BILL REQ. #:  S-4233.1 

Read first time 01/18/08.   Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

     AN ACT Relating to driver's license restrictions for alcohol violators; and adding a new section to chapter 46.20 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 46.20 RCW to read as follows:
     (1)(a) Any person who (i) has had his or her driver's license revoked for a third or subsequent time due to an alcohol-related violation of RCW 46.20.308, 46.20.3101, 46.61.502, or 46.61.504, (ii) is eligible for licensing based on reports provided by the alcoholism agency or probation department designated by RCW 46.61.5056, and (iii) has successfully completed, as determined by the department of licensing, an approved rehabilitation program, may apply for a restricted driver's license if he or she signs a sworn affidavit or declaration that he or she will never consume alcohol again for any purposes, including religious services or medication.
     (b) The department of licensing shall adopt rules to establish the following rehabilitation time frame for a person to successfully complete the rehabilitation program described in (a) of this subsection:
     (i) One year for the first rehabilitation;
     (ii) Three years for the second rehabilitation; and
     (iii) Six years for the third or subsequent rehabilitation.
     (2) The department of licensing shall affix a "No Alcohol" label to the back of the restricted driver's license upon issuance, which enables the department and law enforcement personnel to determine that the person is driving on a restricted status. The department shall also make a permanent note of this restriction in the person's driving record that is available to insurance companies. The "No Alcohol" label may be removed from the back of the restricted driver's license only upon request and if the person has not had an alcohol-related violation of RCW 46.20.308, 46.20.3101, 46.61.502, or 46.61.504 during the previous ten-year period.