Modifies DUI provisions relating to making a fourth
offense a felony; increasing the penalty for DUI with a child
in the vehicle; increasing the minimum mandatory sentence for
offenses of DUI and physical control; consideration as an
aggravating circumstance if driving the wrong way to the
normal flow of traffic; prior DUI offenses counted in the
offender score; and prohibiting courts from deferring DUI
sentences.
Creates a 24/7 sobriety program and requires the
Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to
conduct a 24/7 sobriety program pilot project.
Establishes the Washington impaired driving work group to
study effective strategies to reducing vehicle related deaths
and serious injuries that are a result of impaired driving
incidents.
Creates the 24/7 sobriety account.