Bicycle DUI Laws in Florida
Last reviewed by BikeSize EditorialThis guide is for general information only and is not legal advice. Laws change - verify current rules with your state DOT or a licensed attorney before relying on this for any legal matter. Read full disclaimer.
The rule
In Florida, the standard DUI statute applies to bicyclists. Florida's DUI statute (Fla. Stat. § 316.193) applies to anyone in actual physical control of a 'vehicle,' and § 316.003 defines vehicle broadly enough to cover bicycles. A bicycle DUI carries the same statutory penalty range as an auto DUI - fines from $500 to $1,000 on a first offense, possible jail time, and a driver-licence suspension of at least 180 days even though no motor vehicle was involved. See Fla. Stat. § 316.193 (Driving under the influence).
Statute
What this means in practice
Riding a bicycle while impaired is a real legal exposure in Florida. If you've been drinking, the safer move is to walk your bike, take transit, or call a ride.
Ride sharp, ride legal
Run a 60-second pre-ride safety check
DUI, impairment, and distraction laws all assume you are riding a bike that is actually safe to ride. The M-check takes a minute and catches the things that get you hurt.
See the M-check guide