Washington Traffic Defense is a traffic and speeding ticket law firm with proven success in courts across the state of Washington.

As a former Seattle Police officer and long time criminal prosecutor, the founder of Washington Traffic Defense, Scott Leist, brings a unique perspective and set of skills to criminal cases, particularly DUI matters and traffic infractions.  Scott’s clients know that there is simply no substitute for his law enforcement and courtroom experience.  

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Under RCW 46.30.020, all Washington drivers are legally required to maintain vehicle liability insurance coverage and provide proof of that coverage if stopped by the police. It doesn’t matter if you are driving your car, or someone else’s, the law states that it is the PERSON that must be insured.
 
If you cannot provide proof of insurance at the time you are stopped (even if you have insurance), you will probably receive a traffic infraction of $450, or more.  This infraction is usually in addition to the infraction you probably received for the offense that led the police to pull you over in the first place (speeding, red light, etc.)
 
If you receive a No Insurance infraction, and you HAVE INSURANCE, you can usually appear in court (or have an attorney appear for you) pay a small administrative penalty and have the insurance infraction dismissed.  If, on the other hand, you didn’t have valid insurance, you need an experienced traffic attorney to fight both the initial infraction and the insurance ticket.      

This charge is known as a “document charge.” It typically results from an oversight for the payment of your monthly insurance premium. If convicted, your license will be suspended.

The most misunderstood aspect of this charge is that it applies to whatever car you are driving—not just your own. Additionally, a plea of guilty will result in a license suspension. There are several ways to avoid a suspension under this charge. It is best to consult with an attorney in how to handle it.

Scott Leist is a Washington traffic attorney who knows the local court rules and has had previous cases in front of the same local judges. This allows him to present your traffic matter in a more logical and effective way. His traffic ticket defense experience will examine all aspects of your case.

If you have a Washington stop sign traffic ticket, turn to lawyer Scott Leist in for a free consultation of your case. I offer my services throughout the State of Washington in all cities and towns.