Driving Under the Influence (DUI)- 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
Washington DUI Penalties
First Conviction
Washington DUI Penalties | 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 consecutively or 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 Conviction
Washington DUI Penalties | 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 Convicton
Washington DUI Penalties | 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 |