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.