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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 New Mexico, the laws that apply to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI/DWI) do not explicitly include non-motorized vehicles such as bicycles. New Mexico's DWI statutes typically refer to 'motor vehicles,' which does not encompass bicycles. However, cyclists could potentially be charged under public intoxication or other related laws if their behavior while cycling under the influence poses a danger to themselves or others. It is important for cyclists to be aware that even without a specific cycling under the influence (CUI) law, their actions can still have legal consequences if they operate a bicycle in an unsafe manner due to impairment.

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