MIP convictions/signed diversions are reported to the DOL as follows (the juvenile
or minor must be within the specific age group for the offenses shown below on the date of the offense):
MIP alcohol charges for juveniles ages 13 through 17 under RCW 66.44.365 and 13.40.265
MIP drugs charges for juveniles and minors ages 13 through 20 under RCW 69.41.065, 69.50.420, 69.52.070, and 13.40.265
MIP firearms charges for ages 13 through 17; District and Municipal Courts are required
to report conviction when a person under the age of 18 pleads guilty or is found guilty of illegal possession of a firearm
while in a vehicle or to have committed any offense while armed with a firearm during which offense a motor vehicle served
an integral function under RCW 9.41.040. Juvenile courts are required to report to DOL a conviction involving a firearm whether
or not the offense is related to the usage of a motor vehicle under RCW 13.40.265.
By statute, the convictions/diversion agreements do not show on driving records;
only the revocation action initiated by the conviction/diversion agreement is recorded on the driving record.
Revocation of the Driving Privilege
RCW 46.20.265
For a first offense of MIP alcohol/drugs or firearms, the juvenile or minor loses
his/her driving privilege for 1 year or until age 17, whichever is longer.
For a second or subsequent offense, the revocation period is for 2 years or until
age 18 whichever is longer.
Revocation action begins on the court’s conviction date/signed diversion agreement
date, unless there are other revocation/suspension actions on record. A separate revocation period is to be imposed or each
MIP of alcohol, drug or firearm charge for which DOL receives a conviction. Revocation periods run consecutively, and cannot
begin until any/all other revocation periods have expired.
Washington statute does not provide for an administrative hearing (by the DOL) to
contest MIP of alcohol, drug or firearm revocations. Occupational driver’s licenses are not available for individuals
revoked for MIP.
Early Reinstatement (for MIP alcohol/drug only)
The decision to grant early reinstatement is at the discretion of the court/juvenile
diversion. If granted, the court /juvenile diversion must notify DOL of early reinstatement. Early reinstatement is authorized
as follows:
For a first MIP (alcohol or drug) revocation, the juvenile or minor is eligible for
early reinstatement after 90 days after his/her 16th birthday, 90 days after conviction or 90 days from the starting date
of the revocation, whichever is later.
For a second or subsequent offense (alcohol or drug) early reinstatement cannot take
place until the age of 17, or one year from the conviction date, or one year from the starting date of the revocation, whichever
is later.
Upon release of the revocation
action, the knowledge and driving tests will be required, even if the individual has previously been licensed. Examination
and license fees will be charged, plus a $75.00 reissue fee. If obtaining a learner’s permit for driver education purposes,
the individual will be required to provide a copy of the enrollment card and pay a $75.00 reissue fee.
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