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Bottle and Throttle: A Deadly Combination
Riding a motorcycle takes special skills, concentration, balance and coordination under normal conditions, so you can imagine how quickly alcohol or drugs can turn a perfect ride into a perfect nightmare.
In Colorado, 33 percent of riders killed in motorcycle crashes in 2015 were under the influence of alcohol.
National statistics show that the percentage of legally intoxicated motorcycle riders in fatal crashes is greater than the percentage of legally intoxicated drivers of passenger cars, SUVs or pick-up trucks. And far too many suffer debilitating injuries as a result of impaired riding, particularly among middle-aged riders and baby boomers.
How Much Is Too Much? Colorado Impairment Laws
Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI)
Your ability to ride is impaired to the "slightest degree," or your blood alcohol concentration is as low as 0.05.
Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
You are "substantially incapable" of riding, or your blood alcohol concentration is at or above 0.08.
Bottom Line
No matter what you drive, it is a crime to do it under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Choose To Ride Sober
The safest choice is to never ride after drinking even one drink of alcohol. However, if you're planning a night out, plan for a safe ride home. Some alternatives to drinking and riding:
Get a ride from a sober friend.
Take public transportation or a cab.
Leave your bike in a secure area.
Know your limits and have only 1-2 drinks over several hours.
The Heat Is On is Colorado's high-visibility enforcement campaign, which combines increased DUI enforcement with a strong public awareness campaign geared toward drivers of all motor vehicles.