Seems kind of harsh. I mean, sure, he was drunk, but at least he wasn’t driving... and what’s the big deal about a bike going through the drive through?
I’d give the guy a pass and maybe even a ride home to sleep it off. Arresting him? Gee.
I think it has more to do with the restaurants insurance policy than anything else. they’re afraid people in cars will hit bicyclists and pedestrian, injuring them and leaving the restaurant open to lawsuits.
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Same reason that you can't walk down the middle of a road to answer your second question.
To answer your first, because he wouldn't leave and was blocking the lane.
I was wondering the same thing. If the guy has the money, why can't they just serve him and send him on his way? Is it really a safety issue?
I also agree that bicycling while intoxicated should not be criminal in this way, but the police view bicycles as vehicles, they must obey traffic laws, therefore you can be arrested for DUI while riding drunk.