
I commuted again yesterday. No hiccups this time! It was a very nice ride. The correct distance is closer to 8 miles I think. I got a ride back again because we went out to a bar after work. BTW, it's not a crime to bike drunk as long you're not a danger to anyone. I haven't tried it yet myself...
Total: 7.96mi Bike Ride
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actually cycling drunk is a crime. DUI to be exact. Bicycles are considered vehicles just like cars.
Actually it's not in Washington. See this document on the law.
9. Drunk Riding is Not Subject to DUI Laws
While it may not be legal to ride without a helmet, it appears to be legal to ride while intoxicated. There is a specific RCW provision on “Intoxicated bicyclists”. It allows a police officer to “offer to transport a bicycle rider who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or any drug” to a “safe place”. [RCW 46.61.790] However, it also states that the officer “shall not provide the assistance offered if the bicycle rider refuses to accept it.”
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