WA DMV Traffic Violations and Fines 2

Question 1

In Washington, what is the base fine for a first-offense E-DUI (using a handheld phone while driving)?

Accepted Answer

$136

Answer

A first E-DUI ticket in Washington costs $136 and is reported to your insurance company.

Question 2

What happens to the fine for a second E-DUI (distracted driving) ticket within five years in Washington?

Accepted Answer

It increases to $234

Answer

A second E-DUI offense within five years increases the fine to $234.

Question 3

How are speeding fines treated in Washington school zones when children are present?

Accepted Answer

They are doubled and cannot be waived or reduced

Answer

School zone speeding fines are doubled by law and cannot be waived, reduced, or suspended.

Question 4

In Washington, what is the legal consequence of driving past a school bus with its stop paddle extended?

Accepted Answer

A fine that cannot be reduced below the statutory minimum

Answer

Passing a stopped school bus with its stop sign extended carries a substantial fine that courts may not reduce below the minimum.

Question 5

What is the classification of a first-offense DUI in Washington?

Accepted Answer

Gross misdemeanor

Answer

A first DUI in Washington is a gross misdemeanor punishable by up to 364 days in jail and significant fines.

(WA DMV) Washington Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test