Licensing Consequences

WA State Licensing Consequences for Hit and Run Convictions
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Hit and Run Licensing Consequences.

Hit and Run Property Damage:

A conviction for hit and run property damage will not result in a suspension or revocation of your driver's license.

However, if you are have a commercial driver's license (CDL) a conviction for any hit and run charge (even for an incident in your personal, non-commercial vehicle) will result in a CDL disqualification.

A conviction for hit and run property damage may increase your insurance costs.

Hit and Run Unattended:

A conviction for hit and run unattended will not result in a suspension or revocation of your driver's license.

However, if you are have a commercial driver's license (CDL) a conviction for any hit and run charge (even for an incident in your personal, non-commercial vehicle) will result in a CDL disqualification.

A conviction for hit and run unattended may increase your insurance costs.

Hit and Run Attended:

A conviction for hit and run attended will result in a 1 year revocation of your driver's license, see the DOL website for more information.

You may be eligible for an Occupational or other Restricted License during that 1 year of revocation.

Additionally, if you have a commercial driver's license (CDL) a conviction for any hit and run charge (even for an incident in your personal, non-commercial vehicle) will result in a CDL disqualification.

Hit and Run Felony:

A conviction for hit and run felony will result in a 1 year suspension or revocation of your driver's license, see the DOL website for more information.

Additionally, if you have a commercial driver's license (CDL) a conviction for any hit and run charge (even for an incident in your personal, non-commercial vehicle) will result in a CDL disqualification.