Does a defensive driving course remove points in Washington?

You can check your overall driving record in Washington by going to the Washington State Department of Licensing website. You will not be able to check how many points are on your license in Washington, however, because Washington does not use driver’s license points.

Even though Washington does not use license points, drivers with serious violations on their driving record will still face consequences. For instance, six moving violations in 12 months or seven moving violations in 24 months will result in a license suspension in Washington. Insurance companies also increase prices for drivers with poor driving records. For reference, one DUI conviction will raise your premium by an average of 90% in Washington.... read full answer

For more information, check out WalletHub’s guides to license points and driving record checks.

You can check your driving record for free in Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa and Ohio by going to the designated government website and entering your information (or by requesting a copy in person or by mail). In states that don’t allow you to check your driving record for free, you should expect to pay a $2 - $25 fee.... read full answer

How to Check Your Driving Record

1. Go to your state’s official DMV, Department of Revenue, or Secretary of State website (varies by state).
2. Provide your personal information.
3. Pay any applicable fees, if requested.
4. Have your printer ready if you want an unofficial hard copy.

Alternatively, you could ask your insurer for a copy, since they consider your driving record when calculating your premium. However, they are not obligated to give it to you for free.

Key Things to Remember About Checking Your Driving Record

• Most states don’t allow you to check your driving record for free.
• The fee for checking your record can be as high as $25.
• You may be able to get a copy of your driving record from your insurance company.
• Knowing what’s on your driving record allows you to anticipate when moving violations or accidents will stop affecting your insurance rate.

For more information, including state-by-state instructions, check out WalletHub’s guide to checking your driving record.

You can check your driving record in Washington by going to the Washington State Department of Licensing website and requesting a copy of your driving record. It costs $13 to purchase a copy of your Washington driving record online, and you will need to create an online account. Some states like Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, and Ohio allow residents to check their driving record for free.... read full answer

How to Check Your Driving Record in Washington

1. Go to the Washington State Department of Licensing website.
2. Provide your personal information.
3. Pay any applicable fees.

Driving records are important for insurance purposes because car insurance companies charge higher premiums for customers with a history of violations or accidents. For instance, a single speeding ticket increases premiums by an average of 22% in Washington. Checking your driving record can help you verify that the information is correct.

It’s also a good idea to see when a violation occurred, because insurance companies generally look at the past three to five years of your driving record. Once insurance companies stop taking the violation into account, you should compare quotes again to be sure you’re still getting the best rate on the coverage you need.

For more information, check out WalletHub’s guides to driving record checks and driver’s license points.