"Drunk Horseback Riding: Not a Crime in Most States
Drunk driving laws typically prohibit a person from driving a vehicle while either under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or driving a vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .08% or higher. DUI or DWI cases can certainly be brought against drivers of cars, trucks, and motorcycles. But what about a DUI or DWI case against someone riding a horse?
The legal question in this type of DUI or DWI case will turn on how the term "vehicle" is defined in that state. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court was recently confronted with such a case, where two men were charged with drunk driving while on horseback. The court wrestled with the issue, and concluded that the DUI law simply did not apply."