If you have ever pulled up to a stoplight and saw a car with expired license tabs in Washington State, you wouldn't be the only one. Could You Be Penalized for Expired Tabs in Washington? Now, Washington State lawmakers want to crack down on expired tabs, and the new law could come with some hefty fines and even jail time. Vehicles expired for more than two months could be fined around $242–$248. Over 500,000 vehicles on the road have expired tabs, and this new law could be a turning point for your expired tabs.