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SR-22 Insurance in Washington

When Washington requires an SR-22 (or similar) certificate of insurance, how long you must keep it, and what happens if it lapses.

Short answer: Driving without required insurance, or failing to provide proof, is a traffic infraction, with the penalty set by Washington Supreme Court rule (RCW 46.63.110) or community restitution. Rev. Code Wash. § 46.30.020(1)(d)

Driving without insuranceDriving without required insurance, or failing to provide proof, is a traffic infraction, with the penalty set by Washington Supreme Court rule (RCW 46.63.110) or community restitution.

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FAQ

What is the penalty for driving without insurance in Washington?
Driving without required insurance, or failing to provide proof, is a traffic infraction, with the penalty set by Washington Supreme Court rule (RCW 46.63.110) or community restitution.

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