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Can You Get a DWI on a Bicycle in New York? - Rachel Kugel
From The Kugel Law Firm - Can You Get a DWI on a Bicycle in New York? looks at whether riders in New York can face a drunk driving charge while on a traditional pedal bicycle, an e-bike, or an e-scooter. The episode explains that a standard DWI under Vehicle and Traffic Law applies only to motor vehicles, and a traditional pedal bicycle does not meet that definition because it is powered by muscular effort rather than a motor. Even so, cyclists are not free from consequences, since conduct like running a red light, riding against traffic, or behaving recklessly can still lead to traffic…
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