Legal Implications of Riding a Bicycle After Drinking: What You Need to Know

Legal Implications of Riding a Bicycle After Drinking: What You Need to Know

Question from a reader:
After drinking, does simply pushing a bicycle while not riding it still count as drunk driving? Is it okay as long as I’m not riding it? Please let me know.

Legal Interpretation of Drunk Driving and Bicycles

The laws regarding drunk driving are very strict in Japan. First, it is necessary to clarify the definition of drunk driving.