What should you do if you have been drinking alcohol before riding your motorcycle?

When considering safety while riding a motorcycle after consuming alcohol, the best course of action is to refrain from riding entirely until you are sober. Alcohol impairs your judgment, coordination, and reaction time, which are critical skills needed for safe motorcycle operation. Riding under the influence can significantly increase the risk of accidents and injuries.

Waiting until you are sober allows your body to process the alcohol, reducing impairment and ensuring you can ride safely. This choice prioritizes not only your safety but also the safety of other road users. Other options, such as riding cautiously or at slower speeds, do not fully mitigate the risks associated with impaired driving. Designating someone else to drive your motorcycle does not eliminate the responsibility of riding under the influence, and riding during the day does not negate the effects of alcohol. Therefore, the safest and most responsible decision is to wait until you are sober.