RCW 46.20.313: Reinstatement.

(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 section.