Bicycle DUI Laws in Utah
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The rule
In Utah, the standard DUI statute applies to bicyclists. Utah's DUI statute (Utah Code § 41-6a-502) applies to anyone in actual physical control of a 'vehicle,' and Utah Code § 41-6a-1102 makes cyclists subject to the provisions of Title 41, Chapter 6a applicable to drivers of vehicles. Utah has the lowest BAC threshold in the United States at 0.05. A bicycle DUI carries the same statutory penalty range as an auto DUI - a class B misdemeanor on a first offense - and the conviction is reported as a DUI, which can trigger a driver-licence suspension even where no motor vehicle was involved. See Utah Code § 41-6a-502 (Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination).
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What this means in practice
Riding a bicycle while impaired is a real legal exposure in Utah. 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