6431-S.E AMH THOB PERR 217

ESSB 6431 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-5517.1) 1130 ADOPTED 3-05-98

By Representative B. Thomas

     On page 2, line 2 of the amendment, after "officer" insert ".  Impoundment under such an ordinance or rule may occur only if the driver of the vehicle has refused to take a test of his or her breath or blood alcohol concentration or if he or she has taken such a test and the test indicates a concentration at or above the concentration specified in RCW 46.61.502"

EFFECT:  Impoundments under a local option apply only to drivers who refuse the breathalyzer test or take the test and reach or exceed the DUI per se BAC level (currently 0.10).