RCW 46.20.313Reinstatement.(1) The department is authorized to administratively reinstate the license of a person suspended pursuant to RCW 46.20.289(1) prior to January 1, 2023, because the person:(a) Failed to respond to a notice of traffic infraction for a moving violation;(b) Failed to appear at a requested hearing for a moving violation;(c) Violated a written promise to appear in court for a notice of infraction for a moving violation; or(d) Failed to comply with the terms of a notice of traffic infraction.(2) No later than 90 days after January 1, 2023, the department shall:(a) Take reasonable steps to publicize the availability of relief to reinstate a suspended license as provided in this section; and(b) Create an online application process for persons whose licenses are suspended and may be eligible for reinstatement as provided in this section. The online application process shall allow a person to determine whether the person is eligible to have his or her license reinstated and explain the process for reinstatement. A reissue fee as provided in RCW 46.20.311 shall apply.(3) A reissue fee as provided in RCW 46.20.311 shall apply to any license reinstated under this tated and explain the process for reinstatement. A reissue fee as provided in RCW 46.20.311 shall apply.(3) A reissue fee as provided in RCW 46.20.311 shall apply to any license reinstated under this section.[ 2021 c 240 s 11.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 240: See note following RCW 46.63.060.
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