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Some states have laws against riding a bicycle on a street or highway while under the influence of drugs or alcohol (cycling under the influence, or CUI). Other states apply traditional DUI/DWI laws to cycling while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. And some states don't have a specific CUI law, and don't apply traditional DUI/DWI laws to riding a non-motorized vehicle, such as a bicycle.

In New Jersey, the laws that apply to driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs do not explicitly include bicycles. New Jersey's DUI statute, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50, primarily addresses the operation of motor vehicles and does not specifically mention bicycles. However, local ordinances in some New Jersey municipalities may have regulations regarding riding bicycles under the influence. It is important for cyclists to check the local laws in their specific area. While a cyclist in New Jersey may not be charged under the state's DUI statute, they could potentially face other charges or municipal ordinance violations if their behavior is deemed reckless or poses a danger to themselves or others.

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