Youth Traffic Court

What Is Youth Traffic Court?

Youth Traffic Court is an alternative method for juveniles age sixteen or seventeen to have their traffic infraction dismissed and not appear on their driving record. If eligible under RCW 3.72.010, participants will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances of their infraction to a Judge and Jury of their peers who would then give conditions to follow (e.g. community service and/or a fine up to $100).  If compliant with the Youth Traffic Court's conditions, the infraction is dismissed. If not compliant, the infraction is committed and reported to the Department of Licensing. 

Those interested in a Youth Traffic Court referral can screen for eligibility, request a hearing, and sign the agreement at Kirkland Municipal Court during operating hours. To learn more, watch the Youth Traffic Court informational video online. 

Eligibility

• Was sixteen or seventeen years of age at the time of the violation;
• Has not had a prior traffic infraction referred to a youth court;
• May not be under the jurisdiction of any court for a civil infraction or for a violation of any provision of Title 46 RCW or for unlawful transit conduct under RCW 9.91.025;
• May not have any convictions for a violation of any provision of Title 46 RCW or for unlawful transit conduct under RCW 9.91.025; and
• Must acknowledge that there is a high likelihood that he or she would be found to have committed the civil, traffic, or transit infraction.