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WA SB5198

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Javier Valdez

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Drivers facing license suspension for accumulating 3+ moving violations in one year or 4+ in two years may complete a safe driving course to terminate the 60-day suspension early, with a one-year probation period beginning upon course completion

  • Early termination of suspension through the safe driving course option is limited to once every five years per driver

  • Any moving violation committed during the probation period results in an additional 30-day consecutive suspension, with no early reinstatement option available for probation violations

  • No reissue fee will be charged by the Department of Licensing at the end of suspension terms under this section

  • Act takes effect April 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Concerning training as an alternative to driver license suspension for the accumulation of certain traffic infractions.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Law & Justice1/13/2025

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