Riding an e-bike home after drinking may seem very different from driving a car. Legally, however, the answer depends on exactly what type of vehicle you were operating. If you are facing criminal charges including a DWI in Roseville or anywhere in Ramsey County, contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation at 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339.
“Can you really get a DWI on an e-bike? Well, it depends.”
Minnesota law specifically excludes a qualifying electric-assisted bicycle from its general definition of a "motor vehicle." But Minnesota also has separate definitions for motorized bicycles and other motorized devices. The classification of the particular e-bike can therefore be extremely important.
If Roseville police stop you while you are riding an e-bike, do not assume that an arrest automatically means you will be convicted. The details matter—including the type of e-bike, whether it was modified, where you were riding, what police observed, and what testing was performed.
“Some people think that if you are on an e-bike, this means you are automatically safe from the law. This isn’t necessarily true.”
Jack Rice Defense represents people facing DWI and other criminal charges throughout Roseville and Ramsey County.
Jack Rice is a former prosecutor, former CIA Officer, and Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist.
If you are facing an e-bike DWI investigation or charge in Roseville, contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation at 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339.