Drink + Ride = Lose
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?
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
In the US, nearly 30% of motorcyclists involved in fatal crashes in 2013 had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 or higher (NHTSA National Center for Statistics and Analysis, 2013). Using drugs while operating a motorcycle, tricycle, or scooter can also increase your risk of sustaining severe or fatal injuries.
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.
