I got into an accident and am uninsured
Learn about Washington's mandatory insurance law and the laws that apply if you have an accident while driving without insurance.
1. Insurance
If you drive a vehicle that is required to be registered in Washington State, you must have vehicle insurance or other proof of financial responsibility. You can read more about the financial responsibility law on the Department of Licensing website.
If you drive your vehicle without the required insurance, you could receive a fine of $550 or more. If you’re at fault in an automobile collision and you don’t have insurance, your driver license may be suspended if you don’t pay for the resulting damages and/or injuries.