Washington Alcohol, Drugs & DUI

In Washington State, what is the legal per-se THC blood concentration limit for DUI?

By DMV Master Editorial Team Updated Verified against RCW §46.61.502
A

1 nanogram per milliliter.

WA's limit is higher than 1 ng/mL.

B

5 nanograms per milliliter.

Correct answer

C

25 nanograms per milliliter.

WA's limit is 5 ng/mL, not 25.

D

There is no per-se limit.

WA has an explicit per-se threshold.

Detailed Explanation

Washington set a per-se THC limit of 5 ng/mL in whole blood when it legalized recreational cannabis in 2012. Drivers at or above that level can be charged with DUI regardless of observed impairment. For drivers under 21, any detectable THC is a violation (zero tolerance).

Source: RCW §46.61.502

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