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New ruling makes huge impact on DUI cases in Washington
Since 2015, law enforcement in the state have been using a blood alcohol breathalyzer from a company called Daeger. The results have been used to convict tens of thousands of people on drunk driving charges, but a new ruling says that those results from Daeger's machine violate state law.
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. - The Snohomish County DUI and Target Zero Task Force will be conducting DUI emphasis patrols on Saturday, July 2 from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Representatives from Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Patrol, Lynnwood Police Department and Mountlake Terrace Police Department will be doing high visibility patrols throughout the county.
From 2019 to 2020, Snohomish County saw an 8% increase in DUI fatalities and a 55% increase in DUI crashes resulting in serious injuries. The Target Zero Task Force says they want all celebrants to have fun this holiday weekend and choose a safe and sober ride home.
Patrols will be looking for drivers impaired by alcohol, legal marijuana or other illegal drugs. Target Zero is the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission’s plan to reach zero traffic-related deaths and serious injuries by 2030. More information can be found on the Target Zero website.