Bicycle DUI Laws in Oklahoma
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The rule
In Oklahoma, the DUI statute does not apply to bicyclists — it covers motor-vehicle operators only. Oklahoma's DUI statute (47 O.S. § 11-902) applies only to a person operating or in actual physical control of a 'motor vehicle.' Because a bicycle is not a motor vehicle under Oklahoma law, the DUI statute does not reach bicycle riders. An impaired cyclist may still be cited under public-intoxication or reckless-conduct statutes. See 47 O.S. § 11-902 (Persons under the influence - motor vehicle).
Statute
What this means in practice
A DUI charge isn't on the table for cyclists in Oklahoma, 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