In Alberta DUI laws are the exact same for someone riding a motorcycle as someone operating a car or truck. While owning a motorcycle may be a fun, exciting and thrilling means of transportation you must still adhere to drunk driving laws in Alberta when driving a motorcycle. If you are riding a motorcycle and have a blood alcohol content (BAC) above the legal limit you can be arrested for drunk driving. Also, riding a motorcycle while drunk is much more dangerous than driving an automobile should you be involved in an accident. The prosecution may seek to impose harsher penalties on motorcycle riders arrested for DUI.
If you have been charged with DUI while riding a motorcycle in Edmonton, Alberta it is a very serious matter. You do have rights and it is in your best interest to consult with a skilled and experienced Edmonton, Alberta Motorcycle DUI Lawyer. Call The Law Office of R. Kent Haryett And Company at 1-877-816-5132.
While operating a motorcycle in Alberta you can be pulled over by the police for driving behaviors such as:
If you are pulled over for any of these, or other traffic violations and have been drinking you can be arrested for DUI in Edmonton, Alberta.
Getting charged with, and convicted of a Motorcycle DUI in Alberta is expensive, aggravating and time consuming. There are court costs to be paid, attorneys fees to be paid, fines to be paid, possible restitution if there was property damage and perhaps jail time. If convicted your license will be suspended or possibly revoked. Your life will become incredibly complicated for a long time after the impaired driving conviction as you will have no way to get to work, school or other necessary destinations. With your independence taken away a DUI can make you susceptible to losing much more than just your license. Retaining an experienced Edmonton, Alberta Motorcycle DUI Attorney can help significantly. They will make sure your rights are protected, they will review the facts surrounding your arrest and make sure the police officer conducted all field sobriety tests properly. If possible, your charges may possibly be dismissed or reduced with the help of a skilled Edmonton, Alberta Motorcycle DUI Attorney.
Working with an Edmonton, Alberta Motorcycle DUI Lawyer is a good idea regarding your DUI case. Mr. Haryett & his associates will make sure your rights are protected every step of the way. Call The Law Office of R. Kent Haryett & Company at 1-877-816-5132. With many years serving those charged with DUI in Edmonton, Alberta he will tenaciously defend your rights while attempting to keep the negative consequences of your pending drunk driving charges to a minimum.
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