WASHINGTON .08 AND MORE

[Jerry D Mead]

(Note: The attached is copied and pasted in from the AOL wine board. JDM)


Well, here it comes. Our new .08 laws just went into effect 1/1/99. Govenor Gary Locke has said he supports lowering the BAC to .05, and now a state legislator has introduced a bill to lower it to .02!!!! The idiot's name is Mike Heavey, representing West Seattle.

Apparently the penalties would be up to a $3-500 fine and a civil infraction, similar to a traffic violation. Loss of license for up to 30 days.

The bill is not expected to pass, but the fact is, they're trying it.

Chuck Miller