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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.285 - Offenses requiring revocation.

RCW 46.20.285
Offenses requiring revocation.
The department shall revoke the license of any driver for the period of one calendar year unless otherwise provided in this section, upon receiving a record of the driver's conviction of any of the following offenses, when the conviction has become final:
(1) For vehicular homicide the period of revocation shall be two years. The revocation period shall be tolled during any period of total confinement for the offense;
(2) Vehicular assault. The revocation period shall be tolled during any period of total confinement for the offense;
(3) Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a narcotic drug, or under the influence of any other drug to a degree which renders the driver incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle, for the period prescribed in RCW 46.61.5055;
(4) Any felony where the sentencing court determines that in the commission of the offense a motor vehicle was used in a manner that endangered persons or property;
(5) Failure to stop and give information or render aid as required under the laws of this state in the event of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death or personal injury of another or resulting in damage to a vehicle that is driven or attended by another;
(6) Perjury or the making of a false affidavit or statement under oath to the department under Title 46 RCW or under any other law relating to the ownership or operation of motor vehicles;
(7) Reckless driving upon a showing by the department's records that the conviction is the third such conviction for the driver within a period of two years.
[ 2020 c 16 § 1; 2005 c 288 § 4; 2001 c 64 § 6. Prior: 1998 c 207 § 4; 1998 c 41 § 3; 1996 c 199 § 5; 1990 c 250 § 43; 1985 c 407 § 2; 1984 c 258 § 324; 1983 c 165 § 16; 1983 c 165 § 15; 1965 ex.s. c 121 § 24.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2020 c 16: "This act takes effect January 1, 2022." [ 2020 c 16 § 2.]
Effective date—2005 c 288: See note following RCW 46.20.245.
Effective date—1998 c 207: See note following RCW 46.61.5055.
Intent—Construction—Effective date—1998 c 41: See notes following RCW 46.20.265.
Severability—1996 c 199: See note following RCW 9.94A.505.
Effective dates—1985 c 407: See note following RCW 46.04.480.
Court Improvement Act of 1984—Effective dates—Severability—Short title—1984 c 258: See notes following RCW 3.30.010.
Intent—1984 c 258: See note following RCW 3.34.130.
Legislative finding, intent—Effective dates—Severability—1983 c 165: See notes following RCW 46.20.308.
Revocation of license for attempting to elude pursuing police vehicle: RCW 46.61.024.
Vehicular assault, penalty: RCW 46.61.522.
Vehicular homicide, penalty: RCW 46.61.520.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.286 - Adoption of procedures.

RCW 46.20.286
Adoption of procedures.
The department of licensing shall adopt procedures in cooperation with the administrative office of the courts and the department of corrections to implement RCW 46.20.285.
[ 2005 c 282 § 47; 1996 c 199 § 6.]
NOTES:
Severability—1996 c 199: See note following RCW 9.94A.505.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.289 - Suspension for failure to respond, appear, etc.

RCW 46.20.289
Suspension for failure to respond, appear, etc.
(1) Except for traffic violations committed under RCW 46.61.165, the department shall suspend all driving privileges of a person when the department receives notice from a court under RCW 46.63.070(6), 46.63.110(6), or 46.64.025 that the person has failed to respond to a notice of traffic infraction for a moving violation, failed to appear at a hearing for a moving violation, or failed to comply with the terms of a criminal complaint or criminal citation for a moving violation.
(2) The department shall suspend all driving privileges of a person when the department receives notice from another state under Article IV of the nonresident violator compact under RCW 46.23.010 or from a jurisdiction that has entered into an agreement with the department under RCW 46.23.020, other than for a standing, stopping, or parking violation, provided that the traffic infraction or traffic offense is committed on or after July 1, 2005.
(3) A suspension under this section takes effect pursuant to the provisions of RCW 46.20.245, and remains in effect until the department has received a certificate from the court showing that the case has been adjudicated, and until the person meets the requirements of RCW 46.20.311.
(4) A suspension under this section does not take effect if, prior to the effective date of the suspension, the department receives a certificate from the court showing that the case or cases have been adjudicated.
[ 2021 c 240 § 5; 2019 c 467 § 2; 2016 c 203 § 6; 2012 c 82 § 3; 2005 c 288 § 5; 2002 c 279 § 4; 1999 c 274 § 1; 1995 c 219 § 2; 1993 c 501 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2021 c 240: See note following RCW 46.63.060.
Finding—Intent—2019 c 467: "The legislature finds that individuals who engage in contrived or repeated violations of the state's high occupancy vehicle lane restrictions frustrate the state's congestion management, and justifiably incite indignation and anger among fellow transportation system users. The legislature intends the escalating penalties prescribed in this act to rebuke and discourage such conduct within Washington's transportation system." [ 2019 c 467 § 1.]
Effective date—Contingency—2012 c 82: See note following RCW 46.63.110.
Effective date—2005 c 288: See note following RCW 46.20.245.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.2891 - Moving violation, definition by rule—Notice.

RCW 46.20.2891
Moving violation, definition by rule—Notice.
The department of licensing in consultation with the administrative office of the courts must adopt and maintain rules, by November 1, 2012, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW that define a moving violation for the purposes of this act. "Moving violation" shall be defined pursuant to Title 46 RCW. Upon adoption of these rules, the department must provide written notice to affected parties, the chief clerk of the house of representatives, the secretary of the senate, the office of the code reviser, and others as deemed appropriate by the department.
[ 2012 c 82 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.2892 - Traffic infractions for moving violations—Suspension—Probation—Notice.

RCW 46.20.2892
Traffic infractions for moving violations—Suspension—Probation—Notice.
(1) Whenever the official records of the department show that a person has committed a traffic infraction for a moving violation on three or more occasions within a one-year period, or on four or more occasions within a two-year period, the department must suspend the license of the driver for a period of 60 days and establish a period of probation for one calendar year to begin when the suspension ends. Prior to reinstatement of a license, the person must complete a safe driving course as recommended by the department. During the period of probation, the person must not be convicted of any additional traffic infractions for moving violations. Any traffic infraction for a moving violation committed during the period of probation shall result in an additional 30-day suspension to run consecutively with any suspension already being served.
(2) When a person has committed a traffic infraction for a moving violation on two occasions within a one-year period or three occasions within a two-year period, the department shall send the person a notice that an additional infraction will result in suspension of the person's license for a period of 60 days.
(3) The department may not charge a reissue fee at the end of the term of suspension under this section.
(4) For purposes of this section, multiple traffic infractions issued during or as the result of a single traffic stop constitute one occasion.
[ 2021 c 240 § 7.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2021 c 240: See note following RCW 46.63.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.291 - Authority to suspend—Grounds.

RCW 46.20.291
Authority to suspend—Grounds.
The department is authorized to suspend the license of a driver upon a showing by its records or other sufficient evidence that the licensee:
(1) Has committed an offense for which mandatory revocation or suspension of license is provided by law;
(2) Has, by reckless or unlawful operation of a motor vehicle, caused or contributed to an accident resulting in death or injury to any person or serious property damage;
(3) Has been convicted of offenses against traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles, or found to have committed traffic infractions, with such frequency as to indicate a disrespect for traffic laws or a disregard for the safety of other persons on the highways;
(4) Is incompetent to drive a motor vehicle under RCW 46.20.031(3);
(5) Has failed to respond to a notice of traffic infraction, failed to appear at a hearing, or has failed to comply with the terms of a criminal complaint or criminal citation for a moving violation, as provided in RCW 46.20.289;
(6) Is subject to suspension under RCW 46.20.305 or 9A.56.078;
(7) Has committed one of the prohibited practices relating to drivers' licenses defined in RCW 46.20.0921; or
(8) Has been certified by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a child support order or a *residential or visitation order as provided in RCW 74.20A.320.
[ 2021 c 240 § 6; 2016 c 203 § 5; 2007 c 393 § 2; 1998 c 165 § 12; 1997 c 58 § 806; 1993 c 501 § 4; 1991 c 293 § 5; 1980 c 128 § 12; 1965 ex.s. c 121 § 25.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: 1997 c 58 § 886 requiring a court to order certification of noncompliance with residential provisions of a court-ordered parenting plan was vetoed. Provisions ordering the department of social and health services to certify a responsible parent based on a court order to certify for noncompliance with residential provisions of a parenting plan were vetoed. See RCW 74.20A.320.
Effective date—2021 c 240: See note following RCW 46.63.060.
Effective date—1998 c 165 §§ 8-14: See note following RCW 46.52.070.
Short title—1998 c 165: See note following RCW 43.59.010.
Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.
Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.
Effective date—Severability—1980 c 128: See notes following RCW 46.63.060.
Reckless driving, suspension of license: RCW 46.61.500.
Vehicular assault
drug and alcohol evaluation and treatment: RCW 9.94A.703.
penalty: RCW 46.61.522.
Vehicular homicide
drug and alcohol evaluation and treatment: RCW 9.94A.703.
penalty: RCW 46.61.520.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.292 - Finding of juvenile court officer.

RCW 46.20.292
Finding of juvenile court officer.
The department may suspend, revoke, restrict, or condition any driver's license upon a showing of its records that the licensee has been found by a juvenile court, chief probation officer, or any other duly authorized officer of a juvenile court to have committed any offense or offenses which under Title 46 RCW constitutes grounds for said action.
[ 1979 c 61 § 8; 1967 c 167 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.293 - Minor's record to juvenile court, parents, or guardians.

RCW 46.20.293
Minor's record to juvenile court, parents, or guardians.
The department is authorized to provide juvenile courts with the department's record of traffic charges compiled under RCW 46.52.101 and 13.50.200, against any minor upon the request of any state juvenile court or duly authorized officer of any juvenile court of this state. Further, the department is authorized to provide any juvenile court with any requested service which the department can reasonably perform which is not inconsistent with its legal authority which substantially aids juvenile courts in handling traffic cases and which promotes highway safety.
The department is authorized to furnish to the parent, parents, or guardian of any person under eighteen years of age who is not emancipated from such parent, parents, or guardian, the department records of traffic charges compiled against the person and shall collect for the copy a fee of thirteen dollars, fifty percent of which must be deposited in the highway safety fund and fifty percent of which must be deposited according to RCW 46.68.038.
[ 2012 c 74 § 4; 2007 c 424 § 1; 2002 c 352 § 15; 1999 c 86 § 3; 1990 c 250 § 44; 1979 c 61 § 9; 1977 ex.s. c 3 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 292 § 45; 1969 ex.s. c 170 § 14; 1967 c 167 § 10.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2012 c 74 §§ 1-12: See note following RCW 46.17.100.
Effective date—2007 c 424: "This act takes effect August 1, 2007." [ 2007 c 424 § 5.]
Effective dates—2002 c 352: See note following RCW 46.09.410.
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 292: See note following RCW 26.28.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.300 - Extraterritorial convictions.

RCW 46.20.300
Extraterritorial convictions.
The director of licensing shall suspend, revoke, or cancel the vehicle driver's license of any resident of this state upon receiving notice of the conviction of such person in another state of an offense therein which, if committed in this state, would be ground for the suspension or revocation of the vehicle driver's license. The director may further, upon receiving a record of the conviction in this state of a nonresident driver of a motor vehicle of any offense under the motor vehicle laws of this state, forward a certified copy of such record to the motor vehicle administrator in the state of which the person so convicted is a resident; such record to consist of a copy of the judgment and sentence in the case.
[ 1989 c 337 § 7; 1979 c 158 § 150; 1967 c 32 § 29; 1961 c 12 § 46.20.300. Prior: 1957 c 273 § 8; prior: 1937 c 188 § 66, part; RRS § 6312-66, part; 1923 c 122 § 1, part; 1921 c 108 § 9, part; RRS § 6371, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.305 - Incompetent, unqualified driver—Reexamination—Physician's certificate—Action by department.

RCW 46.20.305
Incompetent, unqualified driver—Reexamination—Physician's certificate—Action by department.
(1) The department, having good cause to believe that a licensed driver is incompetent or otherwise not qualified to be licensed may upon notice require him or her to submit to an examination.
(2) The department shall require a driver reported under RCW 46.52.070 (2) and (3) to submit to an examination. The examination must be completed no later than one hundred twenty days after the accident report required under RCW 46.52.070(2) is received by the department unless the department, at the request of the operator, extends the time for examination.
(3) The department may in addition to an examination under this section require such person to obtain a certificate showing his or her condition signed by a licensed physician or other proper authority designated by the department.
(4) Upon the conclusion of an examination under this section the department shall take driver improvement action as may be appropriate and may suspend or revoke the license of such person or permit him or her to retain such license, or may issue a license subject to restrictions as permitted under RCW 46.20.041. The department may suspend or revoke the license of such person who refuses or neglects to submit to such examination.
(5) The department may require payment of a fee by a person subject to examination under this section. The department shall set the fee in an amount that is sufficient to cover the additional cost of administering examinations required by this section.
[ 1999 c 351 § 3; 1998 c 165 § 13; 1965 ex.s. c 121 § 26.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1998 c 165 §§ 8-14: See note following RCW 46.52.070.
Short title—1998 c 165: See note following RCW 43.59.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.313 - Reinstatement.

RCW 46.20.313
Reinstatement.
(1) The department is authorized to administratively reinstate the license of a person suspended pursuant to RCW 46.20.289(1) prior to January 1, 2023, because the person:
(a) Failed to respond to a notice of traffic infraction for a moving violation;
(b) Failed to appear at a requested hearing for a moving violation;
(c) Violated a written promise to appear in court for a notice of infraction for a moving violation; or
(d) Failed to comply with the terms of a notice of traffic infraction.
(2) No later than 90 days after January 1, 2023, the department shall:
(a) Take reasonable steps to publicize the availability of relief to reinstate a suspended license as provided in this section; and
(b) Create an online application process for persons whose licenses are suspended and may be eligible for reinstatement as provided in this section. The online application process shall allow a person to determine whether the person is eligible to have his or her license reinstated and explain the process for reinstatement. A reissue fee as provided in RCW 46.20.311 shall apply.
(3) A reissue fee as provided in RCW 46.20.311 shall apply to any license reinstated under this section.
[ 2021 c 240 § 11.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2021 c 240: See note following RCW 46.63.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.315 - Surrender of license.

RCW 46.20.315
Surrender of license.
The department upon suspending or revoking a license shall require that such license shall be surrendered to and be retained by the department.
[ 1985 c 302 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 121 § 28.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.317 - Unlicensed drivers.

RCW 46.20.317
Unlicensed drivers.
The department is hereby authorized to place any unlicensed person into a suspended or revoked status under any circumstances which would have resulted in the suspension or revocation of the driver's license had that person been licensed.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 29 § 2. Formerly RCW 46.20.414.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.320 - Suspension, etc., effective although certificate not delivered.

RCW 46.20.320
Suspension, etc., effective although certificate not delivered.
Any suspension, revocation, or cancellation of a vehicle driver's license shall be in effect notwithstanding the certificate itself is not delivered over or possession thereof obtained by a court, officer, or the director.
[ 1967 c 32 § 30; 1961 c 12 § 46.20.320. Prior: 1957 c 273 § 10; prior: 1937 c 188 § 66, part; RRS § 6312-66, part; 1923 c 122 § 1, part; 1921 c 108 § 9, part; RRS § 6371, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.322 - Interview before suspension, etc.—Exceptions—Appearance of minor's parent or guardian.

RCW 46.20.322
Interview before suspension, etc.—Exceptions—Appearance of minor's parent or guardian.
(1) Whenever the department proposes to suspend or revoke the driving privilege of any person or proposes to impose terms of probation on a person's driving privilege or proposes to refuse to renew a driver's license, notice and an opportunity for a driver improvement interview shall be given before taking such action, except as provided in RCW 46.20.324 and 46.20.325.
(2) Whenever the department proposes to suspend, revoke, restrict, or condition a minor driver's driving privilege the department may require the appearance of the minor's legal guardian or father or mother, otherwise the parent or guardian having custody of the minor.
[ 1979 c 61 § 10; 1973 1st ex.s. c 154 § 88; 1967 c 167 § 6; 1965 ex.s. c 121 § 29.]
NOTES:
Severability—1973 1st ex.s. c 154: See note following RCW 2.12.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.323 - Notice of interview—Contents.

RCW 46.20.323
Notice of interview—Contents.
The notice shall contain a statement setting forth the proposed action and the grounds therefor, and notify the person to appear for a driver improvement interview not less than ten days from the date notice is given.
[ 1965 ex.s. c 121 § 30.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.324 - Persons not entitled to interview or hearing.

RCW 46.20.324
Persons not entitled to interview or hearing. (Effective until November 18, 2024.)
Unless otherwise provided by law, a person shall not be entitled to a driver improvement interview or formal hearing under the provisions of RCW 46.20.322 through 46.20.333 when the person:
(1) Has been granted the opportunity for an administrative review, informal settlement, or formal hearing under RCW 46.20.245, 46.20.308, 46.25.120, 46.25.125, 46.65.065, 74.20A.320, or by rule of the department; or
(2) Has refused or neglected to submit to an examination as required by RCW 46.20.305.
[ 2005 c 288 § 6; 1965 ex.s. c 121 § 31.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2005 c 288: See note following RCW 46.20.245.
Unless otherwise provided by law, a person shall not be entitled to a driver improvement interview or formal hearing under the provisions of RCW 46.20.322 through 46.20.333 when the person:
(1) Has been granted the opportunity for an administrative review, informal settlement, or formal hearing under RCW 46.20.245, 46.20.308, 46.25.120, 46.65.065, 74.20A.320, or by rule of the department; or
(2) Has refused or neglected to submit to an examination as required by RCW 46.20.305.
[ 2023 c 35 § 9; 2005 c 288 § 6; 1965 ex.s. c 121 § 31.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 35: See note following RCW 46.25.010.
Effective date—2005 c 288: See note following RCW 46.20.245.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.325 - Suspension or probation before interview—Alternative procedure.

RCW 46.20.325
Suspension or probation before interview—Alternative procedure.
In the alternative to the procedure set forth in RCW 46.20.322 and 46.20.323 the department, whenever it determines from its records or other sufficient evidence that the safety of persons upon the highways requires such action, shall forthwith and without a driver improvement interview suspend the privilege of a person to operate a motor vehicle or impose reasonable terms and conditions of probation consistent with the safe operation of a motor vehicle. The department shall in such case, immediately notify such licensee in writing and upon his or her request shall afford him or her an opportunity for a driver improvement interview as early as practical within not to exceed seven days after receipt of such request, or the department, at the time it gives notice may set the date of a driver improvement interview, giving not less than ten days' notice thereof.
[ 2010 c 8 § 9021; 1965 ex.s. c 121 § 32.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.326 - Failure to appear or request interview constitutes waiver—Procedure.

RCW 46.20.326
Failure to appear or request interview constitutes waiver—Procedure.
Failure to appear for a driver improvement interview at the time and place stated by the department in its notice as provided in RCW 46.20.322 and 46.20.323 or failure to request a driver improvement interview within ten days as provided in RCW 46.20.325 constitutes a waiver of a driver improvement interview, and the department may take action without such driver improvement interview, or the department may, upon request of the person whose privilege to drive may be affected, or at its own option, re-open the case, take evidence, change or set aside any order theretofore made, or grant a driver improvement interview.
[ 1990 c 250 § 46; 1965 ex.s. c 121 § 33.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.327 - Conduct of interview—Referee—Evidence—Not deemed hearing.

RCW 46.20.327
Conduct of interview—Referee—Evidence—Not deemed hearing.
A driver improvement interview shall be conducted in a completely informal manner before a driver improvement analyst sitting as a referee. The applicant or licensee shall have the right to make or file a written answer or statement in which he or she may controvert any point at issue, and present any evidence or arguments for the consideration of the department pertinent to the action taken or proposed to be taken or the grounds therefor. The department may consider its records relating to the applicant or licensee. The driver improvement interview shall not be deemed an agency hearing.
[ 2010 c 8 § 9022; 1965 ex.s. c 121 § 34.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.328 - Findings and notification after interview—Request for formal hearing.

RCW 46.20.328
Findings and notification after interview—Request for formal hearing.
Upon the conclusion of a driver improvement interview, the department's referee shall make findings on the matter under consideration and shall notify the person involved in writing by personal service of the findings. The referee's findings shall be final unless the person involved is notified to the contrary by personal service or by certified mail within fifteen days. The decision is effective upon notice. The person upon receiving such notice may, in writing and within ten days, request a formal hearing.
[ 1979 c 61 § 11; 1965 ex.s. c 121 § 35.]
NOTES:
Persons not entitled to formal hearing: RCW 46.20.324.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.329 - Formal hearing—Procedures, notice, stay.

RCW 46.20.329
Formal hearing—Procedures, notice, stay.
Upon receiving a request for a formal hearing as provided in RCW 46.20.328, the department shall fix a time and place for hearing as early as may be arranged in the county where the applicant or licensee resides, and shall give ten days' notice of the hearing to the applicant or licensee, except that the hearing may be set for a different place with the concurrence of the applicant or licensee and the period of notice may be waived.
Any decision by the department suspending or revoking a person's driving privilege shall be stayed and shall not take effect while a formal hearing is pending as herein provided or during the pendency of a subsequent appeal to superior court: PROVIDED, That this stay shall be effective only so long as there is no conviction of a moving violation or a finding that the person has committed a traffic infraction which is a moving violation during pendency of hearing and appeal: PROVIDED FURTHER, That nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the department from seeking an order setting aside the stay during the pendency of such appeal in those cases where the action of the department is based upon physical or mental incapacity, or a failure to successfully complete an examination required by this chapter.
A formal hearing shall be conducted by the director or by a person or persons appointed by the director from among the employees of the department.
[ 1982 c 189 § 4; 1981 c 67 § 28; 1979 ex.s. c 136 § 61; 1972 ex.s. c 29 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 121 § 36.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1982 c 189: See note following RCW 34.12.020.
Effective dates—Severability—1981 c 67: See notes following RCW 34.12.010.
Effective date—Severability—1979 ex.s. c 136: See notes following RCW 46.63.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.331 - Hearing and decision by director's designee.

RCW 46.20.331
Hearing and decision by director's designee.
The director may appoint a designee, or designees, to preside over hearings in adjudicative proceedings that may result in the denial, restriction, suspension, or revocation of a driver's license or driving privilege, or in the imposition of requirements to be met prior to issuance or reissuance of a driver's license, under Title 46 RCW. The director may delegate to any such designees the authority to render the final decision of the department in such proceedings. Chapter 34.12 RCW shall not apply to such proceedings.
[ 1989 c 175 § 111; 1982 c 189 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
Effective date—1982 c 189: See note following RCW 34.12.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.332 - Formal hearing—Evidence—Subpoenas—Reexamination—Findings and recommendations.

RCW 46.20.332
Formal hearing—Evidence—Subpoenas—Reexamination—Findings and recommendations.
At a formal hearing the department shall consider its records and may receive sworn testimony and may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant books and papers in the manner and subject to the conditions provided in chapter 5.56 RCW relating to the issuance of subpoenas. In addition the department may require a reexamination of the licensee or applicant. Proceedings at a formal hearing shall be recorded stenographically or by mechanical device. Upon the conclusion of a formal hearing, if not heard by the director or a person authorized by him or her to make final decisions regarding the issuance, denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses, the referee or board shall make findings on the matters under consideration and may prepare and submit recommendations to the director or such person designated by the director who is authorized to make final decisions regarding the issuance, denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses.
[ 2010 c 8 § 9023; 1972 ex.s. c 29 § 2; 1965 ex.s. c 121 § 37.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.333 - Decision after formal hearing.

RCW 46.20.333
Decision after formal hearing.
In all cases not heard by the director or a person authorized by him or her to make final decisions regarding the issuance, denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses the director, or a person so authorized shall review the records, evidence, and the findings after a formal hearing, and shall render a decision sustaining, modifying, or reversing the order of suspension or revocation or the refusal to grant, or renew a license or the order imposing terms or conditions of probation, or may set aside the prior action of the department and may direct that probation be granted to the applicant or licensee and in such case may fix the terms and conditions of the probation.
[ 2010 c 8 § 9024; 1972 ex.s. c 29 § 3; 1965 ex.s. c 121 § 38.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.334 - Appeal to superior court.

RCW 46.20.334
Appeal to superior court.
Unless otherwise provided by law, any person denied a license or a renewal of a license or whose license has been suspended or revoked by the department shall have the right within thirty days, after receiving notice of the decision following a formal hearing to file a notice of appeal in the superior court in the county of his or her residence. The hearing on the appeal hereunder shall be de novo.
[ 2010 c 8 § 9025; 2005 c 288 § 7; 1972 ex.s. c 29 § 4; 1965 ex.s. c 121 § 39.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2005 c 288: See note following RCW 46.20.245.
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RCW 46.20.335
Probation in lieu of suspension or revocation.
Whenever by any provision of this chapter the department has discretionary authority to suspend or revoke the privilege of a person to operate a motor vehicle, the department may in lieu of a suspension or revocation place the person on probation, the terms of which may include a suspension as a condition of probation, and upon such other reasonable terms and conditions as shall be deemed by the department to be appropriate.
[ 1965 ex.s. c 121 § 40.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.338 - Display or possession of invalidated license or identicard.

RCW 46.20.338
Display or possession of invalidated license or identicard.
It is a traffic infraction for any person to display or cause or permit to be displayed or have in his or her possession any canceled, revoked, or suspended driver's license or identicard.
[ 1990 c 210 § 4.]
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RCW 46.20.345
Operation under other license or permit while license suspended or revoked—Penalty.
Any resident or nonresident whose driver's license or right or privilege to operate a motor vehicle in this state has been suspended or revoked as provided in this title shall not operate a motor vehicle in this state under a license, permit, or registration certificate issued by any other jurisdiction or otherwise during such suspension or after such revocation until a new license is obtained when and as permitted under this chapter. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
[ 1990 c 210 § 6; 1985 c 302 § 5; 1967 c 32 § 35; 1961 c 134 § 2. Formerly RCW 46.20.420.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: Bail in criminal traffic offense cases—Mandatory appearance—CrRLJ 3.2.
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RCW 46.20.349
Stopping vehicle of suspended or revoked driver.
Any police officer who has received notice of the suspension or revocation of a driver's license from the department of licensing may, during the reported period of such suspension or revocation, stop any motor vehicle identified by its vehicle license number as being registered to the person whose driver's license has been suspended or revoked. The driver of such vehicle shall display his or her driver's license upon request of the police officer.
[ 2010 c 8 § 9026; 1979 c 158 § 152; 1965 ex.s. c 170 § 47. Formerly RCW 46.20.430.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.20 - Drivers' Licenses—Identicards. › 46.20.380 - Fee.

RCW 46.20.380
Fee.
No person may file an application for an occupational driver's license, a temporary restricted driver's license, or an ignition interlock driver's license as provided in RCW 46.20.391 and 46.20.385 unless he or she first pays to the director or other person authorized to accept applications and fees for driver's licenses a fee of one hundred dollars. The applicant shall receive upon payment an official receipt for the payment of such fee. All such fees shall be forwarded to the director who shall transmit such fees to the state treasurer in the same manner as other driver's license fees.
[ 2008 c 282 § 5; 2004 c 95 § 6; 1985 ex.s. c 1 § 6; 1979 c 61 § 12; 1967 c 32 § 31; 1961 c 12 § 46.20.380. Prior: 1957 c 268 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2008 c 282: See note following RCW 46.20.308.
Effective date—1985 ex.s. c 1: See note following RCW 46.20.070.
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RCW 46.20.394
Detailed restrictions—Violation.
In issuing an occupational or a temporary restricted driver's license under RCW 46.20.391, the department shall describe the type of qualifying circumstances for the license and shall set forth in detail the specific hours of the day during which the person may drive to and from his or her residence, which may not exceed twelve hours in any one day; the days of the week during which the license may be used; and the general routes over which the person may travel. In issuing an occupational or temporary restricted driver's license that meets the qualifying circumstance under RCW 46.20.391(3)(b)(iv), the department shall set forth in detail the specific hours during which the person may drive to and from substance abuse treatment or meetings of a twelve-step group such as alcoholics anonymous, the days of the week during which the license may be used, and the general routes over which the person may travel. These restrictions shall be prepared in written form by the department, which document shall be carried in the vehicle at all times and presented to a law enforcement officer under the same terms as the occupational or temporary restricted driver's license. Any violation of the restrictions constitutes a violation of RCW 46.20.342 and subjects the person to all procedures and penalties therefor.
[ 2004 c 95 § 8; 1999 c 272 § 2; 1983 c 165 § 26.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1999 c 272: See note following RCW 46.20.391.
Legislative finding, intent—Effective dates—Severability—1983 c 165: See notes following RCW 46.20.308.
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RCW 46.20.400
Obtaining new driver's license—Surrender of order and current license.
If an occupational driver's license, a temporary restricted driver's license, or an ignition interlock driver's license is issued and is not revoked during the period for which issued the licensee may obtain a new driver's license at the end of such period, but no new driver's license may be issued to such person until he or she surrenders his or her occupational driver's license, temporary restricted driver's license, or ignition interlock driver's license and his or her copy of the order, and the director is satisfied that the person complies with all other provisions of law relative to the issuance of a driver's license.
[ 2008 c 282 § 7; 2004 c 95 § 9; 1967 c 32 § 33; 1961 c 12 § 46.20.400. Prior: 1957 c 268 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2008 c 282: See note following RCW 46.20.308.
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RCW 46.20.410
Penalty—Violation.
(1) Any person convicted for violation of any restriction of an occupational driver's license or a temporary restricted driver's license shall in addition to the cancellation of such license and any other penalties provided by law be fined not less than fifty nor more than two hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than six months or both such fine and imprisonment.
(2) It is a gross misdemeanor for a person to violate any restriction of an ignition interlock driver's license.
[ 2010 c 269 § 6; 2008 c 282 § 8; 2004 c 95 § 10; 1967 c 32 § 34; 1961 c 12 § 46.20.410. Prior: 1957 c 268 § 4.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: Bail in criminal traffic offense cases—Mandatory appearance—CrRLJ 3.2.
Effective date—2010 c 269: See note following RCW 46.20.385.
Effective date—2008 c 282: See note following RCW 46.20.308.
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RCW 46.20.505
Special endorsement fees.
Every person applying for a special endorsement of a driver's license authorizing such person to drive a two or three-wheeled motorcycle or a motor-driven cycle shall pay a fee of five dollars, which is not refundable. In addition, the endorsement fee for the initial motorcycle endorsement shall not exceed sixteen dollars, unless the endorsement is issued for a period other than eight years, in which case the endorsement fee shall not exceed two dollars for each year the initial motorcycle endorsement is issued. The subsequent renewal endorsement fee shall not exceed forty dollars, unless the endorsement is renewed or extended for a period other than eight years, in which case the subsequent renewal endorsement fee shall not exceed five dollars for each year that the endorsement is renewed or extended. Fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the motorcycle safety education account of the highway safety fund.
[ 2021 c 158 § 10; 2012 c 80 § 13; 2007 c 97 § 1; 2003 c 41 § 2; 2002 c 352 § 16; 2001 c 104 § 1. Prior: 1999 c 308 § 5; 1999 c 274 § 9; 1993 c 115 § 1; 1989 c 203 § 2; 1988 c 227 § 5; 1987 c 454 § 2; 1985 ex.s. c 1 § 8; 1982 c 77 § 2; 1979 c 158 § 153; 1967 ex.s. c 145 § 50.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2021 c 158 §§ 2 and 5-11: See note following RCW 46.20.049.
Finding—Intent—2021 c 158: See note following RCW 46.20.049.
Effective date—2012 c 80 §§ 5-13: See note following RCW 46.20.055.
Short title—Effective date—2003 c 41: See notes following RCW 46.20.500.
Effective dates—2002 c 352: See note following RCW 46.09.410.
Effective date—1999 c 308: See note following RCW 46.20.120.
Effective date—1985 ex.s. c 1: See note following RCW 46.20.070.
Severability—1982 c 77: See note following RCW 46.20.500.
Motorcycle safety education account: RCW 46.68.065.
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RCW 46.20.510
Instruction permit—Fee—Examinations—Director may adopt and enforce rules.
(1) Motorcycle instruction permit. A person holding a valid driver's license who wishes to learn to ride a motorcycle may apply for a motorcycle instruction permit. The department may issue a motorcycle instruction permit after the applicant has successfully passed all knowledge and skills examinations required and approved by the department. The director shall collect a fee of fifteen dollars for the motorcycle instruction permit or renewal, and deposit the fee in the motorcycle safety education account of the highway safety fund.
(a) The examination for a two-wheeled motorcycle instruction permit and the examination for a three-wheeled motorcycle instruction permit must be separate and distinct examinations.
(b) The department may authorize an entity that has entered into a contract authorized under RCW 46.20.520 to administer the motorcycle instruction permit examinations.
(c) If a motorcyclist fails the motorcycle endorsement skills test, but demonstrates a level of riding skill consistent with a motorcycle instruction permit, the department may waive any further skills testing required to obtain a motorcycle instruction permit.
(2) Effect of motorcycle instruction permit. A person holding a motorcycle instruction permit may drive a motorcycle upon the public highways if the person has immediate possession of the permit and a valid driver's license. An individual with a motorcyclist's instruction permit may not carry passengers and may not operate a motorcycle during the hours of darkness.
(3) Term of motorcycle instruction permit. A motorcycle instruction permit is valid for one hundred eighty days from the date of issue.
(a) The department may issue one additional one hundred eighty-day permit.
(b) The department may not issue more than two motorcycle instruction permits to an applicant within a five-year period.
(4) The director may adopt and enforce reasonable rules that are consistent with this section.
[ 2019 c 65 § 3; 2011 c 246 § 1; 2002 c 352 § 17; 1999 c 274 § 10; 1999 c 6 § 25; 1989 c 337 § 9; 1985 ex.s. c 1 § 9; 1985 c 234 § 3; 1982 c 77 § 3.]
NOTES:
Finding—Effective date—2019 c 65: See notes following RCW 46.81A.020.
Effective dates—2002 c 352: See note following RCW 46.09.410.
Intent—1999 c 6: See note following RCW 46.04.168.
Effective date—1985 ex.s. c 1: See note following RCW 46.20.070.
Severability—1982 c 77: See note following RCW 46.20.500.
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RCW 46.20.515
Examination—Emphasis—Administration—Waiver.
(1) The motorcycle endorsement examination must emphasize maneuvers necessary for on-street operation, including emergency braking and turning as may be required to avoid an impending collision.
(2) The examination for a two-wheeled motorcycle endorsement and the examination for a three-wheeled motorcycle endorsement must be separate and distinct examinations emphasizing the skills and maneuvers necessary to operate each type of motorcycle.
(3) The department may authorize an entity that has entered into a contract under RCW 46.20.520 to administer the motorcycle endorsement examination.
(4) The department may waive all or part of the examination for persons who satisfactorily complete the voluntary motorcycle operator training and education program authorized under RCW 46.20.520 or who satisfactorily complete a private motorcycle skills education course that has been certified by the department under RCW 46.81A.020.
[ 2011 c 370 § 5; 2003 c 41 § 3; 2002 c 197 § 1; 2001 c 104 § 2; 1999 c 274 § 11; 1982 c 77 § 4.]
NOTES:
Intent—2011 c 370: See note following RCW 28A.220.030.
Inclusion of stakeholder groups in communications to facilitate transition of driver licensing examination administration—2011 c 370: See note following RCW 46.82.450.
Short title—Effective date—2003 c 41: See notes following RCW 46.20.500.
Severability—1982 c 77: See note following RCW 46.20.500.