{"id":286713,"date":"2016-04-04T10:45:08","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/dui\/charges\/drunk-biking.html"},"modified":"2026-03-26T13:07:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T18:07:34","slug":"drunk-biking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/dui\/charges\/drunk-biking.html","title":{"rendered":"Can You Get a DUI on a Bike?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Can You Get a DUI on a Bike?<\/h1>\n\n
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Yes, in multiple states, you can be charged with DUI while riding a bicycle. However, state laws differ on their rules for drunk biking and the severity of the criminal charges. Some states exempt bicycles from traditional DUI laws and instead treat it as a separate criminal charge. Meanwhile, other states include bikes in their definition of “vehicles” and charge intoxicated biking as a DUI. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Driving under the influence (DUI) cases involving bicycles can be confusing. The rules vary from state to state. In this article, we’ll provide a few examples of states that do not charge intoxicated biking as a DUI, and some that do.<\/p>\n

If you’re facing criminal charges, it is crucial to understand your state’s laws. Contact a DUI defense attorney<\/a> to review your case and assess the best defense strategies available.<\/p>\n

Find more information about biking DUIs below:<\/p>\n