Drunk driving is a deadly and costly threat to Washington families. In 2023, there were an estimated 813 fatalities on state roads according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which would be the most deaths on Washington roads since 1990. The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) data show nearly half (400) of the state’s traffic fatalities involved impaired driving in 2023. The coalition of leading public health and safety organizations urges the House Community Safety Committee to support the enactment of Senate Bill (SB) 5067/House Bill (HB) 1315. This legislation will lower the per se limit of alcohol-impaired driving to .05 percent blood alcohol concentration (BAC), deter drunk driving and save lives. Read the full letter here.