A Lime scooter rider was arrested after police say he drunkenly ran a red light and caused an officer to abruptly hit his brakes in Downtown Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police confirmed to IndyStar that this is the first such arrest they've made since scooters began operating in Indianapolis this past summer.

The incident happened around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of East Washington Street and North Pennsylvania Street, according to a police report.

The report says an IMPD officer was patrolling the area when Cole Dillon, 21, allegedly failed to stop at a red light while riding a Lime scooter, causing the officer to slam on his brakes to avoid a crash.

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Police allege Dillon had a blood alcohol content of .15 percent at the time of the incident, according to the report. A person is considered intoxicated with a BAC of 0.08 in Indiana.

Dillon was arrested on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Being intoxicated while operating a scooter can lead to an OWI or DUI charge, according to police. Riders should approach their use of the scooters as they would a car and abide by all traffic laws.

It's unclear whether the arrest will lead to penalties from Lime for the rider. When reached for comment by IndyStar, a Lime spokeswoman pointed to the company's terms of service. The rules prohibit riders from operating the scooters under the influence of any alcohol, drugs, medication and other substances that can cause impairment.

Call IndyStar reporter Crystal Hill at 317-444-6094. Follow her on Twitter: @crysnhill.