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Assessment/Treatment Report for DOT Positive Test http://www.dol.wa.gov/forms/500012.html Source: Washington State Department of Licensing Provides information regarding Substance Assessment and Treatment Reports and includes a link to the form. full description	Who has to provide a drug or alcohol assessment report? Where can I find the Substance Assessment/Treatment Report? Who fills out the Substance Assessment/Treatment Report? Will I have to go through alcohol training or treatment before I can get my license back? Will I have to go through drug treatment before I get my commercial driver's license back?
Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/drugfact/index Source: Office of National Drug Control Policy This website presents summaries of research, literature and statistical information on illegal drug use and enforcement efforts in America. Included are summaries about specific drugs and user groups, each with information about extent of use, health effects, treatment, arrests and sentencing, production and trafficking, and legislation. Other areas of this site include state-by-state summaries, enforcement efforts, prevention programs, and treatment. full description	How many Americans use illegal drugs ? What are the street terms for heroin? What is the most used illegal drug? What people use illegal drugs the most? How many Americans use hallucinogens? How many Americans use LSD? How many people start using marijuana yearly? What are the health effects of cocaine? What constitutes an illicit drug?
Impaired Driving Program http://www.wtsc.wa.gov/programs/impaired.php Source: Washington Traffic Safety Commission Detailed information on Washington's drunk driving laws. Discusses driving under the influence, administrative license suspension, license revocation, vehicle impoundment, negligent driving, Zero-Tolerance for Minors policy, open containers in vehicles, minor in possession, DUI costs, and court proceedings. full description	What does it mean to be driving under the influence? Can I be charged with a DUI for driving while taking prescription medicines? What is the alcohol limit in Washington? Do I have to consent to a blood or breath test? What is implied consent? What if I refuse to take a blood or breath test? What does it mean to have my license revoked? What does it mean to have my license suspended? How long will my license be revoked for refusing to take a blood or breath test? When will my license be suspended? How long will my license be suspended? Can my car be impounded if I drive on a suspended license? How long can my car be impounded? What if I am a minor and am charged with a DUI? What is the zero-tolerance policy? What if I kill someone while driving drunk or under the influence of drugs? What if I injure someone while driving drunk or under the influence of drugs? What is Vehicular Homicide? What is Vehicular Assault? What is negligent driving? May I have an open container in my car? Can passengers drink in a car? What are the total costs of a DUI? How much will an attorney cost to defend against a DUI? How much does electronic home monitoring cost?
Minor in Possession of Alcohol, Drugs and Firearms http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/minor.html Source: Washington State Department of Licensing Information regarding Department of Licensing actions following a Minor in Possession conviction. full description	Will I lose my license if have a Minor in Possession conviction? Are Minor in Possession convictions reported to the Department of Licensing? What will show on my driving record following a Minor in Possession conviction? How long will I lose my license for a Minor in Possession conviction? Can I get a hearing before losing my license as result of Minor in Possession conviction? Can I get an occupational driver's license if I lose my license because of a Minor in Possession conviction? Can I get an early reinstatement of my license following a Minor in Possession conviction? Will I have to retest to get my license back following a Minor in Possession conviction?
Criminal Case Instructions http://www.kingcounty.gov/courts/districtCourt.asp Source: King County District Court Guide to understanding a traffic ticket and the process to follow if you receive a ticket for Driving Under the Influence (DUI), or Driving While License Suspended/Revoked. Please note that the information provided here is specific to King County. If you do not live in King County, you may wish to consult www.access.wa.gov/government/awco.asp for more information relating to your county. full description	What does "Mandatory" mean on my traffic ticket? What does "Bail" mean on my traffic ticket? What if I would rather appear in court than pay the amount specified under Bail? What happens when I appear in court for a traffic ticket? What if I do not respond to a traffic ticket? What does it mean if "Traffic" is checked on the front of my ticket? Will it appear on my driving record that I received a traffic ticket? What does the "RCW" on my traffic ticket mean?