ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
Say No to Drinking and Riding
Drinking influences your perception, thinking, and coordination. The consequences of drinking and riding are serious and real.
WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO LOSE? You could spend…
WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO LOSE?
YOUR MONEY
Bond, legal costs, and towing fees; up to $10,000 in fines if convicted of DUI; increased insurance premiums if convicted of DUI.
YOUR TIME
Minimum 72 hours in jail following arrest; up to 10 years in jail if convicted of DUI; mandatory community service.
YOUR LICENSE
Suspension for up to 2 years if convicted of DUI.
YOUR PRIDE
Handcuffed and placed in the back of patrol car; a criminal record for the rest of your life; explaining your arrest to family and friends.
You are 5 times more likely to crash even after having just one alcoholic beverage
About 28% of the fatal crashes involve Motorcycle operators to be alcohol-impaired drivers and it is found to be the highest among all vehicle types. In 2021, 29% of those motorcycle riders killed in traffic crashes were drunk. (NHTSA National Centre for Statistics and analysis 2021).
BAC is determined primarily by:
Amount of alcohol consumed
How fast it is consumed
Body weight
Gender
Never use drugs and ride
Combining alcohol and drugs compounds their effects. It is not legal, safe, or wise to operate a motor vehicle while impaired by marijuana and other controlled or illegal substances, since they can distort your perception of time, space, and speed.
This is especially true for motorcycle riders, who must continually make detailed assessments of complex traffic situations and make split-second decisions requiring precise rider input to navigate safely and maintain an adequate safety margins.
Prescription and Over-the Counter Medications