DUI Scooter
Posted on Feb 28, 2013 3:49pm PST
Many individuals are arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and the penalties for said actions are often the suspension of a license as a result of their actions, among other penalties. After this has happened, finding a way to get around town and to your job may be extremely difficult, if not impossible. Even if your work is in the same town as your place of residence, it could take many hours out of your day if you have to walk to your job to and from. In some cases, there are individuals who are unable to walk that distance due to physical restraints. While there are many different forms of transportation, some forms may not work, and as a result you are left in the dust.
However, believe it or not there just may be another way for you to get around town. Depending on where you live, there is the possibility of getting what is considered as a "DUI scooter" that is an alternative method of transportation for those who are currently suffering under the penalties of a DUI conviction and subsequent license suspension or removal. Even with these valuable methods of transportation, it is fairly new to the market and therefore can cause legal confusion for those who have a suspended license or are arrested while under the influence during the time they are operating a DUI scooter. For this very reason, it is essential that you contact a skilled DUI attorney in your area for the criminal defense you nee don your side. Having someone who has a thorough understanding of the DUI and driving laws in your specific state that can make sure that your rights are fought for and your future protected.
The reason a scooter is considered to be a legal form of transportation is because under certain federal standards they are a very low speed style bicycle that allows people to get from A to B without acting as a big danger to those around them. These low-speed bikes often run off of a battery charge and can travel no faster than 20 miles per hour. And while that may not be very fast, if you have to travel 10 miles across town for work, this would save some time and personal energy as opposed to walking there on a daily basis. These are considered to be a legal form of transportation as long as the use does not remove the pedals on the bike or in any way seek to make it travel faster than it was designated to.
DUI scooters are an up and coming fad for those who are kept from being able to driver their own vehicle; however, due to their similarities with motorcycles, it is not unheard of that people are wrongfully arrested for driving without a license. Again, this legal process can be complicating, which is why having an experienced DUI defense lawyer on your side is crucial. If you are wrongfully accused of driving while your license is suspended, the penalties can be severe. Don't risk your future, or the eventual returning of your license by not taking legal action.
In the event that you have been arrested for driving under the influence, either in a normal motor vehicle or on a scooter, please contact an attorney in your area as soon as possible. Depending on the specific situation and whether or not there was an accident, injury, or even past convictions will determine the charges places against you. Your future may be at stake, which is why taking legal action immediately is so essential.