Excerpt from Attorney Ralph Behr’s Book. Street Smarts- Criminal Law 1.01 – CARS AND COPS – CAN I GET A D.U.I. ON A BICYCLE?

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100 ‘most asked‘  questions

CAN I GET A D.U.I. ON A BICYCLE?

Yes.

You can lose your drivers’ license if you are riding a bicycle impaired.

Although a bicycle is not a motor powered vehicle, in most states the DUI statutes provide the same punishments for operating a motor vehicle or a bicycle while impaired.

If you’re riding a bike without safety equipment, such as a working headlight to illuminate the road, you can be stopped by an officer and issued a citation.  Once you are stopped, lawfully the officer can conduct a DUI investigation if he observes any indication of impairment.

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