The legal limit
It is true that it is not a crime to drive an automobile on a public highway after having consumed alcohol. Thousands of Washington citizens drive their cars after having had something to drink at a social function or gathering... (read more)

Implied consent to a breath test
Believe it or not, under Washington's "Implied Consent Law" you have already consented to the breath test if you drive a car in this state. Simply put, the Implied Consent law says: "Take the breath test or you will... (read more)

If you refuse the breath test
Every DUI arrest and investigation ends in the police station or at a hospital with the final critical question: Will you take an "official" breath or blood test to determine the amount of alcohol in your system? (read more)

Strict laws for those under 21
Under Washington law, it is a crime for a person under the age of 21 to drive or to be in physical control of a vehicle after consuming alcohol if he or she has an alcohol concentration of at least 0.02. (read more)