Bicycle DUI Laws in Hawaii
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The rule
In Hawaii, the standard DUI statute applies to bicyclists. HRS § 291E-61 makes it unlawful to operate or assume actual physical control of a 'vehicle' while under the influence, and HRS § 291C-1 defines vehicle to include bicycles. A bicycle DUI carries the same statutory penalty range as an auto DUI - fines from $250 to $1,000 on a first offense, possible jail time, and a one-year driver-licence revocation if the rider holds a Hawaii licence. See HRS § 291E-61 (Operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant).
Statute
What this means in practice
Riding a bicycle while impaired is a real legal exposure in Hawaii. 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