The answer is yes if you are on a public road. For instance, you cut your grass and drink a few beers. You then decide to be a nice neighbor and drive down the street to cut you neighbor’s lawn. If you get pulled over on your street, you are subject to the same drinking and driving rules that govern the operation of your car. You can get a DWI/DUI and end up in criminal court defending the charges.

Understanding the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Point System
Driving in New York comes with certain responsibilities, and one of the ways the state ensures that drivers are safe and law-abiding is through the