Can you get a dui on a skateboard?

Asked about 1 year ago - Portland, OR

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I live in Oregon, and I skateboard. I know for a fact that you can get a dui on a bike here as I know numerous people that have gotten one. However I would really like to know if I can get a dui on skateboard as its my main means of transportation, and I am turning 21 in exactly one month. Thanks

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    Portland DUI / DWI Attorney
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    Answered April 16, 2012 15:51. Yes, you can get a DUII with any "vehicle" in Oregon on public premises. So, if you've had to much to drink, WALK. If it's close enough to skate, it's close enough to walk. Plus, a buzzed walk goes by very quickly, and it's one of the joys of life. Drunk skateboarding = injuries and hassles, not a joy of life.

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    Medford Criminal Defense Attorney
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    Answered April 16, 2012 12:44. Bunch of out of state attorneys rush to answer a question (and take all the points) that they cannot answer. Nice work fellas.

    No attorney-client relationship is formed by this communication. Any recommendation/information given through... more

  3. Portland DUI / DWI Attorney
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    Answered April 16, 2012 03:52. In Maine the answer would be no because the "vehicle" needs to be motorized. You cannot get a DUI on a bicycle in Maine because there is no motor. Oregon law appears to be different. You should contact an Oregon DUI attorney.

    My response to your question is a generic response and should not be construed as controlling to your case. I can... more

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    Englewood DUI / DWI Attorney
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    Answered April 16, 2012 05:06. If you can get a DUI on a bike, you probably can get one on a skateboard.

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    Springfield DUI / DWI Attorney
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    Answered April 16, 2012 06:29. I don't know OR law. Neither do the CO or ME lawyers who responded.

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