TL;DR: Yes, you can get a DUI on a bicycle in California. California Vehicle Code § 21200.5 explicitly states that it is illegal to ride a bicycle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. However, the penalties for bicycling under the influence are less severe compared to those for driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated. […]
California Traffic Laws
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