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Wash. Rev. Code § 46.29.280 (2026)

Suspension continues until proof furnished

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Whenever, under any law of this state, the license of any person is suspended or revoked by reason of a conviction, forfeiture of bail, or finding that a traffic infraction has been committed, the suspension or revocation hereinbefore required shall remain in effect and the department shall not issue to such person any new or renewal of license until permitted under the motor vehicle laws of this state, and not then unless and until such person shall give and thereafter maintain proof of financial responsibility for the future. Upon receiving notice of the termination or cancellation of proof of financial responsibility for the future, the department shall resuspend or rerevoke the person's driving privilege until the person again gives and thereafter maintains proof of financial responsibility for the future.
[ 1985 c 157 s 1; 1979 ex.s. c 136 s 64; 1963 c 169 s 28.]

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Effective date—Severability—1979 ex.s. c 136: See notes following RCW 46.63.010.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1974–2004 · leading case: State v. Gaddy, 93 P.3d 872 (Wash. 2004).
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State v. Gaddy, 93 P.3d 872 (Wash. 2004). “291 (which sets forth the grounds on which DOL may suspend a person's driver's license); RCW 46.29.280 (upon notification or cancellation of required motor vehicle insurance, DOL is required to suspend or revoke the person's driver's license).”
Keyes v. Dep't of Motor Vehs., 528 P.2d 283 (Wash. Ct. App. 1974). “For example, RCW 46.29.280 provides that after any suspension of the driving privilege, the individual cannot obtain a new or renewed license without filing “proof of financial responsibility for the future,” i.”
Jacks v. Nelson, 533 P.2d 452 (Wash. Ct. App. 1975). “*111 RCW 46.29.280 provides: Whenever, under any law of this state, the license of any person is suspended or revoked by reason of a conviction or a forfeiture of bail, the suspension or revocation hereinbefore required shall remain in effect and the department shall not issue…”
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