bicycle while drinking?

 

[Spoooon]

I think you have to follow some of the same rules that a driver does. I've seen people on campus get ticketed for riding around at night without a light and stuff.

 

[crumpet19]

well, I've got lights, relfectors, helmet, etc.

 

[StageLeft]

I was under the influence a couple years back and opted to take my bike instead of a car to go to the store to pick up more brew. Interestingly the two people behind the counter in the gas station were talking about how they'd seen a guy get DUI on a bike. I laughed along with them, and biked home to finish the evening :0

There must be something, but I'd sure as hell rather be caught drunk on a bike than in a car.

 

[Eli]

I don't think it's illegal.

Don't the alcohol laws specify a motor vehicle?

 

[Evadman]

You can still get a DUI. Trust me.

 

[IEatChildren]

Damn, I must be drunk, cause when I clicked on this thread, I could have swore it said bikini

 

[Dragoon42]

Originally posted by: Eli
I don't think it's illegal.

Don't the alcohol laws specify a motor vehicle?

you ever hear of public intoxication?

 

[mee987]

for some reason i read it as "drinking, binging, at the legality of it all"

whats wierd is just about 10 minutes ago i was talking to a friend about riding bikes after a party we are going to in about an hour. i dont have a bike here, but ill let him know its not a good idea. i dont know if he'll listen to me, ive seen him ride a dirtbike in the dark with beer in hand while drunk before and he did alright.

 

[HappyPuppy]

You can be arrested just for being drunk in public. I was walking home from a bar many years ago intoxicated and minding my own business when a nice Los Angeles County Deputy Sherriff put the bracelets on me and took me to jail. It was only 4:00 in the afternoon and they didn't let me out until 9:00 the next morning. I was just walking for crying out loud. I had deliberately left my car at the bar because I didn't want to get busted.

I have no idea what the penalty is for riding a bike under the influence, but watch out.

 

[johnjohn320]

Seems kind of ridiculous that you could be charged with "Driving Under the Influence" while not driving.

 

[AreaCode707]

UC Davis is a no-car campus, and so Davis has the dubious distinction of being the "bike capital of the world" (so they claim). And the cops give out plenty of BUI's - Biking Under the Influence. They'll also ticket you for riding at night without a light and for any traffic violations.

 

[tnitsuj]

Yes you can get a DUI on a bike, scooter, go-kart, red ryder wagon, boat, etc.

 

[mee987]

roller blades?

 

[tnitsuj]

Originally posted by: mee987
roller blades?

Or skateboard

 

[mee987]

i guess you werent kiddin with that avatar

 

[Bigdude]

but I'd sure as hell rather be caught drunk on a bike than in a car.

Why, it's the same thing, both illegal!

 

[crumpet19]

Originally posted by: Bigdude

but I'd sure as hell rather be caught drunk on a bike than in a car.

Why, it's the same thing, both illegal!

It's much more difficult to kill someone with a bicycle.

 

[atom]

Originally posted by: tnitsuj

Originally posted by: mee987
roller blades?

Or skateboard

I tried skateboarding drunk once, didn't work out so well..................

 

[DDCSpeed]

there is a law with being drunk in public so that must count for something

 

[SuperTool]

If you get caught drunk biking, does it go on your driving record?