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Washington DUI Statistics | Washington State DUI Attorney

Washington DUI Statistics = 659 Dead in 2002.

DUI in Washington State

WSP stopped 18,209 drivers on suspicion of DUI in 2004

DUI Squads: Troopers are selected on the basis of their DUI detection skills to form special units that concentrate on DUI enforcement and do not respond to routine calls for service; these special troopers are assigned to a squad for a period of eight weeks and may work in any area within the district they choose.

An estimated 513,000 people are injured in alcohol-related crashes each year in the US, an average of 59 people per hour or approximately one person every minute. (NHTSA, 2002)

Americans rank drunk driving as their No. 1 highway safety concern.

Approximately 1.5 million drivers were arrested in 1999 for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics. This is an arrest rate of one for every 121 licensed drivers in the United States. (NHTSA, 2000)

What can I expect if I am stopped for DUI in Washington State?

If you are stopped for suspected DUI, the law enforcement officer may:

  • ask if you have consumed any alcohol or drug-related substances.
  • ask you to take a field sobriety test.
  • ask you to submit to a breath test. If your blood alcohol content is .08 or higher, you may be cited and taken to jail. You also may request to have a blood test.

    You should retain a qualified Washington DUI Attorney before sending in your hearing request.

DUI Need-A-Ride Taxi Project: Troopers work with Liquor Agents and the Breath Test Section to determine which taverns and bars had high incidents of over-serving. Troopers and Liquor Agents then contact the establishment owners to advise them of the problem and provide training concerning responsible serving policies.

Warrant Apprehension Program: Troopers locate and arrest violators who are wanted for outstanding warrants resulting from DUI arrests.

If you have been accused of DUI in Washington State, please contact a qualified Washington DUI attorney TODAY.

Disclaimer: The information contained in these pages is to educate; therefore, nothing in these pages should be relied on as legal advice. Consult a qualified DUI defense lawyer. Additional disclaimer information.
 

Washington DUI Statistics | Washington State DUI Attorney