SB 5695, sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D–Lynnwood), would increase HOV traffic infraction penalties. The bill is agency-request legislation from the Washington State Department of Transportation. Below is the proposed new fee schedule:

• The first offense would cost $100, plus statutory assessments;
• The second offense would cost $225, plus statutory assessments; and
• The third offense and all offenses thereafter would cost $350, plus statutory assessments.

Dates to remember

A hearing is scheduled before the Senate Transportation Committee on Tuesday, February 5 at 3:30 pm.