Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 46, Motor Vehicles
RCW Title 46 § 46.61.5249: Negligent driving—First degree
What this law says, in plain English
Negligent driving in the first degree occurs when a driver operates a motor vehicle negligently and endangers persons or property while showing signs of impairment from liquor, cannabis, drugs, or intoxicating chemicals. This offense is classified as a misdemeanor.
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