What is the New Law? A new bill- which was signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee on April 10th and will take effect in 2023- seeks to limit driver license suspensions for drivers who fail to pay fines for moving violations. While decreasing license suspensions would be immensely beneficial to Washington State drivers, language in the bill “triggers quicker license suspension … [Read more...] about How New WA Law is Making It More Important to Hire A Traffic Lawyer
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What to Do if You Get a Speeding or Traffic Ticket in Washington
If you recently received a traffic ticket and you’re wondering what to do, you’re in the right place. Don’t Pay the Ticket While it seems tempting to simply pay a ticket and be done with it, the repercussions of doing so are substantial. Drivers who receive too many tickets may have their licenses suspended (see my blog on recent changes to Washington law). But even having … [Read more...] about What to Do if You Get a Speeding or Traffic Ticket in Washington
Restrictions for Teenage Drivers
Washington State places restrictions on teenage drivers that many parents and young drivers with intermediate licenses are not aware of before it is too late. Intermediate drivers are more often aware of some of these restrictions (nighttime driving, driving with passengers, and use of cell phones), but not others. The others that I am referring to involve serious consequences … [Read more...] about Restrictions for Teenage Drivers
Washington Traffic Ticket Defenses You Probably Shouldn’t Use
As a metro Seattle Traffic Ticket Lawyer, I have seen many motorists represent themselves. While some are successful, this is often despite of what they say before a judge. Sadly, I often see motorists incriminate themselves. With this in mind, I thought it would be helpful to list some traffic defenses that generally do not work and may even end up hurting your case. The … [Read more...] about Washington Traffic Ticket Defenses You Probably Shouldn’t Use
Check Your WA Department of Licensing Record Periodically
The premise of this article is simple- I recommend that WA state drivers check their Department of Licensing (DOL) records periodically. There are all sorts of advertisements urging individuals to check their credit scores, however most people do not take the time to check their WA DOL records. Why should you check your driving DOL record? From my experience, the records are … [Read more...] about Check Your WA Department of Licensing Record Periodically