napi21
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Thu May-19-05 07:00 PM
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Can someone be arrested for riding a bicycle while drunk? |
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There is a fellow who has lost his DL until 2008 dur to multiple DUI's. He now rides his bicycle to work, and everywhere else he needs to go. He still drinks like a fish. I'm just curious. Could he be arrested for RUI?
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Thu May-19-05 07:01 PM
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1. I think they'd choose to call it "public intoxication" |
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rather than an RUI - but yes.
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Thu May-19-05 07:02 PM
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2. I know you can be arrested for drunk walking, which happened |
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to a friend of mine. These activities, walking, riding a bike, etc., fall under the category of "drunk in public".
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Thu May-19-05 07:02 PM
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3. I think it varies from state to state, but usually the rules of the road |
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apply equally to bicycles and motor vehicles.
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napi21
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Thu May-19-05 07:05 PM
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4. actually, those were my suspicions. Thank all of you for responding. |
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I hate the thought, but I guess some never learn. Too bad too.
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Thu May-19-05 07:05 PM
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I read recently that they arrested a man who was driving his riding lawnmower while drunk.
If they're intoxicated, their ability to handle a bike or a rider mower would be impaired imo.
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Thu May-19-05 07:06 PM
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6. I hope he rides that bike to an AA meeting someday... He needs help, |
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Thu May-19-05 07:08 PM
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8. Hear...hear.... exactly!!! |
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Thu May-19-05 07:07 PM
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7. Yes in a heart beat on at least one of two charges |
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1) Unsafe operation of a vehicle (not necessary to be motorized) 2) Public intoxication
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Thu May-19-05 07:10 PM
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Thu May-19-05 07:10 PM
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bicyclists are subject to all the rules that motorists are except for the requirement of a license.
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Thu May-19-05 07:12 PM
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11. Some states can arrest you for DUI on a bike, horse, etc. |
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Thu May-19-05 07:17 PM
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It is still considered DUI, but on a bicycle.
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Thu May-19-05 07:21 PM
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Thu May-19-05 07:28 PM
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14. Well, FYI, he's in Ga. and if all these other states say yes, |
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my guess is that Ga does as well.
Thanks for the info.
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Thu May-19-05 07:29 PM
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15. Yes you can. Kinda like riding a horse while drunk. |
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