What is “Safely Off the Roadway?”

There’s a close relative to DUI in Washington State called Physical Control of a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence. Someone arrested for Physical Control will face many of the same penalties as one accused of a DUI. One can be arrested for Physical Control...

Will Your DUI Require an Ignition Interlock Device?

When facing a DUI in Washington State there are a couple different points when the ignition interlock device (IID) could be required: at the first court appearance, after a Department of Licensing (DOL) administrative action and after the court case is resolved. The...

What should you know about drunk driving in Washington?

We all know impaired driving is illegal in Washington, regardless of the cause of the impairment. The state’s laws cover illegal and legal drugs, medications and alcohol. All drivers should understand these laws so they can avoid facing criminal DUI charges. The...