I Can Be Convicted of DUI If I Was Driving That?!

We all know that if you get behind the wheel after you have been drinking, you can be arrested for DUI. But did you realize that you can end up convicted of DUI even if you weren't behind the wheel of a car. There are some truly surprising vehicles that can get you booked for DUI!

It is very likely that in your home state, there are laws for boating under the influence. That means that if you are driving a boat, your blood alcohol content has to remain under the legal limit for your state. There have been many instances of BUI (boating under the influence) all over the country. In fact, you might even come across BUI checkpoints on the water.

Another more obvious vehicle that can get you booked for operating under the influence is a plane. Clearly none of us want our pilot flying a plane while intoxicated. There have been many cases of flying under the influence that have resulted in extremely serious punishments.

But lets get to the odd ones – did you know that in some states, you can be arrested for riding a bike while drunk? It's true! Many states do not have this law in place, but you should check the DUI laws in your home state to find out if there are penalties for biking under the influence.

What about tractors? Yes. There are laws for driving a tractor under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Again this is a state-specific crime, but it is possible that your home state does have a law against driving a tractor under the influence.

There are some other more strange vehicles that can get you in trouble. There have even been cases where folks have been arrested for driving a golf cart under the influence of alcohol. Also, scooters, mopeds, ATVs and even horses – yes we said horses – can have drunk driving laws, depending on the state.

Regardless of whether you were driving a car, bike, motorcycle, or even a golf cart, if you have been arrested for DUI in your state, it is so important to get help. Punishments for DUI are extremely strict and can ruin your life. But a skilled DUI lawyer will be able to fight and get you the best possible outcome in your case. Contact a knowledgeable, experienced DUI lawyer near you right away if you are facing drunk driving charges.