House Bill 1215 (known as the Traffic Safety for All Act) is aimed at curbing when police have authority to pull people over. If passed, police would be barred from stopping drivers for non-moving violations, like expired tabs or a broken taillight. They would need something more, i.e. a broken taillight and something like speeding or a seat belt violation. If law enforcement wanted to notify someone of expired tabs, they would send a warning letter to their address, rather than pull them over. However, if there was a moving violation also involved, officers would be able to pull the offender over and cite them for both the moving and non-moving violation. Beginning in 2026, officers, under the bill, would need to collect information about all of their traffic stops, including driver demographics and the reason for each stop. Not surprisingly, police officials oppose the bill.
If you or a loved one is in a bind as a result of driving offense, immediately contact a Seattle Traffic Attorney. A Traffic lawyer is not going to judge you and understands that everyone makes mistakes. Hiring a Seattle Traffic Lawyer to help can – at a minimum – reduce penalties and can help direct people on how to best deal with their traffic charge, and many times even get them dismissed. So, it should go without saying that someone cited for a traffic offense, misdemeanor or felony should hire a qualified Seattle Traffic Lawyer as soon as possible. Infraction and criminal charges can cause havoc on a person’s personal and professional life. Anyone cited or charged with an infraction or a crime in Washington State should immediately seek the assistance of a seasoned Seattle Traffic Lawyer. SQ Attorneys can be reached at (425) 359-3791 and/or (206) 441-0900.
