Did you know that you can be guilty of Virginia DUI for driving something other than a car?
An Ohio man apparently didn’t realize this fact in his state, when he drove a motorized bar stool after drinking. The state is trying to sell the bar stool to raise money for the local child support agency.
Virginia’s DUI statute covers operating motor vehicles, engines, or trains. The DUI statute specifically includes mopeds, even though the general definition of “motor vehicle” excludes them.
As you can see, driving under the influence encompasses much more than just cars. You could be charged with DUI for riding a moped, a go kart, or a farm tractor down the road.
The best advice for anyone who has been drinking is not to drive anything. Call a cab or walk.
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I’m not really familiar with the geography where you are located, but here in Hampton Roads we have LOTS of water. Did you know that you can also get a DUI while driving a boat?
I agree with your advice. If you have been drinking, don’t drive anything!
Spot on, Kristina! We don’t have tons of water here, but there’s enough to get people into trouble.
Thanks for the comment and link!
I live in the driest state in the country, the great state of UT! If you want to buy hard liquor here you have to go to a state run liquor store and there are not many around. BYU is the soberest school in the country! Go cougars!
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