RCW 46.72B.110 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72B / Section 110
RCW 46.72B.110: Nondiscrimination policy.
Status: in_force

(1) A transportation network company must adopt a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, families with children, creed, religious belief or affiliation, sex, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or gender identity, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other protected class under RCW 49.60.010 , with respect to passengers and potential passengers and notify drivers of such policy. (2) A driver must comply with all applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination against transportation network company riders or potential riders on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, families with children, creed, religious belief or affiliation, sex, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or gender identity, or any other protected class under RCW 49.60.010 . (3) A driver must comply with all applicable laws relating to the transportation of service animals. (4) A transportation network company may not impose additional charges for providing services to persons with disabilities because of those disabilities.
RCW 46.55.115 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 55 / Section 115
RCW 46.55.115: State patrol—Appointment of towing operators—Lien for costs—Appeal.
Status: in_force

The Washington state patrol, under its authority to remove vehicles from the highway, may remove the vehicles directly, through towing operators appointed by the state patrol and called on a rotational or other basis, through contracts with towing operators, or by a combination of these methods. When removal is to be accomplished through a towing operator on a noncontractual basis, the state patrol may appoint any towing operator for this purpose upon the application of the operator. Each appointment shall be contingent upon the submission of an application to the state patrol and the making of subsequent reports in such form and frequency and compliance with such standards of equipment, performance, pricing, and practices as may be required by rule of the state patrol. An appointment may be rescinded by the state patrol upon evidence that the appointed towing operator is not complying with the laws or rules relating to the removal and storage of vehicles from the highway. The state patrol may not rescind an appointment merely because a registered tow truck operator negotiates a different rate for voluntary, owner-requested towing than for involuntary towing under this chapter. The costs of removal and storage of vehicles under this section shall be paid by the owner or driver of the vehicle and shall be a lien upon the vehicle until paid, unless the removal is determined to be invalid. Rules promulgated under this section shall be binding only upon those towing operators appointed by the state patrol for the purpose of performing towing services at the request of the Washington state patrol. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the state patrol made under this section may appeal the decision under chapter 34.05 RCW.
RCW 46.96.030 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 96 / Section 030
RCW 46.96.030: Termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of franchise restricted.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the terms of a franchise and notwithstanding the terms of a waiver, no manufacturer may terminate, cancel, or fail to renew a franchise with a new motor vehicle dealer, unless the manufacturer has complied with the notice requirements of RCW 46.96.070 and an administrative law judge has determined, if requested in writing by the new motor vehicle dealer within the applicable time period specified in RCW 46.96.070 (1), (2), or (3), after hearing, that there is good cause for the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of the franchise and that the manufacturer has acted in good faith, as defined in this chapter, regarding the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal. Between the time of issuance of the notice required under RCW 46.96.070 and the effective termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of the franchise under this chapter, the rights, duties, and obligations of the new motor vehicle dealer and the manufacturer under the franchise and this chapter are unaffected, including those under RCW 46.96.200 .
RCW 46.70.260 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 260
RCW 46.70.260: Application of chapter to existing and future franchises and contracts.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to all franchises and contracts existing between vehicle dealers and manufacturers or factory branches and to all future franchises and contracts.
RCW 46.29.050 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 050
RCW 46.29.050: Furnishing driving record and evidence of ability to respond in damages—Fees.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall upon request furnish any person or his or her attorney a certified abstract of his or her driving record, which abstract shall include enumeration of any motor vehicle accidents in which such person has been involved. Such abstract shall (a) indicate the total number of vehicles involved, whether the vehicles were legally parked or moving, and whether the vehicles were occupied at the time of the accident; and (b) contain reference to any convictions of the person for violation of the motor vehicle laws as reported to the department, reference to any findings that the person has committed a traffic infraction which have been reported to the department, and a record of any vehicles registered in the name of the person. The department shall collect for each abstract the sum of thirteen dollars, fifty percent of which shall be deposited in the highway safety fund and fifty percent of which must be deposited according to RCW 46.68.038 . (2) The department shall upon request furnish any person who may have been injured in person or property by any motor vehicle, with an abstract of all information of record in the department pertaining to the evidence of the ability of any driver or owner of any motor vehicle to respond in damages. The department shall collect for each abstract the sum of thirteen dollars, fifty percent of which shall be deposited in the highway safety fund and fifty percent of which must be deposited according to RCW 46.68.038 .
RCW 46.68.325 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 68 / Section 325
RCW 46.68.325: Rural mobility grant program account.
Status: in_force

(1) The rural mobility grant program account is created in the state treasury. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the grants provided under RCW 47.66.100 . (2) Beginning September 2011, by the last day of September, December, March, and June of each year, the state treasurer shall transfer from the multimodal transportation account to the rural mobility grant program account two million five hundred thousand dollars. (3) During the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the rural mobility grant program account to the multimodal transportation account such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the rural mobility grant program account. (4) During the 2017-2019, 2019-2021, and 2021-2023 fiscal biennia, the legislature may direct the state treasurer to make transfers of moneys in the rural mobility grant program account to the multimodal transportation account.
RCW 46.72B.210 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72B / Section 210
RCW 46.72B.210: Vehicle eligibility.
Status: in_force

(1) A transportation network company must make information available to transportation network company drivers on which vehicles, described by make, model, and year, are eligible for each product class offered on the transportation network company platform. (2) For any vehicle that lost eligibility on the basis of vehicle year or model type for a particular product class in the 12 months prior to September 1, 2025, the transportation network company must reinstate the vehicle to that product class for at least 12 months following September 1, 2025. The requirements in subsection (2) of this section [this subsection (2)] do not apply to vehicles that lost eligibility for a reason other than vehicle year or model type, including but not limited to the driver's loss of access to the transportation network company's platform, vehicle safety-related or vehicle condition issues, or the driver's or vehicle's noncompliance with law or regulatory standards. (3) If a transportation network company plans to modify vehicle age or model type requirements for an existing product class, the transportation network company must provide all current drivers with written notice at least 120 calendar days before the change is implemented.
RCW 46.95.090 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 95 / Section 090
RCW 46.95.090: Penalties.
Status: in_force

This state may suspend or revoke any dealer, manufacturer, or distributor license upon a finding that any such party violated any provision of this chapter. The department may impose, levy, and collect by legal process fines, in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for each violation, against any person if it finds that such person has violated any provision of this chapter. Such person is entitled to an administrative hearing or other proceeding authorized under state law to contest the action or fine levied, or about to be levied, against the person.
RCW 46.61.705 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 705
RCW 46.61.705: Off-road motorcycles.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may operate an off-road motorcycle upon a public road, street, or highway of this state if the person: (a) Files a motorcycle highway use declaration, as provided under RCW 46.16A.435 , with the department certifying conformance with all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards and state standards; (b) Obtains and has in full force and effect a current and proper ORV registration or temporary ORV use permit under chapter 46.09 RCW; and (c) Obtains a valid driver's license and motorcycle endorsement issued to Washington residents in compliance with chapter 46.20 RCW for a motorcycle. (2) Any off-road motorcycle operated under this section must have: (a) A head lamp meeting the requirements of RCW 46.37.523 and 46.37.524 , and used in accordance with RCW 46.37.522 ; (b) A tail lamp meeting the requirements of RCW 46.37.525 ; (c) A stop lamp meeting the requirements of RCW 46.37.525 ; (d) Reflectors meeting the requirements of RCW 46.37.525 ; (e) Brakes meeting the requirements of RCW 46.37.527 , 46.37.528 , and 46.37.529 ; (f) A mirror on both the left and right handlebar meeting the requirements of RCW 46.37.530 ; (g) A windshield meeting the requirements of RCW 46.37.530 , unless the driver wears glasses, goggles, or a face shield while operating the motorcycle, of a type conforming to rules adopted by the state patrol; (h) A horn or warning device meeting the requirements of RCW 46.37.380 ; (i) Tires meeting the requirements of RCW 46.37.420 and 46.37.425 ; (j) Turn signals meeting the requirements of RCW 46.37.200 ; and (k) Fenders adequate for minimizing the spray or splash of water, rocks, or mud from the roadway. Fenders must be as wide as the tires behind which they are mounted and extend downward at least half way to the center of the axle. (3) Every person operating an off-road motorcycle under this section is granted all rights and is subject to all duties applicable to the driver of a motorcycle under RCW 46.37.530 and chapter 46.61 RCW. (4) Any person who violates this section commits a traffic infraction. (5) Accidents must be recorded and tracked in compliance with chapter 46.52 RCW. An accident report must indicate and be tracked separately when any of the vehicles involved are an off-road motorcycle.
RCW 46.80.030 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 80 / Section 030
RCW 46.80.030: Application for license—Contents.
Status: in_force

Application for a vehicle wrecker's license or renewal of a vehicle wrecker's license shall be made on a form for this purpose, furnished by the department of licensing, and shall be signed by the vehicle wrecker or his or her authorized agent and shall include the following information: (1) Name and address of the person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation under which name the business is to be conducted; (2) Names and residence address of all persons having an interest in the business or, if the owner is a corporation, the names and addresses of the officers thereof; (3) Certificate of approval of the chief of police of any city or town having a population of over five thousand persons and in all other instances a member of the Washington state patrol certifying that: (a) The applicant has an established place of business at the address shown on the application; and (b) In the case of a renewal of a vehicle wrecker's license, the applicant is in compliance with this chapter and the provisions of Title 46 RCW, relating to registration and certificates of title: PROVIDED, That the above certifications in any instance can be made by an authorized representative of the department of licensing; (4) Any other information that the department may require.
RCW 46.18.235 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 18 / Section 235
RCW 46.18.235: Disabled American veteran or former prisoner of war license plates.
Status: in_force

(1) A registered owner who is a veteran, as defined in RCW 41.04.007 , may apply to the department for disabled American veteran or former prisoner of war license plates, for use on one personal use motor vehicle required to display one or two license plates, excluding vehicles registered under chapter 46.87 RCW, upon terms and conditions established by the department. The veteran must be recorded as the registered owner of the motor vehicle on which the disabled American veteran or former prisoner of war license plate or plates will be displayed and: (a) Provide certification from the veterans administration or the military service from which the veteran was discharged that the veteran has a service-connected disability rating; (b) Have lost the use of both hands or one foot; (c) Have been captured and incarcerated by an enemy of the United States during a period of war with the United States and have received a prisoner of war medal; (d) Have become blind in both eyes as the result of military service; or (e) Be rated by the veterans administration or the military service from which the veteran was discharged and be receiving service-connected compensation at the one hundred percent rate that is expected to exist for more than one year. (2) The special license plates under this section must: (a) Display distinguishing marks, letters, or numerals indicating that the registered owner is a disabled American veteran or former prisoner of war; and (b) Be issued for one personal use vehicle without the payment of any vehicle license fees, license plate fees, or excise taxes. (3) A registered owner who is a veteran, as defined in RCW 41.04.007 , may, in lieu of applying for the special license plates under this section, apply for regular issue or any qualifying special license plate and receive the full benefit of the vehicle license fee and excise tax exemption provided in subsection (2)(b) of this section. (4) The department may periodically verify the one hundred percent rate as described in subsection (1)(e) of this section. (5) A veteran who has been issued disabled American veteran or former prisoner of war license plates under this section before July 1, 1983, continues to be eligible for the vehicle license fee and excise tax exemption described in subsection (2)(b) of this section. (6) A disabled American veteran and former prisoner of war license plate or plates may be transferred from one motor vehicle to another motor vehicle owned by the veteran upon application to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director. (7) For the purposes of this section: (a) "Blind" means the definition of "blind" used by the state of Washington in determining eligibility for financial assistance to the blind under Title 74 RCW; and (b) "Special license plates" does not include any plate from the armed forces license plate collection established in *RCW 46.18.200 (3). (8) Any unauthorized use of a special license plate under this section is a gross misdemeanor.
RCW 46.72B.160 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72B / Section 160
RCW 46.72B.160: Rules.
Status: in_force

The department may adopt rules consistent with and as necessary to carry out this chapter.
RCW 46.32.020 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 32 / Section 020
RCW 46.32.020: Rules—Supplies—Assistants—Prioritization of higher risk motor carriers.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) The chief of the Washington state patrol may adopt reasonable rules regarding types of vehicles to be inspected, inspection criteria, times for the inspection of vehicle equipment, drivers' qualifications, hours of service, and all other matters with respect to the conduct of vehicle equipment and driver inspections. (b) The chief of the Washington state patrol shall prepare and furnish such stickers, tags, record and report forms, stationery, and other supplies as shall be deemed necessary. The chief of the Washington state patrol is empowered to appoint and employ such assistants as he or she may consider necessary and to fix hours of employment and compensation. (2) The chief of the Washington state patrol shall use data-driven analysis to prioritize for inspections and compliance reviews those motor carriers whose relative safety fitness identify them as higher risk motor carriers.
RCW 46.61.315 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 315
RCW 46.61.315: Method of giving hand and arm signals.
Status: in_force

All signals herein required given by hand and arm shall be given from the left side of the vehicle in the following manner and such signals shall indicate as follows: (1) Left turn. Hand and arm extended horizontally. (2) Right turn. Hand and arm extended upward. (3) Stop or decrease speed. Hand and arm extended downward.
RCW 46.20.265 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 265
RCW 46.20.265: Juvenile driving privileges—Revocation for alcohol or drug violations.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other authority to revoke driving privileges under this chapter, the department shall revoke all driving privileges of a juvenile when the department receives notice from a court pursuant to RCW 9.41.040 (5), 13.40.265 , 66.44.365 , 69.41.065 , 69.50.420 , 69.52.070 , or a substantially similar municipal ordinance adopted by a local legislative authority, or from a diversion unit pursuant to RCW 13.40.265 . (2) The driving privileges of the juvenile revoked under subsection (1) of this section shall be revoked in the following manner: (a) Upon receipt of the first notice, the department shall impose a revocation for one year, or until the juvenile reaches seventeen years of age, whichever is longer. (b) Upon receipt of a second or subsequent notice, the department shall impose a revocation for two years or until the juvenile reaches eighteen years of age, whichever is longer. (c) Each offense for which the department receives notice shall result in a separate period of revocation. All periods of revocation imposed under this section that could otherwise overlap shall run consecutively up to the juvenile's twenty-first birthday, and no period of revocation imposed under this section shall begin before the expiration of all other periods of revocation imposed under this section or other law. Periods of revocation imposed consecutively under this section shall not extend beyond the juvenile's twenty-first birthday. (3)(a) If the department receives notice from a court that the juvenile's privilege to drive should be reinstated, the department shall immediately reinstate any driving privileges that have been revoked under this section if the minimum term of revocation as specified in RCW 13.40.265 (3), 66.44.365 (3), 69.41.065 (3), 69.50.420 (3), 69.52.070 (3), or similar ordinance has expired, and subject to subsection (2)(c) of this section. (b) The juvenile may seek reinstatement of his or her driving privileges from the department when the juvenile reaches the age of twenty-one. A notice from the court reinstating the juvenile's driving privilege shall not be required if reinstatement is pursuant to this subsection.
RCW 46.04.2491 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 2491
RCW 46.04.2491: Keep Washington evergreen license plate.
Status: in_force

"Keep Washington evergreen license plate" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display green lettering on a white background in a style similar to the license plates issued by the department in the 1970s.
RCW 46.04.410 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 410
RCW 46.04.410: Pneumatic tires.
Status: in_force

"Pneumatic tires" includes every tire of rubber or other resilient material designed to be inflated with compressed air to support the load thereon.
RCW 46.29.140 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 140
RCW 46.29.140: Agreements for payment of damages.
Status: in_force

(1) Any two or more of the persons involved in or affected by an accident as described in RCW 46.29.060 may at any time enter into a written agreement for the payment of an agreed amount with respect to all claims of any of such persons because of bodily injury to or death or property damage arising from such accident, which agreement may provide for payment in installments, and may file a signed copy thereof with the department. (2) The department, to the extent provided by any such written agreement filed with it, shall not require the deposit of security and shall terminate any prior order of suspension, or, if security has previously been deposited, the department shall immediately return such security to the depositor or his or her personal representative. (3) In the event of a default in any payment under such agreement and upon notice of such default the department shall take action suspending the license of such person in default as would be appropriate in the event of failure of such person to deposit security when required under this chapter. (4) Such suspension shall remain in effect and such license shall not be restored unless and until: (a) Security is deposited as required under this chapter in such amount as the department may then determine, (b) When, following any such default and suspension, the person in default has paid the balance of the agreed amount, (c) When, following any such default and suspension, the person in default has resumed installment payments under an agreement acceptable to the creditor, or (d) Three years have elapsed following the accident and evidence satisfactory to the department has been filed with it that during such period no action at law upon such agreement has been instituted and is pending.
RCW 46.37.280 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 280
RCW 46.37.280: Special restrictions on lamps.
Status: in_force

(1) During the times specified in RCW 46.37.020 , any lighted lamp or illuminating device upon a motor vehicle, other than head lamps, spot lamps, auxiliary lamps, flashing turn signals, emergency vehicle warning lamps, warning lamps authorized by the state patrol and school bus warning lamps, which projects a beam of light of an intensity greater than three hundred candlepower shall be so directed that no part of the high intensity portion of the beam will strike the level of the roadway on which the vehicle stands at a distance of more than seventy-five feet from the vehicle. (2) Except as required in RCW 46.37.190 no person shall drive or move any vehicle or equipment upon any highway with any lamp or device thereon displaying a red light visible from directly in front of the center thereof. (3) Flashing lights are prohibited except as required in RCW 46.37.190 , 46.37.200 , 46.37.210 , 46.37.215 , and 46.37.300 , warning lamps authorized by the state patrol, and light-emitting diode flashing taillights on bicycles.
RCW 46.30.901 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 30 / Section 901
RCW 46.30.901: Effective date—1989 c 353.
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect January 1, 1990. The director of the department of licensing may immediately take such steps as are necessary to ensure that this act is implemented on its effective date.
RCW 46.76.060 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 76 / Section 060
RCW 46.76.060: Display of plates, indicator tabs—Nontransferability.
Status: in_force

Transporter's license plates or indicator tabs pursuant to RCW 46.55.065 must be conspicuously displayed on all vehicles being delivered by the driveaway or towaway methods or being driven on the public roads of the state for the purpose of repair evaluation. These plates or indicator tabs must not be loaned to or used by any person other than the holder of the license or his or her employees. If a transporter license plate or indicator tab is lost, stolen, or damaged, the holder of the license must report the event to the department within 10 days of discovering that the transporter license plate or indicator tab has been lost, stolen, or damaged.
RCW 46.18.050 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 18 / Section 050
RCW 46.18.050: Department duties—Applications, financial reports.
Status: in_force

The department shall: (1) Process special license plate applications and confirm that the sponsoring organization has submitted all required documentation. If an incomplete application is received, the department must return it to the sponsoring organization; and (2) Compile the annual financial reports submitted by sponsoring organizations with active special license plate series.
RCW 46.61.50571 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 50571
RCW 46.61.50571: Alcohol or cannabis violators—Mandatory appearances—Electronic monitoring or alcohol abstinence monitoring.
Status: in_force

(1) A defendant who is charged with an offense involving driving while under the influence as defined in RCW 46.61.502 , driving under age twenty-one after consuming alcohol or cannabis as defined in RCW 46.61.503 , or being in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence as defined in RCW 46.61.504 , shall be required to appear in person before a judicial officer within one judicial day after the arrest if the defendant is served with a citation or complaint at the time of the arrest. A court may by local court rule waive the requirement for appearance within one judicial day if it provides for the appearance at the earliest practicable day following arrest and establishes the method for identifying that day in the rule. (2) A defendant who is charged with an offense involving driving while under the influence as defined in RCW 46.61.502 , driving under age twenty-one after consuming alcohol or cannabis as defined in RCW 46.61.503 , or being in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence as defined in RCW 46.61.504 , and who is not served with a citation or complaint at the time of the incident, shall appear in court for arraignment in person as soon as practicable, but in no event later than fourteen days after the next day on which court is in session following the issuance of the citation or the filing of the complaint or information. (3) At the time of an appearance required by this section, the court shall determine the necessity of imposing conditions of pretrial release according to the procedures established by court rule for a preliminary appearance or an arraignment. (4) Appearances required by this section are mandatory and may not be waived. (5) If electronic monitoring or alcohol abstinence monitoring is ordered, the court shall specify who shall provide the monitoring services, and the terms under which the monitoring shall be performed. Upon conviction, the court may require as a condition of the sentence that the defendant reimburse the providing agency for the costs of the electronic monitoring or abstinence monitoring.
RCW 46.61.250 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 250
RCW 46.61.250: Pedestrians on roadways.
Status: in_force

(1) Where sidewalks are provided and are accessible, it is unlawful for any pedestrian to walk or otherwise move along and upon an adjacent roadway. Where sidewalks are provided but wheelchair access is not available, persons with disabilities who require such access may walk or otherwise move along and upon an adjacent roadway until they reach an access point in the sidewalk. (2) Where sidewalks are not provided or are inaccessible, a pedestrian walking or otherwise moving along and upon a highway, and any personal delivery device moving along and upon a highway, shall: (a) When shoulders are provided and are accessible, walk or move on the shoulder of the roadway as far as is practicable from the edge of the roadway, facing traffic when a shoulder is available in this direction; or (b) When shoulders are not provided or are inaccessible, walk or move as near as is practicable to the outside edge of the roadway facing traffic, and when practicable, move clear of the roadway upon meeting an oncoming vehicle. (3) A pedestrian traveling to the nearest emergency reporting device on a one-way roadway of a controlled access highway is not required to travel facing traffic as otherwise required by subsection (2) of this section. (4) When walking or otherwise moving along and upon an adjacent roadway, a pedestrian shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any vehicle upon the roadway. (5) Subsections (1) and (2) of this section do not apply when the roadway is duly closed to vehicular traffic by placement of official traffic control devices for the sole purposes of pedestrian and bicyclist use of the roadway. (6) Subsections (1), (2), and (4) of this section do not apply on a shared street as defined in RCW 46.61.197 .
RCW 46.37.424 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 424
RCW 46.37.424: Regrooved tires—Standards—Exception for off-highway use—Penalty.
Status: in_force

No person, firm, or corporation shall sell or offer for sale any regrooved tire or shall regroove any tire for use on the public highways of this state which does not meet the standard established by federal motor vehicle standard part 569 — regrooved tires, as promulgated by the United States department of transportation under authority of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 (80 Stat. 719, 728; 15 U.S.C. 1392, 1407). The applicable standard shall be the version of the federal regrooved tire standard in effect at the time of regrooving. It is a traffic infraction for any person, firm, or corporation to sell or offer for sale any regrooved tire or shall regroove any tire which does not meet the standards prescribed in this section unless such tires are sold or regrooved for off-highway use, as evidenced by a statement signed by the purchaser or regroover at the time of sale or regrooving certifying that he or she is not purchasing or regrooving such tires for use on the public highways of this state.
RCW 46.29.033 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 033
RCW 46.29.033: Application of chapter to RCW 48.177.010.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to the coverage exclusions under *RCW 48.177.010 (6).
RCW 46.16A.510 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 510
RCW 46.16A.510: Immunity from liability for issuing a vehicle registration or license plates to nonroadworthy vehicle.
Status: in_force

The director, the state of Washington, and its political subdivisions are immune from civil liability arising from the issuance of a vehicle registration or license plates to a nonroadworthy vehicle.
RCW 46.70.025 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 025
RCW 46.70.025: Established place of business—Waiver of requirements.
Status: in_force

The director may by rule waive any requirements pertaining to a vehicle dealer's established place of business if such waiver both serves the purposes of this chapter and is necessary due to unique circumstances such as a location divided by a public street or a highly specialized type of business.
RCW 46.37.520 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 520
RCW 46.37.520: Beach vehicles with soft tires—"Dune buggies"—Inspection and approval required—Fee.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to lease for hire or permit the use of any vehicle with soft tires commonly used upon the beach and referred to as a dune buggy unless such vehicle has been inspected by and approved by the state patrol, which may charge a reasonable fee therefor to go into the motor vehicle fund.
RCW 46.04.685 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 685
RCW 46.04.685: Washington farmers and ranchers license plates.
Status: in_force

"Washington farmers and ranchers license plates" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display a symbol or artwork recognizing Washington farmers and ranchers.
RCW 46.04.170 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 170
RCW 46.04.170: Explosives.
Status: in_force

"Explosives" means any chemical compound or mechanical mixture that is commonly used or intended for the purpose of producing an explosion, and which contains any oxidizing or combustible units or other ingredients in such proportions, quantities or packing that an ignition by fire, by friction, by concussion, by percussion or by detonation of any part of the compound mixture may cause such a sudden generation of highly heated gases that the resultant gaseous pressures are capable of producing destructible effects on contiguous objects or of destroying life or limb.
RCW 46.70.029 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 029
RCW 46.70.029: Listing dealers, transaction of business.
Status: in_force

Listing dealers shall transact dealer business by obtaining a listing agreement for sale, and the buyer's purchase of the mobile home shall be handled as dealer inventory. All funds from the purchaser shall be placed in a trust account until the sale is completed, except that the dealer shall pay any outstanding liens against the mobile home from these funds. Where title has been delivered to the purchaser, the listing dealer shall pay the amount due a seller within ten days after the sale of a listed mobile home. A complete account of all funds received and disbursed shall be given to the seller or consignor after the sale is completed. The sale of listed mobile homes imposes the same duty under RCW 46.70.122 on the listing dealer as any other sale.
RCW 46.37.110 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 110
RCW 46.37.110: Mounting of reflectors, clearance lamps, identification lamps, and side marker lamps.
Status: in_force

(1) Reflectors when required by RCW 46.37.090 shall be mounted at a height not less than twenty-four inches and not higher than sixty inches above the ground on which the vehicle stands, except that if the highest part of the permanent structure of the vehicle is less than twenty-four inches the reflector at such point shall be mounted as high as that part of the permanent structure will permit. The rear reflectors on a pole trailer may be mounted on each side of the bolster or load. Any required red reflector on the rear of a vehicle may be incorporated with the tail lamp, but such reflector shall meet all the other reflector requirements of this chapter. (2) Clearance lamps shall be mounted on the permanent structure of the vehicle in such a manner as to indicate the extreme height and width of the vehicle. When rear identification lamps are required and are mounted as high as is practicable, rear clearance lamps may be mounted at optional height, and when the mounting of front clearance lamps results in such lamps failing to indicate the extreme width of the trailer, such lamps may be mounted at optional height but must indicate, as near as practicable, the extreme width of the trailer. Clearance lamps on truck tractors shall be located so as to indicate the extreme width of the truck tractor cab. Clearance lamps and side marker lamps may be mounted in combination provided illumination is given as required herein with reference to both: PROVIDED, That no rear clearance lamp may be combined in any shell or housing with any tail lamp or identification lamp.
RCW 46.29.120 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 120
RCW 46.29.120: Release from liability.
Status: in_force

(1) A person shall be relieved from the requirement for deposit of security for the benefit or protection of another person injured or damaged in the accident in the event he or she is released from liability by such other person. (2) In the event the department has evaluated the injuries or damage to any minor the department may accept, for the purposes of this chapter only, evidence of a release from liability executed by a natural guardian or a legal guardian on behalf of such minor without the approval of any court or judge.
RCW 46.16A.300 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 300
RCW 46.16A.300: Temporary license plates—Authority—Dealer fees—Secure system.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may authorize vehicle dealers properly licensed under chapters 46.09 , 46.10, and 46.70 RCW to issue temporary license plates as described in RCW 46.16A.305 to operate vehicles under rules adopted by the department. (2) The department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall collect the fee required under RCW 46.17.400 (1)(a) for each temporary license plate application sold to an authorized vehicle dealer. (3) The payment of vehicle license fees to an authorized dealer is considered payment to the state of Washington. (4) The department shall provide access to a secure system that allows temporary license plates issued by vehicle dealers properly licensed under chapters 46.09 , 46.10, and 46.70 RCW to be generated and printed on demand. By July 1, 2023, all such plates must be generated using the designated system.
RCW 46.95.060 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 95 / Section 060
RCW 46.95.060: Inspection and rejection by dealer.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Whenever a new recreational vehicle is damaged prior to transit to the dealer or is damaged in transit to the dealer when the carrier or means of transportation has been selected by the manufacturer or distributor, the dealer shall notify the manufacturer or distributor of the damage within the time frame specified in the manufacturer/dealer agreement and: (i) Request from the manufacturer or distributor authorization to replace the components, parts, and accessories damaged or otherwise correct the damage; or (ii) Reject the vehicle within the time frame set forth in subsection (3) of this section. (b) If the manufacturer or distributor refuses or fails to authorize repair of such damage within 10 days after receipt of notification or if the dealer rejects the recreational vehicle because of damage, ownership of the new recreational vehicle reverts to the manufacturer or distributor. (2) The dealer shall exercise due care in custody of the damaged recreational vehicle, but the dealer shall have no other obligations, financial or otherwise, with respect to that recreational vehicle. (3) The time frame for inspection and rejection by the dealer must be part of the manufacturer/dealer agreement and may not be less than two business days after the physical delivery of the recreational vehicle.
RCW 46.20.1192 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 1192
RCW 46.20.1192: Electronic translation devices.
Status: in_force

The department may approve the use of electronic translation devices to support the driver's license application and issuance process, including for: Driver training education purposes, including for behind-the-wheel instruction; driver's license examination purposes; and assessment purposes.
RCW 46.04.500 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 500
RCW 46.04.500: Roadway.
Status: in_force

"Roadway" means that portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the sidewalk or shoulder even though such sidewalk or shoulder is used by persons riding bicycles. In the event a highway includes two or more separated roadways, the term "roadway" shall refer to any such roadway separately but shall not refer to all such roadways collectively.
RCW 46.61.517 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 517
RCW 46.61.517: Refusal of tests—Admissibility as evidence.
Status: in_force

The refusal of a person to submit to a test of the alcohol or drug concentration in the person's breath under RCW 46.20.308 is admissible into evidence at a subsequent criminal trial. The refusal of a person to submit to a test of the person's blood is admissible into evidence at a subsequent criminal trial when a search warrant, or an exception to the search warrant, authorized the seizure.
RCW 46.20.324 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 324
RCW 46.20.324: Persons not entitled to interview or hearing.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided by law, a person shall not be entitled to a driver improvement interview or formal hearing under the provisions of RCW 46.20.322 through 46.20.333 when the person: (1) Has been granted the opportunity for an administrative review, informal settlement, or formal hearing under RCW 46.20.245 , 46.20.308 , 46.25.120 , 46.65.065 , 74.20A.320 , or by rule of the department; or (2) Has refused or neglected to submit to an examination as required by RCW 46.20.305 .
RCW 46.70.170 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 170
RCW 46.70.170: Penalty for violations.
Status: in_force

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It is a misdemeanor for any person to violate any of the provisions of this chapter, except where expressly provided otherwise, and the rules adopted as provided under this chapter.
RCW 46.20.111 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 111
RCW 46.20.111: Registration with selective service system for males under twenty-six upon application—Opportunity to consent or decline.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of funds appropriated for this purpose, any person who is a male citizen or noncitizen of the United States, who applies for an original, the renewal of, or a replacement instruction permit, intermediate license, driver's license, or identicard under this chapter, and who is under the age of twenty-six, must be given the opportunity to register as required by the military selective service act (62 Stat. 604; 50 App. U.S.C. Sec. 451 et seq.), as amended. (2) The submission of an application by an applicant under subsection (1) of this section indicates that: (a) The applicant has already registered with the selective service system; (b) The applicant authorizes the department to forward to the selective service system the necessary personal information required for registration into the system; or (c) The applicant declines registration for purposes of the military selective service act (62 Stat. 604; 50 App. U.S.C. Sec. 451 et seq.), as amended, in conjunction with the submission of an application under subsection (1) of this section. (3)(a) The department shall forward electronically any necessary personal information of the applicant to the selective service system within ten days of receipt of the application, as authorized under subsection (2)(b) of this section. (b) When applicable, the department shall notify the applicant at the time of application submission that, by submitting the application, the applicant authorizes the department to register the applicant with the selective service system. If the applicant is under the age of eighteen at the time of application, the department shall notify the applicant that he will be registered with the selective service system as required by federal law. When providing notice under this subsection (3)(b), the department shall provide the applicant with materials containing the following statement: "By submitting this application, I am consenting to registration with the Selective Service System, if so required by federal law. If under age 18, I understand that I will be registered as required by federal law when I attain age 18." (4)(a) If an applicant declines to register with the selective service system under subsection (2)(c) of this section, the department may not create a record indicating that the applicant declined to register. (b) Any department information that indicates that an applicant has declined to register under subsection (2)(c) of this section is exempt from the disclosure requirements under chapter 42.56 RCW, and the department may not disclose the information to any other government agency. (5) The department may not deny the issuance of an instruction permit, intermediate license, driver's license, or identicard if the applicant declines to register with the selective service system, provided that the applicant meets all other requirements of this chapter. (6) The department may provide selective service system registration information to applicants who choose to decline the opportunity to register with the selective service system if the applicant requests registration information. (7) The department may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.
RCW 46.09.330 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 09 / Section 330
RCW 46.09.330: Off-road vehicle dealers—Licenses—Fee—License plates—Title application upon sale—Violation.
Status: in_force

(1) Each dealer of off-road vehicles in this state shall obtain either a miscellaneous vehicle dealer license as defined in RCW 46.70.011 or an off-road vehicle dealer license from the department in a manner prescribed by the department. Upon receipt of an application for an off-road vehicle dealer license and the fee described under subsection (2) of this section, the dealer is licensed and an off-road vehicle dealer license number must be assigned. (2) The annual fee for an off-road vehicle dealer license is twenty-five dollars, which covers all of the off-road vehicles owned by a dealer and not rented. Off-road vehicles rented on a regular, commercial basis by a dealer must have separate registrations. (3) Upon the issuance of an off-road vehicle dealer license, each dealer may purchase, at a cost to be determined by the department, off-road vehicle dealer license plates of a size and color to be determined by the department. The off-road vehicle dealer license plates must contain the off-road vehicle dealer license number assigned to the dealer. Each off-road vehicle operated by a dealer, dealer representative, or prospective customer for the purposes of testing or demonstration shall display dealer license plates assigned by the department. (4) A dealer, dealer representative, or prospective customer may only use dealer license plates for the purposes prescribed in subsection (3) of this section. (5) Off-road vehicle dealer license numbers are nontransferable. (6) It is unlawful for any dealer to sell any off-road vehicle at wholesale or retail or to test or demonstrate any off-road vehicle within the state unless the dealer has either a miscellaneous vehicle dealer license as defined in RCW 46.70.011 or an off-road vehicle dealer license as required under this section. (7) When an off-road vehicle is sold by a dealer, the dealer shall apply for a certificate of title in the purchaser's name within fifteen days following the sale. (8) Except as provided in RCW 46.09.420 , it is unlawful for any dealer to sell at retail an off-road vehicle without registration required in RCW 46.09.440 .
RCW 46.70.130 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 130
RCW 46.70.130: Details of charges must be furnished buyer or mortgagor.
Status: in_force

(1) Before the execution of a contract or chattel mortgage or the consummation of the sale or lease of any vehicle, the seller must furnish the buyer or lessee an itemization in writing signed by the seller separately disclosing to the buyer or lessee the finance charge, insurance costs, taxes, and other charges which are paid or to be paid by the buyer or lessee. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, an itemization of the various license and title fees paid or to be paid by the buyer or lessee, which itemization must be the same as that disclosed on the registration/application for title document issued by the department, may be required only on the title application at the time the application is submitted for title transfer. A vehicle dealer may not be required to separately or individually itemize the license and title fees on any other document, including but not limited to the purchase order and lease agreement. No fee itemization may be required on the temporary permit.
RCW 46.37.537 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 537
RCW 46.37.537: Motorcycles—Exhaust system.
Status: in_force

No person shall modify the exhaust system of a motorcycle in a manner which will amplify or increase the noise emitted by the engine of such vehicle above that emitted by the muffler originally installed on the vehicle, and it shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motorcycle not equipped as required by this section, or which has been amplified as prohibited by this section.
RCW 46.12.730 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 12 / Section 730
RCW 46.12.730: Disposition authorized, when.
Status: in_force

Unless a claim of ownership to the article or articles is established pursuant to RCW 46.12.735 , the law enforcement agency seizing the vehicle, watercraft, camper, or component part thereof may dispose of them by destruction, by selling at public auction to the highest bidder, or by holding the article or articles for the official use of the agency, when: (1) The true identity of the article or articles cannot be established by restoring the original manufacturer's serial number or other distinguishing numbers or identification marks or by any other means; (2) After the true identity of the article or articles has been established, the seizing law enforcement agency cannot locate the person who is the lawful owner or if such lawful owner or his or her successor in interest fails to claim the article or articles within forty-five days after receiving notice from the seizing law enforcement agency that the article or articles is in its possession. No disposition of the article or articles pursuant to this section shall be undertaken until at least sixty days have elapsed from the date of seizure and written notice of the right to a hearing to establish a claim of ownership pursuant to RCW 46.12.735 and of the potential disposition of the article or articles shall have first been served upon the person who held possession or custody of the article when it was impounded and upon any other person who, prior to the final disposition of the article, has notified the seizing law enforcement agency in writing of a claim to ownership or lawful right to possession thereof.
RCW 46.72.001 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72 / Section 001
RCW 46.72.001: Finding and intent.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds and declares that privately operated for hire transportation service is a vital part of the transportation system within the state. Consequently, the safety, reliability, and stability of privately operated for hire transportation services are matters of statewide importance. The regulation of privately operated for hire transportation services is thus an essential governmental function. Therefore, it is the intent of the legislature to permit political subdivisions of the state to regulate for hire transportation services without liability under federal antitrust laws.
RCW 46.70.300 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 300
RCW 46.70.300: Chapter exclusive—Local business and occupation tax not prevented.
Status: in_force

(1) The provisions of this chapter relating to the licensing and regulation of vehicle dealers and manufacturers shall be exclusive, and no county, city, or other political subdivision of this state shall enact any laws, rules, or regulations licensing or regulating vehicle dealers or manufacturers. (2) This section shall not be construed to prevent a political subdivision of this state from levying a business and occupation tax upon vehicle dealers or manufacturers maintaining an office within that political subdivision if a business and occupation tax is levied by such a political subdivision upon other types of businesses within its boundaries.
RCW 46.04.670 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 670
RCW 46.04.670: Vehicle.
Status: in_force

(1) "Vehicle" means a device capable of being moved upon a public highway and in, upon, or by which any persons or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway. (2) "Vehicle" excludes: (a) A power wheelchair or device other than a bicycle moved by human or animal power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks; (b) A moped, for the purposes of chapter 46.70 RCW; (c) A bicycle or a motorized foot scooter, for the purposes of chapter 46.12 , 46.16A, or 46.70 RCW, or for RCW 82.12.045 ; (d) An electric personal assistive mobility device or a motorized foot scooter, for the purposes of chapter 46.12 , 46.16A, 46.29, 46.37, or 46.70 RCW; (e) A golf cart, except for the purposes of chapter 46.61 RCW; and (f) A personal delivery device as defined in RCW 46.75.010 , except for the purposes of chapter 46.61 RCW.
RCW 46.04.671 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 671
RCW 46.04.671: Vehicle license fee.
Status: in_force

"Vehicle license fee" means a fee collected by the state of Washington as a license fee, as that term is construed in Article II, section 40 of the state Constitution, for the act of registering a vehicle under chapter 46.16A RCW. "Vehicle license fee" does not include license plate fees, or taxes and fees collected by the department for other jurisdictions.
RCW 46.29.010 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 010
RCW 46.29.010: Purpose.
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of this chapter to adopt in substance the provisions of the uniform vehicle code relating to financial responsibility in order to achieve greater uniformity with the laws of other states and thereby reduce the conflicts in laws confronting motorists as they travel between states.
RCW 46.61.445 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 445
RCW 46.61.445: Due care required.
Status: in_force

Compliance with speed requirements of this chapter under the circumstances hereinabove set forth shall not relieve the operator of any vehicle from the further exercise of due care and caution as further circumstances shall require.
RCW 46.04.080 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 080
RCW 46.04.080: Business district.
Status: in_force

"Business district" means the territory contiguous to and including a highway when within any six hundred feet along such highway there are buildings in use for business or industrial purposes, including but not limited to hotels, banks, or office buildings, railroad stations, and public buildings which occupy at least three hundred feet of frontage on one side or three hundred feet collectively on both sides of the highway.
RCW 46.17.005 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 005
RCW 46.17.005: Filing fees.
Status: in_force

(1) A person who applies for a vehicle registration or for any other right to operate a vehicle on the highways of this state shall pay a four dollar and fifty cent filing fee in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law. (2) A person who applies for a certificate of title shall pay a five dollar and fifty cent filing fee in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law. (3) The filing fees established in this section must be distributed under RCW 46.68.400 .