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consultation is
free.
Seattle (206) 667-8888
Bellevue
(425)
455-2040
Tacoma (253)
627-2828
Everett
(425)
953-4337
Olympia
(360)
350-4626
Mt.
Vernon
(360)
230-1914
Bellingham
(360)
230-1914
Washington
State
Intermediate
License
Traffic
Ticket
Consequences
One of
the best
days of
a
teenager’s
life is
the day
they
first
get
their
driver’s
license.
It is a
symbol
of
adulthood,
freedom,
and
growing
responsibility.
It can
also be
a huge
help to
a family
as now
the
teenager
can
drive
themselves
to
school,
run
errands,
and take
a more
active
role in
the
day-to-life
of the
family.
However,
even one
Washington
traffic
ticket
can
change
all of
that.
Drivers
are
eligible
to
obtain a
driver’s
license
at age
16, but
until
they
reach 18
it is
considered
an
“intermediate
license.”
For six
months
these
driver’s
cannot
have
passengers
in the
car
under 20
years of
age,
unless
they are
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family members. For
six subsequent
months they can have
non-family members
in the car, but not
more than three who
are under 20 years
of age. They are
also restricted from
driving between 1:00
a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
unless someone in
the car is 25 years
of age or older.
If the Washington
intermediate license
holder can go one
year without
receiving a
Washington State
speeding ticket or
other traffic
ticket, the
restrictions are
lifted. However,
there are severe
consequences if an
intermediate license
holder gets cited
with a WA traffic
ticket, or violates
the restrictions
placed on the
license.
A first offense
results in a warning
letter. A second
infraction causes
the driver to lose
their license for
six months. A third
ticket means the
license is suspended
until the driver
turns 18. An
accident will also
result in losing the
license until they
are 18 years old if
they were cited for
the accident, and
even NEITHER PARTY
receives a
Washington ticket.
In cases involving
traffic crimes, such
as a DUI, the
license is also
suspended until the
driver is 18 years
old. None of these
facts take into
consideration that
insurance premiums
for teenagers is
already high, and
that even one
traffic infraction
conviction will
almost certainly
lead to exorbitantly
higher rates. These
serious marks
against a young
person’s driving
record could also
adversely affect
their ability to get
a job out of high
school and into
their adult life.
For these reasons,
it makes sense to
fight even one
Washington
intermediate license
traffic ticket. A
Washington speeding
ticket conviction
could mean all sorts
of problems for a
teenager just
starting out in
life. This is why it
makes sense to
retain a qualified
Washington traffic
ticket attorney who
will aggressively
fight to have your
ticket dismissed.
Protecting
your Future with a
Washington State
Intermediate License
Traffic Ticket
Lawyer
Everyone makes
mistakes, and
teenagers probably
make a few more
along the way. One
WA traffic ticket
may not seem like a
big deal, but if it
turns into a second
ticket a license
suspension will be
automatic. Our
Washington State
speeding ticket and
traffic ticket
attorneys believe
that every client is
defendable, no
matter what their
age. Don’t let your
teenager get trapped
within the system
when they are just
getting started in
life, make sure
their rights are
being protected and
that their future
remains bright.
We have numerous
Western Washington
offices that you can
contact for a free
case evaluation.
Every situation is
different, but
Washington traffic
ticket laws are
consistent. Our
experience makes it
possible for us to
successfully defend
HUNDREDS of WA
traffic tickets
every year, and we
have been practicing
law for decades.
People are often
surprised that their
ticket can be
defended. We look at
every aspect off a
case to uncover
technical details
that establish a
legal defense. Was
the ticket written
properly by the
Officer? Was it
filed with the
Courts according to
regulations? If
inconsistencies
arise when
investigating these
issues we will get
your ticket
dismissed outright.
In cases of
Washington
intermediate license
traffic tickets,
often a favorable
resolution is
keeping the ticket
off of a teenager’s
driving record. No
matter what, we will
fight aggressively
to protect your
child’s rights and
driving privileges.
We understand that a
teenager’s losing
their license for
only six months will
create a huge burden
on your family, as
you scramble to make
sure they to school,
work, and to any
extracurricular
activities.
With so much at
stake it is vital
you contact us
immediately for a
free case
evaluation, even if
your child only got
a minor Washington
speeding ticket. We
will handle every
aspect of your case
from start to
finish, and seldom
is there anything
more you need do
than hand over the
situation to us. We
will do all the
legwork and defend
your child’s right
to possess an
intermediate
driver’s license.
Contact us via phone
or fill out our
online form, and we
will do everything
legally possible to
protect your child’s
future.
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