Alcohol is a prominent and common factor in road collisions and traffic accidents due to its ability to impair cognitive function. Drunk driving is not only a ballooning problem for cars and motorcycles but also non-motorized vehicles, like bicycles.
According to the NHTSA, approximately 26% of fatal bicycle accidents in 2018 were associated with driving under the influence. In fact, cyclists involved were found to have an average blood alcohol content of +0.01g/dl.
Unsurprisingly, studies suggest that driving bicycles while intoxicated increases one’s risk of sustaining severe body injuries to oneself or a pedestrian.
Although drunk driving is a criminal offense, there are varying laws per state when it comes to DUI on a bike. The Florida statute on driving under the influence applies to ALL types of vehicles, motorized or non-motorized, like bicycles.
https://askmyattorneys.com/cycling-and-alcohol-can-you-get-a-dui-on-a-bike-in-florida/
Want more patients? Get your FREE e-book guide and find out how to get your medical practice TOP of Google and grow your practice.
With our guide, you'll learn:
