In the state of Arizona operating any vehicle with a motor while intoxicated can result in a DUI offense. When the law says any motor vehicle it includes skateboards and bicycles however, the Arizona law does not directly address individuals simply riding a bike and a DUI offense is also a possibility. With that in mind, Arizona DUI Services suggests you stay clear of operating any mode of transportation when you are intoxicated, and instead get a ride home. After a night of drinking, we here at Arizona DUI Services have some suggestions for you to get home.
In the state of Arizona operating any vehicle with a motor while intoxicated can result in a DUI offense. When the law says any motor vehicle it includes skateboards and bicycles (Comoreanu, 2017) however, the Arizona law does not directly address individuals simply riding a bike and a DUI offense is also a possibility. With that in mind, Arizona DUI Services suggests you stay clear of operating any mode of transportation when you are intoxicated, and instead get a ride home. After a night of drinking, we here at Arizona DUI Services have some suggestions for you to get home.
Designated Drivers (DD)
The best option when drinking is to have a Designated Driver. A DD is free and keeps your social network together. Designated Drivers will save you from a potential DUI, motor vehicle accident or a potential manslaughter charge.
Ride Share Services
The benefit to a ride share service is their convenience. Both Uber and Lyft have apps that you can download to your smart phone; making the process of securing and paying for a ride as simple as opening the app. Also in most situations ride share services are less expensive than a cab ride. These ride sharing services are available throughout much of the state and Arizona DUI Services suggests that you check availability in your area.
To confirm service in your area you can check with https://uphail.com/us/az/all/
Up Hail -Uber, Taxi, and Lyft in Arizona
Up Hail helps you save money on a ride share, taxi, or car services such as Uber, taxi, and Lyft. Up Hail helps riders & drivers find fare estimates, pricings, and rates for Uber, taxi, and Lyft across the country.
Designated Driver Service | Dryver.com (Formerly BeMyDD)
When you’re out having fun, who wants to worry about how to get home later? Dryver’s designated driver solutions provide you with a responsible, sober driver to chauffeur you and your friends to sporting events, bar crawls, concerts, bachelor or bachelorette parties, or any other event requiring a driver.
Also, there is a service offered through Dryver titled- Be My DD. This service will send out two drivers and one is there to take you home in your own vehicle. You can check out Dryver at: https://www.dryver.com/designated-driver.html
Taxi
Cab services will vary in availability and can be found with a Google search. Additionally, most establishments will gladly call a cab for its patrons. Also available to the Phoenix and Tucson areas is the Discount Cab Free Ride Back program. This program gives drivers a free ride back to their own vehicles.
Public Transit
Another great way to get around while intoxicated is through Public Transit. Arizona offers a couple different versions of Public Transit through the Light Rail and buses. The Light Rail on weekdays is open and operating through 4:40 AM through 11 PM. Expect on Friday, where the service stops at 2 AM. The Light Rail on weekends is operating through 5 AM to 11 PM. Expect on Saturdays, where again the service stops at 2 AM. Bus availability varies, so it’s best to check when the next departures are. Check online here:
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References
Comoreanu, A. (2017, August 10). WalletHub. Retrieved from Strictest And Most Lenient States On DUI: https://wallethub.com/edu/dui-penalties-by-state/13549/
