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How long do tickets stay on your driving record in Washington?
I’ve received a few tickets over the past decade, but I haven’t had any new violations for about two years. I know that tickets eventually fall off your record, but I wasn’t sure how long it takes. How long do tickets remain on your record in Washington State?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Tickets stay on your driving record in Washington for five years. As Washington doesn’t use a points system, waiting is one of the only ways to remove tickets from your record.
The only other way to get a ticket off your driving record is to
take a state-approved defensive driving course
. These courses only last about four hours, you can take them online, and the cost is only $40 to $50—far cheaper than the added amount you’ll pay for car insurance.If you have to wait a few years for tickets to fall off your driving record,
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may seem like it’s forever away. But did you know you can always cut your Washington insurance costs
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