Washington Drunk Driving Laws and Statistics

Washington Drunk Driving Laws

  • BAC Limit: 0.08
  • Enhanced Penalty BAC Level: 0.15
  • Zero Tolerance Level: 0.02
  • Implied Consent Law: Yes
  • License Suspension 1st Offense: 90 Days
  • License Suspension 2nd Offense: 2 Years
  • License Suspension 3rd Offense: 3 Years
  • Mandatory Jail Time: After 2nd Offense
  • Mandatory Alcohol Education: Yes
  • Mandatory Alcohol Treatment: Yes
  • Ignition Interlock Device: Yes
  • Vehicle Confiscation: After 2nd Offense
  • Hardship License: After 30 Days
  • Open Container Law: For driver and passengers

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Washington Drunk Driving Fatalities

Total Fatalities BAC=.00 BAC=.01-.07 BAC=.08+
532 337 34 195

Washington Drunk Driving News

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Hailey's Law would impound Washington DUI vehicles - DUIAttorney.com

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