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900 cyclists caught drunk cycling banned from driving cars in Japan, as authorities say offenders “likely to pose a significant danger when driving”

The clampdown on cycling while drunk in Japan comes after stricter laws were introduced concerning phone and alcohol use by cyclists, with more measures, including a ban on holding an umbrella on a bike, set to come into force next year

Thu, Dec 11, 2025 13:38
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London bike commuters in Lycra (copyright Britishcycloing.org_.uk)

Solicitor says wearing Lycra or cycling while overweight should be criminal offence, as drunk cyclist knocked off bike by police fined £350

The strange in-court joke came as a 24-year-old man was fined for cycling while double the drink drive limit, possessing cocaine, and failing to stop for police

Wed, Sep 18, 2024 17:44
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Letterkenny District Court (Google Maps)

Blind cyclist fined for riding bike on dual carriageway while “extremely” intoxicated – months after crashing into car while cycling drunk

Gintaras Jankauskas, who is “clinically blind”, has been previously convicted for crashing into and damaging a car while cycling drunk

Sat, Mar 02, 2024 11:52
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Pint (picture copyright Simon MacMichael).jpeg

Cyclists in Queensland, Australia to face random breath tests to ascertain if they are riding while drunk?

Proposals would also apply to electric scooter riders – plus, we summarise the position in the UK

Thu, Dec 21, 2023 21:00
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Blind man fined for cycling while drunk after crashing into car

Gintaras Jankauskas was seen weaving across lanes before hitting a passing vehicle

Tue, Nov 22, 2022 11:38
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Drunk cyclist fined for damaging car as he tried to flee police

Officers had been called to Thomas Alcock's home after reports of a domestic disturbance

Sun, Mar 03, 2019 20:16
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Beer taps (copyrighht Simon MacMichael)

Magistrates question value of prosecuting “drunk” cyclist

King's Lynn Magistrates Court asks police and CPS to reconsider whether to proceed with case given the costs involved

Tue, Jan 08, 2019 17:32
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Cider-swigging wobbly cyclist ends up in court

Michael Arundel;told police officer who said he was breaking the law: “Here, chief, you’re joking aren’t you?”

Tue, Nov 21, 2017 18:59
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Cyclist in Spain was caught four times over drink-drive limit – then headed off to bar for another drink

Guardia Civil say man stopped for cycling erratically could face a 1,000-euro fine

Thu, Sep 14, 2017 13:48
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Pint (picture copyright Simon MacMichael).jpeg

“Drunk” cyclist who had been pushing bike was locked up by police under 19th Century law, court told

Andrew Walne from Colne, Lancashire, spent night in custody after post-ride stop "for a pint"

Thu, Aug 31, 2017 14:54
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