Can someone be arrested for riding a bicycle while drunk?

[napi21]

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?

[Madrone]

1. I think they'd choose to call it "public intoxication"

rather than an RUI - but yes.

[Booster]

2. I know you can be arrested for drunk walking, which happened

to a friend of mine. These activities, walking, riding a bike, etc., fall under the category of "drunk in public".

[JimmyJazz]

3. I think it varies from state to state, but usually the rules of the road

apply equally to bicycles and motor vehicles.

[napi21]

4. actually, those were my suspicions. Thank all of you for responding.

I hate the thought, but I guess some never learn. Too bad too.

[Blue Diadem]

5. I think so,

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.

[radwriter0555]

6. I hope he rides that bike to an AA meeting someday... He needs help,

not criminalization.

[MazeRat7]

8. Hear...hear.... exactly!!!

[MazeRat7]

7. Yes in a heart beat on at least one of two charges

1) Unsafe operation of a vehicle (not necessary to be motorized)
2) Public intoxication

MZr7

[illini]

9. Probably yes.

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[CBGLuthier]

10. Yes

bicyclists are subject to all the rules that motorists are except for the requirement of a license.

[LostinVA]

11. Some states can arrest you for DUI on a bike, horse, etc.

[nytemare]

12. In Florida, he can

It is still considered DUI, but on a bicycle.

[Rick Myers]

13. In Ohio, yes

Kentucky also...

[napi21]

14. Well, FYI, he's in Ga. and if all these other states say yes,

my guess is that Ga does as well.

Thanks for the info.

[sakabatou]

15. Yes you can. Kinda like riding a horse while drunk.