The Teen License and Its Curfew
RCW 46.20.075 — the intermediate license, 1 a.m. to 5 a.m., and passengers under 20
An intermediate license follows at least six months on an instruction permit, with no traffic violation in the last six months.
Who handles this in Washington: King County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Washington directory.
| The limit | When |
|---|---|
| The limitNo passengers under 20 who are not immediate family | WhenThe first six months, or until 18 |
| The limitNo more than three passengers under 20 who are not immediate family | WhenThe rest of the intermediate license |
| The limitNo driving between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. | WhenUnless with a licensed driver at least 25, or for school, religious or employment activities |
An intermediate licensee may drive at any hour and with any number of passengers when it is necessary for agricultural purposes, and the limits lift after a 12 month period with a clean record as the section sets out.
A curfew that keeps a minor off the street, as opposed to out from behind the wheel, is set locally where it exists. A particular ticket is a question for a licensed Washington attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- RCW 46.20.075 — Intermediate license
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Washington attorney.