Driving While Suspended
RCW 46.20.342 — the degree of the offense is set by why the license was suspended
| When the license is suspended or revoked | The degree |
|---|---|
| When the license is suspended or revokedAs a habitual offender, under a revocation order | The degreeFirst degree, a gross misdemeanor, with not less than 10 days in jail the first time, 90 the second, and 180 after |
| When the license is suspended or revokedFor another listed reason, while not eligible to reinstate | The degreeSecond degree, a gross misdemeanor |
| When the license is suspended or revokedSolely for reasons such as not responding to a ticket, not proving insurance, or unpaid child support | The degreeThird degree, a misdemeanor |
A person with a valid Washington driver's license is not guilty of the offense. Someone eligible for an ignition interlock license who did not get one is not considered eligible to reinstate.
Sources for this section (1)
- RCW 46.20.342 — Driving while license invalidated
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Washington attorney.