Judge David A. Larson Judge Dave Larson has been a judge for the Federal Way Municipal Court since March 2008. He has lived in Federal Way since 1967 and is a graduate of Federal Way Schools. Judge Larson is and has been heavily involved in his …
Judge Brad Bales Image Prior to his appointment as a Federal Way Municipal Court Judge, Judge Bales worked as a Senior Deputy Prosecutor for King County. For over two decades, he litigated complex felony cases in the Special Assault Unit, Domestic …
Is the law different in photo-enforced areas of Federal Way? No. The law is the same at all intersections and in all school zones. Photo enforcement is simply a different method of enforcing the law. FAQ Category Photo Enforcement Information … Is the law …
What is the law at intersections regarding red lights? If you are turning right, you must come to a complete stop before the stop line and you can then proceed with your turn if traffic is clear. A stop is defined as a “complete cessation from movement.” …
Construction Inspector First Name Lee Last Name Hedrick Department Development Services Email lee.hedrick@cityoffederalway.com Phone Number 253-835-2736 … Construction …
What is the law in school zones? The law varies depending upon what type of signage is present. Federal Way’s photo-enforced school zones use flashing yellow lights to signify the need to drive lower than the normal posted speed limit. The speed limit is …
Will a violation go on my driver’s record? No. Photo enforcement tickets are treated the same as parking violations and will not appear on your driving record. FAQ Category Photo Enforcement Information … Will a violation go on my driver’s …
Why am I being cited as the registered owner of the vehicle? The law provides a rebuttable presumption that the registered owner was the driver at the time the alleged violation occurred. Unlike some other states, Washington law prohibits a photograph of …
What if I was not driving the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation? There is a presumption, provided by law, that the registered owner was the driver, but that presumption can be overcome with evidence that you were not driving at the time of the …
Am I required to name the person who was driving? The law does not require you to name the other driver, but if you want to avoid a hearing then you can name the other driver in the Statement of Non-Responsibility provided to you with the Notice of …
What are the fines? By law, fines cannot “exceed the amount of a fine issued for other parking infractions within the jurisdiction.” Parking fines in Federal Way can be as much as $250, with an additional $200 assessment. However, the fine for red light …
Can the fine be reduced or waived? Yes. You can request a mitigation hearing for all photo enforcement tickets and the judge can reduce the fine based upon the circumstances presented in your case. The fine will only be waived to prevent a gross …
Can a photo enforcement ticket be deferred? Defendants desiring to keep violations off their driving record request deferred findings. There is no reason to defer a photo enforcement ticket because the violation will never appear on your driving record. …
What are my hearing options? If you decide not to pay the fine, you can request a mitigation hearing or a contested hearing. The hearings can be in person or by mail. Please follow the directions on the information provided to you by the court in …
How are the hearings conducted? For a contested hearing, the judge will first look at the affidavit of the officer, photographs and the video. In the case of an in-person hearing, the judge will then put you and any witnesses you call under oath. You will …