Colorado’s DUI statute, C.R.S. § 42-4-1301, specifies any person who “…drive[s] any vehicle…” and C.R.S. § 42-4-102(112) specifically defines a bicycle as a “vehicle.”  Accordingly, the DUI statute does apply to any person operating a bicycle.

Though the criminal penalties for DUI would apply, you would not have any adverse action on your motor vehicle driver’s license.  Good for you for planning not to drink and drive!  If you’re going to have “one too many,” a cab, bus, or designated driver would be a better idea than your bike.

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