Ingram v. Department of Licensing

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Chambers, J.

Two men challenge the 90-day suspensions of their driver’s licenses under the State’s implied *517consent law, RCW 46.20.308. They contend that their respective hearing officers should not have admitted a form declaration by the state toxicologist. We reject their arguments, reverse the trial court, and reinstate their 90-day suspensions.

BACKGROUND

¶2 For decades, the Washington State Legislature has engaged in an ever-expanding effort to eliminate or reduce the carnage intoxicated drivers wreak upon the people and highways of the State. This effort began in 1927, when Washington…