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A DUI is a very serious offense and the penalties can be harsh and long lasting. People with one or more DUIs on their records might face future problems with employment or securing financial resources such as a home loan. Washington state recognizes the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit as 0.08 percent. For commercial drivers, the limit is lower at 0.04 percent; for drivers under the legal drinking age of 21, the limit is 0.02 percent. Drivers should be aware that they can be charged…

Neighborhood safety is the responsibility of everyone: drivers, pedestrians, and residents. According to the King County Roads Services Division, drivers in residential areas drive at an average speed of 33.8 miles instead of the limit of 25 mph. Drivers of every age, not just teenagers, are guilty of speeding. Some possible reasons for this is that drivers feel comfortable enough in familiar residential areas to drive…

Drivers share the road with pedestrians and bicycle riders and need to pay attention to riders to avoid tragic accidents. However, bicycle riders have a responsibility to know the traffic laws that apply to their type of riding. Here is an overview of many of the common questions that people have about bicycle safety laws.

Bicycle riders who are riding on a roadway…

A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is necessary to drive any type of large truck or “rig.” It is also necessary for driving buses or transport vehicles. The Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) oversees the CDL process, including the education process necessary to obtain a CDL. Every state has minimum requirements, but Washington has additional standards that must be met by the…