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Washington lawmakers are considering a 0.05 BAC limit to prevent impaired driving deaths. The science shows impairment s...
02/12/2026

Washington lawmakers are considering a 0.05 BAC limit to prevent impaired driving deaths. The science shows impairment starts earlier than many think.

Last month, I spoke before the Washington Senate Transportation Committee in support of a proposed law to lower the per se blood alcohol limit for driving from 0.08 to 0.05

What does the evidence say about lowering Washington’s BAC limit? An Everett Herald editorial reviews research, survey r...
01/07/2026

What does the evidence say about lowering Washington’s BAC limit? An Everett Herald editorial reviews research, survey results, and outcomes from other states that point to 0.05 percent as a safer standard for drivers.

Utah’s experience backs Sen. John Lovick’s bill to lower the blood alcohol limit for drivers to 0.05.

Research shows impairment begins well below the current legal limit. That’s why officials are calling for a 0.05 BAC sta...
01/06/2026

Research shows impairment begins well below the current legal limit. That’s why officials are calling for a 0.05 BAC standard to help keep more people safe on Washington’s roads.

Here’s the deal: You’ve probably heard that the criminal “legal limit” for driving is a blood alcohol content of 0.08%, right?

Did you know many countries already use a 0.05 BAC limit? Lawmakers say it’s time for Washington to follow the science t...
01/05/2026

Did you know many countries already use a 0.05 BAC limit? Lawmakers say it’s time for Washington to follow the science to keep roads safer.

Washington State lawmakers renew efforts to lower BAC limit to 0.05, aiming to curb fatal crashes and reflecting increased public backing.

Want to join a great team and do work that saves lives? WTSC currently has an opening for a Program Specialist 5. This p...
11/25/2025

Want to join a great team and do work that saves lives? WTSC currently has an opening for a Program Specialist 5. This position will support the Impaired Driving Team, managing a portfolio of state and federal grant funded projects. If you’re interested in helping, make Washington’s roadways the safest in the nation, check out the posting and apply today.

Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, making highways safer or restoring salmon habitat, the work that we do matters to the people of Washington State.

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