Fillable Printable Driver License Penalties Following Conviction
Fillable Printable Driver License Penalties Following Conviction
Driver License Penalties Following Conviction
Offense Action Length Admin. Rev. ORL/IIL Reinstatement Requirements
DUI and Physical Control Convictions:
DWI or Physical Control - 1st conviction -
violation prior to 7-1-94
90 days or age 19,
whichever is longer
Ye s IIL Alcohol/drug assessment by an approved
agency;
Satisfactory completion of alcohol/drug
information school or a report showing
compliance with program;
Proof of financial responsibility (SR-22)
Insurance Certificate;
$150 reissue fee;
Knowledge and driving examinations required
when length of action is 365 days or longer
Notes:
Effective 7-23-03 courts must order a 60 day
ignition interlock requirement for convictions for
DUI or Physical Control, with a passenger under
16 years of age. Effective 6-7-12, the 60 day
requirement increases to 6 months. This order is
in addition to any other mandatory requirement.
Effective 6-10-04 RCW 46.20.720 indicates
that a person convicted of any alcohol related
offense may drive only a motor vehicle equipped
with an ignition interlock device. The time period
the device is required for is calculated from the
date the person is eligible to reinstate. Proof of
installation will be required before reinstatement
can be considered. If a person is found driving a
vehicle in which the interlock device is no longer
installed or functioning during the required
period, a suspension will result.
A probationary license is required under RCW
46.61.5055(7) for all DUI and Physical Control
convictions.
Effective 7-1-06, driving or being in physical
control under the influence is a Class C felony
if the person has four or more prior offenses
within 10 years or if the person has ever been
convicted of vehicular homicide or assault.
Effective 1-1-09 RCW 46.20.285 courts must
order the IID for all alcohol-based DUI or
physical control convictions.
Effective 1-1-11 courts must order the IID for all
drug-based DUI or physical control convictions.
Effective 1-1-09 any person granted a deferred
prosecution will be required to have an IIL for 2
years from the date the deferred prosecution is
granted. Deferred prosecutions granted on or
after 1-1-11 will no longer have this requirement.
Effective 1-1-11 the ignition interlock device
is required for DUI or physical control of drug
convictions and for out-of-state DUI or physical
control convictions.
Effective 1-1-11 a 4-month certification is
required from the ignition interlock device
installer showing compliance with RCW
46.20.720.
DWI or Physical Control - 2nd conviction -
violation prior to 7-1-94
365 days
DWI or Physical Control - 3rd/sub conviction
- violation prior to 7-1-94
2 years
DUI or Physical Control - 1st conviction - <0.15
BAC - violation 7-1-94 thru 8-31-95
0 to 90 days
DUI or Physical Control - 1st conviction - >0.15
BAC or Refusal - violation 7-1-94 thru 8-31-95
120 days
DUI or Physical Control - with Probationary
License - <0.15 BAC - violation 7-1-94 thru
8-31-95
365 days
DUI or Physical Control - with Prob Lic - >0.15
BAC or Refusal - violation 7-1-94 thru 8-31-95
450 days
DUI or Physical Control - prior conviction
violation 7-1-94 thru 8-31-95
2 years
DUI or Physical Control - while suspended/
revoked - violation 7-1-94 thru 8-31-95
DUI or Physical Control/Drugs - no prior
offenses - <0.15 BAC - violation 9-1-95 thru
12-31-97
90 days
DUI or Physical Control/Drugs - no prior
offenses - >0.15 BAC or Refusal -
violation 9-1-95 thru 12-31-97
120 days
DUI or Physical Control/Drugs - 2nd offense
- <0.15 BAC - violation 9-1-95 thru 12-31-97
365 days
DUI or Physical Control/Drugs - 2nd offense
- >0.15 BAC or Refusal - violation 9-1-95 thru
12-31-97
450 days
DUI or Physical Control/Drugs - 3rd/subsequent
offense - <0.15 BAC - violation 9-1-95 thru
12-31-97
2 years
DUI or Physical Control/Drugs - 3rd/ subsequent
offense - >0.15 BAC or Refusal -
violation 9-1-95 thru 12-31-97
3 years
DUI or Physical Control/Drugs - no prior
offenses - <0.15 BAC - violation 1-1-98 and after
90 days
DUI or Physical Control/Drugs - no prior
offenses ->0.15 BAC or Refusal -
violation 1-1-98 and after
1 year
DUI or Physical Control/Drugs - 2nd offense
- <0.15 BAC - violation 1-1-98 and after
2 years
DUI or Physical Control/Drugs - 2nd offense
->0.15 BAC or Refusal - violation 1-1-98 and
after
900 days
DUI or Physical Control/Drugs - 3rd/ subsequent
offense - <0.15 BAC - violation 1-1-98 and after
3 years
DUI or Physical Control/Drugs - 3rd/ subsequent
offense ->0.15 BAC or Refusal - violation 1-1-98
and after
4 years
Refusal - no prior within 7 years 2 years
Refusal - 2nd offense within 7 years 3 years
Refusal - 3rd/ subsequent within 7 years 4 years
Driver License Penalties Following Conviction
We suspend, revoke and/or disqualify driving privileges when we receive a notice of conviction from a court. This chart
shows the action length, whether an administrative review is offered, the type of restricted license that can be issued
(Occupational Restricted License ORL or Ignition Interlock License IIL), and the requirements for reinstatement.
Pre 1994 law7/94 - 8/95 law95 law effective 9/1/9597 law effective 1/1/98Effective 6/10/04
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Offense Action Length Admin. Rev. ORL/IIL Reinstatement Requirements
Other Convictions:
DWLS/R 1st Degree - violation 7-28-91 and after
1 year Ye s None Knowledge and driving examinations;
$75 reissue fee;
Note: The court can recommend non-extension
of the suspension or revocation. If the driver
obtains a valid driver license within 30 days
of eligible date, the Department will honor the
court’s recommendation
DWLS/R 2nd Degree - violation 7-28-91 and
after
ORL
Driving While Revoked or Revoked/HTO -
violation prior to 7-28-91
None
Driving While Suspended - violation prior to
7-28-91
Variable ORL
Vehicular Assault - violation 7-24-83 through
6-5-96
1 year If drug
or
alcohol
related
the
driver
can
apply
for IIL
If drug or alcohol related:
Alcohol/drug assessment by an approved
agency - if alcohol related;
Satisfactory completion of alcohol/drug
information school or satisfactory compliance
with prescribed treatment program - if alcohol
related;
Proof of financial responsibility (SR-22)
Insurance Certificate;
Knowledge and driving examinations;
$75 reissue fee
Vehicular Assault - violation 6-6-96 and after 1 year after release
from jail
Vehicular Homicide - violation 7-24-83 through
6-5-96
2 years
Vehicular Homicide - violation 6-6-96 and after 2 years after
release from jail
Manslaughter or Negligent Homicide - violation
prior to 7-24-83
1 year None
Racing or Reckless Driving (1st or 2nd
conviction within 2 years
30 days ORL Proof of financial responsibility (SR-22)
Insurance Certificate;
$75 reissue fee
Effective 9-1-11 reckless driving convictions that
are reduced from an alcohol or drug related DUI
or physical control (with prior offenses as defined
in RCW 46.61.5055) and vehicular assault, or
vehicular homicide require proof of installation
of an ignition interlock device for a minimum of 6
months from the date the individual is eligible to
reinstate.
Racing or Reckless Driving (3rd conviction
within 2 years)
365 days Proof of financial responsibility (SR-22)
Insurance Certificate;
Knowledge and driving examinations;
$75 reissue fee
Effective 9-1-11 reckless driving convictions that
are reduced from an alcohol or drug related DUI
or physical control (with prior offenses as defined
in RCW 46.61.5055) and vehicular assault, or
vehicular homicide require proof of installation
of an ignition interlock device for a minimum of 6
months from the date the individual is eligible to
reinstate.
Negligent Driving 1st Degree (with a prior
offense as defined in RCW 46.61.5055, within
7 years)
None No None Effective 9-1-11 an ignition interlock device is
required for 6 months from the date of conviction.
A certificate from the ignition interlock installer
showing 4 months of compliance with RCW
46.20.720 will be required to release the
restriction.
Negligent driving - vulnerable user 90 days Ye s ORL Proof of financial responsibility (SR-22)
Insurance Certificate and $75 reissue fee.
Eluding Police 365 days Ye s ORL Proof of financial responsibility (SR-22)
Insurance Certificate
Knowledge and driving examinations
$75 reissue fee
Hit and Run - Attended (Occupied) 365 days
Felony Involving a Motor Vehicle
See examples on following page of Class A,
B and C felony convictions for which action is
taken when a vehicle is involved.
1 year
Unattended Child in Running Vehicle (2nd and
subsequent offenses)
365 days
Reckless Endangerment/Const. Zone 60 days Proof of financial responsibility (SR-22)
Insurance Certificate;
$75 reissue fee
Reckless Endangerment/Emergency. Zone
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Offense Action Length Admin. Rev. ORL/IIL Reinstatement Requirements
Other revocations resulting from court or
diversion agency intervention (conviction not
recorded on drive record):
Minor in Possession Alcohol and/or Drugs - 1st
conviction/diversion agreement signed - age 13
through 17 for alcohol, age 13-20 for drugs at
time of incident
1 year or age 17,
whichever is longer
Ye s None Knowledge and driving examinations;
$75 reissue fee.
The law allows for early release of Minor
in Possession (MIP) of alcohol and/or drug
revocations but does not allow for early release
for MIP of firearms. Revocation for possession
of firearms will be considered when determining
prior incidents of MIP but not for calculating
early release eligibility date.
Early release is at the discretion of the
conviction court or diversion agency. We must
receive a Request for Early Reinstatement form
completed by the appropriate agency. On a 1st
offense involving alcohol and/or drug, release
can be 90 days after: 16th birthday, date of
conviction, date the diversion agreement was
signed, or date of revocation, whichever is later.
On a 2nd or subsequent offense release can be
at age 17, one year after date of conviction, date
the diversion agreement was signed, or date of
revocation, whichever is later.
Multiple charges on a single conviction or
diversion agreement are treated separately and
run consecutively.
Effective 7-27-03 consecutive revocations
will not extend beyond the 21st birthday.
Reinstatement of MIP of alcohol/drug/firearm
revocations may be requested on/after the 21st
birthday
Minor in Possession Alcohol and/or Drugs -
2nd /subsequent conviction/diversion agreement
signed - age 13 through 17 for alcohol, age
13-20 for drugs at time of incident
2 years or until age
18, whichever is
longer
Minor in Possession Firearm - 1st conviction -
age 13 through 17
1 year or age 17,
whichever is longer
Minor in Possession Firearm - 2nd/ subsequent
conviction - age 13 through 17
2 years or until age
18, whichever is
longer
Intermediate License - 1st offense Warning letter None None
Intermediate License - 2nd offense 6 months or until
age 18, whichever
is first
Ye s $75 reissue fee
Intermediate License - 3rd offense Until age 18
Theft of Motor Vehicle Fuel Period specified by
the court for up to 6
months
ORL $75 reissue fee
Disqualifications Action Length Admin. Rev. ORL/IIL Reinstatement Requirements
Commercial Driver License:
Driving under influence
Hit and run (occupied/unoccupied)
Felony involving vehicle
Vehicular assault
Vehicular homicide
Manslaughter
DWLS/R CDL disqualified
1st Incident -
1 year (3 years if
Haz Mat involved)
Ye s None Pass any commercial knowledge and skills tests
including any required training course approved
by this Department;
$20 requalification fee
2nd/subsequent
incident(s)
- Lifetime -
Cannot requalify for CDL
Felony involving drugs Lifetime Cannot requalify for CDL
Railroad Crossing - 1st violation Not less than
60 days
$20 requalification fee
Railroad Crossing - 2nd violation Not less than
120 days
Railroad Crossing - 3rd violation Not less than
1 year
Pass any commercial knowledge and skills tests
including any required training course approved
by this Department;
$20 requalification fee
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Class A, B and C Felony Convictions:
Felony convictions for which driving privileges will be revoked
if a motor vehicle is involved include but are not limited to the
following:
Any Class A, B or C Felony Involving a Motor Vehicle conviction is reportable
and requires revocation action under RCW 46.20.285.
If notice of conviction from the court does not reflect one way or the other that
a vehicle was involved, the assumption will be that there was one involved
since notice is not otherwise required for these offenses.
Assaulting Police Officer w/vehicle 9A.36.031
Reckless Endangerment, 1st Degree 9A.36.045
Malicious Mischief, 1st Degree 9A.48.070
Burglary, 1st Degree 9A.52.020
Residential Burglary 9A.52.025
Burglary, 2nd Degree 9A.52.030
Vehicle Prowl, 1st Degree 9A.52.095
Theft, 1st Degree 9A.56.030
Theft, 2nd Degree 9A.56.040
Taking Motor Vehicle without the owner’s
permission (driver only)
9A.56.070
Poss. Stolen Property, 1st Degree 9A.56.150
Poss. Stolen Property, 2nd Degree 9A.56.160
Felony Involving a Vehicle 9A.56.200
46.20.285
Trafficking Stolen Property 9A.82.050
Assault, 1st Degree 9A.36.011
Assault, 2nd Degree 9A.36.021
Kidnapping, 1st Degree 9A.40.020
Kidnapping, 2nd Degree 9A.40.030
Escape, 1st Degree 9A.76.110
Escape, 2nd Degree 9A.76.120
Signal Preemption Device, Injury 46.37.673
Signal Preemption Device, Substantial Bodily Harm 46.37.674
Signal Preemption Device, Fatality 46.37.675
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