Is it illegal to go on a skateboard whilst your drunk?

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chris b	Just being in possession of a skateboard is enough. Police do not treat people on non-motorized transportation very fairly. In my experience, police will issue citations to those on skateboards or bicycles at a much harsher and higher rate than those that use cars. I agree with many of the answers that say an officer can charge a person with "public intoxication", but those are usually dropped if the defendant has no significant prior record and stays out of trouble for 90 days or so. Your best solution would be to carry around a personal recording device (Video or Audio) and have your friends do so as well. These can show your side of the story quite clearly when presented to an attorney. Be careful to choose a model where the media cannot be erased easily. Police are quite fond of "dissapearing" evidence of their misconduct. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

carolus	should be.When drunk walking you cannot straight- now on a skate board! imagine the disaster to yourself! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

greg a	d Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

frankturk50	Most laws pertaining to being drunk in charge were made years before the skateboard was invented.If an officer thought the person was drunk he would most probably arrest for simple drunk in a public place or if it was warranted drunk and disorderly. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jai Kim	you might aswell ask is it illegel to ride a bycycle when drunk.. iot dont matter in my opinion.. your not really gonna put anyone elses life at risk with either a skate bored or a bike.. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Hollywood watch	No, but it is bloody foolish. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

karen wonderful	No, just stupid and there aren't any laws preventing stupidity. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

*JMo**	It's illegal to ride a bicycle drunk in MD Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Deathgrip	No, but in some areas it is illegal to be drunk in public. So, technically, the skateboard wouldn't matter. Also, it's only illegal if you get caught. Run faster than the guy behind you. (Just kidding, don't do that) We were usually drinking when we went to the skatepark in our town. Makes skating alot harder, but also more enjoyable. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

D R	i think you will find it is illegal to be drunk anywhere in a public place if you are stupid enough to be on a skate board then you deserve all you get Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Average Joe	Don't think so, but public intoxication is. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mr Abba	It isnt illegal but it sounds insane to me. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bungee	it outta be illegal while sober Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Nic	i doubt it no - go for it, it sounds like fun! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ben Gunn	The offence is being drunk in charge of a conveyance, so technically it is probably possible. It would be much more likely to result in a charge of being drunk and disorderly. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Alfie	It is an offence to be drunk whilst in charge of.... a motor vehicle, a mechanically propelled vehicle, a boat/ship a horse etc. To my knowledge (I have some knowledge of law) it is NOT an offence to be drunk whilst riding your board. However, if you cause distress to somebody (nearly knocking them down) then you could be arrested for public order offences. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ccstangfan2	yes it's under 'indecent exposure' and 'drunk in public' Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jed slade	it could be said you are drunk in charge of a vehicle. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

alex_rccrd	i think it is being as you can be drunk in charge of a bike or even a pram so i would say yes it is illegal Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Paul S	you can be cautioned yes. people get done for drunk on a horse or push bike, or even just sitting at the wheel of a car if you have the keys on you. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No