Washington legal term
New license in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “New license” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.
What does “New license” mean in Washington criminal law?
"New license" means a license issued to a driver: (i) Who has not been previously licensed in this state; or (ii) Whose last previous Washington license has been expired for more than eight years. (RCW 46.20.120)
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