Reader’s Question:

I recently received a ticket in Glendale AZ but I am from the state of Washington. I know that the two states are part of the DLC, but I was just wondering, when AZ reports the violation back to my Washington state will they assess points or place an out of state infraction on my driving record?

Mark

Glendale, AZ

You are correct that both Washington State and Arizona are members of the Drivers License Compact (DLC) therefore if you are convicted of the ticket you received in Arizona then their courts will forward the information to the Washington Department of Licensing (DOL) regarding your traffic violation conviction.

Since your Glendale AZ ticket should be placed on your Washington driving record than your insurance provider will see them the next time they pull your MVR.

As for points, I think the Washington State does not have DMV points system attached to moving violations so points would not be assigned for an AZ traffic ticket. Although the state does not have a point system for penalizing repeat violators among its drivers, the WA DOL does outline the repercussions of multiple moving tickets or other violations. You can obtain information on how many traffic violations you can get before being deemed a habitual traffic violator (HTO) by contacting the WA DOL.

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