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Rule IRLJ 6.2 - Monetary Penalty Schedule For Infractions

Wash. R. Ct. Lim. Juri. IRLJ 6.2

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Rule IRLJ 6.2 - Monetary Penalty Schedule For Infractions
(a) Effect of Schedule. The penalty for any infraction listed in this rule may not be changed by local court rule. The court may impose on a defendant a lesser penalty in an individual case. Provided that, whenever the base penalty plus statutory assessments results in a total payment that is not an even dollar amount, the base penalty is deemed to be amended to a higher amount which produces the next greatest even dollar total.
(b) Unscheduled Infractions. The penalty for any infraction not listed in this rule shall be $48, not including statutory assessments. A court may, by local court rule, provide for a different penalty.
(c) Infractions Not Covered. This schedule does not apply to penalties for parking, standing, stopping, or pedestrian infractions established by municipal or county statute. Penalties for those infractions are established by statute or local court rule, but shall be consistent with the philosophy of these rules.
(d) Penalty Schedule. The following infractions shall have the penalty listed, not including statutory assessments.

Base Penalty

(1) Traffic Infractions

Second Degree Negligent Driving (RCW 46.61.525)

$250

Wrong way on freeway (RCW 46.61.150)

$188

Wrong way on freeway access (RCW 46.61.155)

$93

Backing on limited access highway (RCW 46.61.605)

$93

Spilling or failure to secure load (RCW 46.61.655)

$93

Throwing or depositing debris on highway (RCW 46.61.645)

$93

Disobeying school patrol (RCW 46.61.385)

$93

Passing stopped school bus (with red lights flashing) (RCW 46.61.370)

$93

Violation of posted road restriction (RCW 46.44.080; RCW 46.44.105)

$188

Switching license plates, loan of license or use of another's (RCW 46.16A)

$93

Altering or using altered license plates (RCW 46.16A.200)

$93

Operator's Licenses (RCW 46.20)

No Valid Driver's License (With Identification)

$250

All other RCW 46.20 infractions

$48

Vehicle Licenses (RCW 46.16A)

Expired Vehicle License (RCW 46.16A.030)

Two months or less

$48

Over 2 months

$93

Speeding (RCW 46.61.400) if speed limit is over 40 m.p.h.

1-5 m.p.h. over limit

$33

6-10 m.p.h. over limit

$43

11-15 m.p.h. over limit

$58

16-20 m.p.h. over limit

$73

21-25 m.p.h. over limit

$88

26-30 m.p.h. over limit

$108

31-35 m.p.h. over limit

$133

36-40 m.p.h. over limit

$158

Over 40 m.p.h. over limit

$188

Speeding if speed limit is 40 m.p.h. or less

1-5 m.p.h. over limit

$43

6-10 m.p.h. over limit

$48

11-15 m.p.h. over limit

$63

16-20 m.p.h. over limit

$83

21-25 m.p.h. over limit

$108

26-30 m.p.h. over limit

$133

31-35 m.p.h. over limit

$158

Over 35 m.p.h. over limit

$188

Speed Too Fast for Conditions (RCW 46.61.400(1))

$48

Rules of the Road

Failure to stop (RCW 46.61.050)

$48

Failure to stop on approach of emergency vehicle (RCW 46.61.210)

$500

Failure to yield the right of way

(RCW 46.61.180, 185, .190, .205, .235, .300, .365)

$48

Failure to yield the right of way on approach of emergency vehicle (RCW 46.61.210)

$500

Following too close (RCW 46.61.145, .635)

$48

Failure to signal (RCW 46.61.310)

$48

Improper lane usage or travel (RCW 46.61.140)

$48

Impeding traffic (RCW 46.61.425)

$48

Improper passing (RCW 46.61.110, .115, .120, .125, .130)

$48

Prohibited and improper turn (RCW 46.61.290, .295, .305)

$48

Crossing double yellow line left of center line (RCW 46.61.100, .130, .140)

$48

Operating with obstructed vision (RCW 46.61.615)

$48

Wrong way on one-way street (RCW 46.61.135)

$48

Failure to comply with restrictive signs (RCW 46.61.050)

$48

Accident

If an accident occurs in conjunction with any of the listed rules-of-the-road infractions or speed too fast for conditions, the penalty for the infraction shall be:

$73

Equipment (RCW 46.37)

Illegal use of emergency equipment (RCW 46.37.190)

$93

Defective or modified exhaust systems, mufflers, prevention of noise and smoke (RCW 46.37.390(1) and (3))

First offense (the penalty may be waived upon proof to the court of compliance)

$53

Second offense within 1 year of first offense

$73

Third and subsequent offenses within 1 year of first offense

$93

Any other equipment infraction (RCW 46.37.010)

$48

Motorcycles

Any infraction relating specifically to motorcycles (including no valid endorsement, RCW 46.20.500)

$48

Parking

Illegal parking on roadway (RCW 46.61.560)

$30

Any other parking infraction (not defined by city or county ordinance)

$20

Pedestrians

Any infraction regarding pedestrians (not defined by city or county ordinance)

$33

Bicycles

Any infraction regarding bicycles

$38

Load Violations

(all under RCW 46.44, except over license capacity) (see RCW 46.16A)

Over legal--tires, wheelbase (RCW 46.44.105(1))

(First offense)

$78

(Second offense)

$108

(Third offense)

$123

Over license capacity (RCW 46.16.545)

(First offense)

$63

(Second offense)

$108

(Third offense)

$123

Violation of special permit

$73

Failure to obtain special permit

$73

Failure to submit to being weighed

$73

Illegal vehicle combination (RCW 46.44.036)

$73

Illegally transporting mobile home

$78

Any other infraction defined in RCW 46.44

$58

Violation of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (RCW 46.32.010)

Logbook/Medical Certificate

$75

Equipment/All Others

$48

Private Carrier (RCW 46.73)

Failure to display valid medical exam

$75

Violation of daily log book

Driver not out of service

$75

Driver out of service

$101

Off-Road Vehicles (ATVs) (RCW 46.09)

Any RCW 46.09 infraction

$53

Snowmobiles (RCW 46.10)

Any RCW 46.10 infraction

$53

Failure to provide proof of motor vehicle insurance (RCW 46.30.020)

$250

(2) Commercial Vehicle Infractions (WAC 480)

Defective Equipment/Driver Safety (auto transp.)

$48

Commercial Vehicle License (auto transp.)

$48

Defective Equipment/Driver Safety (charter/excursion bus)

$48

Commercial Vehicle License (charter/excursion bus)

$48

Defective Equipment/Driver Safety (solid waste transp.)

$48

Commercial Vehicle License (solid waste transp.)

$48

Failure To Have Proof of Insurance (RCW 81.80.190)

$250

Defective Equipment/Driver Safety

$48

Commercial Vehicle License

$48

Defective Equipment/Driver Safety (limousine)

$48

Commercial Vehicle License (limousine)

$48

(3) Parks and Recreation Infractions

Display of Snowmobile Registration Number, Decals, and Validation Tabs (WAC 308-94-050)

$61

Off-Road Vehicle Traffic Prohibited (WAC 332-52)

$48

Travel Off-Road or Off-Trail (WAC 332-52)

$48

Spark-Arresting Muffler Required (WAC 332-52)

$48

Yield Right of Way to:

Log Hauling and Gravel Trucks (WAC 332-52)

$48

Animal-Drawn Vehicles/Persons Riding Animals (WAC 332-52)

$48

Following Closer Than 150 Feet (WAC 332-52)

$48

Moving Through Livestock Herd Without Direction (WAC 332-52)

$48

Parking on the Traveled Portion of the Roadway (WAC 332-52)

$30

Excessively Rev Vehicle Engine (WAC 332-52)

$48

Driving/Parking Vehicles (WAC 332-52)

$48

Bicycles/Motorbikes/Motorcycles on Posted Trails (WAC 332-52)

$48

Driving Motor Vehicle in Camp (WAC 332-52)

$48

Moorage and Use of Marine Facilities (WAC 352-12-010)

$48

Moorage Fees (WAC 352-12-020)

$48

Seasonal Permits (WAC 352-12-030)

$48

Use of Onshore Campsites (WAC 352-12-040)

$48

Self-Registration (WAC 352-12-050)

$73

Parking (WAC 352-20-010)

$24

Motor Vehicles on Roads and Trails (WAC 352-20-020)

$73

Speed Limits (WAC 352-20-030)

$48

Vehicles in Snow Areas (WAC 352-20-040)

$73

Trucks and Commercial Vehicles (WAC 352-20-050)

$48

Camping (WAC 352-32-030)

$73

Campsite Reservation (WAC 352-32)

$48

Picnicking (WAC 352-32-040)

$48

Park Periods (Unlawful Entry) (WAC 352-32-050)

$73

Park Capacities (WAC 352-32-053)

$48

Peace and Quiet (WAC 352-32-056)

$73

Pets (WAC 352-32-060)

$48

Horseback Riding (WAC 352-32-070)

$48

Use of Nonmotorized Cycles or Similar Devices in State Parks (WAC 352-32-075)

$48

Swimming (WAC 352-32-080)

$48

Games (WAC 352-32-090)

$48

Disrobing (WAC 352-32-100)

$48

Tents, etc., on Beaches (WAC 352-32-110)

$48

Lakes Located Wholly Within State Park Boundaries-Internal Combustion Engines Prohibited (WAC 352-32-155)

$48

Lakes located Partially Within State Park Boundaries-Internal Combustion Engines Prohibited (WAC 352-32-157)

$48

Solicitation (WAC 352-32-195)

$73

Intoxication in State Park Areas (WAC 352-32-220)

$148

Food and Beverage Containers on Swimming Beaches (WAC 352-32-230)

$48

Use of Metal Detectors in State Parks (WAC 352-32-235)

$48

Self-Registration (WAC 352-32-255)

$73

Sno-Park Permit (WAC 352-32-260)

$48

Sno-Park Permit Display (WAC 352-32-265)

$48

Vehicular Traffic--Where Permitted--Generally (WAC 352-37-030)

$73

Equestrian Traffic (WAC 352-37-080)

$48

Pedestrians To Be Granted Right of Way (WAC 352-37-090)

$48

Beach Parking (WAC 352-37-090)

$48

Overnight Parking or Camping Prohibited (WAC 352-37-110)

$73

Speed Limits (WAC 352-37-130)

$48

(4) Boating Infractions

Operating Vessel in Negligent Manner (RCW 79A.60.030)

$173

No Personal Flotation Device (PFD) on Vessel for Each Person (RCW 79A.60.160(1))

$48

Personal Flotation Device Not the Appropriate Size (RCW 79A.60.160(1))

$48

Personal Flotation Device Not Readily Accessible (RCW 79A.60.160(1))

$48

Observer Required on Board Vessel (RCW 79A.60.170(2))

$48

Observer To Continuously Observe (RCW 79A.60.170(2))

$48

Failure To Display Skier Down Flag (RCW 79A.60.170(2))

$48

Flag/Pole Not to Specifications (RCW 79A.60.170(2))

$48

Observer Does Not Meet Minimum Qualifications (RCW 79A.60.170(3))

$73

Water Skier Not Wearing Personal Flotation Device (RCW 79A.60.170(4))

$73

Overloading of Vessel Beyond Safe Carrying Ability (RCW 79A.60.180(1))

$123

Carrying Passengers in Unsafe Manner (RCW 79A.60.180(1))

$73

Overpowering of Vessel Beyond Vessel's Ability To Operate Safely (RCW 79A.60.180(2))

$123

Person Not Wearing Personal Flotation Device (PFD) on Personal Watercraft (RCW 79A.60.190(1))

$73

Failure To Give Accident Information to Law Enforcement (RCW 79A.60.200(1))

$123

Motor Propelled Vessels Without Effective Muffler in Good Working Order and Constant Use (RCW 79A.60.130(1))

$48

Sound Level in Excess of 90 Decibels for Engines Made Before 1/1/94 Using Stationary Test (RCW 79A.60.130(1))

$48

Sound Level in Excess of 88 Decibels for Engines Made on or After 1/1/94 Using Stationary Test (RCW 79A.60.130(1))

$48

Sound Level in Excess of 75 Decibels Using Shoreline Test (RCW 79A.60.130(3))

$48

Removing, Altering or Modifying Muffler or Muffler System (RCW 79A.60.130(7))

$48

Manufacturing, Selling, or Offering for Sale Any Vessel Equipped With Noncomplying Muffler or Muffler System (RCW 79A.60.130(8))

$73

Vessel Exemption/Exception for Competing in Racing Events Carried on Board Operating Vessel (RCW 79A.60.130(8))

$48

Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) (WAC 352-60-030)

$48

Visual Distress Signals (WAC 352-60-040)

$48

Ventilation (WAC 352-60-050)

$48

Navigation Lights and Sound Signals (WAC 352-60-060)

$48

Steering and Sailing (WAC 352-60-070)

$48

Fire Extinguishing Equipment (WAC 352-60-080)

$48

Backfire Flame Control (WAC 352-60-090)

$48

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (WAC 352-60-100)

$48

Canadian Vessels (WAC 352-60-110)

$48

(5) Fish and Wildlife Infractions

Fish for Personal Use-Barbed Hooks (RCW 77.15.160(1)(a))

$29

Fail to Immediately Record Fish/Shellfish Catch (RCW 77.15.160(1)(b))

$29

Fail to Return Catch Record Card (RCW 77.15.160(1)(c))

$29

Recreational Fishing-License not with Person (RCW 77.15.160(1)(d)(i))

$48

Recreational Fishing-Rule Violation

Involves Salmon or Steelhead (RCW 77.15.160(1)(d)(ii)(A))

$87

Involves Sturgeon (RCW 77.15.160(1)(d)(ii)(B))

$48

Involves Game Fish (RCW 77.15.160(1)(d)(ii)(C))

$48

Involves Food Fish (RCW 77.15.160(1)(d)(ii)(D))

$38

Involves Shellfish (RCW 77.15.160(1)(d)(ii)(E))

$38

Involves Unclassified Fish or Shellfish (RCW 77.15.160(i)(d)(ii)(F))

$28

Involves Waste of Food Fish, Game Fish or Shellfish (RCW 77.15.160(1)(d)(ii)(G))

$97

Seaweed-License not with Person (<2x daily limit) (RCW 77.15.160(1)(e)(i))

$28

Seaweed-Rule violation (<2x daily limit) (RCW 77.15.160(1)(e)(ii))

$28

Hunting Wild Animals-Infraction no license

$48

on person except big game (RCW 77.15.160(2)(a))

Harm Bird Eggs/Nests (not endangered/protected wild birds)

(RCW 77.15.160(2)(b))

Hunting Infractions for Wildlife, except big game:

$73

Involves Unclassified Wildlife (RCW 77.15.160(2)(c)(i))

$48

Involves Small Game (RCW 77.15.160(2)(c)(ii))

$73

Involves Furbearers (RCW 77.15.160(2)(c)(iii))

$73

Involves Game Birds (RCW 77.15.160(2)(c)(iv))

$87

Involves Wild birds (RCW 77.15.160(2)(c)(v))

$73

Involves Wild Animals (RCW 77.15.160(2)(c)(vi))

$48

Involves Waste of Small Game (RCW 77.15.160(2)(c) (vii))

$97

Taxidermist/Fur Dealer/Wildlife Meat Cutter-Fail to Maintain Records (RCW 77.15.160(3)(a)(i))

$73

Taxidermist/Fur Dealer/Wildlife Meat Cutter-Fail to Report Information (RCW 77.15.160(3)(a)(ii))

$48

Trapper-Fail to Report Trapping Activity (RCW 77.15.160(3)(b))

$48

Limited Fish Seller Infraction (RCW 77.15.160(4))

$73

Invasive Species Infraction-No out-of-state certificate (RCW 77.15.160(5)(a)(i))

$43

Invasive Species Infraction-Clean and Drain Requirements

$43

(RCW 77.15.160(5)(a)(ii)

Invasive Species Infraction-Fail to Obey Clean and Drain Order (RCW 77.15.160(5)(a)(iii))

$87

Invasive Species Infraction-Fail to Possess aquatic invasive species prevention permit (RCW 77.15.160(5)(a)(iv))

$43

Other Infractions-Unlawfully Conducting or Holding a Fishing Contest or Field Trial (RCW 77.15.160(6)(a))

$146

Other Infractions-Violate any other Department rule designated as an infraction (RCW 77.15.160(6)(b))

$73

Other Infractions-Unlawfully posting signs (RCW 77.15.160(6)(c))

$122

Department Permits-Violates any Terms or Conditions (RCW 77.15.160(6)(d)(i))

$122

Department Permits-Violates any commercial use or active permits, noncommercial use or active permits, or parking permits issued by the Department (RCW 77.15.160(6)(d)(ii))

$122

Violate Distance/Feeding Prohibitions for Southern Resident Orca Whales (RCW 77.15.740)

$500

Negligently Feed/Attempt to Feed Large Wild Carnivores (RCW 77.15.790)

$500

Wash. R. Ct. Lim. Juri. IRLJ 6.2

Adopted effective 9/1/1992; Amended effective 6/25/1993; 5/1/1994; 8/15/1995; 6/5/1996; 12/28/1999; 7/22/2001; 8/2/2005; 4/30/2007; 12/10/2013; 7/1/2015; 7/28/2020; 11/2/2021.