Driving Without Car Insurance Washington WA
Reader’s Question:
How much is the penalty if I’m caught driving an uninsured car in Washington?
Ben
Bellingham, WA
The state of Washington requires the drivers and owners of the vehicle for a car insurance or other means of financial responsibility for the vehicle. The Revised Code of Washington (46.30.020) states that a failure to show proof of financial responsibility is considered a traffic infraction.. This traffic infraction is subject to penalties assigned by the supreme court
In addition, the citation for operating an uninsured vehicle is a traffic violation, which is subject to a fine of at least $250. Aside from this fine, there are additional fees and assessments that will give you a total amount of around $450.
Part of the penalty is a public safety and education assessment. Furthermore, this offense will appear on your Washington driving record like any other traffic offense.
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