WA DMV Traffic Violations and Fines 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Does Washington State use a points system to track traffic violations?
- No, it tracks the number of moving violations instead of assigning points (Correct answer)
- Yes, each violation is worth 2 to 6 points
- Yes, but only for commercial drivers
- No, violations are never recorded
Correct answer: No, it tracks the number of moving violations instead of assigning points
Washington has no point system; the Department of Licensing tracks moving violations, and accumulating too many can lead to suspension.
Question 2: In Washington, what is the penalty classification for reckless driving?
- Gross misdemeanor with a 30-day license suspension (Correct answer)
- Traffic infraction with a $250 fine
- Class B felony
- Civil penalty only
Correct answer: Gross misdemeanor with a 30-day license suspension
Reckless driving is a gross misdemeanor that carries a mandatory 30-day license suspension upon conviction.
Question 3: What is the consequence of driving without required liability insurance in Washington?
- A fine of $550 or more (Correct answer)
- A warning for the first offense
- A $50 correctable ticket
- Immediate vehicle forfeiture
Correct answer: A fine of $550 or more
Driving without insurance in Washington carries a fine of $550 or more.
Question 4: In Washington, leaving the scene of a collision involving an attended vehicle (hit and run) is classified as what?
- A gross misdemeanor (Correct answer)
- A parking infraction
- A civil matter between drivers
- A simple misdemeanor with no license impact
Correct answer: A gross misdemeanor
Hit and run involving an attended vehicle is a gross misdemeanor and results in license suspension.
Question 5: What is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers under 21 in Washington?
- 0.02 (Correct answer)
- 0.08
- 0.05
- 0.00
Correct answer: 0.02
Drivers under 21 violate Washington's minor DUI law with a BAC of 0.02 or higher.
Question 6: How do fines for traffic violations committed in Washington work zones compare to normal fines?
- They are doubled when workers are present (Correct answer)
- They are the same as anywhere else
- They are reduced if traffic is slow
- They only apply to commercial vehicles
Correct answer: They are doubled when workers are present
Traffic fines are doubled in work zones to protect roadway workers.
Question 7: In Washington, attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle is classified as what?
- A class C felony (Correct answer)
- A traffic infraction
- A gross misdemeanor
- A civil violation
Correct answer: A class C felony
Attempting to elude a police vehicle is a class C felony in Washington.
WA DMV Traffic Violations and Fines 3
Does Washington State use a points system to track traffic violations?