E-bikes can be a great alternative way to travel around Maplewood. In fact, some think that these bikes make you immune from the police, especially when it comes to DWIs. The problem is, not always. If you are facing criminal charges in Maplewood or anywhere in Ramsey County, contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation at 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339.
“You can still get a DWI on certain kinds of e-bikes in Maplewood.”
Can you be charged with a DWI after riding an e-bike in Maplewood?
The answer depends on the vehicle and the circumstances.
Minnesota law recognizes electric-assisted bicycles as a distinct category and expressly excludes them from the general definition of a motor vehicle. But not every electric two-wheeled vehicle necessarily qualifies as an electric-assisted bicycle under Minnesota law. Motorized bicycles and other vehicles can be treated differently.
That makes the details of an e-bike DWI investigation especially important.
Was the bike a qualifying e-bike? Had it been modified? How fast could it travel? Was it being operated within its statutory classification? What did the police officer observe? What evidence of impairment exists?
These are questions an experienced Minnesota DWI defense attorney should investigate.
“If you get charged, they will go after you as aggressively as if this were a car.”
Jack Rice Defense has extensive experience defending people accused of DWI and serious criminal offenses in Maplewood, Ramsey County, and throughout Minnesota.
If you are facing an e-bike DWI charge, call Jack Rice Defense at 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339 for a free confidential consultation.