Keeping Your Driver License Quiz

Driver License Retention

Safe driving is required to maintain a driver license.
Violations that can lead to license suspension include driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Refusing to take a police-administered alcohol test can result in license loss.
Leaving a collision scene without identification is a punishable offense.
Providing false information during the license application process is prohibited.
Collisions while uninsured may lead to license suspension for up to three years.
Uninsured drivers who fail to settle civil court judgments may face suspensions of 13 years or more.
Not appearing for or completing a requested reexamination can lead to suspension.
Using a vehicle to commit a felony or causing a death in a collision results in severe penalties.
Accumulating too many moving violations can categorize a driver as a Habitual Traffic Offender.
Reckless driving can endanger roadway workers and result in license revocation.
Engaging in racing, vehicular assault, or vehicular homicide is a serious offense that affects license status.
Attempting to evade law enforcement can result in legal consequences and suspension.
Leaving a gas station without paying for fuel constitutes theft and can affect driving privileges.
Failure to respond to traffic citations or infractions can lead to additional penalties.
Driving with a suspended, revoked, canceled, or denied license is illegal and punishable.
Possessing a driver license with false information or fraudulent alterations is a criminal offense.
Lending your license to others or using someone else's license is prohibited.
Utilizing a driver license from another state while Washington privileges are suspended is illegal.
Receiving multiple traffic offenses while holding an intermediate license can lead to penalties.
Manufacturing or distributing forged or falsely issued driver licenses or identification cards is a serious crime.

Failure to Appear (FTA) Overview

A Failure to Appear notice occurs when an individual does not appear, comply, respond to, or pay for a traffic infraction or criminal citation regarding a moving traffic offense.
Instructions for compliance are printed on the back of the ticket issued.

Compliance Timeline

Compliance is required within 15 days of receiving the ticket; failure to do so prompts the court to notify relevant authorities.
Citizens will receive a Notice of Suspension via mail if compliance is not met within the initial 15-day period.

Consequences of Non-Compliance

A subsequent 45-day period is allowed for compliance after receiving the Notice of Suspension.
If compliance is achieved within these 45 days, the suspension does not take effect.
Non-compliance within the 45 days results in suspension of driving privileges.

Legal Ramifications

Driving with a suspended privilege is illegal; offenders may be arrested and their vehicle impounded.
Failure to address an FTA violation prevents the issuance of any new driver's license until resolved.

Additional Fees and Licensing

Suspensions related to FTA violations incur a reissue fee on top of standard service costs for license reinstatement.
To reinstate a suspended driving privilege, the individual must navigate through the reissuance process.

Reinstatement Process

Before visiting the local office for license reinstatement, individuals are encouraged to check Online Services for guidance on the reinstatement steps.

Sex-Offender and Kidnapping Offender Registration

State and local departments must inform county sheriffs about individuals with sex or kidnapping convictions residing in the state.
Offenders in Washington State are required to register within three business days of establishing or re-establishing residency.
This registration obligation extends to individuals convicted under laws from other states, foreign countries, or federal/military statutes.
Out-of-state offenders must register if convicted of offenses that align with Washington State's definitions of sex or kidnapping offenses, unless exempted by a court order.
Registration must be completed with the sheriff of the county where the offender resides.
Noncompliance with the registration requirement may lead to criminal prosecution.
For specific guidance or inquiries, individuals should contact their county sheriff.