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July 29th, 2008   Filed Under Assault, Bicycling Under the Influence  

Didn’t I just say in a post about drinking and bicycling, don’t be THAT guy? Well, we had to show up Portland, right? I hope you are happy Seattle. Well, as with most cases, there are two very different versions of the story.

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Drinking and Biking

July 11th, 2008   Filed Under Bicycling Under the Influence  

It is legal in our state. You can read more about this subject at a post we wrote last year. Just remember to keep your cool. Another gift from our sister-state. Don’t be “that guy.”

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Bicycling Under the Influence (The other BUI)

September 29th, 2007   Filed Under Bicycling Under the Influence  

In a State that is constantly passing laws that are further restricting citizens rights, bicycling has passed under the radar. In a number of other states you can be convicted for operating a vehicle under the influence (even if it is a bike). In Washington, for now, it is not illegal. According to the statute,
A law enforcement officer may offer to transport a bicycle rider who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or any drug and who is walking or moving along or within the right of way of a public roadway, unless the bicycle rider is to be taken into protective custody under RCW 70.96A.120. The law enforcement officer offering to transport an intoxicated bicycle rider under this section shall:
(a) Transport the intoxicated bicycle rider to a safe place; or
(b) Release the intoxicated bicycle rider to a competent person…

The law enforcement officer may impound the bicycle operated by an intoxicated bicycle rider if the officer determines that impoundment is necessary to reduce a threat to public safety, and there are no reasonable alternatives to impoundment.

A refreshingly sensible law. This is not a call to arms to get hammered and ride your bike. Just nice to know that you can take your bike home from the local Pub instead of your car.

Next Post: Crossing the Border.

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