Section 46.20.285. Offenses requiring revocation.  


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  • The department shall revoke the license of any driver for the period of one calendar year unless otherwise provided in this section, upon receiving a record of the driver's conviction of any of the following offenses, when the conviction has become final:
    (1) For vehicular homicide the period of revocation shall be two years. The revocation period shall be tolled during any period of total confinement for the offense;
    (2) Vehicular assault. The revocation period shall be tolled during any period of total confinement for the offense;
    (3) Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a narcotic drug, or under the influence of any other drug to a degree which renders the driver incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle, for the period prescribed in RCW 46.61.5055;
    (4) Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used;
    (5) Failure to stop and give information or render aid as required under the laws of this state in the event of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death or personal injury of another or resulting in damage to a vehicle that is driven or attended by another;
    (6) Perjury or the making of a false affidavit or statement under oath to the department under Title 46 RCW or under any other law relating to the ownership or operation of motor vehicles;
    (7) Reckless driving upon a showing by the department's records that the conviction is the third such conviction for the driver within a period of two years.
    NOTES:
    Effective date2005 c 288: See note following RCW 46.20.245.
    Effective date1998 c 207: See note following RCW 46.61.5055.
    IntentConstructionEffective date1998 c 41: See notes following RCW 46.20.265.
    Severability1996 c 199: See note following RCW 9.94A.505.
    Severability1990 c 250: See note following RCW 46.18.215.
    Effective dates1985 c 407: See note following RCW 46.04.480.
    Court Improvement Act of 1984Effective datesSeverabilityShort title1984 c 258: See notes following RCW 3.30.010.
    Intent1984 c 258: See note following RCW 3.34.130.
    Legislative finding, intentEffective datesSeverability1983 c 165: See notes following RCW 46.20.308.
    Revocation of license for attempting to elude pursuing police vehicle: RCW 46.61.024.
    Vehicular assault, penalty: RCW 46.61.522.
    Vehicular homicide, penalty: RCW 46.61.520.