Licensing Consequences for Washington Drivers Facing Charges of Hit and Run

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 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 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.

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Licensing Consequences for Washington Drivers Facing Charges of Hit and Run

DOL Licensing Issues:

Hit and Run Unattended:

Hit and Run Attended:

Hit and Run Property Damage:

Hit and Run Felony:

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