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Japan, Spain, Netherlands Crack Down on Drunk Cycling

12/15/2025

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Japan, the Netherlands, and Spain tighten laws against drunk cycling.
In Japan, penalties rose in 2025, with nearly 900 licenses suspended for drunk cycling under new traffic laws.
Spain imposes fines of €500 to €1,000 for cyclists testing positive for alcohol.
In the United States, some states apply DUI-like sanctions to intoxicated cyclists.
As urban cycling grows, authorities shift focus from drivers to cyclists, stressing dangers of intoxicated riding.

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Story summary

Japan, the Netherlands, and Spain tighten laws against drunk cycling.
In Japan, penalties rose in 2025, with nearly 900 licenses suspended for drunk cycling under new traffic laws.
Spain imposes fines of €500 to €1,000 for cyclists testing positive for alcohol.
In the United States, some states apply DUI-like sanctions to intoxicated cyclists.
As urban cycling grows, authorities shift focus from drivers to cyclists, stressing dangers of intoxicated riding.