Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 46. MOTOR VEHICLES |
Chapter 46.20. Drivers' licenses—Identicards. |
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.[ 2005 c 288 § 4; 2001 c 64 § 6. Prior: 1998 c 207 § 4; 1998 c 41 § 3; 1996 c 199 § 5; 1990 c 250 § 43; 1985 c 407 § 2; 1984 c 258 § 324; 1983 c 165 § 16; 1983 c 165 § 15; 1965 ex.s. c 121 § 24.]NOTES:Effective date—2005 c 288: See note following RCW 46.20.245.Effective date—1998 c 207: See note following RCW 46.61.5055.Intent—Construction—Effective date—1998 c 41: See notes following RCW 46.20.265.Severability—1996 c 199: See note following RCW 9.94A.505.Severability—1990 c 250: See note following RCW 46.18.215.Effective dates—1985 c 407: See note following RCW 46.04.480.Court Improvement Act of 1984—Effective dates—Severability—Short title—1984 c 258: See notes following RCW 3.30.010.Intent—1984 c 258: See note following RCW 3.34.130.Legislative finding, intent—Effective dates—Severability—1983 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.