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Wash. Rev. Code § 46.65.080 (2026)

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

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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.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1973–1973 · leading case: State v. Malone, 511 P.2d 67 (Wash. Ct. App. 1973).
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State v. Malone, 511 P.2d 67 (Wash. Ct. App. 1973). “Similarly, RCW 46.65.080 provides: At the end of two years, the habitual offender may petition the department of motor vehicles for the return of his operator’s license and upon good and sufficient *129 showing, the department of motor vehicles may, wholly or conditionally,…”
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