New York · New York Vehicle and Traffic Law (VAT)
N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law § 1289: Operation of an electric scooter while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
What this law says, in plain English
Operating an electric scooter while impaired by alcohol or drugs is prohibited. Penalties range from traffic infractions with fines up to $300 and/or 15 days jail for first offense, to misdemeanor charges with fines up to $1,000 and/or 180 days jail for repeat offenders within ten years.
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