{"id":221,"date":"2022-03-18T14:27:34","date_gmt":"2022-03-18T18:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/?p=221"},"modified":"2022-03-18T14:27:34","modified_gmt":"2022-03-18T18:27:34","slug":"can-i-get-a-dui-on-a-bicycle-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/can-i-get-a-dui-on-a-bicycle-in-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Get a DUI on a Bicycle in Florida?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrary to popular misconception, YES, you can be arrested for drunk driving while on a bicycle in Florida. The state statute on driving under the influence (DUI) applies to anyone on a vehicle, and the law specifically excludes the word \u201cmotorized\u201d when describing the offense. You could be charged if you have a blood alcohol concentration in excess of the legal limit, but officers could also arrest you if they believe your capabilities are impaired by alcohol. If convicted, you face up to six months in jail and a maximum fine of $1,000.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the potential for a criminal conviction is not the biggest concern for bicycle riders. Alcohol has the same effects on your mind and body no matter what vehicle you are operating, so you put yourself at risk of serious injuries in a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/bicycle-accidents.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miami bicycle accident<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some information on the dangers should convince you to avoid riding after consuming alcohol.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Statistics on Drunk Driving and Bike Crashes<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/can-i-get-a-dui-on-a-bicycle-in-florida\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading Can I Get a DUI on a Bicycle in Florida?\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Contrary to popular misconception, YES, you can be arrested for drunk driving while on a bicycle in Florida. The state statute on driving under the influence (DUI) applies to anyone on a vehicle, and the law specifically excludes the word \u201cmotorized\u201d when describing the offense. 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