A new state survey suggests the public supports a move from .08 to .05 blood alcohol content.
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state legislators are preparing to revive efforts to lower the legal blood alcohol content threshold for drunk driving from 0.08 to 0.05.
New data, gathered by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, shows showing growing public support for the stricter standard that sponsors hope will finally secure passage in the 2026 legislative session.
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State Senator John Lovick, D-Snohomish County, plans to sponsor the legislation when the session begins in January.
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