PSA: That Lime scooter ride home after drinks could cost you BIG time in Arizona
Just because it's not a car doesn't mean you're safe from DUI charges.
Arizona treats electric scooters seriously:
🚨 Same DUI penalties as driving a car
🚨 Up to 5 days in jail for first offense
🚨 Thousands in fines and fees
🚨 Class 1 Misdemeanor on your record
The stats are scary: 79% of scooter accident victims had alcohol in their system.
These aren't toys - they're vehicles that can reach 25mph in busy traffic.
Scottsdale already made scooter DUIs illegal in 2018. Other cities are following. Don't be the test case.
Read the full blog: https://phxinjurylaw.com/blog/scooters-duis-and-liability-in-arizona/
Stay safe out there ✨