Avoid DUIs with the PartyPub, powered by pedals
Of course, we never condone driving while intoxicated, and we always suggest using pedal-power over piston-power whenever possible, so here's a machine which satisfies both of those edicts. In all honesty, we're not so sure what the legalities of actually using a machine such as the PartyPub on real public roads are, but we can imagine that a pedal-powered pub could find plenty of use for festivals, block parties and parades.The PedalPub is capable of seating up to 17 people, though only five of them pedal. Also seated are a bartender and a driver, who should remain sober we imagine. The Fietscafe started in Holland, but it's now branching out to the U.S. For all of the ethanol opponents, this could perhaps be the only alcohol consumption being done on the streets that you'd be all right with. For an example of the fun you could be having on the PartyPub, check out the video after the break.
[Source: PedalPub via Gizmag]
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CJ 7:13PM (3/31/2008)
Hopefully they have seatbelts in case someone succumbs to the alcohol and attempts to take a nosedive.
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Brian 8:48PM (3/31/2008)
unfortunately in CA.. you drive anything while intoxicated.. you can get a DUI.. even skateboard or rollerblade.. and then.. even if the officer lets you off for that you're still drunk in public.. so that could be another possible citation.. how unfortunate.. ahah its even worse because 5 are technically driving.. so 5 DUIs as opposed to one!! how horrible!
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Larry Miller 9:14PM (3/31/2008)
In many states in the USA, operating any vehicle -- even unpowered vehicles -- while under the influence is a crime. Every once in a while you hear of someone getting a riding-lawnmower DUI. In some college towns, such as Madison, Wisconsin, prosecutions for biking under the influence are not uncommon. Even a skateboard counts!
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Jason 1:44AM (4/01/2008)
Finally a good idea lol! But you know what, cops would probably still give you a ticket. There must be a loophole somewhere that says you can operate a vehicle drunk, and I'm sure they'd claim it was a vehicle.
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Niralisherni 2:31AM (4/01/2008)
Nice fun idea, maybe they should get a battery installed for when they get tired of pedaling though (http://www.zapworld.com)
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Rolf Oldeman 4:48AM (4/01/2008)
I checked the dutch website. Ten persons pedal. Only one drives, and he must sign to stay sober.
They have lots of these bikes! including 70's design, a pink ladies-bar and a wedding special. I'm proud to be dutch again (I couldn't say so last week)
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pelliot 9:53AM (4/01/2008)
Thankfully this vehicle is Ethanol powered, the driver remains sober, sort of. A true green machine.
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Kevin Nugent 9:25PM (4/01/2008)
Pedal over piston is the way to go and in a way this idea is funny . Lol
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