Rulemaking activity: Driver license

The following driver-related Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) are currently under development:

Rule and status Public hearings or comments

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

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

 

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

 

Definitions (WAC 308-100-005)

Preproposal documents

 

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

See Preproposal Statement of Inquiry for information on submitting comments

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

Preproposal documents

See Preproposal Statement of Inquiry for information on submitting comments

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

Adopted rule documents

Public hearing held January 25, 2023

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

Public hearing held January 25, 2023

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

Preproposal documents

See Preproposal Statement of Inquiry for information on submitting comments

Driver training schools (Chapter 308-108 WAC)

Adopted rule documents

Public hearing held October 25, 2022

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

Adopted rule documents

Public hearing held September 27, 2022

Drivers' Licenses (Chapter 308-104 WAC)

Adopted rule documents

Public hearing held November 28, 2022

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

Adopted rule documents

Public hearing held November 22, 2022

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

Emergency rule documents

No public hearing held. See Emergency Rule-Making Order for more information.

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

Preproposal documents

Stakeholder webinars held February 2, 2022 and February 3, 2022.

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

Adopted rule documents

 

Fleet registration (WAC 308-96A-161)

Adopted rule documents

Public hearing held December 7, 2021

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

Preproposal documents

See Preproposal Statement of Inquiry for information about submitting comments.

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

Adopted rule documents

Public hearing held March 9, 2021

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

Adopted rule documents

Public hearing held December 22, 2020, 2016

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

Adopted rule documents

Public hearing held December 22, 2020

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

Adopted rule documents

 

Drivers' Licenses (Chapter 308-104 WAC)

Adopted rule documents

 

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Explanation of abbreviations

  • RCW—Revised Code of Washington (Washington State laws)
  • WAC—Washington Administrative Code (Washington State agency regulations)

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