Winter Springs man charged with DUI after falling off e-bike

Police say the man was unsteady on the bike and smelled of alcohol

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A 45-year-old man in Winter Springs, Florida was charged with a DUI after police say they witnessed him fall backwards off an e-bike and then try to continue riding down the sidewalk. Officers reported the man was unsteady on the bike, slurring his words, and smelling of alcohol.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing issue of DUI incidents involving alternative modes of transportation like e-bikes, scooters, and even horses in Florida. While the penalties are the same as a car DUI, there are unique safety concerns with these types of vehicles that can put both the rider and the public at risk.

The details

According to the arrest report, an officer witnessed the man cross in front of them and pass through a pedestrian crosswalk on the e-bike. The officer then saw the man fall backwards off the bike and stay seated on the ground briefly before trying to get back on and continue riding down the sidewalk. Police said the man was unsteady on the bike, slurring his words, and smelling of alcohol. He refused a field sobriety test and was later heard saying "I'm wasted" at the jail.

  • The incident occurred around 3:00 a.m. on Monday, February 10, 2026.
  • The man was booked on a misdemeanor DUI charge and given a $500 bond.

The players

Winter Springs Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to and investigated the DUI incident involving the e-bike rider.

Unidentified 45-year-old man

The individual who was charged with a DUI after falling off an e-bike and continuing to try to ride it while appearing intoxicated.

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What they’re saying

“We were just sitting in the parking lot, saw him cross down the road. It was like a slow-motion fall.”

— Unidentified officer, Police officer (clickorlando.com)

“We followed him down the sidewalk, and he was wobbling. You smell alcohol.”

— Unidentified officer, Police officer (clickorlando.com)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow the man out on bail pending his DUI trial.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing issue of DUI incidents involving alternative modes of transportation like e-bikes in Florida, where the penalties are the same as a car DUI but the safety risks can be unique. It raises questions about how law enforcement and lawmakers should address these emerging transportation trends.