California state driving laws establish a very specific definition of “vehicle” under the law, explicitly defining it as something self-propelled or powered by something other than a human. As a result, while you can get a DUI while riding a horse, operating a boat, or even using a ride-on lawnmower, you cannot get one for bouncing […]
You Can Get a DUI on a Horse in California
Under California DUI laws, anything self-propelled can be considered a vehicle. Under Vehicle Code section 21050 (VC), anyone riding or driving on an animal on public property is subject to the same laws as those operating a motor vehicle. In other words, these two laws make it illegal to ride a horse or operate a […]
Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Charges in San Diego, California
These days, practically everyone knows it is illegal to drink and drive, but for whatever reason, many people don’t know it is against the law to operate a boat while under the influence (BUI) under California Harbors and Navigation Code 655 (HNC). Doing so is not only illegal, but it is also dangerous, which is […]
Biking Under the Influence: 21200.5 (VC)
Many people who know they will be drinking at a party or bar opt to ride a bicycle to avoid the dangers of drunk driving. But what they don’t realize is that California has a particular type of DUI specifically for those who ride a bike while drunk or on drugs. Fortunately, the sentencing for […]
