Rulemaking activity: Driver license

Hearing Procedural Rules (Chapter 308-101 WAC)

We're creating a new chapter to define how we conduct reviews of CDL disqualifications, including:

• Rules,
• Guidelines, and
• Processes

Proposed rule documents

• Proposed rule
• Proposed rulemaking order

Public hearing to be held October 31, 2023
10 a.m.
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If you are having difficulty joining the Zoom meeting at the time of the public hearing, please call 360-902-0131.

An in-person option is available at the highways and licensing building located at:
Highway Licensing Building
1125 Washington St SE
Olympia, WA 98504.

You can also submit your comments online.

Hearing Procedural Rules (Chapter 308-101 WAC)

We're withdrawing proposed rules to clarify business practices, procedures, and guidelines about:

• CDLs and hearing requests.
• Requests for interpreters.
• Defining good cause.
• Defining the requirements to request a hearing as a Habitual Traffic Offender.

Preproposal documents

• Withdrawal notice

Title 308 WAC: Department of Licensing

We're withdrawing proposed rules to create a new chapter in WAC 308 to define business rules, guidelines, and the process for conducting administrative reviews.

Preproposal documents

• Withdrawal notice

Definitions (WAC 308-100-005)

Preproposal documents

• Withdrawal notice

Definitions (Chapter 308-100 WAC)

We are proposing to amend current definitions related to CDL holders to decrease regulatory barriers to obtaining a CDL, per a petition from the Washington Trucking Association. as well as implementation pursuant to HB 1058 passed during the 2023 legislative session.

Preproposal documents

• Preproposal Statement of Inquiry

Motorcycle Permit and Endorsement Requirements (Chapter 308-109 WAC)

Preproposal documents

• Preproposal Statement of Inquiry

Administration of the Financial Responsibility Act-Procedures (Chapter 308-102 WAC)

Adopted rule documents

• Adopted rule
• Concise Explanatory Statement
• Rule-Making Order
• Director's Memo

• Public hearing audio *
  (mp3 format: 4 minutes)
  • Download audio transcript

Hearing procedural rules (Chapter 308-101 WAC)

Eligibility for hearing (WAC 308-101-040)
Signatures (WAC 308-101-070)
Scheduling — Notice of hearing (WAC 308-101-090)
Continuances (WAC 308-101-120)
Subpoenas (WAC 308-101-150)
Filing of exhibits and other documents with the department (WAC 308-101-155)
Video evidence (WAC 308-101-170)
Format and length for briefs (WAC 308-101-180)
Conduct of hearings (WAC 308-101-210)

Adopted rule documents

• Adopted rule
• Rule-Making Order
• Director's memo

• Public hearing audio *
  (mp3 format: 5 minutes)
  • Download audio transcript

Waiver of driver education requirement—When granted (WAC 308-104-050)

Preproposal documents

• Preproposal Statement of Inquiry

Driver training schools (Chapter 308-108 WAC)

Adopted rule documents

• Adopted Rule
• Rule-Making Order
• Concise Explanatory Statement

Administration of examinations (WAC 308-110-030 and WAC 308-104-046)

Adopted rule documents

• Adopted rule
• Rule-Making Order

• Public hearing audio*
  (mp3 format: 3 minutes)
  • Download audio transcript

Drivers' Licenses (Chapter 308-104 WAC)

Adopted rule documents

• Adopted Rule
• Rule-Making Order

• Public hearing audio *
  (mp3 format: 4 minutes)
  • Download audio transcript

Moving and nonmoving violations defined (WAC 308-104-160)

Adopted rule documents

• Adopted Rule
• Rule-Making Order

• Public hearing audio *
  (mp3 format: 3 minutes)
  • Download audio transcript

Renewal of driver's license or ID card (Chapter 308-104-019 WAC)

Emergency rule documents

• Proposed rule
• Emergency Rule-Making Order

Enhancing data stewardship and privacy protections for vehicle and driver data (Title 308 WAC: Licensing, Department of)

Preproposal documents

• Preproposal Statement of Inquiry

• Stakeholder webinar audio - February 2, 2022 *
  (mp3 format: 1 hour 24 minutes)
  • Download the audio transcript
• Stakeholder webinar audio - February 3, 2022 *
  (mp3 format: 1 hour 26 minutes)
  • Download the audio transcript
• Responses to customer input

Ignition interlock device revolving account (WAC 308-107-050)

Adopted rule documents

• Adopted rule
• Rule-Making Order

Fleet registration (WAC 308-96A-161)

Adopted rule documents

• Adopted rule
• Rule-Making Order
• Concise Explanatory Statement
• Director's Memo

Disability Designations and Medical Alert (Title 308 WAC: Licensing, Department of)

Preproposal documents

• Withdrawal notice

Renewal of driver's license or identicard by electronic commerce—Eligibility (WAC 308-104-019)

Adopted rule documents

• Adopted Rule
• Rule-Making Order

Driver's licenses suspension, cancellation, or denial period for prohibited practices (WAC 308-104-075)

Adopted rule documents

• Adopted Rule
• Rule-Making Order
• Concise Explanatory Statement

• Public hearing audio *
  (mp3 format: 4 minutes)

Application for driver's license or identicard (WAC 308-104-014)

Adopted rule documents

• Adopted Rule
• Rule-Making Order
• Concise Explanatory Statement

• Public hearing audio *
  (mp3 format: 4 minutes)

Driver's license special provisions (WAC 308-100)

Adopted rule documents

• Adopted rule: WAC 308-100-033 Minimum Training Requirements
• Adopted rule: WAC 308-100-035 Employer Certification
• Rule-Making Order

Drivers' Licenses (Chapter 308-104 WAC)

Adopted rule documents

• Adopted rule
• Rule-Making Order
• Concise Explanatory Statement
• Gender X Coversheet
• Gender X Designation on DLs and ID Cards Q&A
• Change your gender designation: Driver Licenses and ID cards