In Mississippi, the definition of “motor vehicle” under the statute for drunk driving includes but is not limited to cars, four wheelers, golf carts and even lawn mowers.  Basically any vehicle which is motorized qualifies as a vehicle for DUI purposes.

However, the motor vehicle must have been operated on a public highway, street, or sidewalk to be in violation of Mississippi drunk driving laws.    

Its beautiful Saturday afternoon, you’re mowing your lawn and having a few beers.   There’s no way you could be arrested for Driving Under Influence right?  Wrong.  Mississippi drunk driving statute   you think your’e okay having a few beers while operating that lawnmower, think again.