New Oregon law reduces fines, penalties for bicycle DUI
It’s part of an effort to “right-size the criminal justice system.”
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Bike Law 101: Biking under the influence
Although it’s generally understood that it’s not cool to drink and drive, many people don’t think of cycling while in an altered state as being dangerous. But, before you over-indulge, here are some sobering statistics to consider… According to NHTSA, (National Highway Transportation Safety Administration) 28% of all cyclists killed in 2009 had a measurable … Read more
Drunk biking: No big deal, or time to get real?
“Alcohol use leads to a host of unsafe bicycling practices, increased head and brain injuries, and costs to the cyclist and community.”— From the conclusion of a January 2010 study published in American Journal of Emergency Medicine A story reported by the Associated Press today underscores an issue I’ve had in my story queue for … Read more