Driving under the influence is mostly associated with people behind the wheel of most light vehicles like cars, or most medium vehicles like SUVs or vans. However, DUI is not limited to such vehicles. Listed below are
four other unique cases of DUI charges that are covered in Nevada and elsewhere.
- Biking under the influence: some states consider bicycles to be vehicles in the same category as most motor vehicles, and fall under the same jurisdiction as other DUI cases. This is on top of motorized bikes, ATVs, and go-karts that also fall under the same category. Drunk bikers can expect the following penalties:
- $350 fines minimum
- year-long suspension of driving privileges
- year-long delay in receiving new driving license
- Commercial DUI: drunk driving with a bus, semi-trailer, or other commercial vehicle.In addition, commercial DUI can also cover people who lease commercial vehicles, private motor carriers, government chauffeurs, civic organization drivers and church drivers. Penalties include:
- suspension or revocation of commercial driving license
- temporary or permanent job loss
- higher insurance rates
- stiff fines
- jail time
- Aggravated DUI: also referred to as 'felony DUI'. Committing another serious crime while under the influence and behind the wheel. Penalties include:
- extended incarceration
- long probation terms
- community service
- substantial fines
- temporary or permanent loss of license
- installation of a vehicle interlock device
- confiscation of vehicle
- Misdemeanor DUI: less severe offenses that can still aggravate a DUI charge. Penalties include:
- reduced jail times
- probation
- extended suspension of driver's license
