Revised Code of Washington
2024 Archive

Chapter 46.20 RCW
DRIVERS' LICENSESIDENTICARDS
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DRIVER'S LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
46.20.001License requiredRights and restriction.
46.20.005Driving without a licenseMisdemeanor, when.
46.20.015Driving without a licenseTraffic infraction, when.
46.20.017Immediate possession and displayed on demand.
46.20.021New residents.
46.20.022Unlicensed driversSubject to Title 46 RCW.
46.20.024Unlawful to allow unauthorized minors to drive.
46.20.025Exemptions.
46.20.027Armed forces, dependents.
46.20.031Ineligibility.
46.20.035Proof of identity.
46.20.036Other forms of identification, useDepartment to develop in consultation with the department of children, youth, and families, office of the superintendent of public instruction, and office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs.
46.20.037Facial recognition matching system.
46.20.041Persons with physical or mental disabilities or diseases.
46.20.045School bus, for hire driversAge.
46.20.049Commercial driver's licenseAdditional fee, disposition.
46.20.055Instruction permit.
46.20.065Temporary permit.
46.20.070Juvenile agricultural driving permit.
46.20.075Intermediate license.
OBTAINING OR RENEWING A DRIVER'S LICENSE
46.20.091ApplicationPenalty for false statementDriving records from and to other jurisdictions.
46.20.0921ViolationsPenalty.
46.20.093Bicycle safety.
46.20.095Instructional publication information.
46.20.100Persons under eighteen.
46.20.105Identifying types of licenses and permits.
46.20.109Wheelchair conveyances.
46.20.111Registration with selective service system for males under twenty-six upon applicationOpportunity to consent or decline.
46.20.113Anatomical gift statement.
46.20.1131Information for organ donor registry.
46.20.1132Information for bone marrow donationRegistryOrganizations and third parties may not utilize information obtained for fund-raising or other commercial purposes.
46.20.114Preventing alteration or reproduction.
46.20.117Identicards.
46.20.118Negative file.
46.20.119Reasonable rules.
46.20.120ExaminationsWaiverFeesRenewalsAdministration.
46.20.1201Fee.
46.20.125WaiverAgreement with other jurisdictions.
46.20.126Rules.
46.20.130Content and conduct of examinations.
46.20.153Voter registrationPosting signs.
46.20.155Voter registration, updateServices (as amended by 2023 c 361).
46.20.155Voter registration, updateServices (as amended by 2023 c 466).
46.20.156Voter registrationAutomaticEnhanced driver's licenses and identicards.
46.20.157Data to Washington technology solutionsConfidentiality.
46.20.161IssuanceContentsFeeVeterans, individuals meeting criteria for veteransMedical alert designation, developmental disability designation, or deafness designationSelf-attestation.
46.20.181Expiration dateRenewalFeesPenalty.
46.20.185Photograph during renewal.
46.20.187Registration of sex offenders.
46.20.191Compliance with federal REAL ID Act of 2005 requirementsDepartment safeguards.
46.20.1911Costs and burdens of compliance with federal REAL ID Act of 2005 requirementsLegal challenge.
46.20.192Compliance with federal REAL ID Act of 2005 requirementsDriver's license and identicard markingsRules.
46.20.1921Compliance with federal REAL ID Act of 2005 requirementsDesign feature restrictions.
46.20.195Identicard program for homeless individuals.
46.20.200Lost, destroyed, or corrected licenses, identicards, or permits.
46.20.202Enhanced drivers' licenses and identicards for Canadian border crossingBorder-crossing initiativeFee amount, distribution.
46.20.2021Statewide education campaign for border-crossing initiative.
46.20.205Change of address or name.
RESTRICTING THE DRIVING PRIVILEGE
46.20.207Cancellation.
46.20.215NonresidentsSuspension or revocationReporting offenders.
46.20.220Vehicle rentalsRecords.
46.20.245Mandatory revocationPersons subject to suspension, revocation, or denial who are eligible for certain full creditNoticeAdministrative, judicial reviewRulesApplication.
46.20.265Juvenile driving privilegesRevocation for alcohol or drug violations.
46.20.267Intermediate licensees.
46.20.270Driving offensesProceduresDefinitions.
46.20.285Offenses requiring revocation.
46.20.286Adoption of procedures.
46.20.289Suspension for failure to respond, appear, etc.
46.20.2891Moving violation, definition by ruleNotice.
46.20.2892Traffic infractions for moving violationsSuspensionProbationNotice.
46.20.291Authority to suspendGrounds.
46.20.292Finding of juvenile court officer.
46.20.293Minor's record to juvenile court, parents, or guardians.
46.20.300Extraterritorial convictions.
46.20.305Incompetent, unqualified driverReexaminationPhysician's certificateAction by department.
46.20.308Implied consentTest refusalProcedures.
46.20.3101Implied consentLicense sanctions, length of.
46.20.311Duration of license sanctionsReissuance or renewal.
46.20.313Reinstatement.
46.20.315Surrender of license.
46.20.317Unlicensed drivers.
46.20.320Suspension, etc., effective although certificate not delivered.
DRIVER IMPROVEMENT
46.20.322Interview before suspension, etc.ExceptionsAppearance of minor's parent or guardian.
46.20.323Notice of interviewContents.
46.20.324Persons not entitled to interview or hearing.
46.20.325Suspension or probation before interviewAlternative procedure.
46.20.326Failure to appear or request interview constitutes waiverProcedure.
46.20.327Conduct of interviewRefereeEvidenceNot deemed hearing.
46.20.328Findings and notification after interviewRequest for formal hearing.
46.20.329Formal hearingProcedures, notice, stay.
46.20.331Hearing and decision by director's designee.
46.20.332Formal hearingEvidenceSubpoenasReexaminationFindings and recommendations.
46.20.333Decision after formal hearing.
46.20.334Appeal to superior court.
46.20.335Probation in lieu of suspension or revocation.
DRIVING OR USING LICENSE WHILE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED
46.20.338Display or possession of invalidated license or identicard.
46.20.341Relicensing diversion programsProgram information to administrative office of the courts.
46.20.342Driving while license invalidatedPenaltiesExtension of invalidation.
46.20.345Operation under other license or permit while license suspended or revokedPenalty.
46.20.349Stopping vehicle of suspended or revoked driver.
46.20.355Alcohol violatorProbationary license.
IGNITION INTERLOCK, TEMPORARY RESTRICTED, OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES
46.20.380Fee.
46.20.385Ignition interlock driver's licenseApplicationEligibilityCancellationCostsRules.
46.20.391Temporary restricted, occupational licensesApplicationEligibilityRestrictionsCancellation.
46.20.394Detailed restrictionsViolation.
46.20.400Obtaining new driver's licenseSurrender of order and current license.
46.20.410PenaltyViolation.
MOTORCYCLES
46.20.500Special endorsementPenaltiesExceptions.
46.20.505Special endorsement fees.
46.20.510Instruction permitFeeExaminationsDirector may adopt and enforce rules.
46.20.515ExaminationEmphasisAdministrationWaiver.
46.20.520Training and education programAdvisory board.
ALCOHOL DETECTION DEVICES
46.20.710Legislative finding.
46.20.720Ignition interlock device restrictionFor whomDurationRemoval requirementsCreditEmployer exemptionFee.
46.20.740Notation on driving recordVerification of interlockPenalty, exception.
46.20.745Ignition interlock device revolving account programPilot program.
46.20.750Circumventing ignition interlockPenaltyNotice.
46.20.755Local verification of ignition interlock device installationImmunity.
MISCELLANEOUS
46.20.900Repeal and saving.
NOTES:
Rules of court: Bail in criminal traffic offense casesMandatory appearanceCrRLJ 3.2.
Traffic infractionsMonetary penalty scheduleIRLJ 6.2.
Allowing unauthorized person to drivePenalty: RCW 46.16A.520.
Juvenile driving privileges, alcohol or drug violations: RCW 66.44.365, 69.50.420.