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Improving young driver safety

All business and professional licensing
- Driver training schools
- CDL training schools
- Motorcycle training schools

In progress

Current rule(s)

Definitions (WAC 308-100-005)
Reporting training results (WAC 308-100-036)
Definitions (WAC 308-108-020)
Reporting requirements (WAC 308-108-140)
Definitions (WAC 308-109-010)
Motorcycle Permit and Endorsement Requirements (Chapter 308-109 WAC)

Summary

We're defining the process for motorcycle safety, commercial driver license, and driver training schools to submit required business information to the us. This is a requirement of SB 5583, which passed during the 2023 legislative session. We'll use this information to populate an interactive map on our website.

Current step

October 22, 2024

Rule change proposed

Preproposal documents

Preproposal statement of inquiry WSR 24-08-080

Proposed rule documents

Public hearing or comments

We're holding a public hearing for this rulemaking activity on November 26, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.

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