Bicycle DUI Laws in Georgia
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The rule
In Georgia, the DUI statute does not apply to bicyclists — it covers motor-vehicle operators only. Georgia's DUI statute (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391) applies to anyone in actual physical control of a 'moving vehicle.' The Title 40 definition of vehicle (§ 40-1-1) excludes 'devices moved by human power,' which keeps bicycles outside the DUI statute. Cyclists who pose a risk while impaired may still face public-intoxication charges under O.C.G.A. § 16-11-41. See O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391 (Driving under the influence).
Statute
What this means in practice
A DUI charge isn't on the table for cyclists in Georgia, but that's not a license to ride drunk — public-intoxication, reckless-conduct, and disorderly-conduct charges can still apply, and cycling impaired dramatically raises crash risk.
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