Washington Infraction Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction – 2026

How a traffic ticket or other civil infraction is actually contested, 26 rules in six titles. Rule 1.1 applies them in the courts of limited jurisdiction to all cases involving infractions — noncriminal violations of law defined by statute — and the titles cover the notice of infraction and how a case is initiated, venue, procedure at hearings, disposition, appeals, and miscellaneous provisions.

Last updated October 17, 2026

Browse all 26 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.

Title 1 - General Provisions

Rule 1.1 Scope and Purpose of Rules Rule 1.2 Definitions Rule 1.3 Local Court Rules

Title 2 - Preliminary Proceedings

Rule 2.1 Notice of Infraction Rule 2.2 Initiation of Infraction Cases Rule 2.3 Venue Rule 2.4 Response to Notice Rule 2.5 Failure To Respond Rule 2.6 Scheduling of Hearings

Title 3 - Procedure at Hearings

Rule 3.1 Contested Hearings--Preliminary Proceedings Rule 3.2 Failure To Appear Rule 3.3 Procedure at Contested Hearing Rule 3.4 Hearing on Mitigating Circumstances Rule 3.5 Local Rule Options Rule 3.6 Payment Plans

Title 4 - Disposition Procedures

Rule 4.1 Notification to Department of Licensing of Traffic Infraction Rule 4.2 Failure to Pay or Complete Community Restitution for Traffic Infraction

Title 5 - Appeals

Rule 5.1 What Orders May Be Appealed Rule 5.2 Appeal to Superior Court

Title 6 - Miscellaneous Provisions

Rule 6.1 Time Rule 6.2 Monetary Penalty Schedule for Infractions Rule 6.3 Title and Citation of Rules Rule 6.4 Effective Date Rule 6.5 Rules Superseded Rule 6.6 Speed and Weight Measuring Device: Design and Construction Certification Rule 6.7 Identity Challenges and Relief from Judgment