§ 46.25.082 — Driving record information.(Effective until October 1, 2025.)

Washington § 46.25.082

• Jurisdiction: Washington
• Title 46: MOTOR VEHICLES
• Ch. 46.25: UNIFORM COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE ACT

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(1)(a) Before issuing a CDL or CLP, the department must obtain driving record information:

(i) Through the commercial driver's license information system;

(ii) Through the national driver register;

(iii) From the current state of record; and

(iv) From all states where the applicant was previously licensed over the last ten years to drive any type of motor vehicle.

(b) A driving record check under (a)(iv) of this subsection need only be performed once at the time of initial issuance of a CDL or CLP, provided a notation is made on the driver's record confirming that the driving record check has been made and noting the date it was completed.

(2) Within ten days after issuing a CDL or CLP, the department must notify the commercial driver's license information system of the information required under 49 C.F.R. Sec. 383.73 as it existed on July 8, 2014, or such subsequent date as may be provided by the department by rule, consistent with the purposes of this section and provide all information required to ensure identification of the person.

Effective date — 2013 c 224: See note following RCW 46.01.130 .

(1)(a) Before issuing a CDL or CLP, the department must obtain driving record information:

(i) Through the commercial driver's license information system;

(ii) Through the national driver register;

(iii) From the current state of record; and

(iv) From all states where the applicant was previously licensed over the last 10 years to drive any type of motor vehicle.

(b) A driving record check under (a)(iv) of this subsection need only be performed once at the time of initial issuance of a CDL or CLP, provided a notation is made on the driver's record confirming that the driving record check has been made and noting the date it was completed.

(2) Within 10 days after issuing a CDL or CLP, the department must notify the commercial driver's license information system of the information required under 49 C.F.R. Sec. 383.73 as it existed on July 8, 2014, or such subsequent date as may be provided by the department by rule, consistent with the purposes of this section and provide all information required to ensure identification of the person.

(3) Every district court, municipal court, and clerk of a superior court shall report a traffic conviction of a CDL or CLP holder so that the conviction may be posted to the record in the commercial driver's license information system. No state, county, or municipal official or employee may take any action to mask, defer imposition of judgment, or allow entry into a diversion or alternative disposition program.

Effective date — 2025 c 23 ss 1-4 and 6-14: See note following RCW 46.04.480 .

Effective date — 2013 c 224: See note following RCW 46.01.130 .

Legislative History

[2013 c 224 s 10.]