This might come as a surprise, but DUIs extend to any vehicle with a motor or that can be driven. That includes motorcycles, bicycles, and that’s right, even electric scooters. Even though motorized scooters are not explicitly mentioned, since they have motors and have to be operated, they technically fall under the term “motor vehicle.”

You might think you’re being clever and savvy by renting an electric scooter to get home after a night out, but you’re actually being just as dangerous and negligent as a person who gets behind the wheel. And if you get caught, you’ll end up spending much more than the price of a scooter or rideshare on fines.

Electric rental scooters are taking the U.S. by storm. With locations all over the country, including some universities, the scooters provide an efficient and cost-effective means of transportation. That’s not to say, however, that the system doesn’t have its problems. In some cities, this newest mode of travel is creating inconveniences for pedestrians and motorists. Some are even winding up injured as a result of others’ negligence. While the e-scooters are benefiting those that use them, cities are trying to improve the handling involved in an attempt to reduce the overall number of issues for all residents.