Arrested for DUI During Bike Week in Myrtle Beach? Here's What to Do Next

Myrtle Beach Bike Week brings in thousands of riders and visitors each year. But it also brings heightened DUI enforcement, with police setting up checkpoints, roadside stops, and targeted patrols. If you've been arrested for DUI during Bike Week, you're not alone — but what you do next matters.

At Hopkins Law Firm, we represent locals and out-of-state visitors arrested during this high-stakes week. Here's what to know and how we can help.

1. Stay Calm and Know Your Rights

A DUI arrest is stressful, but your best defense begins with what you do next. Don't panic, don't argue with police, and don't admit guilt. You have the right to remain silent and the right to a lawyer.

2. Request a Hearing – Fast

If you refused the breath test or blew over the limit, the DMV will suspend your license. You have only 30 days to request an Administrative License Hearing. We can handle this for you and may be able to get you a temporary license to keep driving.

3. Don't Just Plead Guilty

Many people arrested during Bike Week assume there's no way out. That's not true. Even if you tested over the legal limit, we may be able to:

• Challenge the legality of the stop or checkpoint

• Suppress improperly collected evidence

• Fight for reduced or dismissed charges

4. Talk to a Local DUI Lawyer ASAP

Our firm is located right here in Myrtle Beach. We understand how Bike Week DUI arrests are handled in local courts — and we know how to fight them.

Contact our Myrtle Beach DUI lawyers today for a free case review.