Negligent Driving 2nd Degree Washington State Calculator

Estimate fines for Negligent Driving in the Second Degree under RCW 46.61.525. This traffic infraction carries a $250 base fine (plus court costs) and does not involve jail time.

Last updated: 2025-10-21 — Compiled and reviewed by Calvin (Legal Research, FreeCalculators.app)

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Negligent Driving 2nd Degree Fine Calculator

Offense Details

Traffic Infraction

Fine: $250 (RCW 46.61.525) - No jail time

Note: Second Degree negligent driving fines are fixed at $250 and are not affected by prior offenses.

Second Degree negligent driving fines are fixed at $250 and are not affected by general aggravating factors. Only vulnerable user victim cases (RCW 46.61.526) may have additional consequences.

Fine Information

Base Fine (RCW 46.61.525)

$250

Additional Costs

Court fees: $200 - $300

Total cost: $450 - $550

Important Notes

  • • Traffic infractions do not result in criminal records
  • • No jail time is possible for this offense
  • • License suspension only applies to vulnerable user cases
  • • Fines must be paid within 15 days or additional penalties apply

Fine Estimates

Potential Fines

Offense ClassificationTraffic Infraction
Base Fine$250
Total Cost (with fees)$450 - $550
Traffic infractions do not result in criminal records or jail time.

Additional Information

Payment Information

  • • Pay within 15 days to avoid additional penalties
  • • Payment plans may be available
  • • Online payment options available
  • • Failure to pay may result in license suspension

Record Impact

  • • No criminal record created
  • • Appears on driving record for 3 years
  • • May affect insurance rates
  • • No expungement process needed

Legal References

RCW 46.61.525 – Negligent Driving — 2nd Degree

Establishes penalties for Negligent Driving in the Second Degree (traffic infraction)

RCW 46.61.526 – Negligent Driving with Vulnerable User Victim

Enhanced penalties for negligent driving involving vulnerable road users

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