Washington statute
RCW 46.20.313 — Reinstatement
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 46.20: Drivers' Licenses—Identicards, Revised Code of Washington.
Full text of RCW 46.20.313
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official text of the Revised Code of Washington from the Code Reviser's published files; it is not the official statutes of the State of Washington.
(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.
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