Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 46, Motor Vehicles

RCW Title 46 § 46.61.507: Arrest upon driving under the influence or being in physical control of vehicle under the influence, notation required if child is present—Arrest upon drug or alcohol-related driving offense, child protective services notified if child is present and operator is child's parent, guardian, or custodia

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

This statute requires law enforcement to document when children under 16 are present during arrests for DUI/drug-alcohol driving offenses and mandates notification to child protective services if the driver is the child's parent, guardian, or custodian.

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