cycling under influence (CUI)

Some states have laws against riding a bicycle on a street or highway while under the influence of drugs or alcohol (cycling under the influence, or CUI). Other states apply traditional DUI/DWI laws to cycling while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. And some states don't have a specific CUI law, and don't apply traditional DUI/DWI laws to riding a non-motorized vehicle, such as a bicycle.

In Alaska, the laws that apply to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) do not explicitly include non-motorized vehicles such as bicycles. Alaska Statutes Title 28 - Motor Vehicles, Chapter 28.35 specifically addresses offenses related to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. However, there is no distinct statute for cycling under the influence (CUI). This means that while cyclists are not directly targeted by DUI laws, they are still expected to operate their bicycles safely and responsibly. Law enforcement officers may use other applicable laws, such as those related to public intoxication or reckless endangerment, to address situations where a cyclist is riding in a manner that is unsafe due to impairment.

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