WSR 25-15-136
PERMANENT RULES
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING
[Filed July 22, 2025, 10:30 a.m., effective August 22, 2025]
Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.
Purpose: Further define the expected duration of the probation period for habitual traffic offenders, as well as clarify terms and conditions for probation upon reinstatement to remain in effect.
Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 308-101-240 Probation in habitual traffic offender matters.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 46.01.110 Rule-making authority.
Other Authority: Chapter 46.65 RCW, Washington Habitual Traffic Offenders Act.
Adopted under notice filed as WSR 25-12-105 on June 4, 2025.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at the Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's own Initiative: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 1, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Date Adopted: July 22, 2025.
Ellis Starrett
Rules and Policy Manager
OTS-5962.2
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 18-11-098, filed 5/21/18, effective 9/4/18)
WAC 308-101-240Probation in habitual traffic offender matters.
(1) Upon reinstatement after a habitual traffic offender revocation, a person must be placed on probation for a minimum of one year.
(2) Every stay order issued under RCW 46.65.060 and any reinstatement order of the driving privilege granted under RCW 46.65.080 or 46.65.100 are granted subject to the following probationary terms and conditions:
(a) The individual must not be convicted of or found to have committed any of the following types of offenses during the period of probation or the duration of the stay:
(i) Vehicular homicide - RCW 46.61.520;
(ii) Vehicular assault - RCW 46.61.522;
(iii) Driving under the influence - RCW 46.61.502;
(iv) Driver under ((twenty-one))21 consuming alcohol or marijuana - RCW 46.61.503;
(v) Physical control of a vehicle under the influence - RCW 46.61.504;
(vi) Driving a commercial motor vehicle with alcohol or THC in system - RCW 46.25.110;
(vii) Driving while license suspended or revoked 1st or 2nd degree (includes driving violation of an occupational/restricted driver's license) - RCW 46.20.342;
(viii) Hit and run (occupied) - RCW 46.52.020;
(ix) Reckless driving - RCW 46.61.500;
(x) Attempting to elude a police vehicle - RCW 46.61.024;
(xi) Felony involving motor vehicle - RCW 46.20.285(4);
(xii) Ignition interlock violation - RCW 46.20.720;
(xiii) Violation of an occupational or restricted license - RCW 46.20.410;
(xiv) Operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock device - RCW 46.20.740;
(xv) Circumventing ignition interlock device - RCW 46.20.750;
(xvi) Open container violation (alcoholic beverages) - RCW 46.61.519;
(xvii) Open container violation (marijuana) - RCW 46.61.745;
(xviii) A conviction for any reduced or amended alcohol or drug-related driving offense;
(xix) No reported driving incident with a detectable alcohol concentration - RCW 46.25.090.
(b) Two or more moving violations received within a ((twelve))12-month period as defined in WAC 308-104-160 during the period of probation or the duration of the stay;
(c) Any of the following:
(i) A reported driving incident with a detectable alcohol concentration;
(ii) A revocation or disqualification for refusing a breath or blood test as provided by RCW 46.20.308, 46.20.3101, 46.25.090, or 46.25.120 from an incident;
(iii) Entry into a deferred prosecution program for any alcohol or drug-related offense;
(iv) A report of positive drug/alcohol test or refusal - RCW 46.25.090;
(v) A violation of the terms of any mandatory court probation - RCW 46.61.5055.
(d) Compliance with a state approved alcohol/drug treatment program as set forth in chapter 70.96A RCW and WAC 308-104-170.
(3) A violation of these terms will result in:
(a) If on probation as a habitual traffic offender: The revocation of the driving privilege for the balance of the habitual traffic offender revocation period as well as any further driving while revoked first revocation(s) added, or for one year, whichever is longer;
(b) If subject to a stay: Cancellation of the stay and revocation of the driving privilege for seven years.
(4) Review of violations of the terms and conditions of the probation or stay may be sought via the procedure provided in RCW 46.20.245.