Reader’s Question:
My brother was charged just recently for DUI here in Washington. At this early stage of his DUI, what are the things that he should know about?
Camila
Federal Way, WA
Your brother should know a lot of things about his DUI case in Federal Way, Washington especially now that the DUI laws are getting tougher. First [...]
Reader’s Question:
I think I already have a drinking problem and what’s worse is that it could turn out to be a drinking and driving problem. How do you think I can avoid a DUI with the current situation that I have?
Fred
Shoreline, WA
A DUI is a very serious charge because it can mean hefty fine and [...]
Reader’s Question:
My cousin was arrested for a DUI in Ohio a few days ago but we live in Washington. How will this affect his drivers license in WA?
Daniel
Vancouver, WA
Both Washington State and Ohio are members of the Drivers License Compact (DLC) so if you are convicted of the driving under the influence you received in [...]
Reader’s Question:
In 2005, I was pulled over and charged with DUI in Washington where I live and I plead guilty of negligent driving second degree. I was wondering when will this be removed from my driving record, when the plea was entered or at the time of the incident?
Alicia
Kent, WA
The Washington State Department of Licensing [...]
Reader’s Question:
How many years do I have to carry SR22 non owners insurance in Washington State for a first time DUI violation?
Harry
Renton, WA
In Washington State the usual time that a motorist is required to carry an SR-22 non owners policy is for three years. The reason why you are required to obtain the SR-22 [...]
Reader’s Question:
Is it gonna be automatic that I would have a rate increase on my car insurance if I’d be in an accident caused by DUI or drunk driving here in Vancouver, Washington?
Herbert
Vancouver, WA
No, it’s not gonna be automatic that you would have a rate increase on your car insurance in case you cause an [...]
Reader’s Question:
Will my current auto insurance company find out I have had a DUI conviction here in Tacoma, Washington?
Margarita
Tacoma, WA
Auto insurance companies can sometimes miss DUI convictions so it’s possible that your current insurance company will not find out you have had a DUI conviction in Tacoma, Washington if they don’t check your motor vehicle [...]
Reader’s Question:
My drivers license was suspended because of the DUI and my parents would like to add me to their car insurance policy in Everett, Washington. Will the insurance company be able to know about the DUI charge?
John
Everett, WA
I would recommend that you allow the car insurance carrier and your parents know that your driver’s [...]
Reader’s Question:
What happens if I don’t have a lawyer and I don’t attend the hearing at the Department of Motor Vehicles for my DUI case here in Washington? But if I do attend the hearing, do we have to request for the officer to be present at that hearing?
Jai
Enumclaw Plateau, WA
The hearing at the Department [...]
Reader’s Question:
Hi, my name is Reid and I live in Renton, Washington and I really like driving but I don’t drink and drive. Is it true that we can judge a driver’s impairment just by looking at their personal appearance or behavior?
Reid
Renton, WA
One of the cues of alcohol impairment is actually one or more of [...]