The Washington Implied Consent Law mandates that all licensed drivers implicitly consent to providing a breathalyzer test if an officer suspects DUI. You can refuse to take a sobriety test, but in many cases, the penalty for refusing is harsher than complying.
Washington Implied Consent Law
The Washington Implied Consent Law is related to DUI motor vehicle offenses. If you’re a Washington licensed driver, you implicitly agree to provide a breath test if an officer suspects you of DUI/DWI. Refusal to test results in an automatic one-year license suspension.
