Many Washington drivers are confused about whether to contest or just pay a camera photo traffic infraction ticket. And if they do contest it, should they hire a traffic ticket lawyer? Unlike traffic tickets issued by police officers, camera photo tickets do not go on the driver’s Washington driving record. They are like parking meter…

Under Washington law, most misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor criminal conviction may be vacated (removed) by the court after a certain time period and under certain conditions. RCW 9.96.060(2). However certain gross misdemeanor convictions are not eligible for vacation. These include convictions for DUI and sex offenses, RCW 9.96.060(2) (d) and (e). To be eligible for…