No license to operate motor vehicles in Washington shall be issued to an habitual offender (1) for a period of seven years from the date of the license revocation except as provided in RCW 46.65.080, and (2) until the privilege of such person to operate a motor vehicle in this state has been restored by the department of licensing as provided in this chapter.

Effective date—1998 c 214: See note following RCW 46.61.5055.

Severability—1979 c 62: See note following RCW 46.65.020.

Severability—1971 ex.s. c 284: See note following RCW 46.65.010.