Tag Archives: driving under the influence

1. New Report Shows 1 in 12 Over .08 Breath Alcohol Leaving Major Sporting Events

   Jan 25, 2011 —

   Not surprisingly, people that tailgated before a game were 14 times more likely to be over a .08 breath level. Younger fans (under 35) were more likely to be over the .08 level … [More]

2. Expected Changes to Washington State DUI Laws in 2011

   Jan 18, 2011 —

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3. New Washington State DUI Laws Should Be Proposed Today

   Jan 10, 2011 —

   January 2011 will bring new DUI laws … [More]

4. DUI – What Issues can be Argued at my DOL Hearing?

   Dec 28, 2010 —

   Per the DOL’s pamphlet regarding Administrative Hearings for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) only a handful of issues can be appealed. Although other legal issues may be brought up during the hearing, the DOL lists the below main issues: … [More]

5. DUI – Outcome of DOL Administrative Hearing

   Dec 15, 2010 —

   DUI – What Happens After my DOL Administrative Hearing?* After your DOL Administrative hearing has concluded, the DOL Hearing Examiner/Officer will take all arguments, exhibits, declarations, motions, etc under advisement. When will I be notified of the outcome? The DOL Hearing Examiner/Officer usually does not make a decision whether your license suspension is sustained or … [More]

6. DUI – Ignition Interlock Device

   Dec 7, 2010 —

   An ignition interlock device (IID) is a type of breathalyzer that is wired to your vehicle’s starting system. The IID will prevent your vehicle from starting if you have had too much to drink – in order to start your vehicle, you have to blow into a breathalyzer tube, if you blow over a certain level, the IID will prevent your vehicle from starting … [More]

7. DUI – 7 Rules of the Road

   Nov 24, 2010 —

   There will be added emphasis on DUI patrol over the holiday season and they will be on the look out for the slightest indication that you may be driving under the influence. If you find yourself being pulled over here are 7 Rules of the Road – guidelines to follow when stopped by the police… … [More]

8. FDA Takes Action on Caffeinated Alcoholic Drinks

   Nov 19, 2010 —

   The Washington Liquor Control Board has also taken action, and has instituted a statewide ban of the use of these caffeinated alcoholic drinks. … [More]

9. DUI – DOL Driver’s License Hearing Request

   Nov 15, 2010 —

   Department of Licensing Hearing Request Information If you have been pulled over for DUI, after the arresting officer completes his arrest report, he will turn a copy into the Department of Licensing.  The Department of Licensing will then start the process to suspend your driver’s license for a certain period of time.  The day you … [More]