Washington DUI Laws


Driving Under the Influence - RCW 46.61.502
Physical Control of Vehicle Under the Influence - RCW 46.61.504
Operation of vessel in a reckless manner (boating) - RCW 79A.60.040

Breath Testing- WAC 448-16
Blood Testing - WAC 448-14
Portable Breath Testing- WAC 448-15

DUI Penalty Chart



First DUI Conviction
BAC less than .15%
OR no test result
BAC .15% or higher
OR test refusal
 Jail time minimum
 Or Electronic Home  Monitoring (EHM)
24 hours consecutivelyor 15 days EMH 48 hours consecutively or 30 days EMH
 Jail time maximum One year One year
 Fines & Fees $823 to $5,000 $1,015 to $5,000
 License Suspension 90 days 1 - 2 years
 Ignition Interlock One year after suspension One year after suspension
 Alcohol/drug assessment Yes Yes
 Probation Five years Five years

Second DUI Conviction
BAC less than .15%
OR no test result
BAC .15% or higher
OR test refusal
 Jail time minimum 30 days consecutively 45 days consecutively
 Jail time maximum One year One year
 Electronic Home  Monitoring (EHM) 60 days 90 days
 Fines & Fees $1,015 to $5,000 $1,405 to $5,000
 License suspension Two years 900 days -
3 Years
 Ignition Interlock Five years if previously restricted Five years if previously restricted
 Alcohol/drug assessment Yes Yes
 Probation Five years Five years

Third DUI Convicton
BAC less than .15%
OR no test result
BAC .15% or higher
OR test refusal
 Jail time minimum 90 days consecutively 120 days consecutively
 Jail time maximum One year One year
 Electronic Home  Monitoring (EHM) 120 days 150 days
 Fines & Fees $1,805 to $5,000 $2,605 to $5,000
 License suspension Three years Four years
 Ignition Interlock Ten years if previously restricted for five Ten years if previously restricted for five
 Alcohol/drug assessment Yes Yes
 Probation Five years
*The Supreme Court of Washington does not recognize certification of specialties in the practice of law, and certification is not a requirement to practice law in the state of Washington.
The information on this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. Please contact me to obtain legal advice pertaining to your situation.
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