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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.

Washington Implied Consent Law requires all licensed drivers to consent to 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.

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