Can I get a DUI on my motorized bike?

Yes, you can. 

Including:

• Electric scooters/Gas Scooters

• Motor-Assisted Scooters

• “Pocket bike” (mini motorcycles)

• Mopeds

• Segways

• Electric assisted bicycles

What about motorized bikes that don’t require a license?

We all know it is illegal to drive while intoxicated, but not everyone is aware that you can be charged with DUI while operating pretty much any vehicle: cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, and even bicycles. Then, in 2018, e-scooters made the list as soon as they hit the scene. Oregon has developed some specific rules about which bikes require a license. Since January of 2024, there are some differences in terms of license suspensions and sentencing for bicycle DUI’s. Regardless, these are actively enforced, so be careful out there! If you do run into trouble, you know who to call:

Plan Ahead

Now that you know you can get a DUI on your motorized bike, you know to plan ahead. If you are attending an event where you will be drinking, sort out transportation in advance. Download the Uber or Lyft app on your phone before you go out, make sure your vehicle is parked somewhere where you can leave it overnight if you need to, or, better yet, leave it at home. Give yourself every opportunity to not “have to” drive when it’s time to head home.