Boulder Man Charged with Biking Under the Influence
In an interesting set of circumstances, police have arrested a man for drunk driving while riding his bicycle. Colorado DUI laws apparently allow for people on bicycles to be arrested and charged as though they were driving a car. Police in Boulder Colorado arrested Jonas Rizzo after officers observed him almost hit a car with his bicycle near the intersection of Valmont and 28th Street. After noticing the near crash officers approached Rizzo and noticed signs of intoxication. He then told officers that he hit a car while trying to run a red light. Jonas Rizzo was unable to complete roadside maneuvers satisfactorily and was arrested on suspicion of biking while intoxicated. This is the third biking under the influence charge issued in Boulder Colorado this year.
Link to Boulder Daily Camera Article on this situation
http://www.dailycamera.com/news/ci_15730426
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
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