Washington § 46.65.080 - Four-year petition for license restoration — Reinstatement of driving privilege.

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§ 46.65.080. Four-year petition for license restoration — Reinstatement of driving privilege.

At the end of four years, the habitual offender may petition the department of licensing for the return of his or her operator's license and upon good and sufficient showing, the department of licensing may, wholly or conditionally, reinstate the privilege of such person to operate a motor vehicle in this state.
[ 2010 c 8 s 9079; 1998 c 214 s 3; 1979 c 158 s 181; 1971 ex.s. c 284 s 10.]

Notes

Effective date—1998 c 214: See note following RCW 46.61.5055.
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 284: See note following RCW 46.65.010.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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