Motorcyclists and DUI

Drunk driving is even more dangerous for motorcyclists than it is for drivers of cars. As a motorcyclist, your balance and focus are integral parts of safely operating your vehicle and alcohol can impair a person’s control of these functions. A DUI on a motorcycle can keep you off your bike and off the road for longer than you think.

If you have been charged with a DUI while driving your motorcycle, you need experienced legal counsel to help you defend yourself against the charges. The state of Rhode Island takes DUI charges seriously, no matter what type of vehicle you drive. Contact Rhode Island DUI defense lawyer, James Powderly, by calling 401-662-9006.

DUI on a Motorcycle

Just as is the case with other motorists, police officers are observing a motorcyclist’s every move when they pull a person over. As a rider, your actions, motions, and responses are even more easily observed. There is no car to restrict a police officer’s line of sight. Police officers look for the following indications of alcohol when they suspect someone has been drinking and driving.

• Slurred speech
• The smell of alcohol
• Dilated or erratic eye movement
• Motor function control

DUI charges can affect far more than just your license. Your career, reputation, and even your interpersonal relationships might suffer as a consequence of a DUI charge, let alone a conviction. It is important that you have experienced and trustworthy defense in the case of a DUI charge.

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Please contact Rhode Island DUI defense lawyer, James Powderly, by calling 401-662-9006 for more information about motorcycle DUI charges.