Illegal to bike while drunk?

[KrillBee]

I was told by a friend that in some states you can get in just as much trouble biking drunk as you can driving drunk. Is this true?

 

[BradAtWork]

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[Corporate Thug]

it is in fact illegal, at least in California.

 

[Bill Brasky]

Its true here in Kansas. Same goes for water vehicles. I think the difference between biking and rollerskating drunk is that you bike in the street. Can anyone confirm that?

edit: guess what? It was in the article. "If it's on the public right-of-way, you're under the same jurisdiction as if you're in a car,"

 

[rise]

in Ma, well, at least around here, the cops usually just PC you. vut yeah, it could be a dwi if they want to be dicks.

 

[abaez]

I actually got "pulled" over by a cop once coming back from the echo to my place here in downtown. He got me since I was in the middle of the street, which isn't usually a problem since there are no cars at 2am in downtown los angeles, but he was like.. at least your not driving and let me go.

I participate in the monthly bike rides too.. midnight ridaz, sci arc, critical mass etc and there are always people drinking on those rides so I'm not sure how much it's enforced.

 

[KrillBee]

Originally posted by: Zaitsev
Its true here in Kansas. Same goes for water vehicles. I think the difference between biking and rollerskating drunk is that you bike in the street. Can anyone confirm that?

edit: guess what? It was in the article. "If it's on the public right-of-way, you're under the same jurisdiction as if you're in a car,"

Are we assuming that the public right-of-way refers to a road that cars can travel on?

So if you're biking on the sidewalk it's ok?

What if you are walking drunk on the road?

 

[wetcat007]

Depends on state laws, in MN I know it's legal.

 

[BoomerD]

http://www.cyclingwhileintoxicated.com/

http://cuilaws.com/

 

[aplefka]

Originally posted by: KrillBee

Originally posted by: Zaitsev
Its true here in Kansas. Same goes for water vehicles. I think the difference between biking and rollerskating drunk is that you bike in the street. Can anyone confirm that?

edit: guess what? It was in the article. "If it's on the public right-of-way, you're under the same jurisdiction as if you're in a car,"

Are we assuming that the public right-of-way refers to a road that cars can travel on?

So if you're biking on the sidewalk it's ok?

What if you are walking drunk on the road?

Uhhh that'd be DIP friend.

 

[nageov3t]

even if riding a bike while drunk wasn't explicitly illegal, couldn't you get hit with public intoxication?

 

[rise]

Originally posted by: loki8481
even if riding a bike while drunk wasn't explicitly illegal, couldn't you get hit with public intoxication?

that's why cops around here usually just PC someone. public intoxication should never be enforced unless you're being a menace.

 

[nageov3t]

Originally posted by: rise

Originally posted by: loki8481
even if riding a bike while drunk wasn't explicitly illegal, couldn't you get hit with public intoxication?

that's why cops around here usually just PC someone. public intoxication should never be enforced unless you're being a menace.

PC?

 

[rise]

Originally posted by: loki8481

Originally posted by: rise

Originally posted by: loki8481
even if riding a bike while drunk wasn't explicitly illegal, couldn't you get hit with public intoxication?

that's why cops around here usually just PC someone. public intoxication should never be enforced unless you're being a menace.

PC?

Protective Custody, hold you for the night i think it's some amount of hours.

not that i'd know

 

[ViRGE]

Originally posted by: KrillBee

Originally posted by: Zaitsev
Its true here in Kansas. Same goes for water vehicles. I think the difference between biking and rollerskating drunk is that you bike in the street. Can anyone confirm that?

edit: guess what? It was in the article. "If it's on the public right-of-way, you're under the same jurisdiction as if you're in a car,"

Are we assuming that the public right-of-way refers to a road that cars can travel on?

So if you're biking on the sidewalk it's ok?

What if you are walking drunk on the road?

If you were biking on the sidewalk, then you'd probably be in violation of the laws in most jurisdictions against that kind of thing. So not matter where you bike you're going to get a ticket for something.

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: rise

Originally posted by: loki8481

Originally posted by: rise

Originally posted by: loki8481
even if riding a bike while drunk wasn't explicitly illegal, couldn't you get hit with public intoxication?

that's why cops around here usually just PC someone. public intoxication should never be enforced unless you're being a menace.

PC?

Protective Custody, hold you for the night i think it's some amount of hours.

not that i'd know

Ahh you mean the drunk tank.

 

[rise]

Originally posted by: BigJ
Ahh you mean the drunk tank.

yep. but at least it's just an overnighter, no charges.

 

[summit]

got a speeding ticket on a bicycle. going 44 in a 35 it was downhill

 

[DangerAardvark]

It's pretty much illegal to do anything while drunk.

 

[Modelworks]

They may not get you for dui type offense, but there are tons of other laws they could use to arrest someone drunk while riding a bike.
Public Intoxication
Reckless Endangerment
Disorderly Conduct

 

[bignateyk]

Originally posted by: Summit
got a speeding ticket on a bicycle. going 44 in a 35 it was downhill

44mph on a bicycle? I'm surprised your brakes didnt catch fire at the bottom.

 

[SunnyD]

Yup, true in most states. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated - a bicycle is considered a vehicle for all intents as it is supposed to share the ROAD with auto traffic.

 

[Modelworks]

Its easy to tell if something is illegal.
If it endangers you or someone else, its illegal.

 

[SirStev0]

At Penn State they do it all the time... I have met more than one person who have been pulled over and a few that actually got tickets... Seen my share as well..

 

[Damn Dirty Ape]

intoxicated pedestrian FTL?