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Code · Washington · Title 46 — Motor Vehicles · Chapter 46.20

RCW 46.20.313

218 words·~1 min read·/wa/title-46/chapter-46-20/46-20-313·

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(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.
[ 2021 c 240 s 11 .]
Notes:
Effective date — 2021 c 240: See note following RCW 46.63.060 .
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