RCW 46.93.170 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 93 / Section 170
RCW 46.93.170: Unfair practices.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the terms of a franchise agreement, a manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or factory representative, or an agent, officer, parent company, wholly or partially owned subsidiary, affiliated entity, or other person controlled by or under common control with a manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or factory representative, shall not: (a) Discriminate between dealers by selling or offering to sell a like motorsports vehicle to one dealer at a lower actual price than the actual price offered to another dealer for the same model similarly equipped; (b) Discriminate between dealers by selling or offering to sell parts or accessories to one dealer at a lower actual price than the actual price offered to another dealer; (c) Discriminate between dealers by using a promotion plan, marketing plan, or other similar device that results in a lower actual price on vehicles, parts, or accessories being charged to one dealer over another dealer; (d) Discriminate between dealers by adopting a method, or changing an existing method, for the allocation, scheduling, or delivery of new motorsports vehicles, parts, or accessories to its dealers that is not fair, reasonable, and equitable. Upon the request of a dealer, a manufacturer shall disclose in writing to the dealer the method by which new motorsports vehicles, parts, and accessories are allocated, scheduled, or delivered to its dealers handling the same line or make of vehicles; (e) Give preferential treatment to some dealers over others by refusing or failing to deliver, in reasonable quantities and within a reasonable time after receipt of an order, to a dealer holding a franchise for a line or make of motorsports vehicles sold or distributed by the manufacturer, a new vehicle, parts, or accessories, if the vehicle, parts, or accessories are being delivered to other dealers, or require a dealer to purchase unreasonable advertising displays or other materials, or unreasonably require a dealer to remodel or renovate existing facilities as a prerequisite to receiving a model or series of vehicles; (f) Compete with a dealer by acting in the capacity of a dealer, or by owning, operating, or controlling, whether directly or indirectly, a dealership in this state. It is not, however, a violation of this subsection for: (i) A manufacturer to own or operate a dealership for a temporary period, not to exceed two years, during the transition from one owner of the dealership to another where the dealership was previously owned by a franchised dealer and is currently for sale to any qualified independent person at a fair and reasonable price. The temporary operation may be extended for one twelve-month period on petition of the temporary operator to the department. The matter will be handled as an adjudicative proceeding under chapter 34.05 RCW. A dealer who is a franchisee of the petitioning manufacturer or distributor may intervene and participate in a proceeding under this subsection (1)(f)(i). The temporary operator has the burden of proof to show justification for the extension and a good faith effort to sell the dealership to an independent person at a fair and reasonable price; (ii) A manufacturer to own or operate a dealership in conjunction with an independent person in a bona fide business relationship for the purpose of broadening the diversity of its dealer body and enhancing opportunities for qualified persons who are part of a group who have historically been underrepresented in its dealer body, or other qualified persons who lack the resources to purchase a dealership outright, and where the independent person (A) has made a significant, bona fide capital investment in the dealership that is subject to loss; (B) has an ownership interest in the dealership; and (C) operates the dealership under a bona fide written agreement with the manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or factory representative under which he or she will acquire all of the ownership interest in the dealership within a reasonable period of time and under reasonable terms and conditions. The manufacturer has the burden of proof of establishing that the acquisition of the dealership by the independent person was made within a reasonable period of time and under reasonable terms and conditions; (iii) A manufacturer to own or operate a dealership in conjunction with an independent person in a bona fide business relationship where the independent person (A) has made a significant, bona fide capital investment in the dealership that is subject to loss; (B) has an ownership interest in the dealership; and (C) operates the dealership under a bona fide written agreement with the manufacturer under which he or she will acquire all of the ownership interest in the dealership within a reasonable period of time and under reasonable terms and conditions. The manufacture [manufacturer] has the burden of proof of establishing that the acquisition of the dealership by the independent person was made within a reasonable period of time and under reasonable terms and conditions. The number of dealerships operated under this subsection (1)(f)(iii) may not exceed four percent rounded up to the nearest whole number of a manufacturer's total of dealer franchises in this state; (iv) A manufacturer to own, operate, or control a dealership trading exclusively in a single line make of the manufacturer if (A) the manufacturer does not own, directly or indirectly, in the aggregate, in excess of forty-five percent of the total ownership interest in the dealership; (B) at the time the manufacturer first acquires ownership or assumes operation or control of any such dealership, the distance between any dealership thus owned, operated, or controlled and the nearest dealership trading in the same line make of vehicle and in which the manufacturer has no ownership or control complies with the applicable provisions in the relevant market area sections of this chapter; (C) all of the manufacturer's franchise agreements confer rights on the dealer of that line make to develop and operate within a defined geographic territory or area, as many dealership facilities as the dealer and the manufacturer agree are appropriate; and (D) the manufacturer had no more than four new motorsports vehicle dealers of that manufacturer's line make in this state, and at least half of those dealers owned and operated two or more dealership facilities in the geographic territory or area covered by their franchise agreements with the manufacturer; (g) Compete with a dealer by owning, operating, or controlling, whether directly or indirectly, a service facility in this state for the repair or maintenance of motorsports vehicles under the manufacturer's new motorsports vehicle warranty and extended warranty. Nothing in this subsection (1)(g), however, prohibits a manufacturer from owning or operating a service facility for the purpose of providing or performing maintenance, repair, or service work on motorsports vehicles that are owned by the manufacturer; (h) Use confidential or proprietary information obtained from a dealer to unfairly compete with the dealer without the prior written consent of the dealer. For purposes of this subsection (1)(h), "confidential or proprietary information" means trade secrets as defined in RCW 19.108.010 , business plans, marketing plans or strategies, customer lists, contracts, sales data, revenues, or other financial information; (i) Coerce, threaten, intimidate, or require, either directly or indirectly, a dealer to accept, buy, or order any motorsports vehicle, part, or accessory, or any other commodity or service not voluntarily ordered, or requested, or to buy, order, or pay anything of value for such items in order to obtain a motorsports vehicle, part, accessory, or other commodity that has been voluntarily ordered or requested; (j) Coerce, threaten, intimidate, or require, either directly or indirectly, a dealer to enter into any agreement that violates this chapter; (k) Require a change in capital structure or means of financing for the dealership if the dealer at all times meets the reasonable, written, and uniformly applied capital standards determined by the manufacturer; (l) Prevent or attempt to prevent a dealer from making reasonable changes in the capital structure of a dealership or the means by which the dealership is financed if the dealer meets the reasonable, written, and uniformly applied capital requirements determined by the manufacturer; (m) Unreasonably require the dealer to change the location or require any substantial alterations to the place of business; (n) Condition a renewal or extension of the franchise on the dealer's substantial renovation of the existing place of business or on the construction, purchase, acquisition, or re-lease of a new place of business unless written notice is first provided one hundred eighty days before the date of renewal or extension and the manufacturer demonstrates the reasonableness of the requested actions. The manufacturer shall agree to supply the dealer with an adequate quantity of motorsports vehicles, parts, and accessories to meet the sales level necessary to support the overhead resulting from substantial construction, acquisition, or lease of a new place of business; (o) Coerce, threaten, intimidate, or require, either directly or indirectly, a dealer to order or accept delivery of a motorsports vehicle with special features, accessories, or equipment not included in the list price of the vehicle as advertised by the manufacturer, except items that have been voluntarily requested or ordered by the dealer, and except items required by law; (p) Fail to hold harmless and indemnify a dealer against losses, including lawsuits and court costs, arising from: (i) The manufacture or performance of a motorsports vehicle, part, or accessory if the lawsuit involves representations by the manufacturer on the manufacture or performance of a motorsports vehicle without negligence on the part of the dealer; (ii) damage to merchandise in transit where the manufacturer specifies the carrier; (iii) the manufacturer's failure to jointly defend product liability suits concerning the motorsports vehicle, part, or accessory provided to the dealer; or (iv) any other act performed by the manufacturer; (q) Unfairly prevent or attempt to prevent a dealer from receiving reasonable compensation for the value of a motorsports vehicle; (r) Fail to pay to a dealer, within a reasonable time after receipt of a valid claim, a payment agreed to be made by the manufacturer on grounds that a new motorsports vehicle, or a prior year's model, is in the dealer's inventory at the time of introduction of new model motorsports vehicles; (s) Deny a dealer the right of free association with any other dealer for any lawful purpose; (t) Charge increased prices without having given written notice to the dealer at least fifteen days before the effective date of the price increases; (u) Permit factory authorized warranty service to be performed upon motorsports vehicles or accessories by persons other than their franchised dealers; (v) Require or coerce a dealer to sell, assign, or transfer a retail sales installment contract, or require the dealer to act as an agent for a manufacturer, in the securing of a promissory note, a security agreement given in connection with the sale of a motorsports vehicle, or securing of a policy of insurance for a motorsports vehicle. The manufacturer may not condition delivery of any motorsports vehicle, parts, or accessories upon the dealer's assignment, sale, or other transfer of sales installment contracts to specific finance companies; (w) Require or coerce a dealer to grant a manufacturer a right of first refusal or other preference to purchase the dealer's franchise or place of business, or both. (2) Subsections (1)(a), (b), and (c) of this section do not apply to sales to a dealer: (a) For resale to a federal, state, or local government agency; (b) where the motorsports vehicles will be sold or donated for use in a program of driver's education; (c) where the sale is made under a manufacturer's bona fide promotional program offering sales incentives or rebates; (d) where the sale of parts or accessories is under a manufacturer's bona fide quantity discount program; or (e) where the sale is made under a manufacturer's bona fide fleet vehicle discount program. For purposes of this subsection, "fleet" means a group of fifteen or more new motorsports vehicles purchased or leased by a dealer at one time under a single purchase or lease agreement for use as part of a fleet, and where the dealer has been assigned a fleet identifier code by the department. (3) The following definitions apply to this section: (a) "Actual price" means the price to be paid by the dealer less any incentive paid by the manufacturer, whether paid to the dealer or the ultimate purchaser of the motorsports vehicle. (b) "Control" or "controlling" means (i) the possession of, title to, or control of ten percent or more of the voting equity interest in a person, whether directly or indirectly through a fiduciary, agent, or other intermediary, or (ii) the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of a person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, through director control, by contract, or otherwise, except as expressly provided under the franchise agreement. (c) "Operate" means to manage a dealership, whether directly or indirectly. (d) "Own" or "ownership" means to hold the beneficial ownership of one percent or more of any class of equity interest in a dealership, whether the interest is that of a shareholder, partner, limited liability company member, or otherwise. To hold an ownership interest means to have possession of, title to, or control of the ownership interest, whether directly or indirectly through a fiduciary, agent, or other intermediary. (4) A violation of this section is deemed to affect the public interest and constitutes an unlawful and unfair practice under chapter 19.86 RCW. A person aggrieved by an alleged violation of this section may petition the department to have the matter handled as an adjudicative proceeding under chapter 34.05 RCW.
RCW 46.76.080 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 76 / Section 080
RCW 46.76.080: Penalty.
Status: in_force

The violation of any provision of this chapter is a traffic infraction. In addition to any other penalty imposed upon a violator of the provisions of this chapter, the director may confiscate any transporter license plates or indicator tabs used in connection with such violation.
RCW 46.25.170 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 25 / Section 170
RCW 46.25.170: Civil and criminal penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) A person subject to RCW 81.04.405 who is determined by the utilities and transportation commission, after notice, to have committed an act that is in violation of RCW 46.25.020 , 46.25.030 , 46.25.040 , 46.25.050 , or 46.25.110 is liable to Washington state for the civil penalties provided for in RCW 81.04.405 . (2) A person who violates or fails to comply with, or who procures, aids, or abets in the violation of any provision of RCW 46.25.020 , 46.25.030 , 46.25.040 , 46.25.050 , or 46.25.110 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
RCW 46.65.910 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 65 / Section 910
RCW 46.65.910: Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Washington Habitual Traffic Offenders Act."
RCW 46.04.180 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 180
RCW 46.04.180: Farm tractor.
Status: in_force

"Farm tractor" means every motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement for drawing plows, mowing machines, and other implements of husbandry.
RCW 46.68.122 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 68 / Section 122
RCW 46.68.122: Distribution of amount to counties—Factors of distribution formula.
Status: in_force

Funds to be paid to the several counties pursuant to RCW 46.68.120 (4) shall be allocated among them upon the basis of a distribution formula consisting of the following four factors: (1) An equal distribution factor of ten percent of such funds shall be paid to each county; (2) A population factor of thirty percent of such funds shall be paid to each county in direct proportion that the county's total equivalent population, as computed pursuant to RCW 46.68.124 (1), is to the total equivalent population of all counties; (3) A road cost factor of thirty percent of such funds shall be paid to each county in direct proportion that the county's total annual road cost, as computed pursuant to RCW 46.68.124 (2), is to the total annual road costs of all counties; (4) A money need factor of thirty percent of such funds shall be paid to each county in direct proportion that the county's money need factor, as computed pursuant to RCW 46.68.124 (3), is to the total of money need factors of all counties.
RCW 46.55.060 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 55 / Section 060
RCW 46.55.060: Business location—Requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) The address that the tow truck operator lists on his or her application shall be the business location of the firm where its files are kept. Each separate business location requires a separate registration under this chapter. The application shall also list all locations of secure areas for vehicle storage and redemption. (2) Before an additional lot may be used for vehicle storage, it must be inspected and approved by the state patrol. The lot must also be inspected and approved on an annual basis for continued use. (3) Each business location must have a sign displaying the firm's name that is readable from the street. (4) At the business locations listed where vehicles may be redeemed, the registered operator shall post in a conspicuous and accessible location: (a) All pertinent licenses and permits to operate as a registered tow truck operator; (b) The current towing and storage charges itemized on a form approved by the department; (c) The vehicle redemption procedure and rights; (d) Information supplied by the department as to where complaints regarding either equipment or service are to be directed; (e) Information concerning the acceptance of commercially reasonable tender as defined in RCW 46.55.120 (1)(f). (5) The department shall adopt rules concerning fencing and security requirements of storage areas, which may provide for modifications or exemptions where needed to achieve compliance with local zoning laws. (6) On any day when the registered tow truck operator holds the towing services open for business, the business office shall remain open with personnel present who are able to release impounded vehicles in accordance with this chapter and the rules adopted under it. The normal business hours of a towing service shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The business office may be closed for no more than one hour between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. if a notice is clearly visible at the door with a telephone number at which personnel can be reached to return within no more than one-half of an hour to release an impounded vehicle. If the caller does in fact redeem the vehicle when the personnel returns to release the vehicle, the accrual of charges for storage ceases at the time of the call. (7) A registered tow truck operator shall maintain personnel who can be contacted twenty-four hours a day to release impounded vehicles within a reasonable time. (8) A registered operator shall provide access to a telephone for any person redeeming a vehicle, at the time of redemption.
RCW 46.08.150 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 08 / Section 150
RCW 46.08.150: Control of traffic on capitol grounds.
Status: reserved

The director of enterprise services shall have power to devise and promulgate rules and regulations for the control of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and the parking of motor vehicles on the state capitol grounds. However, the monetary penalty for parking a motor vehicle without a valid special license plate or placard in a parking place reserved for persons with physical disabilities shall be the same as provided in RCW 46.19.050 . Such rules and regulations shall be promulgated by publication in one issue of a newspaper published at the state capitol and shall be given such further publicity as the director may deem proper.
RCW 46.18.270 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 18 / Section 270
RCW 46.18.270: Pearl Harbor survivor license plates.
Status: in_force

(1) A registered owner who has survived the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, may apply to the department for special license plates for use on only one 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, and owned by the qualified applicant. The applicant must: (a) Be a resident of this state; (b) Have been a member of the United States armed forces on December 7, 1941; (c) Have been on station on December 7, 1941, between the hours of 7:55 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. Hawaii time at Pearl Harbor, the island of Oahu, or offshore at a distance not to exceed three miles; (d) Have received a qualifying discharge, as defined in RCW 73.04.005 , from the United States armed forces; (e) Provide certification by a Washington state chapter of the Pearl Harbor survivors association showing that qualifications in (c) of this subsection have been met; (f) Be recorded as the registered owner of the motor vehicle on which the Pearl Harbor survivor license plate or plates will be displayed; and (g) Pay all fees and taxes required by law for registering the motor vehicle. (2) Pearl Harbor survivor license plates must be issued without the payment of any license plate fee. (3) Pearl Harbor survivor license plates must be replaced, free of charge, if the license plates have become lost, stolen, damaged, defaced, or destroyed. (4) Pearl Harbor survivor license plates may be issued to the surviving spouse or domestic partner of a Pearl Harbor survivor who met the requirements in subsection (1) of this section. The surviving spouse or domestic partner must be a resident of this state. If the surviving spouse remarries or the surviving domestic partner marries or enters into a new domestic partnership, he or she must return the special license plates to the department within fifteen days and apply for regular license plates or another type of special license plate. (5) A Pearl Harbor survivor license plate or plates may be transferred from one motor vehicle to another motor vehicle owned by the Pearl Harbor survivor or the surviving spouse or domestic partner as described in subsection (4) of this section upon application to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director.
RCW 46.20.505 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 505
RCW 46.20.505: Special endorsement fees.
Status: in_force

Every person applying for a special endorsement of a driver's license authorizing such person to drive a two or three-wheeled motorcycle or a motor-driven cycle shall pay a fee of five dollars, which is not refundable. In addition, the endorsement fee for the initial motorcycle endorsement shall not exceed sixteen dollars, unless the endorsement is issued for a period other than eight years, in which case the endorsement fee shall not exceed two dollars for each year the initial motorcycle endorsement is issued. The subsequent renewal endorsement fee shall not exceed forty dollars, unless the endorsement is renewed or extended for a period other than eight years, in which case the subsequent renewal endorsement fee shall not exceed five dollars for each year that the endorsement is renewed or extended. Fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the motorcycle safety education account of the highway safety fund.
RCW 46.10.450 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 10 / Section 450
RCW 46.10.450: Nonresident permits.
Status: in_force

(1) The application for a nonresident temporary snowmobile permit must be made by the snowmobile owner or the owner's authorized representative to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director on a form furnished or approved by the department. The application must contain: (a) The name and address of each owner of the snowmobile; and (b) Other information the department may require. (2) The snowmobile owner or the owner's authorized representative shall sign the application for a nonresident temporary snowmobile permit. (3) The application for a nonresident temporary snowmobile permit must be accompanied by the nonresident temporary snowmobile permit fee required under RCW 46.17.400 , in addition to any other fees or taxes due at the time of application. (4) Nonresident temporary snowmobile permits: (a) Are available for snowmobiles owned by residents of another state or Canadian province where registration is not required by law; (b) Are valid for not more than sixty days; and (c) Must be carried on the snowmobile at all times during its operation in this state.
RCW 46.17.230 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 230
RCW 46.17.230: Replacement license tab and windshield emblem fee.
Status: in_force

Before accepting an application for a replacement license tab or windshield emblem, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall charge a fifty cent fee for each tab or windshield emblem. The license tab or windshield emblem replacement fee must be deposited in the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070 . A replacement tab or emblem may be issued under this section only in conjunction with an application for a duplicate registration certificate under RCW 46.16A.190 .
RCW 46.83.070 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 83 / Section 070
RCW 46.83.070: Use of fees collected in excess of school costs—Limitations.
Status: in_force

(1) A traffic school established by a city, town, or county under this chapter that collects fees for the cost of attending the traffic school may use any fees collected that are in excess of the costs of the traffic school for the following activities: (a) Safe driver education materials and programs; (b) Safe driver education promotions and advertising; or (c) Costs associated with the training of law enforcement officers. (2) This section does not authorize a city, town, or county to increase or impose new fees for traffic schools solely for the uses authorized in subsection (1) of this section. (3) This section is not intended, and may not be construed, to reduce, increase, or otherwise impact funding for judicial programs, functions, or services. (4) The fees collected by a traffic school in excess of the costs of the traffic school must be used only for the activities listed in subsection (1) of this section and are not subject to indirect costs or to be used to supplement any other costs of a city, town, or county not specifically described in this section.
RCW 46.79.030 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 79 / Section 030
RCW 46.79.030: Application for license, renewal—Form—Signature—Contents.
Status: in_force

Application for a hulk hauler's license or a scrap processor's license or renewal of a hulk hauler's license or a scrap processor's license shall be made on a form for this purpose, furnished by the director, and shall be signed by the applicant 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, wherever located, having a population of over five thousand persons and in all other instances a member of the state patrol certifying that the applicant can be found at the address shown on the application; and (4) Any other information that the director may require.
RCW 46.72B.190 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72B / Section 190
RCW 46.72B.190: Preemption.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, as of June 9, 2022, the state preempts the field of regulating transportation network companies and drivers. No county, city, town, or other municipal corporation may regulate transportation network companies or drivers, or impose any tax, fee, or other charge, on a transportation network company or driver. (2)(a) Except as provided in (b) and (c) of this subsection, a local ordinance or regulation, in a city with a population of more than 600,000 or a county with a population of more than 2,000,000, existing on or before January 1, 2022, that imposes a tax, fee, or other charge on a transportation network company or driver, remains in effect at the rate that exists on or before January 1, 2022. The city or county may continue to collect that tax, fee, or other charge, but may not increase the amount of that tax, fee, or other charge, and may not impose any higher or new taxes, fees, or other charges. This subsection (2)(a) applies retroactively and preempts any increase in the amount of an existing tax, fee, or other charge, or the imposition of any higher or new taxes, fees, or other charges, which occurs between January 2, 2022, and June 9, 2022. (b) Beginning on January 1, 2023, any local ordinance or regulation, in a city or county described in (a) of this subsection, existing on or before June 9, 2022, that imposed a per trip tax, fee, or other charge for which, at the time the ordinance became effective, the proceeds were to be used in part to fund a driver conflict resolution center, shall be reduced by $0.15. The city or county may continue to collect that tax, fee, or other charge, but only at the reduced rate and may not increase the amount of that tax, fee, or other charge, and may not impose any higher or new taxes, fees, or other charges. (c) Any per ride fee imposed by a local ordinance or regulation described in (a) of this subsection, the proceeds of which are used to offset expenses of enforcing the ordinance or regulation, may be adjusted under the following provisions: (i) The city or county demonstrates to the satisfaction of the department that the revenues from the existing per ride fee amount are insufficient to offset the city's or county's cost from enforcement and regulation; (ii) The total amount expected to be collected under the increased amount will not exceed the city or county's total expected costs; and (iii) The department has not authorized an increase in the per ride fee in the last two fiscal years. (3)(a) A local ordinance or regulation in a city with a population of more than six hundred thousand or a county with a population of more than two million, and that existed on or before January 1, 2022, that defined and regulated licensing for transportation network companies and permits for drivers, or the requirements for and processing of applications, certifications, examinations, and background checks for drivers and personal vehicles, remains in effect as the requirements exist on June 9, 2022. The county or city may continue to enforce the ordinance or regulation but may not alter, amend, or implement changes to the ordinance or regulation, or requirements under it, after January 1, 2022, except if such alteration, amendment, or implementation conforms with the requirements of this chapter. This subsection shall apply retroactively to any alteration, amendment, or implementation which occurs between March 10, 2022, and June 9, 2022. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a local ordinance or regulation in a city with a population of more than six hundred thousand or a county with a population of more than two million, and that existed before January 1, 2022, that is related to requirements covered by RCW 49.46.300 , 49.46.350 , 51.16.250 , and 51.04.190 , and sections 6, 8 through 10, and 12, chapter 281, Laws of 2022 are preempted as of January 1, 2023. The city may continue to enforce the local ordinance or regulation between June 9, 2022, and January 1, 2023, but may not alter, amend, or implement changes to the ordinance or regulation, or requirements under it, after January 1, 2022, except if such alteration, or amendment, or implementation conforms with the requirements of chapter 281, Laws of 2022. This subsection shall apply retroactively to any alteration, amendment, or implementation which occurs between March 10, 2022, and June 9, 2022. (4) Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to prevent an airport operator, as defined in RCW 14.08.015 , from requiring a transportation network company to enter into a contract or agreement, consistent with the provisions of RCW 14.08.120 , governing requirements of the transportation network company on airport property including but not limited to the fees and operational requirements. An airport operator may not impose any requirements through a contract authorized by this section that relate to requirements covered by RCW 49.46.300 , 49.46.350 , 51.16.250 , 51.04.190 , 49.46.210 (5), 51.08.070 , 51.08.180 , 51.12.020 , and 51.16.060 . (5) Other than taxes, fees, or other charges imposed explicitly or exclusively on a transportation network company or driver, this section does not preempt any generally applicable taxes, fees, or other charges, such as: (a) Business tax; (b) Sales and use tax; (c) Excise tax; or (d) Property tax.
RCW 46.01.170 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 01 / Section 170
RCW 46.01.170: Seal.
Status: in_force

The department shall have an official seal with the words "Department of Licensing of Washington" engraved thereon.
RCW 46.93.070 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 93 / Section 070
RCW 46.93.070: Notice of termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal.
Status: in_force

Before the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a franchise, the manufacturer shall give written notification to both the department and the dealer. The notice must be by certified mail or personally delivered to the new motorsports vehicle dealer and must state the intention to terminate, cancel, or not renew the franchise, the reasons for the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal, and the effective date of the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal. The notice must be given: (1) Not less than ninety days, which runs concurrently with the ninety-day period provided in RCW 46.93.060 (1)(c), before the effective date of the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal; (2) Not less than fifteen days before the effective date of the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal with respect to any of the following that constitute good cause for termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal: (a) Insolvency of the dealer or the filing of any petition by or against the dealer under bankruptcy or receivership law; (b) Failure of the dealer to conduct sales and service operations during customary business hours for seven consecutive business days, except for acts of God or circumstances beyond the direct control of the dealer; (c) Conviction of the dealer, or principal operator of the dealership, of a felony punishable by imprisonment; or (d) Suspension or revocation of a license that the dealer is required to have to operate the dealership where the suspension or revocation is for a period in excess of thirty days; (3) Not less than one hundred eighty days before the effective date of termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal, where the manufacturer intends to discontinue sale and distribution of the new motorsports vehicle line.
RCW 46.68.070 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 68 / Section 070
RCW 46.68.070: Motor vehicle fund created—Use limited.
Status: in_force

There is created in the state treasury a permanent fund to be known as the motor vehicle fund to the credit of which shall be deposited all moneys directed by law to be deposited therein. This fund shall be for the use of the state, and through state agencies, for the use of counties, cities, and towns for proper road, street, and highway purposes, including the purposes of RCW 47.30.030 .
RCW 46.70.160 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 160
RCW 46.70.160: Rules and regulations.
Status: in_force

The director may make any reasonable rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of chapter 46.70 RCW relating to the enforcement and proper operation thereof.
RCW 46.04.468 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 468
RCW 46.04.468: Report of sale.
Status: in_force

"Report of sale" means a document or electronic record transaction that when properly completed and filed protects the seller of a vehicle from certain criminal and civil liabilities arising from use of the vehicle by another person after the vehicle has been sold or a change in ownership has occurred.
RCW 46.68.430 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 68 / Section 430
RCW 46.68.430: Special license plate fees by plate type—Collegiate license plates—Disposition.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall: (a) Collect special license plates fees established under RCW 46.17.220 (6); (b) Deduct an amount not to exceed twelve dollars for initial issue and two dollars for renewal issue for administration and collection expenses incurred by it; and (c) Remit the remaining proceeds to the custody of the state treasurer with a proper identifying detailed report. (2) The state treasurer shall credit the remaining special license plate fees to the following accounts by special license plate type: SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE TYPE ACCOUNT PURPOSE Collegiate RCW 28B.10.890 Student scholarships
RCW 46.01.100 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 01 / Section 100
RCW 46.01.100: Organization of department.
Status: in_force

Directors shall organize the department in such manner as they may deem necessary to segregate and conduct the work of the department.
RCW 46.87.025 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 87 / Section 025
RCW 46.87.025: Vehicles titled in owner's name.
Status: in_force

All vehicles being added to a Washington fleet or those vehicles that make up a new Washington fleet must be titled in the name of the owner at time of registration.
RCW 46.61.105 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 105
RCW 46.61.105: Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions.
Status: in_force

Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right, and upon roadways having width for not more than one line of traffic in each direction each driver shall give to the other at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the roadway as nearly as possible.
RCW 46.17.400 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 400
RCW 46.17.400: Permit fees by permit or temporary license plate type.
Status: in_force

(1) Before accepting an application for one of the following permits or temporary license plates, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay the following permit or temporary license plate fee by permit or license type in addition to any other fee or tax required by law: PERMIT OR LICENSE TYPE FEE AUTHORITY DISTRIBUTION (a) Dealer temporary license plate $ 40.00 RCW 46.16A.300 RCW 46.68.030 (b) Department temporary license plate $ .50 RCW 46.16A.305 RCW 46.68.450 (c) Farm vehicle trip $ 6.25 RCW 46.16A.330 RCW 46.68.035 (d) Nonresident military $ 10.00 RCW 46.16A.340 RCW 46.68.070 (e) Nonresident temporary snowmobile $ 5.00 RCW 46.10.450 RCW 46.68.350 (f) Special fuel trip $ 30.00 RCW 82.38.100 RCW 46.68.460 (g) Temporary ORV use $ 7.00 RCW 46.09.430 RCW 46.68.045 (h) Vehicle trip $ 25.00 RCW 46.16A.320 RCW 46.68.455 (2) Permit or temporary license plate fees as provided in subsection (1) of this section are in addition to the filing fee required under RCW 46.17.005 , except an additional filing fee may not be charged for: (a) Dealer temporary license plates; (b) Special fuel trip permits; and (c) Vehicle trip permits. (3) $5 of the $40 dealer temporary license plate fee provided in subsection (1)(a) of this section must be credited to the payment of vehicle license fees at the time application for registration is made. $25 of the $40 dealer temporary permit fee provided in subsection (1)(a) of this section must be deposited in the move ahead WA account created in RCW 46.68.510 . The remainder must be deposited to the state patrol highway account created in RCW 46.68.030 .
RCW 46.63.100 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 63 / Section 100
RCW 46.63.100: Hearings—Explanation of mitigating circumstances.
Status: in_force

(1) A hearing held for the purpose of allowing a person to explain mitigating circumstances surrounding the commission of an infraction shall be an informal proceeding. The person may not subpoena witnesses. The determination that an infraction has been committed may not be contested at a hearing held for the purpose of explaining mitigating circumstances. (2) After the court has heard the explanation of the circumstances surrounding the commission of the infraction an appropriate order shall be entered in the court's records. A record of the court's determination and order shall be furnished to the department in accordance with RCW 46.20.270 as now or hereafter amended. (3) There may be no appeal from the court's determination or order.
RCW 46.55.117 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 55 / Section 117
RCW 46.55.117: Impounds under RCW 64.44.050.
Status: in_force

An impound under RCW 64.44.050 shall not be considered an impound under this chapter. A tow [truck] operator who contracts with a law enforcement agency for transporting a vehicle impounded under RCW 64.44.050 shall only remove the vehicle to a secure public facility, and is not required to store or dispose of the vehicle. The vehicle shall remain in the care, custody, and control of the law enforcement agency to be demolished, disposed of, or decontaminated as provided under RCW 64.44.050 . The law enforcement agency shall pay for all costs incurred as a result of the towing if the vehicle owner does not pay within thirty days. The law enforcement agency may seek reimbursement from the owner.
RCW 46.37.100 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 100
RCW 46.37.100: Color of clearance lamps, side marker lamps, backup lamps, and reflectors.
Status: in_force

(1) Front clearance lamps and those marker lamps and reflectors mounted on the front or on the side near the front of a vehicle shall display or reflect an amber color. (2) Rear clearance lamps and those marker lamps and reflectors mounted on the rear or on the sides near the rear of a vehicle shall display or reflect a red color. (3) All lighting devices and reflectors mounted on the rear of any vehicle shall display or reflect a red color, except the stop lamp or other signal device, which may be red, amber, or yellow, and except that on any vehicle forty or more years old, or on any motorcycle regardless of age, the taillight may also contain a blue or purple insert of not more than one inch in diameter, and except that the light illuminating the license plate shall be white and the light emitted by a backup lamp shall be white or amber. However, for commercial motor vehicles defined in RCW 46.32.005 , stop lamps must be red and other signal devices must be red or amber.
RCW 46.17.110 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 110
RCW 46.17.110: Emergency medical services fee.
Status: in_force

(1) Before accepting an application for a certificate of title for a motor vehicle as required in this title, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay a six dollar and fifty cent emergency medical services fee for the following transactions: (a) All retail sales or leases of any new or used motor vehicles; and (b) Original and transfer certificate of title transactions. (2) The emergency medical services fee: (a) Is not considered a violation of RCW 46.70.180 (2); (b) Does not apply to motor vehicles declared a total loss by an insurer or self-insurer unless an application for certificate of title is made to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director after the declaration of total loss; and (c) Must be distributed under RCW 46.68.440 .
RCW 35.75.020 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 75 / Section 020
RCW 35.75.020: Use of bicycle paths for other purposes prohibited.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to lead, drive, ride, or propel any team, wagon, animal, or vehicle other than a bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, or similar vehicle upon and along any bicycle path constructed within or without the corporate limits of any city or town excepting at suitable crossings to be provided in the construction of such paths. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.An eligible entity may operate a personal delivery device so long as all of the following requirements are met: (1) The personal delivery device is operated in accordance with all ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations established by the jurisdiction governing the rights-of-way within which the personal delivery device is operated; (2) An eligible entity may operate a personal delivery device only upon: (a) Crosswalks; and (b)(i) Sidewalks; or (ii) If a sidewalk is not provided or is not accessible, an area where a pedestrian is permitted to travel, subject to RCW 46.61.250 , provided that the adjacent roadway has a speed limit of less than forty-five miles per hour; (3) A personal delivery device operator is controlling or monitoring the navigation and operation of the personal delivery device; (4) The eligible entity maintains an insurance policy that includes general liability coverage of not less than one hundred thousand dollars for damages arising from the operation of the personal delivery device by the eligible entity and any agent of the eligible entity; (5) The eligible entity must report any incidents, resulting in personal injury or property damage that meets the accident reporting threshold for property damage under RCW 46.52.030 (5), to the law enforcement agency of the local jurisdiction governing the right-of-way containing the sidewalk, crosswalk, or roadway where the incident occurred, within forty-eight hours of the incident; (6) The eligible entity registers an agent located in Washington state for the purposes of addressing traffic infractions and incidents involving personal delivery devices operated by the eligible entity; (7) The eligible entity submits a self-certification form to the department with the information required under RCW 46.75.030 , both before operating a personal delivery device and on an annual basis thereafter; (8) The personal delivery device is equipped with all of the following: (a) A marker that clearly identifies the name and contact information of the eligible entity operating the personal delivery device, a unique identification number for the device, and the name and contact information including a mailing address of the agent required to be registered under subsection (6) of this section; (b) A braking system that enables the personal delivery device to come to a controlled stop; and (c) If the personal delivery device is being operated between sunset and sunrise, a light on both the front and rear of the personal delivery device that is visible on all sides of the personal delivery device in clear weather from a distance of at least five hundred feet to the front and rear of the personal delivery device when directly in front of low beams of headlights on a motor vehicle; and (9) A delivery device may not be operated in Washington until it has been added to the list in the self-certification and the annual registration fee has been paid.
RCW 46.61.070 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 070
RCW 46.61.070: Lane-direction-control signals.
Status: in_force

When lane-direction-control signals are placed over the individual lanes of a street or highway, vehicular traffic may travel in any lane over which a green signal is shown, but shall not enter or travel in any lane over which a red signal is shown.
RCW 46.29.190 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 190
RCW 46.29.190: Authority of department to decrease amount of security.
Status: in_force

The department may reduce the amount of security ordered in any case if in its judgment the amount ordered is excessive. In case the security originally ordered has been deposited, the excess deposit over the reduced amount ordered shall be returned to the depositor or his or her personal representative forthwith.
RCW 46.04.400 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 400
RCW 46.04.400: Pedestrian.
Status: in_force

"Pedestrian" means any person who is afoot or who is using a wheelchair, a power wheelchair, or a means of conveyance propelled by human power other than a bicycle.
RCW 46.04.554 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 554
RCW 46.04.554: Square dancer license plates.
Status: in_force

"Square dancer license plates" means special license plates displaying a symbol of square dancers.
RCW 70A.25.050 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 25 / Section 050
RCW 70A.25.050: Vehicle inspections—Complaints.
Status: in_force

The department shall investigate complaints received regarding the operation of emission testing stations and shall require corrections or modifications in those operations when deemed necessary. The department shall also review complaints received regarding the maintenance or repairs secured by owners of motor vehicles for the purpose of complying with the requirements of this chapter. When possible, the department shall assist such owners in determining the merits of the complaints. The department shall keep a copy of all complaints received, and on request, make copies available to the public. This is not intended to require disclosure of any information that is exempt from public disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW.(1) Drivers of commercial motor vehicles must obtain a commercial driver's license as required under this chapter. Except when driving under a commercial learner's permit and a valid driver's license and accompanied by the holder of a commercial driver's license valid for the vehicle being driven, no person may drive a commercial motor vehicle unless the person holds and is in immediate possession of a commercial driver's license and applicable endorsements valid for the vehicle they are driving. However, this requirement does not apply to any person: (a) Who is the operator of a farm vehicle, and the vehicle is: (i) Controlled and operated by a farmer; (ii) Used to transport either agricultural products, which in this section include Christmas trees and wood products harvested from private tree farms and transported by vehicles weighing no more than forty thousand pounds licensed gross vehicle weight, farm machinery, farm supplies, animal manure, animal manure compost, or any combination of those materials to or from a farm; (iii) Not used in the operations of a common or contract motor carrier; and (iv) Used within one hundred fifty miles of the person's farm; or (b) Who is a firefighter or law enforcement officer operating emergency equipment, and: (i) The firefighter or law enforcement officer has successfully completed a driver training course approved by the director; and (ii) The firefighter or law enforcement officer carries a certificate attesting to the successful completion of the approved training course; or (c) Who is operating a recreational vehicle for noncommercial purposes. As used in this section, "recreational vehicle" includes a vehicle towing a horse trailer for a noncommercial purpose; or (d) Who is operating a commercial motor vehicle for military purposes. This exception is applicable to active duty military personnel; members of the military reserves; members of the national guard on active duty, including personnel on full-time national guard duty, personnel on part-time national guard training, and national guard military technicians (civilians who are required to wear military uniforms); and active duty United States coast guard personnel. This exception is not applicable to United States reserve technicians; or (e) Who is a collector truck operator using the vehicle in accordance with RCW 46.25.010 ; or (f) Who operates a student transportation vehicle other than a school bus as defined in RCW 46.25.010 . (2) No person may drive a commercial motor vehicle while his or her driving privilege is suspended, revoked, or canceled, while subject to disqualification, or in violation of an out-of-service order. Violations of this subsection shall be punished in the same way as violations of RCW 46.20.342 (1). (3) The department must, to the extent possible, enter into reciprocity agreements with adjoining states to allow the waivers described in subsection (1) of this section to apply to drivers holding commercial driver's licenses from those adjoining states.
RCW 46.44.110 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 44 / Section 110
RCW 46.44.110: Liability for damage to highways, bridges, etc.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person operating any vehicle or moving any object or conveyance upon any public highway in this state or upon any bridge or elevated structure that is a part of any such public highway is liable for all damages that the public highway, bridge, elevated structure, or other state property may sustain, as well as payment for vehicle recovery, impound, and storage charges to any registered tow truck operator dispatched by law enforcement or other agency, as a result of any illegal operation of the vehicle or the moving of any such object or conveyance or as a result of the operation or moving of any vehicle, object, or conveyance weighing in excess of the legal weight limits allowed by law. (2) This section applies to any person operating any vehicle or moving any object or contrivance in any illegal or negligent manner or without a special permit as provided by law for vehicles, objects, or contrivances that are overweight, overwidth, overheight, or overlength. Any person operating any vehicle is liable for any damage to any public highway, bridge, elevated structure, or other state property sustained, as well as payment for vehicle recovery, impound, and storage charges to any registered tow truck operator dispatched by law enforcement or other agency, as the result of any negligent operation thereof. When the operator is not the owner of the vehicle, object, or contrivance but is operating or moving it with the express or implied permission of the owner, the owner and the operator are jointly and severally liable for any such damage. (3)(a) Such damage to any state highway, structure, or other state property may be recovered in a civil action instituted in the name of the state of Washington by the department of transportation or other affected state agency. Any measure of damage determined by the department of transportation to its highway, bridge, elevated structure, or other property under this section is prima facie the amount of damage caused thereby and is presumed to be the amount recoverable in any civil action therefor. The damages available under this section include the incident response costs, including traffic control, incurred by the department of transportation. (b) Costs attributable to vehicle recovery, impound, and storage charges for any registered tow truck operator dispatched by law enforcement or other state or local agency may be recovered in a civil action instituted by the registered tow truck operator. The amount of nonpayment for vehicle recovery, impound, and storage charges to any registered tow truck operator dispatched by law enforcement or other agency under this section is presumed to be the amount recoverable in any civil action therefor and must not exceed the amounts established under the fee schedule adopted pursuant to RCW 46.55.118 .
RCW 46.93.150 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 93 / Section 150
RCW 46.93.150: Hearing—Procedures, costs, appeal.
Status: in_force

(1) The manufacturer has the burden of proof to establish that good cause exists for permitting the proposed establishment or relocation. (2) The administrative law judge shall conduct any hearing as provided in RCW 46.93.050 (2) and all hearing costs will be borne as provided in that subsection. The administrative law judge shall render the final decision as expeditiously as possible, but in any event not later than one hundred twenty days after a protest is filed. If more than one protest is filed, the one hundred twenty days commences to run from the date the last protest is filed. A party to such a hearing aggrieved by the final order of the administrative law judge may appeal as provided and allowed in RCW 46.93.050 (3).
RCW 46.80.100 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 80 / Section 100
RCW 46.80.100: Cancellation of bond.
Status: in_force

If, after issuing a vehicle wrecker's license, the bond is canceled by the surety in a method provided by law, the department shall immediately notify the principal covered by the bond and afford the principal the opportunity of obtaining another bond before the termination of the original. If the principal fails, neglects, or refuses to obtain a replacement, the director may cancel or suspend the vehicle wrecker's license. Notice of cancellation of the bond may be accomplished by sending a notice by first-class mail using the last known address in department records for the principal covered by the bond and recording the transmittal on an affidavit of first-class mail.
RCW 46.96.110 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 96 / Section 110
RCW 46.96.110: Designated successor to franchise ownership.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the terms of a franchise, (a) an owner may appoint a designated successor to succeed to the ownership of the new motor vehicle dealer franchise upon the owner's death or incapacity, or (b) if an owner who has owned the franchise for not less than five consecutive years, the owner may appoint a designated successor to be effective on a date of the owner's choosing that is prior to the owner's death or disability. (2) Notwithstanding the terms of a franchise, a designated successor described under subsection (1) of this section may succeed to the ownership interest of the owner under the existing franchise, if: (a) In the case of a designated successor who meets the definition of a designated successor under *RCW 46.96.020 (5)(a), but who is not experienced in the business of a new motor vehicle dealer, the person will employ an individual who is qualified and experienced in the business of a new motor vehicle dealer to help manage the day-to-day operations of the motor vehicle dealership; or in the case of a designated successor who meets the definition of a designated successor under *RCW 46.96.020 (5) (b) or (c), the person is qualified and experienced in the business of a new motor vehicle dealer and meets the normal, reasonable, and uniformly applied standards for grant of an application as a new motor vehicle dealer by the manufacturer; and (b) The designated successor furnishes written notice to the manufacturer of his or her intention to succeed to the ownership of the new motor vehicle dealership within sixty days after the owner's death or incapacity, or if the appointment is under subsection (1)(b) of this section, at least thirty days before the designated successor's proposed succession; and (c) The designated successor agrees to be bound by all terms and conditions of the franchise. (3) The manufacturer may request, and the designated successor shall promptly provide, such personal and financial information as is reasonably necessary to determine whether the succession should be honored. (4) A manufacturer may refuse to honor the succession to the ownership of a new motor vehicle dealer franchise by a designated successor if the manufacturer establishes that good cause exists for its refusal to honor the succession. If the designated successor of a new motor vehicle dealer franchise fails to meet the requirements set forth in subsections (2)(a), (b), and (c) of this section, good cause for refusing to honor the succession is presumed to exist. If a manufacturer believes that good cause exists for refusing to honor the succession to the ownership of a new motor vehicle dealer franchise by a designated successor, the manufacturer shall serve written notice on the designated successor and on the department of its refusal to honor the succession no earlier than sixty days from the date the notice is served. The notice must be served not later than sixty days after the manufacturer's receipt of: (a) Notice of the designated successor's intent to succeed to the ownership interest of the new motor vehicle dealer's franchise; or (b) Any personal or financial information requested by the manufacturer. (5) The notice in subsection (4) of this section shall state the specific grounds for the refusal to honor the succession. If the notice of refusal is not timely and properly served, the designated successor may continue the franchise in full force and effect, subject to termination only as otherwise provided under this chapter. (6) Within twenty days after receipt of the notice or within twenty days after the end of any appeal procedure provided by the manufacturer, whichever is greater, the designated successor may file a petition with the department protesting the refusal to honor the succession. The petition shall contain a short statement setting forth the reasons for the designated successor's protest. Upon the filing of a protest and the receipt of the filing fee, the department shall promptly notify the manufacturer that a timely protest has been filed and shall request the appointment of an administrative law judge under chapter 34.12 RCW to conduct a hearing. The manufacturer shall not terminate or otherwise discontinue the existing franchise until the administrative law judge has held a hearing and has determined that there is good cause for refusing to honor the succession. If an appeal is taken, the manufacturer shall not terminate or discontinue the franchise until the appeal to superior court is finally determined or until the expiration of one hundred eighty days from the date of issuance of the administrative law judge's written decision, whichever is less. Nothing in this section precludes a manufacturer or dealer from petitioning the superior court for a stay or other relief pending judicial review. (7) The manufacturer has the burden of proof to show that good cause exists for the refusal to honor the succession. (8) The administrative law judge shall conduct the hearing and render a final decision as expeditiously as possible, but in any event not later than one hundred eighty days after a protest is filed. (9) The administrative law judge shall conduct any hearing concerning the refusal to the succession as provided in RCW 46.96.050 (2) and all hearing costs shall be borne as provided in that subsection. A party to such a hearing aggrieved by the final order of the administrative law judge may appeal as provided and allowed in RCW 46.96.050 (3). (10) This section does not preclude the owner of a new motor vehicle dealer franchise from designating any person as his or her successor by a written, notarized, and witnessed instrument filed with the manufacturer. In the event of a conflict between such a written instrument that has not been revoked by written notice from the owner to the manufacturer and this section, the written instrument governs.
RCW 46.70.042 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 042
RCW 46.70.042: Application for license—Retention by department—Confidentiality.
Status: in_force

Every application for license shall be retained by the department for a period of three years and shall be confidential information for the use of the department, the attorney general or the prosecuting attorney only: PROVIDED, That upon a showing of good cause therefor any court in which an action is pending by or against the applicant or licensee, may order the director to produce and permit the inspection and copying or photographing the application and any accompanying statements.
RCW 46.74A.010 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 74A / Section 010
RCW 46.74A.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Car sharing delivery period" means the period of time during which a shared vehicle is being delivered to the location of the car sharing start time, if applicable, as documented by the governing car sharing program agreement. (2) "Car sharing period" means the period of time that commences with the car sharing delivery period or, if there is no car sharing delivery period, that commences with the car sharing start time and in either case ends at the car sharing termination time. (3) "Car sharing program agreement" means the terms and conditions applicable to a shared vehicle owner and a shared vehicle driver that govern the use of a shared vehicle through a peer-to-peer car sharing program. "Car sharing program agreement" does not mean rental car agreement, or similar agreement, as defined in RCW 48.115.005 . (4) "Car sharing start time" means the time when the shared vehicle becomes subject to the control of the shared vehicle driver at or after the time the reservation of a shared vehicle is scheduled to begin as documented in the records of a peer–to–peer car sharing program. (5) "Car sharing termination time" means the earliest of the following events: (a) The expiration of the agreed upon period of time established for the use of a shared vehicle according to the terms of the car sharing program agreement if the shared vehicle is delivered to the location agreed upon in the car sharing program agreement; (b) When the shared vehicle is returned to a location as alternatively agreed upon by the shared vehicle owner and shared vehicle driver as communicated through a peer-to-peer car sharing program; or (c) When the shared vehicle owner or the shared vehicle owner's authorized designee, takes possession and control of the shared vehicle. (6) "Peer-to-peer car sharing" means the authorized use of a vehicle by an individual other than the vehicle's owner through a peer-to-peer car sharing program. "Peer-to-peer car sharing" does not mean retail car rental under chapter 82.08 RCW or rental car as defined in RCW 46.04.465 and 48.115.005 . (7) "Peer-to-peer car sharing program" means a business platform that connects vehicle owners with drivers to enable the sharing of vehicles for financial consideration. "Peer-to-peer car sharing program" does not mean rental car company as defined in RCW 48.115.005 or rental car business as defined in RCW 46.04.466 . (8) "Shared vehicle" means a vehicle that is available for sharing through a peer-to-peer car sharing program. "Shared vehicle" does not mean rental car as defined in RCW 46.04.465 and 48.115.005 or retail car rental as defined in RCW 82.08.011 . (9) "Shared vehicle driver" means an individual who has been authorized to drive the shared vehicle by the shared vehicle owner under a car sharing program agreement. "Shared vehicle driver" does not mean consumer as used in RCW 82.08.011 . "Shared vehicle driver" does not mean renter within the meaning of RCW 48.115.005 . A shared vehicle driver is not a person to whom a rental car is made available within the meaning of RCW 46.04.465 . (10) "Shared vehicle owner" means the registered owner of a vehicle made available for sharing to shared vehicle drivers through a peer-to-peer car sharing program. "Shared vehicle owner" does not mean rental car business as defined in RCW 46.04.466 . "Shared vehicle owner" does not mean rental car company as defined in RCW 48.115.005 .
RCW 46.96.040 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 96 / Section 040
RCW 46.96.040: Determination of good cause, good faith—Petition, notice, decision, appeal.
Status: in_force

A new motor vehicle dealer who has received written notification from the manufacturer of the manufacturer's intent to terminate, cancel, or not renew the franchise may file a petition with the department for a determination as to the existence of good cause and good faith for the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a franchise. The petition shall contain a short statement setting forth the reasons for the dealer's objection to the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of the franchise. Upon the filing of the petition and the receipt of the filing fee, the department shall promptly notify the manufacturer that a timely petition has been filed and shall request the appointment of an administrative law judge under chapter 34.12 RCW to conduct a hearing. The franchise in question shall continue in full force and effect pending the administrative law judge's decision. If the decision of the administrative law judge terminating, canceling, or failing to renew a dealer's franchise is appealed by a dealer, the franchise in question shall continue in full force and effect until the appeal to superior court is finally determined or until the expiration of one hundred eighty days from the date of issuance of the administrative law judge's written decision, whichever is less. Nothing in this section precludes a manufacturer or dealer from petitioning the superior court for a stay or other relief pending judicial review.
RCW 46.20.027 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 027
RCW 46.20.027: Armed forces, dependents.
Status: in_force

A Washington state motor vehicle driver's license issued to any service member if valid and in force and effect while such person is serving in the armed forces, shall remain in full force and effect so long as such service continues unless the same is sooner suspended, canceled, or revoked for cause as provided by law and for not to exceed ninety days following the date on which the holder of such driver's license is separated from service in the armed forces of the United States. A Washington state driver's license issued to the spouse or dependent child of such service member likewise remains in full force and effect if the person is residing with the service member. For purposes of this section, "service member" means every person serving in the armed forces whose branch of service as of the date of application for the driver's license is included in the definition of veteran pursuant to RCW 41.04.007 or the person will meet the definition of veteran at the time of discharge.
RCW 46.72B.170 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72B / Section 170
RCW 46.72B.170: Company duties—Nondiscrimination based on protected class—Driver remedies.
Status: in_force

(1) A transportation network company shall not, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification, refuse to contract with or terminate the contract of a driver based upon age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or gender identity, race, creed, religious belief or affiliation, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, families with children, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other protected class under RCW 49.60.010 . (2) Drivers shall have all rights and remedies available under chapter 49.60 RCW solely to enforce this section.
RCW 46.22.010 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 22 / Section 010
RCW 46.22.010: Disclosure and use.
Status: in_force

(1) Confidentiality of records. Any information or record containing personal or identity information obtained by the department, pursuant to the administration of driver and vehicle records, shall be private and confidential except as otherwise provided in federal and state law. (2) Obligations of data recipients and subrecipients. (a) All data recipients and subrecipients, as defined by the department, authorized to receive personal or identity information originating from the department have an affirmative obligation to take all reasonable actions necessary to prevent the unauthorized disclosure and misuse of personal or identity information. The department may require audit or investigation of any entity receiving personal or identity information that originated from the department. (b) If misuse or an unauthorized disclosure of personal or identity information occurs, all parties aware of the violation must inform the department and take all reasonably available actions to mitigate and rectify the disclosure to the department's standards. (3) Contractual requirements. (a) Prior to providing data services that include the release of any personal or identity information as authorized by federal or state law, the department must enter into a contract with the entity authorized to receive the personal or identity information. The contract must include, at a minimum: (i) Limitations and restrictions for the use of personal or identity information; (ii) A requirement that the data recipient allow the department or its agent to conduct regular permissible use audits; (iii) A requirement that the data recipient undergo regular data security audits, and standards for the conduct of such audits. Internal audit programs required under RCW 43.88.160 are considered independent third-party auditors for the purposes of this section; (iv) A provision that all costs of the audits performed pursuant to this subsection are not the responsibility of the department; (v) Provisions governing redisclosure of personal or identity information by a data recipient or subrecipient other than to those categories of parties permitted by contract and standards for the handling of such information; (vi) Other privacy, compliance, and contractual requirements as may be set forth in rule by the department to protect personal or identity information; (vii) A statement that the ownership of data provided under this chapter remains with the department, and ownership does not transfer to the data recipient or subrecipient; and (viii) A provision that the data recipient must conduct or review regular data security and permissible use audits of all subrecipients, and standards for the conduct of such audits. (b) The department may adopt other contract requirements as necessary to ensure the privacy of individuals and protection of personal or identity information. (4) Penalties. (a) The unauthorized disclosure or use of personal or identity information shall subject the disclosing entity to a civil penalty of up to twenty thousand dollars, per incident, in 2021 and annually adjusted by the department on the first calendar day of each year based on changes in the United States consumer price index for all urban consumers. (b) Other applicable sanctions under state and federal law may also apply. The amount of any penalties collected pursuant to (a) of this subsection shall be paid into the department's technology improvement and data management account created in RCW 46.68.063 . (c) If personal or identity information provided by the department is used for any purpose other than that authorized in the data recipient's contract with the department, the data recipient and any subrecipient responsible for the misuse, unauthorized disclosure, or nondata destruction may be denied further access to personal or identity information by the department.
RCW 46.96.180 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 96 / Section 180
RCW 46.96.180: Exceptions.
Status: in_force

RCW 46.96.140 through 46.96.170 do not apply: (1) To the sale or transfer of the ownership or assets of an existing new motor vehicle dealer where the transferee proposes to engage in business representing the same line make at the same location or within two miles of that location; (2) To the relocation of an existing new motor vehicle dealer within the dealer's relevant market area, if the relocation is not at a site within eight miles of any new motor vehicle dealer of the same line make; (3) If the proposed new motor vehicle dealer is to be established at or within two miles of a location at which a former new motor vehicle dealer of the same line make had ceased operating within the previous twenty-four months; (4) Where the proposed relocation is two miles or less from the existing location of the relocating new motor vehicle dealer; or (5) Where the proposed relocation is to be further away from all other existing new motor vehicle dealers of the same line make in the relevant market area.
RCW 46.70.360 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 360
RCW 46.70.360: Intelligent speed assistance device—Manufacturer, distributor, retailer not liable.
Status: in_force

(1) A manufacturer, distributor, or retailer of a motor vehicle is not liable for any loss, injury, or damages caused by the design, manufacture, installation, improper installation, use, or misuse of an intelligent speed assistance device. However, liability does exist if the manufacturer, distributor[,] or retailer knowingly engages in a repair or update to the intelligent speed assistance device and such repair or update proximately causes loss, injury, or damage. (2) Nothing in this chapter requires a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer of a motor vehicle to manufacture, distribute, or offer for sale a motor vehicle that includes or is compatible with an intelligent speed assistance device. (3) Nothing in this chapter prohibits a lessor or lienholder from requiring that a motor vehicle lessee or owner notify the lessor or lienholder that an intelligent speed assistance device has been installed on a motor vehicle that is subject to a lease or finance agreement.
RCW 46.72A.040 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72A / Section 040
RCW 46.72A.040: State preemption—Exceptions.
Status: in_force

Except when a port district regulates limousine carriers under RCW 46.72A.030 or a city with a population of five hundred thousand or more is authorized under RCW 46.72A.150 to enforce state laws or rules applicable to limousine carriers, limousines, and chauffeurs, subject to the limitations set forth in RCW 46.72A.150 , the state of Washington fully occupies and preempts the entire field of regulation over limousine carriers as regulated by this chapter. Cities, towns, and counties or other municipalities may enact only those laws and ordinances relating to limousine carriers that are consistent with this chapter.
RCW 46.61.508 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 508
RCW 46.61.508: Liability of medical personnel withdrawing blood.
Status: in_force

No physician licensed under chapter 18.71 RCW; osteopathic physician licensed under chapter 18.57 RCW; registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or *advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW; physician assistant licensed under chapter 18.71A RCW; advanced emergency medical technician or paramedic certified under chapter 18.71 RCW; or medical assistant-certified or medical assistant-phlebotomist certified under chapter 18.360 RCW, person holding another credential under Title 18 RCW whose scope of practice includes performing venous blood draws, or forensic phlebotomist certified under chapter 18.360 RCW, or hospital, or duly licensed clinical laboratory employing or utilizing services of such licensed or certified health care provider, shall incur any civil or criminal liability as a result of the act of withdrawing blood from any person when directed by a law enforcement officer to do so for the purpose of a blood test under the provisions of a search warrant, a waiver of the search warrant requirement, exigent circumstances, or any other authority of law: PROVIDED, That nothing in this section shall relieve such licensed or certified health care provider, hospital or duly licensed clinical laboratory, or forensic phlebotomist from civil liability arising from the use of improper procedures or failing to exercise the required standard of care.
RCW 46.37.510 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 510
RCW 46.37.510: Seat belts and shoulder harnesses.
Status: in_force

(1) No person may sell any automobile manufactured or assembled after January 1, 1964, nor may any owner cause such vehicle to be registered thereafter under the provisions of chapter 46.12 RCW unless such motor car or automobile is equipped with automobile seat belts installed for use on the front seats thereof which are of a type and installed in a manner conforming to rules adopted by the state patrol. Where registration is for transfer from an out-of-state license, the applicant shall be informed of this section by the issuing agent and has thirty days to comply. The state patrol shall adopt and enforce standards as to what constitutes adequate and safe seat belts and for the fastening and installation of them. Such standards shall not be below those specified as minimum requirements by the Society of Automotive Engineers on June 13, 1963. (2) Every passenger car manufactured or assembled after January 1, 1965, shall be equipped with at least two lap-type safety belt assemblies for use in the front seating positions. (3) Every passenger car manufactured or assembled after January 1, 1968, shall be equipped with a lap-type safety belt assembly for each permanent passenger seating position. This requirement shall not apply to police vehicles. (4) Every passenger car manufactured or assembled after January 1, 1968, shall be equipped with at least two shoulder harness-type safety belt assemblies for use in the front seating positions. (5) The state patrol shall excuse specified types of motor vehicles or seating positions within any motor vehicle from the requirements imposed by subsections (1), (2), and (3) of this section when compliance would be impractical. (6) No person may distribute, have for sale, offer for sale, or sell any safety belt or shoulder harness for use in motor vehicles unless it meets current minimum standards and specifications conforming to rules adopted by the state patrol or the United States department of transportation.
RCW 46.37.550 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 550
RCW 46.37.550: Odometers—Selling motor vehicle knowing odometer turned back unlawful.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to sell a motor vehicle in this state if such person has knowledge that the odometer on such motor vehicle has been turned back and if such person fails to notify the buyer, prior to the time of sale, that the odometer has been turned back or that he or she had reason to believe that the odometer has been turned back.
RCW 46.61.708 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 708
RCW 46.61.708: Motorcycles previously converted as snow bikes.
Status: in_force

A person may operate a motorcycle, that previously had been converted to a snow bike, upon a public road, street, or highway of this state if: (1) The person files a motorcycle highway use declaration, as provided under RCW 46.16A.460 , with the department certifying conformance with all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards and state standards while in use as a motorcycle upon public roads, streets, or highways; (2) The person obtains a valid driver's license and motorcycle endorsement issued to Washington residents in compliance with chapter 46.20 RCW for a motorcycle; and (3) The motorcycle conforms to all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards and state standards.
RCW 46.17.025 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 025
RCW 46.17.025: License service fee.
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 50 cent license service fee in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law. The license service fee must be distributed under RCW 46.68.220 . (2) A vehicle registered under RCW 46.16A.455 or 46.17.330 is not subject to the license service fee, except for a vehicle subject to the fee under RCW 46.17.355 . (3) The revenue generated from subsection (2) of this section must be deposited in the move ahead WA account created in RCW 46.68.510 .
RCW 46.52.050 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 52 / Section 050
RCW 46.52.050: Coroner's reports to sheriff and state patrol.
Status: in_force

Every coroner or other official performing like functions shall on or before the tenth day of each month, report in writing to the sheriff of the county in which he or she holds office and to the chief of the Washington state patrol the death of any person within his or her jurisdiction during the preceding calendar month as a result of an accident involving any vehicle, together with the circumstances of such accident.
RCW 46.19.040 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 19 / Section 040
RCW 46.19.040: Renewal—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) Parking privileges for persons with disabilities must be renewed at least every five years, as required by the director, by satisfactory proof of the right to continued use of the privileges. Satisfactory proof must include a signed written authorization from a health care practitioner as required in RCW 46.19.010 (3). (2) The department shall match and purge its database of parking permits issued to persons with disabilities with available death record information at least every twelve months. (3) The department shall adopt rules to administer the parking privileges for persons with disabilities program.
RCW 46.04.540 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 540
RCW 46.04.540: Sidewalk.
Status: in_force

"Sidewalk" means that property between the curb lines or the lateral lines of a roadway and the adjacent property, set aside and intended for the use of pedestrians or such portion of private property parallel and in proximity to a public highway and dedicated to use by pedestrians.
RCW 46.66.080 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 66 / Section 080
RCW 46.66.080: Washington auto theft prevention authority account.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington auto theft prevention authority account is created in the state treasury, subject to appropriation. Revenues consist of deposits to the account under RCW 48.14.020 (1)(b) and all receipts from gifts, grants, bequests, devises, or other funds from public and private sources to support the activities of the auto theft prevention authority must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for activities relating to motor vehicle theft, including education, prevention, law enforcement, investigation, prosecution, and confinement. (2) The authority shall allocate moneys appropriated from the account to public agencies for the purpose of establishing, maintaining, and supporting programs that are designed to prevent motor vehicle theft, including: (a) Financial support to prosecution agencies to increase the effectiveness of motor vehicle theft prosecution; (b) Financial support to a unit of local government or a team consisting of units of local governments to increase the effectiveness of motor vehicle theft enforcement; (c) Financial support for the procurement of equipment and technologies for use by law enforcement agencies for the purpose of enforcing motor vehicle theft laws; and (d) Financial support for programs that are designed to educate and assist the public in the prevention of motor vehicle theft. (3) The costs of administration shall not exceed 10 percent of the moneys in the account in any one year so that the greatest possible portion of the moneys available to the authority is expended on combating motor vehicle theft. (4) Prior to awarding any moneys from the Washington auto theft prevention authority account for motor vehicle theft enforcement, the auto theft prevention authority must verify that the financial award includes sufficient funding to cover proposed activities. (5) Moneys expended from the Washington auto theft prevention authority account under subsection (2) of this section shall be used to supplement, not supplant, other moneys that are available for motor vehicle theft prevention. (6) Grants provided under subsection (2) of this section constitute reimbursement for purposes of RCW 43.135.060 (1). (7) During the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium, moneys in the account may also be transferred into the state general fund. (8) During the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium, the legislature may direct the state treasurer to transfer money in the Washington auto theft prevention authority account to the state general fund.
RCW 46.21.030 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 21 / Section 030
RCW 46.21.030: Expenses of compact administrator.
Status: in_force

The compact administrator provided for in Article VII of the compact shall not be entitled to any additional compensation on account of his or her service as such administrator, but shall be entitled to expenses incurred in connection with his or her duties and responsibilities as such administrator, in the same manner as for expenses incurred in connection with any other duties or responsibilities of his or her office or employment.
RCW 46.80.900 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 80 / Section 900
RCW 46.80.900: Liberal construction.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to the end that traffic in stolen vehicle parts may be prevented, and irresponsible, unreliable, or dishonest persons may be prevented from engaging in the business of wrecking vehicles or selling used vehicle parts in this state and reliable persons may be encouraged to engage in businesses of wrecking or reselling vehicle parts in this state.
RCW 46.18.220 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 18 / Section 220
RCW 46.18.220: Collector vehicle license plates.
Status: in_force

(1) A registered owner may apply to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director for a collector vehicle license plate for a motor vehicle or travel trailer that is at least 30 years old. The motor vehicle must be operated primarily as a collector vehicle and be in good running order. The applicant for the collector vehicle license plate shall: (a) Purchase a registration for the motor vehicle or travel trailer as required under chapters 46.16A and 46.17 RCW; and (b) Pay the special license plate fee established under RCW 46.17.220 (5), in addition to any other fees or taxes required by law. (2) A person applying for a collector vehicle license plate may: (a) Receive a collector vehicle license plate assigned by the department; or (b) Provide an actual Washington state issued license plate designated for general use in the year of the vehicle's manufacture. (3) Collector vehicle license plates: (a) Are valid for the life of the motor vehicle or travel trailer; (b) Are not required to be renewed; and (c) Must be displayed on the rear of the motor vehicle or travel trailer. (4) A collector vehicle registered under this section may only be used for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades, and occasional pleasure driving. (5) Collector vehicle license plates under subsection (2)(b) of this section may be transferred from one vehicle to another vehicle described in subsection (1) of this section upon application to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director. (6) Any person who knowingly provides a false or facsimile license plate under subsection (2)(b) of this section is subject to a traffic infraction and fine in an amount equal to the monetary penalty for a violation of RCW 46.16A.200 (7)(b). Additionally, the person must pay for the cost of a collector vehicle license plate as listed in RCW 46.17.220 (5), unless already paid. (7) A collector vehicle that is a motor vehicle may tow a trailer if the trailer is being used for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, and parades.
RCW 46.72A.090 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72A / Section 090
RCW 46.72A.090: Chauffeurs—Criteria for, physical exams.
Status: in_force

(1) The limousine carrier shall, before a chauffeur operates a limousine, provide proof in a form approved by the department to the appropriate regulating authority that each chauffeur hired to operate a limousine meets the following criteria administered or monitored by the department or an authority approved by the department: (a) Is at least twenty-one years of age; (b) holds a valid Washington state driver's license; (c) has successfully completed a training course approved by the department; (d) has successfully passed a written examination which, to the greatest extent practicable, the department must administer in the applicant's language of preference; (e) has successfully completed a background check performed by the Washington state patrol or a credentialing authority approved by the department that meets standards adopted by rule by the department; (f) has passed an initial test and is participating in a random testing program designed to detect the presence of any controlled substances determined by the department; (g) has a satisfactory driving record that meets moving accident and moving violation conviction standards adopted by rule by the department; and (h) has submitted a medical certificate certifying the individual's fitness as a chauffeur. Upon initial application and every two years thereafter, a chauffeur must file a physician's certification with the limousine carrier validating the individual's fitness to drive a limousine. The department shall determine by rule the scope of the examination and standards for denial based upon the chauffeur's physical examination. The director may require a chauffeur to undergo an additional controlled substance test or physical examination if the chauffeur has failed a controlled substance test or his or her physical fitness has been called into question. (2) The limousine carrier shall keep on file and make available for inspection all documents required by this section.
RCW 46.70.140 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 140
RCW 46.70.140: Handling "hot" vehicles—Unreported motor "switches"—Unauthorized use of dealer plates—Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any vehicle dealer who knowingly or with reason to know, buys or receives, sells or disposes of, conceals or has in the dealer's possession, any vehicle from which the motor or serial number has been removed, defaced, covered, altered, or destroyed, or any dealer, who removes from or installs in any motor vehicle registered with the department by motor block number, a new or used motor block without immediately notifying the department of such fact upon a form provided by the department, or any vehicle dealer who loans or permits the use of vehicle dealer license plates by any person not entitled to the use thereof, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
RCW 46.04.681 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 681
RCW 46.04.681: Vintage snowmobile.
Status: in_force

"Vintage snowmobile" means a snowmobile manufactured at least thirty years ago.
RCW 46.87.200 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 87 / Section 200
RCW 46.87.200: Refusal of registration—Federal heavy vehicle use tax.
Status: in_force

The department must refuse registration of a vehicle if the applicant has failed to furnish proof, acceptable to the department, that the federal heavy vehicle use tax imposed under 26 U.S.C. Sec. 4481 has been suspended or paid.
RCW 46.96.080 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 96 / Section 080
RCW 46.96.080: Payments by manufacturer to dealer for inventory, equipment, etc.
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a franchise, the manufacturer shall pay the new motor vehicle dealer, at a minimum: (a) Dealer cost plus any charges by the manufacturer for distribution, delivery, and taxes, less all allowances paid or credited to the dealer by the manufacturer, of unused, undamaged, and unsold new motor vehicles in the new motor vehicle dealer's inventory that were acquired from the manufacturer or another new motor vehicle dealer of the same line make in the ordinary course of business within the previous twelve months; (b) Dealer cost for all unused, undamaged, and unsold supplies, parts, and accessories in original packaging, except that in the case of sheet metal, a comparable substitute for original packaging may be used, if the supply, part, or accessory was acquired from the manufacturer or from another new motor vehicle dealer ceasing operations as a part of the new motor vehicle dealer's initial inventory as long as the supplies, parts, and accessories appear in the manufacturer's current parts catalog, list, or current offering; (c) Dealer cost for all unused, undamaged, and unsold inventory, whether vehicles, parts, or accessories, the purchase of which was required by the manufacturer; (d) The fair market value of each undamaged sign owned by the new motor vehicle dealer that bears a common name, trade name, or trademark of the manufacturer, if acquisition of the sign was recommended or required by the manufacturer and the sign is in good and usable condition less reasonable wear and tear, and has not been depreciated by the dealer more than fifty percent of the value of the sign; (e) The fair market value of all equipment, furnishings, and special tools owned or leased by the new motor vehicle dealer that were acquired from the manufacturer or sources approved by the manufacturer and that were recommended or required by the manufacturer and are in good and usable condition, less reasonable wear and tear. However, if the equipment, furnishings, or tools are leased by the new motor vehicle dealer, the manufacturer shall pay the new motor vehicle dealer such amounts that are required by the lessor to terminate the lease under the terms of the lease agreement; and (f) The cost of transporting, handling, packing, and loading of new motor vehicles, supplies, parts, accessories, signs, special tools, equipment, and furnishings purchased from the manufacturer or manufacturer-approved vendor. To the extent the franchise agreement provides for payment or reimbursement to the new motor vehicle dealer in excess of that specified in this section, the provisions of the franchise agreement shall control. (2)(a) For the nonrenewal or termination of a franchise that is implemented as a result of the sale of assets or stock of the motor vehicle dealer, the party purchasing the assets or stock of the motor vehicle dealer may negotiate for the purchase or other transfer of some or all unused, undamaged, and unsold new motor vehicles in the selling new motor vehicle dealer's inventory that were acquired from the manufacturer or another new motor vehicle dealer of the same line make in the ordinary course of business within the previous twelve months. (b) For the nonrenewal or termination of a franchise that is implemented as a result of the sale of assets or stock of the motor vehicle dealer, this section does not prohibit a manufacturer from negotiating with the purchasing party for the purchase or other transfer of some or all unused, undamaged, and unsold new motor vehicles in the selling new motor vehicle dealer's inventory that were acquired from the manufacturer or another new motor vehicle dealer of the same line make in the ordinary course of business within the previous twelve months. (c) A manufacturer's obligation under (a) of this subsection extends only to vehicles not purchased or otherwise transferred to the party purchasing the assets or stock of the motor vehicle dealer. (3) The manufacturer shall pay the new motor vehicle dealer the sums specified in subsection (1) of this section (a) within ninety days after the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of the franchise, if the new motor vehicle dealer has clear title to the property or can provide clear title to the property upon payment by the manufacturer and is in a position to convey that title to the manufacturer, or (b) on the date of delivery of the assets to the manufacturer, whichever is earlier. (4) In the case of motor homes, this section applies only to manufacturer-initiated termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a franchise.
RCW 46.04.450 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 450
RCW 46.04.450: Railroad sign or signal.
Status: in_force

"Railroad sign or signal" means any sign, signal, or device erected by authority of a public body or official or by a railroad and intended to give notice of the presence of railroad tracks or the approach of a railroad train.
RCW 46.29.260 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 260
RCW 46.29.260: "Proof of financial responsibility for the future" defined.
Status: in_force

The term "proof of financial responsibility for the future" as used in this chapter means: Proof of ability to respond in damages for liability, on account of accidents occurring subsequent to the effective date of said proof, arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of a vehicle of a type subject to registration under the laws of this state, in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars because of bodily injury to or death of one person in any one accident, and, subject to said limit for one person, in the amount of fifty thousand dollars because of bodily injury to or death of two or more persons in any one accident, and in the amount of ten thousand dollars because of injury to or destruction of property of others in any one accident. Wherever used in this chapter the terms "proof of financial responsibility" or "proof" shall be synonymous with the term "proof of financial responsibility for the future."
RCW 46.17.050 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 050
RCW 46.17.050: Fees associated with a report of sale.
Status: in_force

(1) Until June 30, 2017, before accepting a report of sale filed under RCW 46.12.650 (2), the county auditor or other agent or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay: (a) The filing fee under RCW 46.17.005 (1), the license plate technology fee under RCW 46.17.015 , and the license service fee under RCW 46.17.025 to the county auditor or other agent; and (b) The service fee under RCW 46.17.040 (1)(b) to the subagent. (2)(a) Beginning July 1, 2017, before accepting a report of sale filed under RCW 46.12.650 (2), the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay the filing fee under RCW 46.17.005 (1), the license plate technology fee under RCW 46.17.015 , the license service fee under RCW 46.17.025 , and the service fee under RCW 46.17.040 (1)(b). (b) Service fees collected under (a) of this subsection by the department or county auditor or other agent appointed by the director must be credited to the capital vessel replacement account under RCW 47.60.322 .
RCW 46.87.410 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 87 / Section 410
RCW 46.87.410: Bankruptcy proceedings—Notice.
Status: in_force

A licensee who files a petition in bankruptcy, or against whom a petition for bankruptcy is filed, must notify the department within ten days of the filing, including the name and location of the court in which [the] petition is filed.
RCW 46.04.416 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 416
RCW 46.04.416: Private carrier bus.
Status: in_force

"Private carrier bus" means every motor vehicle designed for the purpose of carrying passengers (having a seating capacity for eleven or more persons) used regularly to transport persons in furtherance of any organized agricultural, religious or charitable purpose. Such term does not include buses operated by common carriers under a franchise granted by any city or town or the Washington public utilities commission.
RCW 46.17.015 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 015
RCW 46.17.015: License plate technology fee.
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 25 cent license plate technology fee in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law. The license plate technology fee must be distributed under RCW 46.68.370 . (2) A vehicle registered under RCW 46.16A.455 or 46.17.330 is not subject to the license plate technology fee, except for a vehicle subject to the fee under RCW 46.17.355 . (3) The revenue generated from subsection (2) of this section must be deposited in the move ahead WA account created in RCW 46.68.510 .
RCW 46.71.005 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 71 / Section 005
RCW 46.71.005: Legislative recognition.
Status: in_force

The automotive repair industry supports good communication between auto repair facilities and their customers. The legislature recognizes that improved communications and accurate representations between automotive repair facilities and the customers will: Increase consumer confidence; reduce the likelihood of disputes arising; clarify repair facility lien interests; and promote fair and nondeceptive practices, thereby enhancing the safety and reliability of motor vehicles serviced by auto repair facilities in the state of Washington.
RCW 46.20.333 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 333
RCW 46.20.333: Decision after formal hearing.
Status: in_force

In all cases not heard by the director or a person authorized by him or her to make final decisions regarding the issuance, denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses the director, or a person so authorized shall review the records, evidence, and the findings after a formal hearing, and shall render a decision sustaining, modifying, or reversing the order of suspension or revocation or the refusal to grant, or renew a license or the order imposing terms or conditions of probation, or may set aside the prior action of the department and may direct that probation be granted to the applicant or licensee and in such case may fix the terms and conditions of the probation.
RCW 46.16A.200 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 200
RCW 46.16A.200: License plates.
Status: in_force

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(1) Design. All license plates may be obtained by the director from the metal working plant of a state correctional facility or from any source in accordance with existing state of Washington purchasing procedures. License plates: (a) May vary in background, color, and design; (b) Must be legible and clearly identifiable as a Washington state license plate; (c) Must designate the name of the state of Washington without abbreviation; (d) Must be treated with fully reflectorized materials designed to increase visibility and legibility at night; (e) Must be of a size and color and show the registration period as determined by the director; and (f) Before July 1, 2010, may display a symbol or artwork approved by the former special license plate review board and the legislature. Beginning July 1, 2010, special license plate series approved by the department and enacted into law by the legislature may display a symbol or artwork approved by the department. (2) Exceptions to reflectorized materials. License plates issued before January 1, 1968, are not required to be treated with reflectorized materials. (3) Dealer license plates. License plates issued to a dealer must contain an indication that the license plates have been issued to a vehicle dealer. (4)(a) Furnished. The director shall furnish to all persons making satisfactory application for a vehicle registration: (i) Two identical license plates each containing the license plate number; or (ii) One license plate if the vehicle is a trailer, semitrailer, camper, moped, collector vehicle, horseless carriage, or motorcycle. (b) The director may adopt types of license plates to be used as long as the license plates are legible. (5)(a) Display. License plates must be: (i) Attached conspicuously at the front and rear of each vehicle if two license plates have been issued; (ii) Attached to the rear of the vehicle if one license plate has been issued; (iii) Except as provided in subsection (7)(c)(ii) of this section, kept clean and uncovered and be able to be plainly seen and read at all times unless an exception in (b) of this subsection applies; and (iv) Attached in a horizontal position at a distance of not more than four feet from the ground. (b)(i) The Washington state patrol may grant exceptions to this subsection if the body construction of the vehicle makes compliance with this section impossible. (ii) If the applicable requirements of (b)(iii) of this subsection are met, the display of a single license plate properly attached to a vehicle that has two license plates properly attached in accordance with (a)(i) of this subsection may be temporarily obstructed by one or more of the following devices or by the cargo the device is carrying: (A) A trailer hitch; (B) A wheelchair lift or wheelchair carrier; (C) A trailer being towed by the vehicle, provided the trailer meets any applicable trailer license plate requirements under this chapter; or (D) A bicycle rack, ski rack, or luggage rack. (iii) The obstruction of a single license plate under (b)(ii) or (b)(iv) of this subsection is only authorized if the following requirements are met: (A) The device is installed according to manufacturer specifications or generally accepted installation practices; and (B) The device or cargo the device is carrying does not prevent the license plate from being read from one or more accessible viewing angles when the vehicle is parked, except if the device is a trailer that meets the trailer license plate requirements under this chapter. (iv) If the applicable requirements of (b)(iii) of this subsection are met, the display of a single license plate attached to a trailer in accordance with (a)(ii) of this subsection and meeting any applicable trailer license plate requirements under this chapter may be obstructed by a device for transporting a forklift used for product delivery purposes. For purposes of license plate visibility, the single trailer license plate obstructed by a device for carrying a forklift may be relocated on the trailer or the towing vehicle to a position that is more than four feet from the ground. (6) Change of license classification. A person who has altered a vehicle that makes the current license plate or plates invalid for the vehicle's use shall: (a) Surrender the current license plate or plates to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director; (b) Apply for a new license plate or plates; and (c) Pay a change of classification fee required under RCW 46.17.310 . (7) Unlawful acts. It is unlawful to: (a) Display a license plate or plates on the front or rear of any vehicle that were not issued by the director for the vehicle; (b) Display a license plate or plates on any vehicle that have been changed, altered, or disfigured, or have become illegible; (c)(i) Except as provided in (c)(ii) of this subsection, use license plate holders, frames, covers, or other materials that conceal, obstruct, distort, change, alter, or make a license plate or plates illegible; (ii) License plate frames may be used on license plates only if the frames do not obscure license tabs or identifying letters or numbers on the plates and the license plates can be plainly seen and read at all times; (d) Operate a vehicle unless a valid license plate or plates are attached as required under this section; (e) Transfer a license plate or plates issued under this chapter between two or more vehicles without first making application to transfer the license plates. A violation of this subsection (7)(e) is a traffic infraction subject to a fine not to exceed $500. Any law enforcement agency that determines that a license plate or plates have been transferred between two or more vehicles shall confiscate the license plate or plates and return them to the department for nullification along with full details of the reasons for confiscation. Each vehicle identified in the transfer will be issued a new license plate or plates upon application by the owner or owners and the payment of full fees and taxes; or (f) Fail, neglect, or refuse to endorse the registration certificate, except as authorized under this section. (8) Transfer. (a) Standard issue license plates must be replaced when ownership of the vehicle changes, pursuant to subsection (9)(a)(i) of this section, but the registered owner may retain the license plates and transfer them to a replacement vehicle of the same use. In addition to all other taxes and fees due upon change in ownership, a registered owner wishing to keep standard issue license plates shall pay the license plate transfer fee required under RCW 46.17.200 (1)(c) when applying for license plate transfer. (b) Special license plates and personalized license plates may be treated in the same manner as described in (a) of this subsection unless otherwise limited by law. (c) License plates issued to the state or any county, city, town, school district, or other political subdivision entitled to exemption as provided by law may be treated in the same manner as described in (a) of this subsection. (d) License plate replacement is not required when a change in vehicle ownership is the result of one or more of the following circumstances: (i) When adding a lienholder to the certificate of title or removing a lienholder from the certificate of title; (ii) When a vehicle is transferred from one spouse or registered domestic partner to another; (iii) When removing a deceased spouse or registered domestic partner from the certificate of title; (iv) When a vehicle is transferred by gift or inheritance to one or more members of the registered owner's immediate family; (v) When a vehicle is transferred into or out of a trust in which the registered owner or one or more immediate family members of the registered owner is the beneficiary; (vi) When a leaseholder buys out the leased vehicle; or (vii) When a person changes his or her name. (9) Replacement. (a) Except as provided in subsection (8)(a) of this section, an owner or the owner's authorized representative must apply for a replacement license plate or plates: (i) When taking ownership of the vehicle; (ii) if the current license plate or plates assigned to the vehicle have been lost, defaced, or destroyed; or (iii) if one or both plates have become so illegible or are in such a condition as to be difficult to distinguish. An owner or the owner's authorized representative may apply for a replacement license plate or plates at any time the owner chooses. The department shall offer to owners the option of retaining the current license plate number when obtaining replacement license plates for the fee required in RCW 46.17.200 (1)(b). (b) The application for a replacement license plate or plates must: (i) Be on a form furnished or approved by the director; and (ii) Be accompanied by the fee required under RCW 46.17.200 (1)(a). (c) When a vehicle is sold to a vehicle dealer for resale, the application for a replacement plate or plates need not be made until the vehicle is sold by the vehicle dealer. (d) The department shall not require the payment of any fee to replace a license plate or plates for vehicles owned, rented, or leased by foreign countries or international bodies to which the United States government is a signatory by treaty. (10) Replacement — Exceptions. The following license plates are not required to be replaced as required in subsection (9) of this section: (a) Horseless carriage license plates issued under RCW 46.18.255 before January 1, 1987; (b) Medal of Honor license plates issued under RCW 46.18.230 ; (c) License plates for commercial motor vehicles with a gross weight greater than 26,000 pounds. (11) Rules. The department may adopt rules to implement this section. (12) Tabs or emblems. The director may issue tabs or emblems to be attached to license plates or elsewhere on the vehicle to signify initial registration and renewals. Renewals become effective when tabs or emblems have been issued and properly displayed.
RCW 46.12.580 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 12 / Section 580
RCW 46.12.580: Duplicate for lost, stolen, mutilated, etc. certificate.
Status: in_force

A legal owner or the legal owner's authorized representative may apply for a duplicate certificate of title if a certificate of title is lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed, or becomes illegible. The application for a duplicate certificate of title must include information required by the department and be accompanied by the fee required in RCW 46.17.100 . The duplicate certificate of title must contain the word, "duplicate." It must be provided to the first priority secured party named in it or, if none, to the legal owner. A person recovering a certificate of title for which a duplicate has been issued shall promptly return the certificate of title that has been recovered to the department.
RCW 46.04.169 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 169
RCW 46.04.169: Electric-assisted bicycle—Class 1 electric-assisted bicycle—Class 2 electric-assisted bicycle—Class 3 electric-assisted bicycle.
Status: in_force

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"Electric-assisted bicycle" means a bicycle with two or three wheels, a saddle, fully operative pedals for human propulsion, and an electric motor. The electric-assisted bicycle's electric motor must have a power output of no more than seven hundred fifty watts. The electric-assisted bicycle must meet the requirements of one of the following three classifications: (1) "Class 1 electric-assisted bicycle" means an electric-assisted bicycle in which the motor provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of twenty miles per hour; (2) "Class 2 electric-assisted bicycle" means an electric-assisted bicycle in which the motor may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle and is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of twenty miles per hour; or (3) "Class 3 electric-assisted bicycle" means an electric-assisted bicycle in which the motor provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of twenty-eight miles per hour and is equipped with a speedometer.
RCW 46.20.410 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 410
RCW 46.20.410: Penalty—Violation.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person convicted for violation of any restriction of an occupational driver's license or a temporary restricted driver's license shall in addition to the cancellation of such license and any other penalties provided by law be fined not less than fifty nor more than two hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than six months or both such fine and imprisonment. (2) It is a gross misdemeanor for a person to violate any restriction of an ignition interlock driver's license.
RCW 46.20.191 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 191
RCW 46.20.191: Compliance with federal REAL ID Act of 2005 requirements—Department safeguards.
Status: in_force

Before issuing a driver's license or identicard that complies with the requirements of the REAL ID Act of 2005, P.L. 109-13, and before storing or including data about Washington state residents in any database, records facility, or computer system for purposes of meeting the requirements of the REAL ID Act of 2005, the department of licensing shall certify that the driver's license, identicard, database, records facility, computer system, and the department's personnel screening and training procedures: (1) Include all reasonable security measures to protect the privacy of Washington state residents; (2) include all reasonable safeguards to protect against unauthorized disclosure of data; and (3) do not place unreasonable costs or recordkeeping burdens on a driver's license or identicard applicant.
RCW 46.10.300 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 10 / Section 300
RCW 46.10.300: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The following definitions apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "All-terrain vehicle" means any self-propelled vehicle other than a snowmobile, capable of cross-country travel on or immediately over land, water, snow, ice, marsh, swampland, and other natural terrain, including, but not limited to, four-wheel vehicles, amphibious vehicles, ground effect or air cushion vehicles, and any other means of land transportation deriving motive power from any source other than muscle or wind; except any vehicle designed primarily for travel on, over, or in the water, farm vehicles, or any military or law enforcement vehicles. (2) "Commission" means the Washington state parks and recreation commission. (3) "Committee" means the Washington state parks and recreation commission snowmobile advisory committee. (4) "Dealer" means a person, partnership, association, or corporation engaged in the business of selling snowmobiles or all-terrain vehicles at wholesale or retail in this state. (5) "Highway" means the entire width of the right-of-way of a primary and secondary state highway, including any portion of the interstate highway system. (6) "Hunt" means any effort to kill, injure, capture, or disturb a wild animal or wild bird. (7) "Public roadway" means the entire width of the right-of-way of any road or street designed and ordinarily used for travel or parking of motor vehicles, which is controlled by a public authority other than the Washington state department of transportation, and which is open as a matter of right to the general public for ordinary vehicular traffic. (8) "Snowmobile" means "snowmobile" as defined in RCW 46.04.546 , "snow bike" as defined in RCW 46.04.545 , and "tracked all-terrain vehicle" as defined in RCW 46.04.589 .
RCW 46.87.300 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 87 / Section 300
RCW 46.87.300: Appeal of suspension, revocation, cancellation, refusal.
Status: in_force

The suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal by the director, or the director's designee, of the credentials issued under this chapter is conclusive unless the person whose credentials are suspended, revoked, canceled, or refused appeals to the superior court of Thurston county, or at the person's option if a resident of Washington, to the superior court of his or her county of residence, for the purpose of having the suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal of the credentials set aside. Notice of appeal must be filed within ten calendar days after service of the notice of suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal. Upon the filing of the appeal, the court must issue an order to the director to show cause why the credentials should not be granted or reinstated. The director must respond to the order within ten days after the date of service of the order upon the director. Service must be in the manner prescribed for service of summons and complaint in other civil actions. Upon the hearing on the order to show cause, the court must hear evidence concerning matters related to the suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal of the credentials and enter judgment either affirming or setting aside the suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal.
RCW 35.75.030 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 75 / Section 030
RCW 35.75.030: License fees authorized.
Status: in_force

Every city and town by ordinance may establish and collect reasonable license fees from all persons riding a bicycle or other similar vehicle within its respective corporate limits, and may enforce the payment thereof by reasonable fines and penalties.The department of licensing shall create a self-certification form for an eligible entity to submit prior to operating a personal delivery device and thereafter on an annual basis. Through the form, the department must obtain: (1) The name and address of the eligible entity and its registered agent within Washington, including the registered agent's name, address, and driver's license number, and any other information the department may require; (2) The name of the jurisdiction in which the personal delivery device will be operated; (3) An acknowledgment by the eligible entity that: (a) Each personal delivery device will display a unique identification number and other information specified in RCW 46.75.020 (8); and (b) the registered agent is responsible for any infraction committed by its personal delivery device; (4) An affirmation by the eligible entity that it possesses insurance as required in RCW 46.75.020 ; (5) A list of any incidents, as described in RCW 46.75.020 (5), and any traffic infractions, as described in RCW 46.75.050 , involving any personal delivery device operated by the eligible entity in Washington state in the previous year; and (6) A list of each device identified by a unique identification number that the eligible entity intends to operate in the state during the year and payment of a fee of fifty dollars per personal delivery device listed. The fee must be deposited into the motor vehicle fund. The list must be updated and the fee paid prior to the eligible entity operating a device not listed in the annual self-certification.
RCW 46.70.070 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 070
RCW 46.70.070: Dealers—Bond required, exceptions—Actions—Cancellation of license.
Status: in_force

(1) Before issuing a vehicle dealer's license, the department shall require the applicant to file with the department a surety bond in the amount of: (a) Thirty thousand dollars for motor vehicle dealers; (b) Thirty thousand dollars for mobile home, park trailer, and travel trailer dealers; (c) Five thousand dollars for miscellaneous dealers, running to the state, and executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the state. Such bond shall be approved by the attorney general as to form and conditioned that the dealer shall conduct his or her business in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. Any retail purchaser, consignor who is not a motor vehicle dealer, or a motor vehicle dealer who has purchased from, sold to, or otherwise transacted business with a wholesale dealer, who has suffered any loss or damage by reason of any act by a dealer which constitutes a violation of this chapter shall have the right to institute an action for recovery against such dealer and the surety upon such bond. However, under this section, motor vehicle dealers who have purchased from, sold to, or otherwise transacted business with wholesale dealers may only institute actions against wholesale dealers and their surety bonds. Successive recoveries against said bond shall be permitted, but the aggregate liability of the surety to all persons shall in no event exceed the amount of the bond. Upon exhaustion of the penalty of said bond or cancellation of the bond by the surety the vehicle dealer license shall automatically be deemed canceled. (2) The bond for any vehicle dealer licensed or to be licensed under more than one classification shall be the highest bond required for any such classification. (3) Vehicle dealers shall maintain a bond for each business location in this state and bond coverage for all temporary subagencies.
RCW 46.20.327 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 327
RCW 46.20.327: Conduct of interview—Referee—Evidence—Not deemed hearing.
Status: in_force

A driver improvement interview shall be conducted in a completely informal manner before a driver improvement analyst sitting as a referee. The applicant or licensee shall have the right to make or file a written answer or statement in which he or she may controvert any point at issue, and present any evidence or arguments for the consideration of the department pertinent to the action taken or proposed to be taken or the grounds therefor. The department may consider its records relating to the applicant or licensee. The driver improvement interview shall not be deemed an agency hearing.
RCW 46.12.675 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 12 / Section 675
RCW 46.12.675: Perfection of security interest—Procedure.
Status: in_force

(1) A security interest in a vehicle other than one held as inventory by a manufacturer or a dealer and for which a certificate of title is required is perfected only by: (a) Complying with the requirements of RCW 46.12.660 or this section; (b) Receipt by the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director of: (i) The existing certificate of title, if any; (ii) An application for a certificate of title containing the name and address of the secured party; and (iii) Payment of the required fees. (2) A security interest is perfected when it is created if the secured party's name and address appear on the most recently issued certificate of title or, if not, it is created when the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director receives the certificate of title or an application for a certificate of title and the fees required in subsection (1) of this section. (3) If a vehicle is subject to a security interest when brought into this state, perfection of the security interest is determined by the law of the jurisdiction where the vehicle was when the security interest was attached, subject to the following: (a) The security interest continues perfected in this state if the name of the secured party is shown on the existing certificate of title issued by that jurisdiction. The name of the secured party must be shown on the certificate of title issued for the vehicle by this state. The security interest continues perfected in this state when the department issues the certificate of title. (b) If the security interest was not perfected under the law of the jurisdiction where the vehicle was when the security interest was attached, it may be perfected in this state. Perfection begins when the department receives the information and fees required in subsection (1) of this section. (4)(a) After a certificate of title has been issued, the registered owner or secured party must apply to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director for a new certificate of title when a security interest is granted on a vehicle. Within ten days after creating a security agreement, the registered owner or secured party must submit: (i) An application for a certificate of title; (ii) The certificate of title last issued for the vehicle, or other documentation required by the department; and (iii) The fee required in RCW 46.17.100 . (b) If satisfied that a certificate of title should be reissued, the department shall change the vehicle record and issue a new certificate of title to the secured party. (5) A secured party shall release the security interest when the conditions within the security agreement have been met and there is no further secured obligation. The secured party must either: (a) Assign the certificate of title to the registered owner or the registered owner's designee and send the certificate of title to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director with the fee required in RCW 46.17.100 ; or (b) Assign the certificate of title to the person acquiring the vehicle from the registered owner with the registered owner's release of interest. (6) The department shall issue a new certificate of title to the registered owner when the department receives the release of interest and required fees as provided in subsection (5)(a) of this section. (7) A secured party is liable for one hundred dollars payable to the registered owner or person acquiring the vehicle from the registered owner when: (a) The secured party fails to either assign the certificate of title to the registered owner or to the person acquiring the vehicle from the registered owner or apply for a new certificate of title within ten days after proper demand; and (b) The failure of the secured party to act as described in (a) of this subsection results in a loss to the registered owner or person acquiring the vehicle from the registered owner.
RCW 46.04.490 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 490
RCW 46.04.490: Road tractor.
Status: in_force

"Road tractor" includes every motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a road building vehicle in drawing road building machinery and devices.
RCW 46.18.100 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 18 / Section 100
RCW 46.18.100: Sponsoring organization requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) For an organization to qualify for a special license plate under the special license plate approval program created in this chapter, the sponsoring organization must submit documentation to the department that verifies that the organization is: (a)(i) A nonprofit organization, as defined in 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3). The department may request a copy of an Internal Revenue Service ruling to verify an organization's nonprofit status; and (ii) Located in Washington state and has registered as a charitable organization with the secretary of state's office as required by law; or (b)(i) A professional sports franchise located in Washington state; and (ii) Using the proceeds from a special license plate in conjunction with a nonprofit organization, as defined in 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3), solely for the purposes outlined under RCW 46.68.420 . (2) For a governmental body to qualify for a special license plate under the special license plate approval program created in this chapter, a governmental body must be: (a) A political subdivision including, but not limited to, any county, city, town, municipal corporation, or special purpose taxing district that has the express permission of the political subdivision's executive body to sponsor a special license plate; (b) A federally recognized tribal government that has received the approval of the executive body of that government to sponsor a special license plate; (c) A state agency that has received approval from the director of the agency or the department head; or (d) A community or technical college that has the express permission of the college's board of trustees to sponsor a special license plate.
RCW 46.63.200 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 63 / Section 200
RCW 46.63.200: Speed safety camera systems—State highway work zones—Department of transportation—Washington state patrol—Notice of infraction—Revenue—Report.
Status: in_force

(1) This section applies to the use of speed safety camera systems in state highway work zones. (2) Nothing in this section prohibits a law enforcement officer from issuing a notice of infraction to a person in control of a vehicle at the time a violation occurs under RCW 46.63.030 (1) (a), (b), or (c). (3)(a) The department of transportation is responsible for all actions related to the operation and administration of speed safety camera systems in state highway work zones including, but not limited to, the procurement and administration of contracts necessary for the implementation of speed safety camera systems, the mailing of notices of infraction, and the development and maintenance of a public-facing website for the purpose of educating the traveling public about the use of speed safety camera systems in state highway work zones. Prior to the use of a speed safety camera system to capture a violation established in this section for enforcement purposes, the department of transportation, in consultation with the Washington state patrol, department of licensing, office of administrative hearings, Washington traffic safety commission, and other organizations committed to protecting civil rights, must adopt rules addressing such actions and take all necessary steps to implement this section. (b) The Washington state patrol is responsible for all actions related to the enforcement and adjudication of speed violations under this section including, but not limited to, notice of infraction verification and issuance authorization, and determining which types of emergency vehicles are exempt from being issued notices of infraction under this section. Prior to the use of a speed safety camera system to capture a violation established in this section for enforcement purposes, the Washington state patrol, in consultation with the department of transportation, department of licensing, office of administrative hearings, Washington traffic safety commission, and other organizations committed to protecting civil rights, must adopt rules addressing such actions and take all necessary steps to implement this section. (c) When establishing rules under this subsection (3), the department of transportation and the Washington state patrol may also consult with other public and private agencies that have an interest in the use of speed safety camera systems in state highway work zones. (4)(a) No person may drive a vehicle in a state highway work zone at a speed greater than that allowed by traffic control devices. (b) A notice of infraction may only be issued under this section if a speed safety camera system captures a speed violation in a state highway work zone when workers are present. (5) The penalty for a speed safety camera system violation is: (a) $0 for the first violation; and (b) $248 for the second violation, and for each violation thereafter. (6) During the 30-day period after the first speed safety camera system is put in place, the department is required to conduct a public awareness campaign to inform the public of the use of speed safety camera systems in state highway work zones. (7)(a) A notice of infraction issued under this section may be mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle within 30 days of the violation, or to the renter of a vehicle within 30 days of establishing the renter's name and address. The law enforcement officer issuing the notice of infraction shall include with it a certificate or facsimile thereof, based upon inspection of photographs, microphotographs, or electronic images produced by a speed safety camera stating the facts supporting the notice of infraction. This certificate or facsimile is prima facie evidence of the facts contained in it and is admissible in a proceeding charging a violation under this section. The photographs, microphotographs, or electronic images evidencing the violation must be available for inspection and admission into evidence in a proceeding to adjudicate the liability for the violation. (b) A notice of infraction represents a determination that an infraction has been committed, and the determination will be final unless contested as provided under this section. (c) A person receiving a notice of infraction based on evidence detected by a speed safety camera system must, within 30 days of receiving the notice of infraction: (i) Except for a first violation under subsection (5)(a) of this section, remit payment in the amount of the penalty assessed for the violation; (ii) contest the determination that the infraction occurred by following the instructions on the notice of infraction; or (iii) admit to the infraction but request a hearing to explain mitigating circumstances surrounding the infraction. (d) If a person fails to respond to a notice of infraction, a final order shall be entered finding that the person committed the infraction and assessing monetary penalties required under subsection (5)(b) of this section. (e) If a person contests the determination that the infraction occurred or requests a mitigation hearing, the notice of infraction shall be referred to the office of administrative hearings for adjudication consistent with chapter 34.05 RCW. (f) At a hearing to contest an infraction, the agency issuing the infraction has the burden of proving, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the infraction was committed. (g) A person may request a payment plan at any time for the payment of any penalty or other monetary obligation associated with an infraction under this section. The agency issuing the infraction shall provide information about how to submit evidence of inability to pay, how to obtain a payment plan, and that failure to pay or enter into a payment plan may result in collection action or nonrenewal of the vehicle registration. The office of administrative hearings may authorize a payment plan if it determines that a person is not able to pay the monetary obligation, and it may modify a payment plan at any time. (8)(a) Speed safety camera systems may only take photographs, microphotographs, or electronic images of the vehicle and vehicle license plate and only while a speed violation is occurring. The photograph, microphotograph, or electronic image must not reveal the face of the driver or any passengers in the vehicle. The department of transportation shall consider installing speed safety camera systems in a manner that minimizes the impact of camera flash on drivers. (b) The registered owner of a vehicle is responsible for a traffic infraction under RCW 46.63.030 unless the registered owner overcomes the presumption in RCW 46.63.075 or, in the case of a rental car business, satisfies the conditions under (f) of this subsection. If appropriate under the circumstances, a renter identified under (f)(i) of this subsection is responsible for the traffic infraction. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all photographs, microphotographs, or electronic images, or any other personally identifying data prepared under this section are for the exclusive use of the Washington state patrol and department of transportation in the discharge of duties under this section and are not open to the public and may not be used in court in a pending action or proceeding unless the action or proceeding relates to a speed violation under this section. This data may be used in administrative appeal proceedings relative to a violation under this section. (d) All locations where speed safety camera systems are used must be clearly marked before activation of the camera system by placing signs in locations that clearly indicate to a driver that they are entering a state highway work zone where posted speed limits are monitored by a speed safety camera system. Additionally, where feasible and constructive, radar speed feedback signs will be placed in advance of the speed safety camera system to assist drivers in complying with posted speed limits. Signs placed in these locations must follow the specifications and guidelines under the manual of uniform traffic control devices for streets and highways as adopted by the department of transportation under chapter 47.36 RCW. (e) Imposition of a penalty for a speed violation detected through the use of speed safety camera systems shall not be deemed a conviction as defined in RCW 46.25.010 , and shall not be part of the registered owner's driving record under RCW 46.52.101 and 46.52.120 . Additionally, infractions generated by the use of speed safety camera systems under this section shall be processed in the same manner as parking infractions, including for the purposes of RCW 46.16A.120 and 46.20.270 (2). (f) If the registered owner of the vehicle is a rental car business, the department of transportation shall, before a notice of infraction may be issued under this section, provide a written notice to the rental car business that a notice of infraction may be issued to the rental car business if the rental car business does not, within 30 days of receiving the written notice, provide to the issuing agency by return mail: (i)(A) A statement under oath stating the name and known mailing address of the individual driving or renting the vehicle when the speed violation occurred; (B) A statement under oath that the business is unable to determine who was driving or renting the vehicle at the time the speed violation occurred because the vehicle was stolen at the time of the violation. A statement provided under this subsection (8)(f)(i)(B) must be accompanied by a copy of a filed police report regarding the vehicle theft; or (C) In lieu of identifying the vehicle operator, payment of the applicable penalty. (ii) Timely mailing of a statement to the department of transportation relieves a rental car business of any liability under this chapter for the notice of infraction. (9) Revenue generated from the deployment of speed safety camera systems must be deposited into the highway safety fund and first used exclusively for the operating and administrative costs under this section. The operation of speed safety camera systems is intended to increase safety in state highway work zones by changing driver behavior. Any revenue generated that exceeds the operating and administrative costs under this section must be transferred to the driver education safety improvement account created in RCW 46.68.540 as designated in the omnibus transportation appropriations act. (10) The Washington state patrol and department of transportation, in collaboration with the Washington traffic safety commission, must report to the transportation committees of the legislature by July 1, 2025, and biennially thereafter, on the data and efficacy of speed safety camera system use in state highway work zones. The final report due on July 1, 2029, must include a recommendation on whether or not to continue such speed safety camera system use beyond June 30, 2030. (11) For the purposes of this section: (a) "Speed safety camera system" means employing the use of speed measuring devices and cameras synchronized to automatically record one or more sequenced photographs, microphotographs, or other electronic images of a motor vehicle that exceeds a posted state highway work zone speed limit as detected by the speed measuring devices. (b) "State highway work zone" means an area of any highway with construction, maintenance, utility work, or incident response activities authorized by the department of transportation. A state highway work zone is identified by the placement of temporary traffic control devices that may include signs, channelizing devices, barriers, pavement markings, and/or work vehicles with warning lights. It extends from the first warning sign or high intensity rotating, flashing, oscillating, or strobe lights on a vehicle to the end road work sign or the last temporary traffic control device or vehicle. (12) This section expires June 30, 2030.
RCW 46.04.556 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 556
RCW 46.04.556: Standard issue license plates.
Status: in_force

"Standard issue license plates" means license plates that are held for general issue, and does not mean personalized license plates or any other special license plate.
RCW 46.85.040 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 85 / Section 040
RCW 46.85.040: Authority for reciprocity agreements—Provisions—Reciprocity standards.
Status: in_force

The department may enter into an agreement or arrangement with the duly authorized representatives of another jurisdiction, granting to vehicles or to owners of vehicles which are properly registered or licensed in such jurisdiction and for which evidence of compliance is supplied, benefits, privileges, and exemptions from the payment, wholly or partially, of any taxes, fees, or other charges imposed upon such vehicles or owners with respect to the operation or ownership of such vehicles under the laws of this state. Such an agreement or arrangement shall provide that vehicles properly registered or licensed in this state when operated upon highways of such other jurisdiction shall receive exemptions, benefits, and privileges of a similar kind or to a similar degree as are extended to vehicles properly registered or licensed in such jurisdiction when operated in this state. Each such agreement or arrangement shall, in the judgment of the department, be in the best interest of this state and the citizens thereof and shall be fair and equitable to this state and the citizens thereof, and all of the same shall be determined on the basis and recognition of the benefits which accrue to the economy of this state from the uninterrupted flow of commerce.
RCW 46.04.465 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 465
RCW 46.04.465: Rental car.
Status: in_force

(1) "Rental car" means a passenger car, as defined in RCW 46.04.382 , that is used solely by a rental car business for rental to others, without a driver provided by the rental car business, for periods of not more than thirty consecutive days. (2) "Rental car" does not include: (a) Vehicles rented or loaned to customers by automotive repair businesses while the customer's vehicle is under repair; (b) Vehicles licensed and operated as taxicabs.
RCW 46.68.290 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 68 / Section 290
RCW 46.68.290: Transportation partnership account—Definitions—Performance audits.
Status: in_force

(1) The transportation partnership account is hereby created in the motor vehicle account [fund]. All distributions to the account from RCW 46.68.090 must be deposited into the account. Money in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account must be used only for projects or improvements identified as 2005 transportation partnership projects or improvements in the omnibus transportation appropriations act, including any principal and interest on bonds authorized for the projects or improvements. (2) The legislature finds that: (a) Citizens demand and deserve accountability of transportation-related programs and expenditures. Transportation-related programs must continuously improve in quality, efficiency, and effectiveness in order to increase public trust; (b) Transportation-related agencies that receive tax dollars must continuously improve the way they operate and deliver services so citizens receive maximum value for their tax dollars; and (c) Fair, independent, comprehensive performance audits of transportation-related agencies overseen by the elected state auditor are essential to improving the efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of the state's transportation system. (3) For purposes of chapter 314, Laws of 2005: (a) "Performance audit" means an objective and systematic assessment of a state agency or agencies or any of their programs, functions, or activities by the state auditor or designee in order to help improve agency efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability. Performance audits include economy and efficiency audits and program audits. (b) "Transportation-related agency" means any state agency, board, or commission that receives funding primarily for transportation-related purposes. At a minimum, the department of transportation, the transportation improvement board or its successor entity, the county road administration board or its successor entity, and the traffic safety commission are considered transportation-related agencies. The Washington state patrol and the department of licensing shall not be considered transportation-related agencies under chapter 314, Laws of 2005. (4) Within the authorities and duties under chapter 43.09 RCW, the state auditor shall establish criteria and protocols for performance audits. Transportation-related agencies shall be audited using criteria that include generally accepted government auditing standards as well as legislative mandates and performance objectives established by state agencies. Mandates include, but are not limited to, agency strategies, timelines, program objectives, and mission and goals as required in RCW 43.88.090 . (5) Within the authorities and duties under chapter 43.09 RCW, the state auditor may conduct performance audits for transportation-related agencies. The state auditor shall contract with private firms to conduct the performance audits. (6) The audits may include: (a) Identification of programs and services that can be eliminated, reduced, consolidated, or enhanced; (b) Identification of funding sources to the transportation-related agency, to programs, and to services that can be eliminated, reduced, consolidated, or enhanced; (c) Analysis of gaps and overlaps in programs and services and recommendations for improving, dropping, blending, or separating functions to correct gaps or overlaps; (d) Analysis and recommendations for pooling information technology systems used within the transportation-related agency, and evaluation of information processing and telecommunications policy, organization, and management; (e) Analysis of the roles and functions of the transportation-related agency, its programs, and its services and their compliance with statutory authority and recommendations for eliminating or changing those roles and functions and ensuring compliance with statutory authority; (f) Recommendations for eliminating or changing statutes, rules, and policy directives as may be necessary to ensure that the transportation-related agency carry out reasonably and properly those functions vested in the agency by statute; (g) Verification of the reliability and validity of transportation-related agency performance data, self-assessments, and performance measurement systems as required under RCW 43.88.090 ; (h) Identification of potential cost savings in the transportation-related agency, its programs, and its services; (i) Identification and recognition of best practices; (j) Evaluation of planning, budgeting, and program evaluation policies and practices; (k) Evaluation of personnel systems operation and management; (l) Evaluation of purchasing operations and management policies and practices; (m) Evaluation of organizational structure and staffing levels, particularly in terms of the ratio of managers and supervisors to nonmanagement personnel; and (n) Evaluation of transportation-related project costs, including but not limited to environmental mitigation, competitive bidding practices, permitting processes, and capital project management. (7) Within the authorities and duties under chapter 43.09 RCW, the state auditor must provide the preliminary performance audit reports to the audited state agency for comment. The auditor also may seek input on the preliminary report from other appropriate officials. Comments must be received within 30 days after receipt of the preliminary performance audit report unless a different time period is approved by the state auditor. The final performance audit report shall include the objectives, scope, and methodology; the audit results, including findings and recommendations; the agency's response and conclusions; and identification of best practices. (8) The state auditor shall provide final performance audit reports to the citizens of Washington, the governor, the joint legislative audit and review committee, the appropriate legislative committees, and other appropriate officials. Final performance audit reports shall be posted on the internet. (9) The audited transportation-related agency is responsible for follow-up and corrective action on all performance audit findings and recommendations. The audited agency's plan for addressing each audit finding and recommendation shall be included in the final audit report. The plan shall provide the name of the contact person responsible for each action, the action planned, and the anticipated completion date. If the audited agency does not agree with the audit findings and recommendations or believes action is not required, then the action plan shall include an explanation and specific reasons. The office of financial management shall require periodic progress reports from the audited agency until all resolution has occurred. The office of financial management is responsible for achieving audit resolution. The office of financial management shall annually report by December 31st the status of performance audit resolution to the appropriate legislative committees and the state auditor. The legislature shall consider the performance audit results in connection with the state budget process. The auditor may request status reports on specific audits or findings. (10) For the period from July 1, 2005, until June 30, 2007, the amount of $4,000,000 is appropriated from the transportation partnership account to the state auditors office for the purposes of subsections (2) through (9) of this section. (11) During the 2023-2025 and 2025-2027 fiscal biennia, the legislature may direct the state treasurer to make transfers of moneys in the transportation partnership account to the motor vehicle account [fund], the move ahead WA account, and the Tacoma Narrows toll bridge account.
RCW 46.09.500 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 09 / Section 500
RCW 46.09.500: Motor vehicle fuel excise taxes on fuel for nonhighway vehicles not refundable.
Status: in_force

Motor vehicle fuel excise taxes paid on fuel used and purchased for providing the motive power for nonhighway vehicles shall not be refundable in accordance with the provisions of *RCW 82.36.280 as it now exists or is hereafter amended.
RCW 46.61.405 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 405
RCW 46.61.405: Decreases by secretary of transportation.
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever the secretary of transportation shall determine upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that any maximum speed hereinbefore set forth is greater than is reasonable or safe with respect to a state highway under the conditions found to exist at any intersection or upon any other part of the state highway system or at state ferry terminals, or that a general reduction of any maximum speed set forth in RCW 46.61.400 is necessary in order to comply with a national maximum speed limit, the secretary may determine and declare a reasonable and safe lower maximum limit or a lower maximum limit which will comply with a national maximum speed limit, for any state highway, the entire state highway system, or any portion thereof, which shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected. The secretary may also fix and regulate the speed of vehicles on any state highway within the maximum speed limit allowed by this chapter for special occasions including, but not limited to, local parades and other special events. Any such maximum speed limit may be declared to be effective at all times or at such times as are indicated upon the said signs; and differing limits may be established for different times of day, different types of vehicles, varying weather conditions, and other factors bearing on safe speeds, which shall be effective (a) when posted upon appropriate fixed or variable signs or (b) if a maximum limit is established for auto stages which is lower than the limit for automobiles, the auto stage speed limit shall become effective 30 days after written notice thereof is mailed in the manner provided in RCW 46.61.410 (4), as now or hereafter amended. (2) The secretary of transportation may establish a maximum speed limit of 20 miles per hour on a nonarterial state highway, or part of a nonarterial state highway, without a determination made on the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation, subject to the conditions described in RCW 46.61.415 (3).
RCW 46.12.530 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 12 / Section 530
RCW 46.12.530: Application—Contents—Examination of vehicle.
Status: in_force

(1) The application for a certificate of title of a vehicle must be made by the owner or owner's representative to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director on a form furnished or approved by the department and must contain: (a) A description of the vehicle, including make, model, vehicle identification number, type of body, and the odometer reading at the time of delivery of the vehicle; (b) The name and address of the person who is to be the registered owner of the vehicle and, if the vehicle is subject to a security interest, the name and address of the secured party; and (c) Other information the department may require. (2) The department may require additional information and a physical examination of the vehicle or of any class of vehicles, or either. (3) The application for a certificate of title must be signed by the person applying to be the registered owner and be sworn to by that person in the manner described under chapter 5.50 RCW. The department shall keep the application in the original, computer, or photostatic form. (4) The application for an original certificate of title must be accompanied by: (a) A draft, money order, certified bank check, or cash for all fees and taxes due for the application for certificate of title; and (b) The most recent certificate of title or other satisfactory evidence of ownership. (5) Once issued, a certificate of title is not subject to renewal. (6) Whenever any person, after applying for or receiving a certificate of title, moves from the address named in the application or in the certificate of title issued to him or her, or changes his or her name of record, the person shall, within ten days thereafter, notify the department of the name or address change as provided in RCW 46.08.195 .
RCW 46.18.010 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 18 / Section 010
RCW 46.18.010: Application.
Status: in_force

Persons applying to the department for special license plates shall apply on forms obtained from the department and in accordance with RCW 46.16A.040 . The applicant shall provide all information as is required by the department in order to determine the applicant's eligibility for the special license plates.
RCW 46.61.255 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 255
RCW 46.61.255: Pedestrians soliciting rides or business.
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall stand in or on a public roadway or alongside thereof at any place where a motor vehicle cannot safely stop off the main traveled portion thereof for the purpose of soliciting a ride for himself or herself or for another from the occupant of any vehicle. (2) It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit a ride for himself or herself or another from within the right-of-way of any limited access facility except in such areas where permission to do so is given and posted by the highway authority of the state, county, city, or town having jurisdiction over the highway. (3) The provisions of subsections (1) and (2) above shall not be construed to prevent a person upon a public highway from soliciting, or a driver of a vehicle from giving a ride where an emergency actually exists, nor to prevent a person from signaling or requesting transportation from a passenger carrier for the purpose of becoming a passenger thereon for hire. (4) No person shall stand in a roadway for the purpose of soliciting employment or business from the occupant of any vehicle. (5) No person shall stand on or in proximity to a street or highway for the purpose of soliciting the watching or guarding of any vehicle while parked or about to be parked on a street or highway. (6)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, the state preempts the field of the regulation of hitchhiking in any form, and no county, city, or town shall take any action in conflict with the provisions of this section. (b) A county, city, or town may regulate or prohibit hitchhiking in an area in which it has determined that prostitution is occurring and that regulating or prohibiting hitchhiking will help to reduce prostitution in the area.
RCW 46.64.055 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 64 / Section 055
RCW 46.64.055: Additional monetary penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other penalties imposed for conviction of a violation of this title that is a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or felony, the court shall impose an additional penalty of fifty dollars. The court may not reduce, waive, or suspend the additional penalty unless the court finds the offender to be indigent. If a community restitution program for offenders is available in the jurisdiction, the court shall allow offenders to offset all or a part of the penalty due under this section by participation in the community restitution program. (2) Revenue from the additional penalty must be remitted under chapters 2.08 , 3.46, 3.50, 3.62, 10.82, and 35.20 RCW. Money remitted under this section to the state treasurer must be deposited in the state general fund. The balance of the revenue received by the county or city treasurer under this section must be deposited into the county or city current expense fund. Moneys retained by the city or county under this subsection shall constitute reimbursement for any liabilities under RCW 43.135.060 .
RCW 46.16A.025 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 025
RCW 46.16A.025: Adjustment of vehicle registration periods to stagger renewal periods.
Status: in_force

The department may by rule extend or reduce vehicle registration periods for the purpose of staggering renewal periods. The rules may exclude any classes or classifications of vehicles from the staggered renewal system and may provide for the gradual introduction of classes or classifications of vehicles into the system. The rules shall provide for the collection of proportionately increased or decreased vehicle license fees and of excise or property taxes required to be paid at the time of registration. It is the intent of the legislature that there shall be neither a significant net gain nor loss of revenue to the state general fund or the motor vehicle fund as the result of implementing and maintaining a staggered vehicle registration system.
RCW 46.12.650 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 12 / Section 650
RCW 46.12.650: Releasing interest—Reports of sale—Transfer of ownership—Requirements—Penalty, exceptions.
Status: reserved

(1) Releasing interest. An owner releasing interest in a vehicle shall: (a) Sign the release of interest section provided on the certificate of title or on a release of interest document or form approved by the department; (b) Give the certificate of title or most recent evidence of ownership to the person gaining the interest in the vehicle; (c) Give the person gaining interest in the vehicle an odometer disclosure statement if one is required; and (d) Report the vehicle sold as provided in subsection (2) of this section. (2) Report of sale. An owner shall notify the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director in writing within five business days after a vehicle is or has been: (a) Sold; (b) Given as a gift to another person; (c) Traded, either privately or to a dealership; (d) Donated to charity; (e) Turned over to an insurance company or wrecking yard; or (f) Disposed of. (3) Report of sale properly filed. A report of sale is properly filed if it is received by the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director within five business days after the date of sale or transfer and it includes: (a) The date of sale or transfer; (b) The owner's full name and complete, current address; (c) The full name and complete, current address of the person acquiring the vehicle, including street name and number, and apartment number if applicable, or post office box number, city or town, and postal code; (d) The vehicle identification number and license plate number; (e) A date or stamp by the department showing it was received on or before the fifth business day after the date of sale or transfer; and (f) Payment of the fees required under RCW 46.17.050 . (4) Report of sale - administration. (a) The department shall: (i) Provide or approve reports of sale forms; (ii) Provide a system enabling an owner to submit reports of sale electronically; (iii) Immediately update the department's vehicle record when a report of sale has been filed; (iv) Provide instructions on release of interest forms that allow the seller of a vehicle to release their interest in a vehicle at the same time a financial institution, as defined in RCW 30A.22.040 , releases its lien on the vehicle; and (v) Send a report to the department of revenue that lists vehicles for which a report of sale has been received but no transfer of ownership has taken place. The department shall send the report once each quarter. (b) A report of sale is not proof of a completed vehicle transfer for purposes of the collection of expenses related to towing, storage, and auction of an abandoned vehicle in situations where there is no evidence indicating the buyer knew of or was a party to acceptance of the vehicle transfer. A contract signed by the prior owner and the new owner, a certificate of title, a receipt, a purchase order or wholesale order, or other legal proof or record of acceptance of the vehicle by the new owner may be provided to establish legal responsibility for the abandoned vehicle. (5) Report of sale – licensed dealers. A vehicle dealer as defined in RCW 46.70.011 may, but is not required to, file a report of sale on behalf of an owner who trades in, sells, or otherwise transfers ownership of a vehicle to the dealer. A vehicle dealer who files on behalf of an owner shall collect and remit the fees required under RCW 46.17.050 from the owner in addition to any other fees charged to or owed by the customer. (6)(a) Transferring ownership. A person who has recently acquired a vehicle by purchase, exchange, gift, lease, inheritance, or legal action shall apply to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director for a new certificate of title within 15 days of delivery of the vehicle. A secured party who has possession of the certificate of title shall either: (i) Apply for a new certificate of title on behalf of the owner and pay the fee required under RCW 46.17.100 ; or (ii) Provide all required documents to the owner, as long as the transfer was not a breach of its security agreement, to allow the owner to apply for a new certificate of title. (b) Compliance with this subsection does not affect the rights of the secured party. (7) Certificate of title delivered to secured party. The certificate of title must be kept by or delivered to the person who becomes the secured party when a security interest is reserved or created at the time of the transfer of ownership. The parties must comply with RCW 46.12.675 . (8) Penalty for late transfer. A person who has recently acquired a motor vehicle by purchase, exchange, gift, lease, inheritance, or legal action who does not apply for a new certificate of title within 15 calendar days of delivery of the vehicle is charged a penalty, as described in RCW 46.17.140 , when applying for a new certificate of title. It is a misdemeanor to fail or neglect to apply for a transfer of ownership within 45 days after delivery of the vehicle. The misdemeanor is a single continuing offense for each day that passes regardless of the number of days that have elapsed following the 45-day time period. (9) Penalty for late transfer - exceptions. The penalty is not charged if the delay in application is due to at least one of the following: (a) The department requests additional supporting documents; (b) The department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent fails to perform or is neglectful; (c) The owner is prevented from applying due to an illness or extended hospitalization; (d) The legal owner fails or neglects to release interest; (e) The owner did not know of the filing of a report of sale by the previous owner and signs an affidavit to the fact; or (f) The department finds other conditions exist that adequately explain the delay. (10) Review and issue. The department shall review applications for certificates of title and issue certificates of title when it has determined that all applicable provisions of law have been complied with. (11) Rules. The department may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.
RCW 46.04.6910 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 6910
RCW 46.04.6910: Washington state aviation license plates.
Status: in_force

"Washington state aviation license plates" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display images of a Stearman biplane and Mount Rainier.
RCW 46.70.290 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 290
RCW 46.70.290: Mobile homes and persons engaged in distribution and sale.
Status: in_force

The provisions of chapter 46.70 RCW shall apply to the distribution and sale of mobile homes and to mobile home dealers, distributors, manufacturers, factory representatives, or other persons engaged in such distribution and sale to the same extent as for motor vehicles.
RCW 46.37.030 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 030
RCW 46.37.030: Visibility distance and mounted height of lamps.
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever requirement is hereinafter declared as to distance from which certain lamps and devices shall render objects visible or within which such lamps or devices shall be visible, said provisions shall apply during the times stated in RCW 46.37.020 in respect to a vehicle without load when upon a straight, level, unlighted highway under normal atmospheric conditions unless a different time or condition is expressly stated. (2) Whenever requirement is hereinafter declared as to the mounted height of lamps or devices it shall mean from the center of such lamp or device to the level ground upon which the vehicle stands when such vehicle is without a load. (3) No additional lamp, reflective device, or other motor vehicle equipment shall be added which impairs the effectiveness of this standard.
RCW 46.04.546 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 546
RCW 46.04.546: Snowmobile.
Status: in_force

"Snowmobile" means a self-propelled vehicle that is capable of traveling over snow or ice that (1) utilizes as its means of propulsion an endless belt tread or cleats, or any combination of these or other similar means of contact with the surface upon which it is operated, (2) is steered wholly or in part by skis or sled type runners, and (3) is not otherwise registered as, or subject to, the motor vehicle excise tax in the state of Washington.
RCW 46.61.350 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 350
RCW 46.61.350: Approaching railroad grade crossings—Specific vehicles—Exceptions—Definition.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) The driver of any of the following vehicles must stop before the stop line, if present, and otherwise within fifty feet but not less than fifteen feet from the nearest rail at a railroad grade crossing unless exempt under subsection (3) of this section: (i) A school bus or private carrier bus carrying any school child or other passenger; (ii) A commercial motor vehicle transporting passengers; (iii) A cargo tank, whether loaded or empty, used for transporting any hazardous material as defined in the hazardous materials regulations of the United States department of transportation in 49 C.F.R. Parts 107 through 180 as it existed on June 10, 2010, or such subsequent date as may be provided by the state patrol by rule, consistent with the purposes of this section. For the purposes of this section, a cargo tank is any commercial motor vehicle designed to transport any liquid or gaseous materials within a tank that is either permanently or temporarily attached to the vehicle or the chassis; (iv) A cargo tank, whether loaded or empty, transporting a commodity under exemption in accordance with 49 C.F.R. Part 107, Subpart B as it existed on June 10, 2010, or such subsequent date as may be provided by the state patrol by rule, consistent with the purposes of this section; (v) A cargo tank transporting a commodity that at the time of loading has a temperature above its flashpoint as determined by the United States department of transportation in 49 C.F.R. Sec. 173.120 as it existed on June 10, 2010, or such subsequent date as may be provided by the state patrol by rule, consistent with the purposes of this section; or (vi) A commercial motor vehicle that is required to be marked or placarded with any one of the following classifications by the United States department of transportation in 49 C.F.R. Part 172 as it existed on June 10, 2010, or such subsequent date as may be provided by the state patrol by rule, consistent with the purposes of this section: (A) Division 1.1, Division 1.2, Division 1.3, or Division 1.4; (B) Division 2.1, Division 2.2, Division 2.2 oxygen, Division 2.3 poison gas, or Division 2.3 chlorine; (C) Division 4.1 or Division 4.3; (D) Division 5.1 or Division 5.2; (E) Division 6.1 poison; (F) Class 3 combustible liquid or Class 3 flammable; (G) Class 7; (H) Class 8. (b) While stopped, the driver must listen and look in both directions along the track for any approaching train or other on-track equipment and for signals indicating the approach of a train or other on-track equipment. The driver may not proceed until he or she can do so safely. (2) After stopping at a railroad grade crossing and upon proceeding when it is safe to do so, the driver must cross only in a gear that permits the vehicle to traverse the crossing without changing gears. The driver may not shift gears while crossing the track or tracks. (3) This section does not apply at any railroad grade crossing where: (a) Traffic is controlled by a police officer or flagger. (b) A functioning traffic control signal is transmitting a green light. (c) The tracks are used exclusively for a streetcar or industrial switching purposes. (d) The utilities and transportation commission has approved the installation of an "exempt" sign in accordance with the procedures and standards under RCW 81.53.060 . (e) The crossing is abandoned and is marked with a sign indicating it is out-of-service. (f) The utilities and transportation commission has identified a crossing where stopping is not required under RCW 81.53.060 . (4) For the purpose of this section, "commercial motor vehicle" means: Any vehicle with a manufacturer's seating capacity for eight or more passengers, including the driver, that transports passengers for hire; any private carrier bus; any vehicle used to transport property that has a gross vehicle weight rating, gross combination weight rating, gross vehicle weight, or gross combination weight of 4,536 kg (10,001 pounds) or more; and any vehicle used in the transportation of hazardous materials as defined in RCW 46.25.010 .
RCW 46.16A.090 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 090
RCW 46.16A.090: Registration—Voluntary and opt-out donations—Discover pass.
Status: in_force

(1) The department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director must provide an opportunity for a vehicle owner to make a voluntary donation as provided in this section when applying for an initial or renewal vehicle registration. (2)(a) A vehicle owner who registers a vehicle under this chapter may donate one dollar or more to the organ and tissue donation awareness account to promote the donation of organs and tissues under the uniform anatomical gift act as described in chapter 68.64 RCW. The donation of one or more dollars is voluntary and may be refused by the vehicle owner. (b) The department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director must: (i) Ask a vehicle owner applying for a vehicle registration if the owner would like to donate one dollar or more; (ii) Inform a vehicle owner of the option for organ and tissue donations as required under RCW 46.20.113 ; and (iii) Make information booklets or other informational material available regarding the importance of organ and tissue donations to vehicle owners. (c) All reasonable costs associated with the creation of the donation program created under this section must be paid proportionally or by another agreement by a participating Washington state organ procurement organization established for organ and tissue donation awareness purposes by the Washington state organ procurement organizations. For the purposes of this section, "reasonable costs" and "Washington state organ procurement organization" have the same meaning as in RCW 68.64.010 . (3) The department must collect from a vehicle owner who pays a vehicle license fee under RCW 46.17.350 (1) (a), (d) through (l), (n), (o), or (q) or who registers a vehicle under RCW 46.16A.455 with a declared gross weight of twelve thousand pounds or less a voluntary donation of five dollars. The donation may not be collected from any vehicle owner actively opting not to participate in the donation program. The department must ensure that the opt-out donation under this section is clear, visible, and prominently displayed in both paper and online vehicle registration renewals. Notification of intent to not participate in the donation program must be provided annually at the time of vehicle registration renewal. The donation must be deposited in the state parks renewal and stewardship account established in RCW 79A.05.215 to be used for the operation and maintenance of state parks. (4) A vehicle owner who registers a vehicle under this chapter may purchase a discover pass for the price amount established in RCW 79A.80.020 . Purchase of a discover pass is voluntary by the vehicle owner. The discover pass fee must be deposited in the recreation access pass account created in RCW 79A.80.090 . The department, county auditor , or other agent or subagent appointed by the director is not responsible for delivering a purchased discover pass to a motor vehicle owner. The agencies, as defined in RCW 79A.80.010 , must deliver the purchased discover pass to a motor vehicle owner.
RCW 46.09.485 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 09 / Section 485
RCW 46.09.485: Operating violations for wheeled all-terrain vehicles—Notice of infraction, issuance and procedure.
Status: in_force

(1) A person who operates a wheeled all-terrain vehicle consistent with RCW 46.09.470 (1) (g), (h), or (i) or inconsistent with the emergency exemption under RCW 46.09.420 is [commits] a traffic infraction. (2) Any law enforcement officer may issue a notice of traffic infraction for a violation of subsection (1) of this section whether or not the infraction was committed in the officer's presence, as long as there is reasonable evidence presented that the operator of the wheeled all-terrain vehicle committed a violation of subsection (1) of this section. At a minimum, the evidence must include information relating to the time and location at which the violation occurred, and the wheeled all-terrain vehicle metal tag number or a description of the vehicle involved in the violation. If, after an investigation of a reported violation of subsection (1) of this section, the law enforcement officer is able to identify the operator and has probable cause to believe a violation of subsection (1) of this section has occurred, the law enforcement officer shall prepare a notice of traffic infraction and have it served upon the operator of the wheeled all-terrain vehicle.
RCW 46.37.620 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 620
RCW 46.37.620: School buses—Crossing arms.
Status: in_force

Effective September 1, 1992, every school bus shall, in addition to any other equipment required by this chapter, be equipped with a crossing arm mounted to the bus that, when extended, will require students who are crossing in front of the bus to walk more than five feet from the front of the bus.
RCW 46.04.249 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 249
RCW 46.04.249: Keep Kids Safe license plates.
Status: in_force

"Keep Kids Safe license plates" means license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display artwork recognizing efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect in Washington state.
RCW 46.01.340 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 01 / Section 340
RCW 46.01.340: Database of fuel dealer and distributor license information.
Status: in_force

By December 31, 1996, the department of licensing shall implement a PC or server-based database of fuel dealer and distributor license application information.
RCW 46.61.640 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 640
RCW 46.61.640: Crossing fire hose.
Status: in_force

No vehicle shall be driven over any unprotected hose of a fire department when laid down on any street, or private driveway, to be used at any fire or alarm of fire, without the consent of the fire department official in command.
RCW 46.85.080 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 85 / Section 080
RCW 46.85.080: Automatic reciprocity, when.
Status: in_force

On and after July 1, 1963, if no agreement, arrangement or declaration is in effect with respect to another jurisdiction as authorized by this chapter, any vehicle properly registered or licensed in such other jurisdiction and for which evidence of compliance is supplied shall receive, when operated in this state, the same exemptions, benefits and privileges granted by such other jurisdiction to vehicles properly registered in this state. Reciprocity extended under this section shall apply to commercial vehicles only when engaged exclusively in interstate commerce.
RCW 46.04.464 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 464
RCW 46.04.464: Renewal notice.
Status: in_force

"Renewal notice" means the notice to renew a vehicle registration sent to the registered owner by the department.
RCW 46.20.515 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 515
RCW 46.20.515: Examination—Emphasis—Administration—Waiver.
Status: in_force

(1) The motorcycle endorsement examination must emphasize maneuvers necessary for on-street operation, including emergency braking and turning as may be required to avoid an impending collision. (2) The examination for a two-wheeled motorcycle endorsement and the examination for a three-wheeled motorcycle endorsement must be separate and distinct examinations emphasizing the skills and maneuvers necessary to operate each type of motorcycle. (3) The department may authorize an entity that has entered into a contract under RCW 46.20.520 to administer the motorcycle endorsement examination. (4) The department may waive all or part of the examination for persons who satisfactorily complete the voluntary motorcycle operator training and education program authorized under RCW 46.20.520 or who satisfactorily complete a private motorcycle skills education course that has been certified by the department under RCW 46.81A.020 .
RCW 46.48.170 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 48 / Section 170
RCW 46.48.170: State patrol authority—Rules and regulations.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington state patrol acting by and through the chief of the Washington state patrol has the authority to adopt and enforce the regulations promulgated by the United States department of transportation, 49 C.F.R. Parts 100 through 199, transportation of hazardous materials, as these regulations apply to motor carriers offering, accepting, storing, or transporting hazardous materials and to persons that inspect, certify, test, or repair cargo tank motor vehicles. "Motor carrier" means any person engaged in the transportation of passengers or property operating interstate and intrastate upon the public highways of this state, except certain agricultural operations as outlined in 49 C.F.R. Sec. 173.5. (2) The chief of the Washington state patrol may confer with the emergency management council under RCW 38.52.040 and may make rules and regulations pertaining thereto, sufficient to protect persons and property from unreasonable risk of harm or damage. The chief of the Washington state patrol may establish such additional rules not inconsistent with 49 C.F.R. Parts 100 through 199, transportation of hazardous materials, which for compelling reasons make necessary the reduction of risk associated with the transportation of hazardous materials. (3) No such rules may lessen a standard of care; however, the chief of the Washington state patrol may, after conferring with the emergency management council, establish a rule imposing a more stringent standard of care. The chief of the Washington state patrol must appoint the necessary qualified personnel to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
RCW 46.87.120 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 87 / Section 120
RCW 46.87.120: Report of actual distance accumulated on applications.
Status: in_force

(1) An application for proportional registration of a fleet must state the actual distance accumulated by the fleet during the reporting period. If operations were not conducted by the fleet during the reporting period, the application must contain a department determined average per vehicle distance of the fleet in all jurisdictions.
RCW 46.70.027 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 027
RCW 46.70.027: Accountability of dealer for employees—Actions for damages on violation of chapter.
Status: in_force

A vehicle dealer is accountable for the dealer's employees, sales personnel, and managerial personnel while in the performance of their official duties. Any violations of this chapter or applicable provisions of chapter 46.12 or 46.16A RCW committed by any of these employees subjects the dealer to license penalties prescribed under RCW 46.70.101 . A retail purchaser, consignor who is not a motor vehicle dealer, or a motor vehicle dealer who has purchased from a wholesale dealer, who has suffered a loss or damage by reason of any act by a dealer, salesperson, managerial person, or other employee of a dealership, that constitutes a violation of this chapter or applicable provisions of chapter 46.12 or 46.16A RCW may institute an action for recovery against the dealer and the surety bond as set forth in RCW 46.70.070 . However, under this section, motor vehicle dealers who have purchased from wholesale dealers may only institute actions against wholesale dealers and their surety bonds.
RCW 46.12.652 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 12 / Section 652
RCW 46.12.652: Fraudulent report of sale filed—Procedure.
Status: in_force

If a court has declared that a fraudulent report of sale has been filed with the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director, the court must notify the department in writing with a copy of the court order. Once notified, the department may remove the fraudulent report of sale from the vehicle record.
RCW 46.04.071 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 071
RCW 46.04.071: Bicycle.
Status: in_force

"Bicycle" means every device propelled solely by human power, or an electric-assisted bicycle as defined in RCW 46.04.169 , upon which a person or persons may ride, having two tandem wheels either of which is sixteen inches or more in diameter, or three wheels, any one of which is twenty inches or more in diameter.
RCW 46.04.2701 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 2701
RCW 46.04.2701: License plate.
Status: in_force

"License plate" means a plate that may be issued to a vehicle owner by the department or by an authorized entity for vehicle licensing or identification purposes. "License plates" do not include: (1) Temporary license plates; or (2) metal tags issued for the purposes of licensing wheeled all-terrain vehicles.
RCW 46.04.020 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 020
RCW 46.04.020: Alley.
Status: in_force

"Alley" means a public highway not designed for general travel and used primarily as a means of access to the rear of residences and business establishments.
RCW 46.68.030 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 68 / Section 030
RCW 46.68.030: Disposition of vehicle registration and license fees.
Status: in_force

(1) The director shall forward all fees for vehicle registrations under chapters 46.16A and 46.17 RCW, unless otherwise specified by law, to the state treasurer with a proper identifying detailed report. The state treasurer shall credit these moneys to the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070 . (2) Proceeds from vehicle license fees and renewal vehicle license fees must be deposited by the state treasurer as follows: (a) $23.60 of each initial or renewal vehicle license fee must be deposited in the state patrol highway account in the motor vehicle fund, hereby created. Vehicle license fees, renewal vehicle license fees, and all other funds in the state patrol highway account must be for the sole use of the Washington state patrol for highway activities of the Washington state patrol, subject to proper appropriations and reappropriations. (b) $2.02 of each initial vehicle license fee and $0.93 of each renewal vehicle license fee must be deposited each biennium in the Puget Sound ferry operations account. (c) Any remaining amounts of vehicle license fees and renewal vehicle license fees that are not distributed otherwise under this section must be deposited in the motor vehicle fund. (3) During the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the state patrol highway account to the connecting Washington account such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the state patrol highway account. (4) During the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, the legislature may direct the state treasurer to make transfers of moneys in the state patrol highway account to the connecting Washington account.
RCW 46.04.3802 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 3802
RCW 46.04.3802: Ownership in doubt.
Status: in_force

"Ownership in doubt" means that a vehicle or vessel owner is unable to obtain satisfactory evidence of ownership or releases of interest and is permitted to apply for a three-year registration period without a certificate of title or a three-year period with a bond covering the certificate of title.
RCW 46.04.1698 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 1698
RCW 46.04.1698: Empty scale weight.
Status: in_force

"Empty scale weight" means the weight of a vehicle as it stands without a load.
RCW 46.16A.215 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 215
RCW 46.16A.215: Military emblems—Fees.
Status: in_force

(1) The director may adopt fees to be charged by the department for emblems issued by the department under RCW 46.18.295 . (2) The fee for each remembrance emblem and military service award emblem issued under RCW 46.18.295 shall be in an amount sufficient to offset the costs of production of remembrance emblems and military service award emblems and the administration of that program by the department plus an amount for use by the department of veterans affairs, not to exceed a total fee of twenty-five dollars per emblem. (3) The veterans' emblem account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts by the department from the issuance of remembrance emblems and military service award emblems under RCW 46.18.295 shall be deposited into this fund. Expenditures from the fund may be used only for the costs of production of remembrance emblems and military service award emblems and administration of the program by the department of licensing, with the balance used only by the department of veterans affairs for projects that pay tribute to those living veterans and to those who have died defending freedom in our nation's wars and conflicts and for the upkeep and operations of existing memorials, as well as for planning, acquiring land for, and constructing future memorials. Only the director of licensing, the director of veterans affairs, or their designees may authorize expenditures from the fund. The fund is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required for expenditures.
RCW 46.04.553 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 553
RCW 46.04.553: Sport utility vehicle.
Status: in_force

"Sport utility vehicle" means a high performance motor vehicle weighing six thousand pounds or less, designed to carry ten passengers or less or designated as a sport utility vehicle by the manufacturer.
RCW 46.87.350 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 87 / Section 350
RCW 46.87.350: Delinquent obligations—Notice—Restriction on credits or property—Default judgments—Lien.
Status: in_force

If a person is delinquent in the payment of any obligation, the department may give notice of the amount of the delinquency, in person, by mail, or through electronic service, to persons having possession or control of credits or personal and real property belonging to the person, or owing any debts to the person. Any person notified may not transfer or dispose of credits, personal and real property, or debts without the consent of the department. A person notified must, within 20 days after receipt of the notice, advise the department of any credits, personal and real property, or debts in his or her possession, under his or her control or owing by him or her, and must immediately deliver the credits, personal and real property, or debts to the department. If a person fails to timely answer the notice, a court may render judgment by default against the person. The notice and order to withhold and deliver constitutes a continuing lien on property of the person. The department must include in the notice to withhold and deliver "continuing lien." The effective date of a notice to withhold and deliver is the date of service.