Washington License Points Lookup
Enter your number of moving-violation convictions to see where it sits against Washington's levels, how long convictions count, and whether a course can help, from Washington State Department of Licensing and Washington law. Runs in your browser; nothing is stored.
Official sources checked on October 21, 2026.
Use the total from your official driving record if you have it.
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Washington
Washington does not use points. The Department of Licensing counts moving violations: 6 in 12 months or 7 in 24 months brings a 60-day suspension followed by 1 year of probation.
Washington DOL: Too many traffic tickets (moving violations)
Other consequences
A traffic offense during the probation period adds a 30-day suspension, and the 1-year probation starts over.
Washington DOL: Too many traffic tickets (moving violations)
Other consequences
To get the license back after this suspension, DOL requires SR-22 proof of financial responsibility, a new license application, and a $75 reissue fee plus other licensing fees.
Washington DOL: Too many traffic tickets (moving violations)
Other consequences
The suspension can be appealed within 15 days from the date on the notification letter.
Washington DOL: Too many traffic tickets (moving violations)
Other consequences
Three or more convictions within five years for listed serious offenses (such as DUI, reckless driving, vehicular assault, hit and run, or driving while suspended) also make a driver a habitual offender, which carries a 7-year revocation.
Check your official record
Washington DOL: Get your driving record
$15 per copy (online through License Express, by mail, or at a driver licensing office)
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How Washington license points work
Washington does not use points. The Department of Licensing counts moving violations: 6 in 12 months or 7 in 24 months brings a 60-day suspension followed by 1 year of probation. (Washington DOL: Too many traffic tickets (moving violations))
The rule is set in WAC 308-104-025 (Effect of accumulation of traffic offenses).
Washington conviction levels
- 4 convictions within 1 year: the department may send a warning notice about crash risk and possible further action (WAC 308-104-025)
- 5 convictions within 2 years: the department may send a warning notice about crash risk and possible further action (WAC 308-104-025)
- 6 convictions within 1 year: license suspended for 60 days, then a 365-day probation period (WAC 308-104-025)
- 7 convictions within 2 years: license suspended for 60 days, then a 365-day probation period (WAC 308-104-025)
- 20 convictions within 5 years: habitual offender: license revoked for 7 years after a department finding (RCW 46.65.020 (Habitual offender defined))
Other consequences
- A traffic offense during the probation period adds a 30-day suspension, and the 1-year probation starts over. (Washington DOL: Too many traffic tickets (moving violations))
- To get the license back after this suspension, DOL requires SR-22 proof of financial responsibility, a new license application, and a $75 reissue fee plus other licensing fees. (Washington DOL: Too many traffic tickets (moving violations))
- The suspension can be appealed within 15 days from the date on the notification letter. (Washington DOL: Too many traffic tickets (moving violations))
- Three or more convictions within five years for listed serious offenses (such as DUI, reckless driving, vehicular assault, hit and run, or driving while suspended) also make a driver a habitual offender, which carries a 7-year revocation. (RCW 46.65.060)
What this page does not do
- It does not read your driving record. Only Washington State Department of Licensing can confirm your current total.
- It does not predict a suspension: levels count only convictions inside each window, and the agency decides.
- It does not cover commercial (CDL) disqualifications or DUI suspensions, which follow separate rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points before your license is suspended or revoked in Washington?
Washington's first level for an adult license is 6 convictions within 1 year: license suspended for 60 days, then a 365-day probation period.
How do I check my driving record in Washington?
Request it from Washington State Department of Licensing: Washington DOL: Get your driving record. $15 per copy (online through License Express, by mail, or at a driver licensing office)
Sources
- WAC 308-104-025 (Effect of accumulation of traffic offenses)
- Washington DOL: Too many traffic tickets (moving violations)
- RCW 46.65.020 (Habitual offender defined)
- Washington DOL: Get your driving record
- RCW 46.65.060
Official sources checked on October 21, 2026. General information, not legal advice.
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