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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 Ohio, traditional DUI (Driving Under the Influence) laws, known as OVI (Operating a Vehicle under the Influence) laws, do not apply to individuals riding bicycles under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Ohio's OVI statutes pertain to the operation of 'vehicles,' which they define as including motor vehicles, but not non-motorized bicycles. However, local ordinances in some Ohio cities may have regulations that address cycling under the influence. Cyclists should be aware that even if not explicitly covered by OVI laws, riding a bicycle while impaired could lead to charges such as public intoxication or disorderly conduct. Additionally, riding under the influence can be dangerous and increase the risk of accidents, so it is discouraged from a safety perspective.

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