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February 22, 2026

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Is it time to lower the legal limit for blood alcohol content to 0.05 in the state of Washington?

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Friday, February 6, 2026

Is it time to lower the legal limit for blood alcohol content to 0.05 in the state of Washington?

Mothers Against Drunk Driving and families affected by impaired driving are urging Washington lawmakers t ...

Mothers Against Drunk Driving and families affected by impaired driving are urging Washington lawmakers to lower the legal BAC limit to 0.05, citing prevention data and personal testimony from Clark C ...

Friday, February 6, 2026
| by Paul Valencia

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Opinion: The many reminders not to speed

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026

Opinion: The many reminders not to speed

Doug Dahl examines the many technological and policy-based reminders aimed at reducing speeding and expla ...

Doug Dahl examines the many technological and policy-based reminders aimed at reducing speeding and explains why most drivers still choose not to use them voluntarily. ...

Thursday, January 29, 2026
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Opinion: The limits for drug-impaired driving

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, January 23, 2026

Opinion: The limits for drug-impaired driving

Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl explains how Washington law defines drug-impaired driving and how officers ...

Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl explains how Washington law defines drug-impaired driving and how officers are trained to recognize impairment beyond alcohol limits. ...

Friday, January 23, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: When fast feels slow

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, January 16, 2026

Opinion: When fast feels slow

Doug Dahl explains why drivers often misjudge their speed, especially when using cruise control or transi ...

Doug Dahl explains why drivers often misjudge their speed, especially when using cruise control or transitioning from freeway to city streets. ...

Friday, January 16, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Does tailgating cause speeding?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, January 2, 2026

Opinion: Does tailgating cause speeding?

Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl examines whether tailgating contributes to speeding and explains why follow ...

Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl examines whether tailgating contributes to speeding and explains why following too closely increases crash risk with little benefit. ...

Friday, January 2, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Bikes in crosswalks

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025

Opinion: Bikes in crosswalks

Doug Dahl explains how Washington law treats bicycles as both vehicles and pedestrians, depending on wher ...

Doug Dahl explains how Washington law treats bicycles as both vehicles and pedestrians, depending on where and how they are being ridden. ...

Sunday, December 21, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Target Zero: Honoring law enforcement’s battle against impaired driving at Night of 1000 Stars

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Monday, December 15, 2025

Target Zero: Honoring law enforcement’s battle against impaired driving at Night of 1000 Stars

Law enforcement agencies, civic leaders, and community partners gathered to recognize efforts to reduce i ...

Law enforcement agencies, civic leaders, and community partners gathered to recognize efforts to reduce impaired driving while honoring those lost and those working toward Target Zero’s roadway safety ...

Monday, December 15, 2025
| by Paul Valencia

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Target Zero honors traffic safety champions at the Night of 1000 Stars Ceremony

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025

Target Zero honors traffic safety champions at the Night of 1000 Stars Ceremony

Target Zero will recognize law enforcement, community leaders, and organizations for their commitment to ...

Target Zero will recognize law enforcement, community leaders, and organizations for their commitment to traffic safety at the Night of 1000 Stars Ceremony, followed by enhanced DUI patrols in Clark C ...

Thursday, December 11, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Too deep to drive – flooded roads

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025

Opinion: Too deep to drive – flooded roads

Doug Dahl explains why even shallow water on roadways can be dangerous for drivers and outlines the risks ...

Doug Dahl explains why even shallow water on roadways can be dangerous for drivers and outlines the risks of hydroplaning and driving through floodwaters. ...

Thursday, December 11, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Getting left turns right

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

Opinion: Getting left turns right

Doug Dahl, Target Zero Manager and columnist for The Wise Drive, explores how improper left turns reflect ...

Doug Dahl, Target Zero Manager and columnist for The Wise Drive, explores how improper left turns reflect both driving habits and a lack of patience that can lead to collisions. ...

Thursday, November 13, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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