RCW 46.61.470 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 470
RCW 46.61.470: Speed traps defined, certain types permitted—Measured courses, speed measuring devices, timing from aircraft.
Status: in_force

(1) No evidence as to the speed of any vehicle operated upon a public highway by any person arrested for violation of any of the laws of this state regarding speed or of any orders, rules, or regulations of any city or town or other political subdivision relating thereto shall be admitted in evidence in any court at a subsequent trial of such person in case such evidence relates to or is based upon the maintenance or use of a speed trap except as provided in subsection (2) of this section. A "speed trap," within the meaning of this section, is a particular section of or distance on any public highway, the length of which has been or is measured off or otherwise designated or determined, and the limits of which are within the vision of any officer or officers who calculate the speed of a vehicle passing through such speed trap by using the lapsed time during which such vehicle travels between the entrance and exit of such speed trap. (2) Evidence shall be admissible against any person arrested or issued a notice of a traffic infraction for violation of any of the laws of this state or of any orders, rules, or regulations of any city or town or other political subdivision regarding speed if the same is determined by a particular section of or distance on a public highway, the length of which has been accurately measured off or otherwise designated or determined and either: (a) The limits of which are controlled by a mechanical, electrical, or other device capable of measuring or recording the speed of a vehicle passing within such limits; or (b) a timing device is operated from an aircraft, which timing device when used to measure the elapsed time of a vehicle passing over such a particular section of or distance upon a public highway indicates the speed of a vehicle. (3) The exceptions of subsection (2) of this section are limited to devices or observations with a maximum error of not to exceed five percent using the lapsed time during which such vehicle travels between such limits, and such limits shall not be closer than one-fourth mile.
RCW 46.32.060 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 32 / Section 060
RCW 46.32.060: Moving defective vehicle unlawful—Impounding authorized.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or move, or for any owner to cause or permit to be operated or moved upon any public highway, any vehicle or combination of vehicles, which is not at all times equipped in the manner required by this title, or the equipment of which is not in a proper condition and adjustment as required by this title or rules adopted by the chief of the Washington state patrol. Any vehicle operating upon the public highways of this state and at any time found to be defective in equipment in such a manner that it may be considered unsafe shall be an unlawful vehicle and may be prevented from further operation until such equipment defect is corrected and any peace officer is empowered to impound such vehicle until the same has been placed in a condition satisfactory to vehicle inspection. The necessary cost of impounding any such unlawful vehicle and any cost for the storage and keeping thereof shall be paid by the owner thereof. The impounding of any such vehicle shall be in addition to any penalties for such unlawful operation. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to prevent the operation of any such defective vehicle to a place for correction of equipment defect in the manner directed by any peace officer or representative of the state patrol.
RCW 46.18.245 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 18 / Section 245
RCW 46.18.245: Gold star license plates.
Status: in_force

(1) A registered owner who is an eligible family member of a member of the United States armed forces who died while in service to his or her country, or as a result of his or her service, may apply to the department for special gold star license plates for use on a motor vehicle. The registered owner must: (a) Be a resident of this state; (b) Provide proof to the satisfaction of the department that the registered owner is an eligible family member, which includes: (i) A widow; (ii) A widower; (iii) A biological parent; (iv) An adoptive parent; (v) A stepparent; (vi) An adult in loco parentis or foster parent; (vii) A biological child; (viii) An adopted child; or (ix) A sibling; (c) Provide certification from the Washington state department of veterans affairs that the registered owner qualifies for the special license plate under this section; and (d) Be recorded as the registered owner of the motor vehicle on which the gold star license plates will be displayed. (2) In lieu of applying for a gold star license plate under this section, an eligible widow or widower under subsection (1)(b) of this section may apply for a standard issue license plate or any qualifying special license plate for one personal use motor vehicle and be exempt from payment of annual vehicle registration fees, motor vehicle excise taxes, and license plate fees for that vehicle. (3)(a) For a widow, a widower, a biological parent, an adoptive parent, a stepparent, or an adult in loco parentis or foster parent applicant, a gold star license plate must be issued: (i) Only for motor vehicles owned by qualifying applicants; and (ii) Without payment of any vehicle license fees, license plate fees, and motor vehicle excise taxes for one motor vehicle. For other motor vehicles, a qualified widow, a widower, a biological parent, an adoptive parent, a stepparent, or an adult in loco parentis or foster parent applicant may purchase gold star license plates without payment of any license plate fees, but the applicant must pay all other fees and taxes required by law for registering the motor vehicle. (b) For a biological child, an adopted child, or a sibling applicant, a gold star license plate must be issued: (i) Only for motor vehicles owned by qualifying applicants; and (ii) Without payment of any license plate fees but the applicant must pay all other fees and taxes required by law for registering the motor vehicle. (4) Gold star license plates must be replaced, free of charge, if the license plates become lost, stolen, damaged, defaced, or destroyed. (5) Gold star license plates may be transferred from one motor vehicle to another motor vehicle owned by the eligible family member, as described in subsection (1) of this section, upon application to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director.
RCW 46.04.338 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 338
RCW 46.04.338: Mount St. Helens license plates.
Status: in_force

"Mount St. Helens license plates" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display an image of Mount St. Helens.
RCW 46.52.035 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 52 / Section 035
RCW 46.52.035: Accident reports—Suspension of license or permit for failure to make report.
Status: in_force

The director may suspend the license or permit to drive and any nonresident operating privileges of any person failing to report an accident as provided in RCW 46.52.030 until such report has been filed.
RCW 46.37.260 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 260
RCW 46.37.260: Alternate road lighting equipment.
Status: in_force

Any motor vehicle may be operated under the conditions specified in RCW 46.37.020 when equipped with two lighted lamps upon the front thereof capable of revealing persons and objects one hundred feet ahead in lieu of lamps required in RCW 46.37.220 or 46.37.240 : PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That at no time shall it be operated at a speed in excess of twenty miles per hour.
RCW 46.96.260 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 96 / Section 260
RCW 46.96.260: Civil actions for violations.
Status: in_force

A new motor vehicle dealer who is injured in his or her business or property by a violation of this chapter, or any corporation or association that is primarily owned by or composed of new motor vehicle dealers and that primarily represents the interests of new motor vehicle dealers and is acting for itself or by, for, or on behalf of one or more new motor vehicle dealers, has standing to file a petition to the department to have the matter handled as an adjudicative proceeding under chapter 34.05 RCW, or may bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover the actual damages sustained by the dealer, to seek declaratory relief, or to enjoin further violations, together with the costs of the suit, including reasonable attorneys' fees if the new motor vehicle dealer, corporation, or association prevails. In addition, the court may, in its discretion, increase the award of damages up to an amount not to exceed three times the actual damages sustained for a willful violation. If a petition is filed with the department, the petition must be accompanied with a filing fee in accordance with RCW 46.96.210 .
RCW 46.44.180 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 44 / Section 180
RCW 46.44.180: Operation of mobile home pilot vehicle without insurance unlawful—Amounts—Exception—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for a person, other than an employee of a dealer or other principal licensed to transport mobile homes within this state acting within the course of employment with the principal, to operate a pilot vehicle accompanying a mobile home, as defined in RCW 46.04.302 , being transported on the public highways of this state, without maintaining insurance for the pilot vehicle in the minimum amounts of: (a) One hundred thousand dollars for bodily injury to or death of one person in any one accident; (b) Three hundred thousand dollars for bodily injury to or death of two or more persons in any one accident; and (c) Fifty thousand dollars for damage to or destruction of property of others in any one accident. (2) Satisfactory evidence of the insurance shall be carried at all times by the operator of the pilot vehicle, which evidence shall be displayed upon demand by a police officer. (3) Failure to maintain the insurance as required by this section is a gross misdemeanor. (4) Failure to carry or disclose the evidence of the insurance as required by this section is a misdemeanor.
RCW 46.70.125 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 125
RCW 46.70.125: Used vehicles—Asking price, posting or disclosure.
Status: in_force

A vehicle dealer who sells used vehicles shall either display on the vehicle, or disclose upon request, the written asking price of a specific vehicle offered for sale by the dealer as of that time. A violation of this section is an unfair business practice under chapter 19.86 RCW, the Consumer Protection Act, and the provisions of chapter 46.70 RCW.
RCW 46.04.620 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 620
RCW 46.04.620: Trailer.
Status: in_force

"Trailer" includes every vehicle without motive power designed for being drawn by or used in conjunction with a motor vehicle constructed so that no appreciable part of its weight rests upon or is carried by such motor vehicle, but does not include a municipal transit vehicle, or any portion thereof. "Trailer" does not include a cargo extension.
RCW 46.09.460 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 09 / Section 460
RCW 46.09.460: Operation by persons under sixteen.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, no person under sixteen years of age may operate an off-road vehicle on or across a highway or nonhighway road in this state without direct supervision of a person eighteen years of age or older possessing a valid license to operate a motor vehicle under chapter 46.20 RCW. This prohibition does not apply when a person under sixteen years of age is acting in accordance with RCW 46.09.420 (5) and (7). (2) Persons under sixteen years of age may operate an off-road vehicle across a highway, if at that crossing signs indicate that wheeled all-terrain vehicles or off-road vehicles may be crossing, or on a nonhighway road designated for off-road vehicle use, under the direct supervision of a person eighteen years of age or older possessing a valid license to operate a motor vehicle under chapter 46.20 RCW. (3) This section does not apply to vehicles used in the production of agricultural or timber products on and across lands owned, leased, or managed by the owner or operator of a wheeled all-terrain vehicle or the operator's employer.
RCW 46.04.301 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 301
RCW 46.04.301: Military affiliate radio system license plates.
Status: in_force

"Military affiliate radio system license plates" means special license plates displaying official military affiliate radio system call letters assigned by the United States department of defense.
RCW 46.85.910 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 85 / Section 910
RCW 46.85.910: Constitutionality.
Status: in_force

If any phrase, clause, subsection or section of this chapter shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, it shall be conclusively presumed that the legislature would have enacted this chapter without the phrase, clause, subsection or section so held unconstitutional or invalid and the remainder of the chapter shall not be affected as a result of said part being held unconstitutional or invalid.
RCW 46.35.030 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 35 / Section 030
RCW 46.35.030: Confidential information—Exceptions—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) Information recorded or transmitted by a recording device may not be retrieved, downloaded, scanned, read, or otherwise accessed by a person other than the owner of the motor vehicle in which the recording device is installed except: (a) Upon a court order or pursuant to discovery. Any information recorded or transmitted by a recording device and obtained by a court order or pursuant to discovery is private and confidential and is not subject to public disclosure; (b) With the consent of the owner, given for a specific instance of access, for any purpose; (c) For improving motor vehicle safety, including medical research on the human body's reaction to motor vehicle collisions, if the identity of the motor vehicle or the owner or driver of the motor vehicle is not disclosed in connection with the retrieved information; (d) For determining the need for or facilitating emergency medical response if a motor vehicle collision occurs, provided that the information retrieved is used solely for medical purposes; or (e) For subscription services pursuant to an agreement in which disclosure required under RCW 46.35.020 has been made, provided that the information retrieved is used solely for the purposes of fulfilling the subscription service. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(c) of this section: (a) The disclosure of a motor vehicle's vehicle identification number with the last six digits deleted or redacted is not a disclosure of the identity of the owner or driver; and (b) Retrieved information may only be disclosed to a data processor. (3) Information that can be associated with an individual and that is recorded or transmitted by a recording device may not be sold to a third party unless the owner of the information explicitly grants permission for the sale. (4) Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
RCW 46.70.075 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 075
RCW 46.70.075: Manufacturers—Bond required—Actions—Cancellation of license.
Status: in_force

Before issuing a manufacturer license to a manufacturer of mobile homes or travel trailers, the department shall require the applicant to file with the department a surety bond in the amount of forty thousand dollars in the case of a mobile home manufacturer and twenty thousand dollars in the case of a travel trailer manufacturer, 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 manufacturer shall conduct his or her business in conformity with the provisions of this chapter and with all standards set by the state of Washington or the federal government pertaining to the construction or safety of such vehicles. Any retail purchaser or vehicle dealer who has suffered any loss or damage by reason of breach of warranty or by any act by a manufacturer which constitutes a violation of this chapter or a violation of any standards set by the state of Washington or the federal government pertaining to construction or safety of such vehicles has the right to institute an action for recovery against such manufacturer and the surety upon such bond. Successive recoveries against the 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 the bond or cancellation of the bond by the surety the manufacturer license is automatically deemed canceled.
RCW 46.70.250 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 250
RCW 46.70.250: Personal service of process outside state.
Status: in_force

Personal service of any process in an action under this chapter may be made upon any person outside the state if such person has engaged in conduct in violation of this chapter which has had the impact in this state which this chapter reprehends. Such person shall be deemed to have thereby submitted himself or herself to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state within the meaning of RCW 4.28.180 and 4.28.185 .
RCW 46.16A.170 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 170
RCW 46.16A.170: Exemptions from vehicle license fees—State and publicly owned vehicles.
Status: in_force

(1) The following vehicles are exempt from the payment of vehicle license fees: (a) Any vehicle owned, rented, or leased by the state of Washington, or by any county, city, town, school district, or other political subdivision of the state of Washington and used exclusively by them; (b) Vehicles owned or leased with an option to purchase by the United States government, or by the government of foreign countries, or by international bodies to which the United States government is a signatory by treaty; (c) Vehicles owned or leased by the governing body of an Indian tribe located within this state and recognized as a governmental entity by the United States department of the interior, and used exclusively in its service; (d) Any bus or vehicle owned and operated by a private school or schools meeting the requirements of RCW 28A.195.010 and used by that school or schools primarily to transport children to and from school or to transport children in connection with school activities. A registration issued by the department for these buses or vehicles is exempt from the motor vehicle excise tax provided in chapter 82.44 RCW; (e) Vehicles owned and used exclusively by the United States government and are clearly identified by displaying registration numbers or license plates assigned by the United States government if the vehicle is registered and displays license plates assigned to it by the United States government; and (f) Except for payment of the license plate fee required under RCW 46.17.240 , vehicles owned and used exclusively by the United States government and are clearly identified by displaying registration numbers of license plates assigned by the state of Washington if the vehicle is registered and displays license plates assigned to it by the state of Washington. (2) The department shall assign a license plate or plates to each vehicle or may assign a block of license plates to an agency or political subdivision for further assignment by the agency or political subdivision to individual vehicles registered to it. The agency, political subdivision, or Indian tribe, except a foreign government or international body, shall pay the fee required in RCW 46.17.240 for the license plate or plates for each vehicle. (3) An Indian tribe located within this state and recognized as a governmental entity by the United States department of the interior is not entitled to register any tribal government service vehicle under this section if that tribe itself registers any tribal government service vehicles under tribal law. (4) A vehicle registration or license plates may not be issued to any vehicle under this section for the transportation of school children unless the vehicle has been first inspected by the director or the director's authorized representative.
RCW 46.29.420 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 420
RCW 46.29.420: Proof required in addition to deposit of security after accident.
Status: in_force

Any person required to deposit security under RCW 46.29.070 , for the benefit or protection of another person injured or damaged in an accident, shall in addition be required to give proof of financial responsibility for the future. The department shall give written notice of such additional requirement to every such person at the time and in the manner provided in RCW 46.29.070 for giving notice of the requirement for security.
RCW 46.70.051 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 051
RCW 46.70.051: Issuance of license—Private party dissemination of vehicle database.
Status: in_force

(1) After the application has been filed, the fee paid, and bond posted, if required, the department shall, if no denial order is in effect and no proceeding is pending under RCW 46.70.101 , issue the appropriate license, which license, in the case of a vehicle dealer, shall designate the classification of the dealer. Nothing prohibits a vehicle dealer from obtaining licenses for more than one classification, and nothing prevents any vehicle dealer from dealing in other classes of vehicles on an isolated basis. (2) An auction company licensed under chapter 18.11 RCW may sell at auction all classifications of vehicles under a motor vehicle dealer's license issued under this chapter including motor vehicles, miscellaneous type vehicles, and mobile homes and travel trailers. (3) At the time the department issues a vehicle dealer license, the department shall provide to the dealer a current, up-to-date vehicle dealer manual that may be provided electronically setting forth the various statutes and rules applicable to vehicle dealers. In addition, at the time any such license is renewed under RCW 46.70.083 , the department shall provide the dealer with any updates or current revisions to the vehicle dealer manual. These updates or current revisions may be provided electronically. (4) The department may contract with responsible private parties to provide them elements of the vehicle database on a regular basis. The private parties may only disseminate this information to licensed vehicle dealers. (a) Subject to the disclosure agreement provisions of RCW 46.12.635 and the requirements of Executive Order 97-01, the department may provide to the contracted private parties the following information: (i) All vehicle and title data necessary to accurately disclose known title defects, brands, or flags and odometer discrepancies; (ii) All registered and legal owner information necessary to determine true ownership of the vehicle and the existence of any recorded liens, including but not limited to liens of the department of social and health services or its successor; and (iii) Any data in the department's possession necessary to calculate the motor vehicle excise tax, license, and registration fees including information necessary to determine the applicability of regional transit authority excise and use tax surcharges. (b) The department may provide this information in any form the contracted private party and the department agree upon, but if the data is to be transmitted over the Internet or similar public network from the department to the contracted private party, it must be encrypted. (c) The department shall give these contracted private parties advance written notice of any change in the information referred to in (a)(i), (ii), or (iii) of this subsection, including information pertaining to the calculation of motor vehicle excise taxes. (d) The department shall revoke a contract made under this subsection (4) with a private party who disseminates information from the vehicle database to anyone other than a licensed vehicle dealer. A private party who obtains information from the vehicle database under a contract with the department and disseminates any of that information to anyone other than a licensed vehicle dealer is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW. (e) Nothing in this subsection (4) authorizes a vehicle dealer or any other organization or entity not otherwise appointed as a vehicle licensing subagent under RCW 46.01.140 to perform any of the functions of a vehicle licensing subagent so appointed.
RCW 46.04.587 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 587
RCW 46.04.587: Total loss vehicle.
Status: in_force

"Total loss vehicle" means a vehicle that has been reported to the department as destroyed by an insurance company, self-insurer, or the vehicle owner or the owner's authorized representative.
RCW 46.80.070 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 80 / Section 070
RCW 46.80.070: Bond.
Status: in_force

Before issuing a vehicle wrecker's license, the department shall require the applicant to file with the department a surety bond in the amount of one thousand dollars, running to the state of Washington and executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the state of Washington. The bond shall be approved as to form by the attorney general and conditioned upon the wrecker conducting the business in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. Any person who has suffered any loss or damage by reason of fraud, carelessness, neglect, violation of the terms of this chapter, or misrepresentation on the part of the wrecking company, may institute an action for recovery against the vehicle wrecker and surety upon the bond. However, the aggregate liability of the surety to all persons shall in no event exceed the amount of the bond.
RCW 46.61.775 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 775
RCW 46.61.775: Carrying articles.
Status: in_force

No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle or article which prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars.
RCW 46.61.520 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 520
RCW 46.61.520: Vehicular homicide—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) When the death of any person ensues within three years as a proximate result of injury proximately caused by the driving of any vehicle by any person, the driver is guilty of vehicular homicide if the driver was operating a motor vehicle: (a) While under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, as defined by RCW 46.61.502 ; or (b) In a reckless manner; or (c) With disregard for the safety of others. (2) Vehicular homicide is a class A felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW, except that, for a conviction under subsection (1)(a) of this section, an additional two years shall be added to the sentence for each prior offense as defined in RCW 46.61.5055 .
RCW 46.55.140 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 55 / Section 140
RCW 46.55.140: Operator's lien, deficiency claim, liability.
Status: in_force

(1) A registered tow truck operator who has a valid and signed impoundment authorization has a lien upon the impounded vehicle for services provided in the towing and storage of the vehicle, unless the impoundment is determined to have been invalid. The lien does not apply to personal property in or upon the vehicle that is not permanently attached to or is not an integral part of the vehicle except for items of personal property registered or titled with the department. The registered tow truck operator also has a deficiency claim against the registered owner of the vehicle for services provided in the towing and storage of the vehicle not to exceed the sum of five hundred dollars after deduction of the amount bid at auction, and for vehicles of over ten thousand pounds gross vehicle weight, the operator has a deficiency claim of one thousand dollars after deduction of the amount bid at auction, unless the impound is determined to be invalid. The limitation on towing and storage deficiency claims does not apply to an impound directed by a law enforcement officer. In no case may the cost of the auction or a buyer's fee be added to the amount charged for the vehicle at the auction, the vehicle's lien, or the overage due. A registered owner who has completed and filed with the department the report of sale as provided for in RCW 46.12.650 and has timely and properly filed the report of sale is relieved of liability under this section. The person named as the new owner of the vehicle on the timely and properly filed report of sale shall assume liability under this section. (2) Any person who tows, removes, or otherwise disturbs any vehicle parked, stalled, or otherwise left on privately owned or controlled property, and any person owning or controlling the private property, or either of them, are liable to the owner or operator of a vehicle, or each of them, for consequential and incidental damages arising from any interference with the ownership or use of the vehicle which does not comply with the requirements of this chapter.
RCW 46.04.142 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 142
RCW 46.04.142: Confidential license plates.
Status: in_force

"Confidential license plates" and "undercover license plates" mean standard issue license plates assigned to vehicles owned or operated by public agencies. These license plates are used as specifically authorized under RCW 46.08.066 .
RCW 46.04.565 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 565
RCW 46.04.565: Stop.
Status: in_force

"Stop" when required means complete cessation from movement.
RCW 46.61.583 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 583
RCW 46.61.583: Special plate or card issued by another jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

A special license plate or card issued by another state or country that indicates an occupant of the vehicle has a disability entitles the vehicle on or in which it is displayed and being used to transport the person with disabilities to the same parking privileges granted under this chapter to a vehicle with a similar special license plate or card issued by this state.
RCW 46.87.310 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 87 / Section 310
RCW 46.87.310: Application records—Preservation, audit—Additional assessments, penalties, refunds.
Status: in_force

An owner must preserve the records on which the owner's application for apportioned registration is based for a period of three years following the close of the registration year. The owner must make records available to the department for audit as to the accuracy and adequacy of records, computations, and payments at a location designated by the department. The department must assess and collect any unpaid fees and taxes due affected jurisdictions and provide credits for any overpayments of apportionable fees and taxes to the jurisdictions affected. If the records produced by the owner for the audit fail to meet the criteria for adequate records, or are not produced within thirty calendar days after a written request by the department, the department must impose on the owner an assessment in the amount of twenty percent of the total apportionable fees paid or found due because of appropriate adjustment for the registration of the fleet in the registration year to which records pertain. In the instance of a second offense, the department must impose upon the owner an assessment in the amount of fifty percent of the total apportionable fees paid or found due because of appropriate adjustment for the registration of the fleet in the registration year to which records pertain. In the instance of a third or any subsequent offense, the department must impose upon the owner an assessment in the amount of one hundred percent of the total apportionable fees paid or found due because of appropriate adjustment for the registration of the fleet in the registration year to which records pertain. The department must distribute the amount of assessments it collects under this section on a pro rata basis to the other jurisdictions in which the fleet was registered or required to be registered. If the owner fails to maintain complete records as required under this section, the department may attempt to reconstruct or reestablish such records. The department may conduct joint audits of any owner with other jurisdictions. An assessment for deficiency or claim for credit may not be made for any period for which records are no longer required. Any fees, taxes, penalties, or interest due and owing the state upon audit bear interest at the rate of one percent per month, or fraction thereof, from the first day of the calendar month after the amount should have been paid until the date of payment. If the audit discloses a deliberate and willful intent to evade the requirements of payment under RCW 46.87.140 , a penalty of ten percent of the amount owed, in addition to any other assessments authorized under this chapter, must be assessed. If the audit discloses that an overpayment in excess of ten dollars has been made, the department must refund the overpayment to the owner. Overpayments must bear interest at the rate of eight percent per annum from the date on which the overpayment was incurred until the date of payment.
RCW 46.61.295 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 295
RCW 46.61.295: "U" turns.
Status: in_force

(1) The driver of any vehicle shall not turn such vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction unless such movement can be made in safety and without interfering with other traffic. (2) No vehicle shall be turned so as to proceed in the opposite direction upon any curve, or upon the approach to or near the crest of a grade, where such vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of any other vehicle approaching from either direction within five hundred feet.
RCW 46.20.2892 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 2892
RCW 46.20.2892: Traffic infractions for moving violations—Suspension—Probation—Notice.
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever the official records of the department show that a person has committed a traffic infraction for a moving violation on three or more occasions within a one-year period, or on four or more occasions within a two-year period, the department must suspend the license of the driver for a period of 60 days and establish a period of probation for one calendar year to begin when the suspension ends. Prior to reinstatement of a license, the person must complete a safe driving course as recommended by the department. During the period of probation, the person must not be convicted of any additional traffic infractions for moving violations. Any traffic infraction for a moving violation committed during the period of probation shall result in an additional 30-day suspension to run consecutively with any suspension already being served. (2) When a person has committed a traffic infraction for a moving violation on two occasions within a one-year period or three occasions within a two-year period, the department shall send the person a notice that an additional infraction will result in suspension of the person's license for a period of 60 days. (3) The department may not charge a reissue fee at the end of the term of suspension under this section. (4) For purposes of this section, multiple traffic infractions issued during or as the result of a single traffic stop constitute one occasion.
RCW 46.04.385 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 385
RCW 46.04.385: Personalized license plates.
Status: in_force

"Personalized license plates" means license plates that display the license plate number assigned to the vehicle or camper for which the license plate number was issued in a combination of letters or numbers, or both, requested by the owner of the vehicle or camper in accordance with chapter 46.18 RCW.
RCW 46.90.005 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 90 / Section 005
RCW 46.90.005: Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to encourage highway safety and uniform traffic laws by authorizing the department of licensing to adopt a comprehensive compilation of sound, uniform traffic laws to serve as a guide which local authorities may adopt by reference or any part thereof, including all future amendments or additions thereto. Any local authority which adopts that body of rules by reference may at any time exclude any section or sections of those rules that it does not desire to include in its local traffic ordinance. The rules are not intended to deny any local authority its legislative power, but rather to enhance safe and efficient movement of traffic throughout the state by having current, uniform traffic laws available.
RCW 46.80.210 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 80 / Section 210
RCW 46.80.210: Catalytic converter transactions.
Status: in_force

(1) Payment to individual sellers of catalytic converters that have been removed from a vehicle may not be made at the time of the transaction and shall not be paid earlier than three business days after the transaction was made. (2) No transaction involving catalytic converters that have been removed from a vehicle may be made in cash or with any person who does not provide a street address and photographic identification. The person with whom the transaction is being made may only be paid by a nontransferable check, mailed by the licensed auto wrecker to a street address recorded according to RCW 46.80.080 , no earlier than three days after the transaction was made. A transaction occurs on the date provided in the record required under RCW 46.80.080 . (3) This section does not apply to the purchase of material from a licensed business that manufactures catalytic converters in the ordinary course of its legal business.
RCW 46.04.370 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 370
RCW 46.04.370: Operator or driver.
Status: in_force

"Operator or driver" means every person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle.
RCW 46.68.295 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 68 / Section 295
RCW 46.68.295: Transportation partnership account—Transfers.
Status: in_force

(1) On July 1, 2006, and by each July 1st thereafter, the state treasurer shall transfer from the transportation partnership account created in RCW 46.68.290 : (a) One million dollars to the small city pavement and sidewalk account created in RCW 47.26.340 ; (b) Two and one-half million dollars to the transportation improvement account created in RCW 47.26.084 ; and (c) One and one-half million dollars to the county arterial preservation account created in RCW 46.68.090 (2)(i). (2) On July 1, 2006, the state treasurer shall transfer six million dollars from the transportation partnership account created in RCW 46.68.290 into the freight mobility investment account created in RCW 46.68.300 and by July 1, 2007, and by every July 1st thereafter, three million dollars shall be deposited into the freight mobility investment account.
RCW 46.80.060 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 80 / Section 060
RCW 46.80.060: License plates, indicator tabs—Fee—Display.
Status: in_force

The vehicle wrecker shall obtain a special set of license plates or an indicator tab pursuant to RCW 46.55.065 in addition to the regular licenses and plates required for the operation of such vehicles. The special plates must be displayed on vehicles owned and/or operated by the wrecker and used in the conduct of the business. The fee for these plates shall be five dollars for the original plates and two dollars for each additional set of plates bearing the same license number. A wrecker with more than one licensed location in the state may use special plates bearing the same license number for vehicles operated out of any of the licensed locations.
RCW 46.16A.180 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 180
RCW 46.16A.180: Registration certificates—Formats—Requirements—Penalty—Exception—Manual removal of registrant's address.
Status: in_force

(1) A registration certificate must be: (a) Signed by the registered owner, or if a firm or corporation, the signature of one of its officers or other authorized agent, to be valid; (b) Carried in the vehicle for which it is issued; and (c) Provided to law enforcement and the department by the operator of the vehicle upon demand. (d) The registration certificate required by this section may be provided in either paper or electronic format. Acceptable electronic formats include the display of electronic images on a cellular phone or any other type of portable electronic device. (2) It is unlawful for any person to operate or be in possession of a vehicle without carrying a registration certificate for the vehicle. Any person in charge of a vehicle shall, upon demand of any of the local authorities or of any police officer or of any representative of the department, permit an inspection of the vehicle registration certificate. This section does not apply to a vehicle for which registration is not required to be renewed annually and is a publicly owned vehicle marked as required under RCW 46.08.065 . (3) Beginning January 1, 2023, paper issued registrations [registration] certificates for vehicles or trailers must be printed to allow for the manual removal of a registrant's address, by the named registered owner, without compromising any required information on the certificate.
RCW 46.79.050 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 79 / Section 050
RCW 46.79.050: License expiration—Renewal fee—Surrender of license, when.
Status: in_force

A license issued pursuant to this chapter expires on the date assigned by the director, and may be renewed by filing a proper application and payment of a fee of ten dollars. Whenever a hulk hauler or scrap processor ceases to do business or the license has been suspended or revoked, the license shall immediately be surrendered to the director.
RCW 46.01.270 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 01 / Section 270
RCW 46.01.270: Destruction of records by county auditor or other agent.
Status: in_force

A county auditor or other agent appointed by the director may destroy applications for vehicle registrations and any copies of vehicle registrations or other records issued after those records have been on file in the county auditor's or other agent's office for a period of eighteen months, unless otherwise directed by the director.
RCW 46.44.060 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 44 / Section 060
RCW 46.44.060: Outside load limits for passenger vehicles.
Status: in_force

No passenger type vehicle shall be operated on any public highway with any load carried thereon extending beyond the line of the fenders on the left side of such vehicle nor extending more than six inches beyond the line of the fenders on the right side thereof.
RCW 46.52.065 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 52 / Section 065
RCW 46.52.065: Blood samples to state toxicologist—Analysis—Availability, admissibility of reports.
Status: in_force

Every coroner or other official performing like functions shall submit to the state toxicologist a blood sample taken from all drivers and all pedestrians who are killed in any traffic accident where the death occurred within four hours after the accident. Blood samples shall be taken and submitted in the manner prescribed by the state toxicologist. The state toxicologist shall analyze these blood samples to determine the concentration of alcohol and, where feasible, the presence of drugs or other toxic substances. The reports and records of the state toxicologist relating to analyses made pursuant to this section shall be confidential: PROVIDED, That the results of these analyses shall be reported to the state patrol and made available to the prosecuting attorney or law enforcement agency having jurisdiction: PROVIDED FURTHER, That the results of these analyses may be admitted in evidence in any civil or criminal action where relevant and shall be made available to the parties to any such litigation on application to the court.
RCW 46.16A.040 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 040
RCW 46.16A.040: Original registration—Application—Form and contents.
Status: in_force

(1) An owner or the owner's authorized representative must apply for an original vehicle registration to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director on a form furnished by the department. The application must contain: (a) A description of the vehicle, including its make, model, vehicle identification number, type of body, and power to be used; (b) The name and address of the person who is the registered owner of the vehicle and, if the vehicle is subject to a security interest, the name and address of the secured party; (c) The purpose for which the vehicle is to be used; (d) The licensed gross weight for the vehicle, which is: (i) The adult seating capacity, including the operator, as provided for in RCW 46.16A.455 (1) if the vehicle will be operated as a for hire vehicle or auto stage and has a seating capacity of more than six; or (ii) The gross weight declared by the applicant as required in RCW 46.16A.455 (2) if the vehicle will be operated as a motor truck, tractor, or truck tractor; (e) The empty scale weight of the vehicle; and (f) Other information that the department may require. (2) The registered owner or the registered owner's authorized representative shall sign the application for an original vehicle registration and certify that the statements on the application are true to the best of the applicant's knowledge. (3) The application for an original vehicle registration must be accompanied by a draft, money order, certified bank check, or cash for all fees and taxes due for the application for an original vehicle registration. (4) Whenever any person, after applying for or receiving a vehicle registration, moves from the address named in the application or in the registration 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 46.04.079 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 079
RCW 46.04.079: Business day.
Status: in_force

"Business day" means Monday through Friday and excludes Saturday, Sunday, and state and federal holidays.
RCW 46.80.150 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 80 / Section 150
RCW 46.80.150: Inspection of licensed premises and records.
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the chiefs of police, or the Washington state patrol, in cities having a population of over five thousand persons, and in all other cases the Washington state patrol, to make periodic inspection of the vehicle wrecker's licensed premises and records provided for in this chapter during normal business hours, and furnish a certificate of inspection to the department in such manner as may be determined by the department. In any instance, an authorized representative of the department may make the inspection.
RCW 46.12.735 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 12 / Section 735
RCW 46.12.735: Hearing—Appeal—Removal to court—Release after ruling.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person may submit a written request for a hearing to establish a claim of ownership or right to lawful possession of the vehicle, watercraft, camper, or component part thereof seized pursuant to this section. (2) Upon receipt of a request for hearing, one shall be held before the chief law enforcement officer of the seizing agency or an administrative law judge appointed under chapter 34.12 RCW. (3) Such hearing shall be held within a reasonable time after receipt of a request therefor. Reasonable investigative activities, including efforts to establish the identity of the article or articles and the identity of the person entitled to the lawful possession or custody of the article or articles shall be considered in determining the reasonableness of the time within which a hearing must be held. (4) The hearing and any appeal therefrom shall be conducted in accordance with Title 34 RCW. (5) The burden of producing evidence shall be upon the person claiming to be the lawful owner or to have the lawful right of possession to the article or articles. (6) Any person claiming ownership or right to possession of an article or articles subject to disposition under RCW 46.12.725 through 46.12.740 may remove the matter to a court of competent jurisdiction if the aggregate value of the article or articles involved is two hundred dollars or more. In a court hearing between two or more claimants to the article or articles involved, the prevailing party shall be entitled to judgment for costs and reasonable attorney's fees. For purposes of this section the seizing law enforcement agency shall not be considered a claimant. (7) The seizing law enforcement agency shall promptly release the article or articles to the claimant upon a determination by the administrative law judge or court that the claimant is the present lawful owner or is lawfully entitled to possession thereof.
RCW 46.87.340 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 87 / Section 340
RCW 46.87.340: Assessments—Lien for nonpayment.
Status: in_force

(1) If a person liable for the payment of fees and taxes fails to pay the amount, including any interest and penalty, together with costs incurred, there must be a lien in favor of the state upon all franchises, property, and rights to property, whether real or personal, belonging to or acquired, whether the property is employed by such person for personal or business use or is in the control of a trustee, receiver, or assignee. The lien is effective from the date fees and taxes were due and payable until the amount is satisfied. The lien has priority over any lien or encumbrance except liens of other fees and taxes having priority by law. (2) The department must file with any county auditor or other agent a statement of claim and lien specifying the amount of delinquent fees, taxes, penalties, and interest owed.
RCW 46.20.317 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 317
RCW 46.20.317: Unlicensed drivers.
Status: in_force

The department is hereby authorized to place any unlicensed person into a suspended or revoked status under any circumstances which would have resulted in the suspension or revocation of the driver's license had that person been licensed.
RCW 46.75.050 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 75 / Section 050
RCW 46.75.050: Violation—Traffic infraction—Notice.
Status: in_force

(1) A violation of this chapter, or of chapter 46.61 RCW by a personal delivery device, is a traffic infraction. A notice of infraction must be mailed to the registered agent listed on the personal delivery device within fourteen days of the violation. (2) The registered agent of the eligible entity operating a personal delivery device is responsible for an infraction under RCW 46.63.030 (1). (3) Infractions committed by a personal delivery device are not part of the registered agent's driving record under RCW 46.52.101 and 46.52.120 . Additionally, infractions issued under this section shall be processed in the same manner as parking infractions, including for the purposes of RCW 3.50.100 , 35.20.220 , 46.16A.120 , and 46.20.270 (2). The amount of the fine issued for an infraction issued under this section shall not exceed the amount of a fine issued for other parking infractions within the jurisdiction.The city or town council shall by ordinance provide that the whole amount or any amount not less than seventy-five percent of all license fees, penalties or other moneys collected under the authority of this chapter shall be paid into and placed to the credit of a special fund to be known as the "bicycle road fund." The moneys in the bicycle road fund shall not be transferred to any other fund and shall be paid out for the sole purpose of building and maintaining bicycle paths and roadways authorized to be constructed and maintained by this chapter or for special police officers, bicycle tags, stationery and other expenses growing out of the regulating and licensing of the riding of bicycles and other vehicles and the construction, maintenance and regulation of the use of bicycle paths and roadways.
RCW 46.17.350 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 350
RCW 46.17.350: License fees by vehicle type.
Status: in_force

(1) Before accepting an application for a vehicle registration, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant, unless specifically exempt, to pay the following vehicle license fee by vehicle type: VEHICLE TYPE INITIAL FEE RENEWAL FEE DISTRIBUTED UNDER (a) Auto stage, six seats or less $ 30.00 $ 30.00 RCW 46.68.030 (b) Camper $ 4.90 $ 3.50 RCW 46.68.030 (c) Commercial trailer $ 34.00 $ 34.00 RCW 46.68.035 (d) For hire vehicle, six seats or less $ 30.00 $ 30.00 RCW 46.68.030 (e) Mobile home (if registered) $ 30.00 $ 30.00 RCW 46.68.030 (f) Moped $ 30.00 $ 30.00 RCW 46.68.030 (g) Motor home $ 30.00 $ 30.00 RCW 46.68.030 (h) Motorcycle $ 30.00 $ 30.00 RCW 46.68.030 (i) Off-road vehicle $ 18.00 $ 18.00 RCW 46.68.045 (j) Passenger car $ 30.00 $ 30.00 RCW 46.68.030 (k) Private use single-axle trailer $ 15.00 $ 15.00 RCW 46.68.035 (l) Snowmobile $ 50.00 $ 50.00 RCW 46.68.350 (m) Snowmobile, vintage $ 12.00 $ 12.00 RCW 46.68.350 (n) Sport utility vehicle $ 30.00 $ 30.00 RCW 46.68.030 (o) Tow truck $ 30.00 $ 30.00 RCW 46.68.030 (p) Trailer, over 2000 pounds $ 30.00 $ 30.00 RCW 46.68.030 (q) Travel trailer $ 30.00 $ 30.00 RCW 46.68.030 (r) Wheeled all-terrain vehicle, on-road use $ 12.00 $ 12.00 RCW 46.09.540 (s) Wheeled all-terrain vehicle, off-road use $ 18.00 $ 18.00 RCW 46.09.510 (2) The vehicle license fee required in subsection (1) of this section is in addition to the filing fee required under RCW 46.17.005 , and any other fee or tax required by law.
RCW 46.37.680 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 680
RCW 46.37.680: Sound system attachment.
Status: in_force

(1) All vehicle sound system components, including any supplemental speaker systems or components, must be securely attached to the vehicle regardless of where the components are located, so that the components cannot become dislodged or loose during operation of the vehicle. (2) Enforcement of this section by law enforcement officers may be accomplished only as a secondary action when a driver of a vehicle has been detained for a suspected violation of this title or an equivalent local ordinance or some other offense. (3) The Washington state traffic safety commission shall create and implement a statewide educational program regarding the safety risks of unsecured vehicle sound system components, including supplemental speaker systems or components. The educational program shall include information regarding securely attaching sound system components to the vehicle, regardless of where the components are located, so that the components do not become dislodged or loose during the operation of the vehicle. The commission shall create and implement this program within the commission's existing budget.
RCW 46.76.030 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 76 / Section 030
RCW 46.76.030: Issuance of license—Plates, indicator tabs.
Status: in_force

Upon receiving an application for transporter's license the director, if satisfied that the applicant is entitled thereto, shall issue a proper certificate of license registration and up to three distinctive sets of license plates or an indicator tab pursuant to RCW 46.55.065 and shall transmit the fees obtained therefor with a proper identifying report to the state treasurer, who shall deposit such fees in the motor vehicle fund. The certificate of license registration and license plates or indicator tab issued by the director shall authorize the holder of the license to drive or tow any motor vehicle or trailers upon the public highways of Washington state. The director, if satisfied that the applicant has sufficient business need, may issue more than three, but no more than 10, sets of license plates to meet the business need of the applicant. Registered tow truck operators licensed under chapter 46.55 RCW are not subject to this limit, with respect to indicator tabs.
RCW 46.37.529 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 529
RCW 46.37.529: Motor-driven cycles—Braking system inspection.
Status: in_force

(1) The state patrol is authorized to require an inspection of the braking system on any motor-driven cycle and to disapprove any such braking system on a vehicle which it finds will not comply with the performance ability standard set forth in RCW 46.37.351 , or which in its opinion is equipped with a braking system that is not so designed or constructed as to ensure reasonable and reliable performance in actual use. (2) The director of licensing may refuse to register or may suspend or revoke the registration of any vehicle referred to in this section when the state patrol determines that the braking system thereon does not comply with the provisions of this section. (3) No person shall operate on any highway any vehicle referred to in this section in the event the state patrol has disapproved the braking system upon such vehicle.
RCW 46.04.551 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 551
RCW 46.04.551: Special highway construction equipment.
Status: in_force

(1) "Special highway construction equipment" means any vehicle that is (a) designed and used primarily for the grading of highways, the paving of highways, earthmoving, and other construction work on highways, (b) not designed or used primarily to transport persons or property on a public highway, and (c) only incidentally operated or moved over the highway. (2) "Special highway construction equipment" includes, but is not limited to, road construction and maintenance machinery that is designed and used for the purposes described under subsection (1) of this section, such as portable air compressors, air drills, asphalt spreaders, bituminous mixers, bucket loaders, track laying tractors, ditchers, leveling graders, finishing machines, motor graders, paving mixers, road rollers, scarifiers, earthmoving scrapers and carryalls, lighting plants, welders, pumps, power shovels and draglines, and self-propelled and tractor-drawn earthmoving equipment and machinery, including dump trucks and tractor-dump trailer combinations that (a) are in excess of the legal width, (b) because of their length, height, or unladen weight, may not be moved on a public highway without the permit specified in RCW 46.44.090 and are not operated laden except within the boundaries of the project limits as defined by the contract, and other similar types of construction equipment, or (c) are driven or moved upon a public highway only for the purpose of crossing the highway from one property to another, provided that the movement does not exceed five hundred feet and the vehicle is equipped with wheels or pads that will not damage the roadway surface.
RCW 46.71.100 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 71 / Section 100
RCW 46.71.100: Transporter's license allowed.
Status: in_force

Any automotive repair facility may apply for a transporter's license under chapter 46.76 RCW for the purpose of evaluating vehicles in need of repair, or that have been repaired, on the public roads of this state.
RCW 46.04.140 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 140
RCW 46.04.140: Commercial vehicle.
Status: in_force

"Commercial vehicle" means any vehicle the principal use of which is the transportation of commodities, merchandise, produce, freight, animals, or passengers for hire.
RCW 46.12.660 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 12 / Section 660
RCW 46.12.660: Transitional ownership record.
Status: in_force

(1) A transitional ownership record: (a) Enables a security interest in a motor vehicle to be perfected in a timely manner when the certificate of title is not available at the time the security interest is created; (b) Provides for timely notification to security interest holders under chapter 46.55 RCW; and (c) Is only acceptable as an ownership record for motor vehicles currently stored on the department's computer system and if the certificate of title or other authorized proof of ownership for the motor vehicle is not in the possession of the selling vehicle dealer or new security interest holder when the transitional ownership record is submitted to the department. (2) A person shall submit the transitional ownership record to the department or to the county auditor or other agents or subagents. (3) A transitional ownership record must contain all of the following information: (a) The date of sale; (b) The name and address of each owner of the vehicle; (c) The name and address of each security interest holder; (d) The priorities of interest if there are multiple security interest holders and the security interest holders do not jointly hold a single security interest; (e) The vehicle identification number, the license plate number, if any, the year, make, and model of the vehicle; (f) The name of the selling dealer or security interest holder who is submitting the transitional ownership record; and (g) The transferee's driver's license number, if available. (4) The report of sale form provided or approved by the department under RCW 46.12.650 may be used by a vehicle dealer as the transitional ownership record. (5) A security interest is perfected in a motor vehicle on the date the department receives the transitional ownership record when: (a) The requirements of this section have been met; and (b) Any required fees have been paid. (6)(a) The selling dealer or new security interest holder shall submit to the department, within ten days of receipt of the certificate of title for the vehicle, written confirmation that only an electronic record of ownership exists or that the certificate of title has been lost or destroyed with: (i) An application for a new certificate of title containing the name and address of the secured party; and (ii) Payment of the required fees as provided in RCW 46.17.060 . (b) A security interest becomes unperfected when a secured party fails to submit an application for a certificate of title within the ten-day time period provided in this subsection (6), unless the security interest is perfected otherwise.
RCW 35.75.010 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 75 / Section 010
RCW 35.75.010: Authority to regulate and license bicycles—Penalties.
Status: in_force

Every city and town may by ordinance regulate and license the riding of bicycles and other similar vehicles upon or along the streets, alleys, highways, or other public grounds within its limits and may construct and maintain bicycle paths or roadways within or outside of and beyond its limits leading to or from the city or town. The city or town may provide by ordinance for reasonable fines and penalties for violation of the ordinance.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Department" means the department of licensing. (2) "Eligible entity" means a corporation, partnership, association, firm, sole proprietorship, or other entity engaged in business. (3) "Hazardous material" means any material that has been designated as hazardous under 49 U.S.C. Sec. 5103, and is required to be placarded under subpart F of 49 C.F.R. Part 172. (4) "Personal delivery device" means an electrically powered device to which all of the following apply: (a) The device is intended primarily to transport property on sidewalks and crosswalks; (b) The device weighs less than one hundred twenty pounds, excluding any property being carried in the device; (c) The device will operate at a maximum speed of six miles per hour; and (d) The device is equipped with automated driving technology, including software and hardware, enabling the operation of the device, with the support and supervision of a remote personal delivery device operator. (5)(a) "Personal delivery device operator" means an employee or agent of an eligible entity who has the capability to control or monitor the navigation and operation of a personal delivery device. (b) "Personal delivery device operator" does not include: (i) With respect to a delivery or other service rendered by a personal delivery device, the person who requests the delivery or service; or (ii) A person who only arranges for and dispatches a personal delivery device for a delivery or other service.
RCW 46.61.125 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 125
RCW 46.61.125: Further limitations on driving to left of center of roadway.
Status: in_force

(1) No vehicle shall be driven on the left side of the roadway under the following conditions: (a) When approaching or upon the crest of a grade or a curve in the highway where the driver's view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event other traffic might approach from the opposite direction; (b) When approaching within one hundred feet of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing; (c) When the view is obstructed upon approaching within one hundred feet of any bridge, viaduct or tunnel; (d) When a bicycle or pedestrian is within view of the driver and is approaching from the opposite direction, or is present, in the roadway, shoulder, or bicycle lane within a distance unsafe to the bicyclist or pedestrian due to the width or condition of the roadway, shoulder, or bicycle lane. (2) The foregoing limitations shall not apply upon a one-way roadway, nor under the conditions described in RCW 46.61.100 (1)(b), nor to the driver of a vehicle turning left into or from an alley, private road or driveway.
RCW 46.72B.200 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72B / Section 200
RCW 46.72B.200: Employment security pilot program.
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning July 1, 2024, the employment security department shall develop and administer a pilot program under Title 50A RCW focusing on transportation network companies and drivers. (2) The pilot program must require that: (a) Drivers may continue to have the option of electing coverage under Title 50A RCW as self-employed individuals; (b) By the 15th day of the month following the end of the calendar quarter, transportation network companies report to each driver in Washington the total amount of compensation, as defined in RCW 49.46.300 , that the driver earned providing network services through the transportation network company's digital network in that quarter; (c) By the 15th day of the month following the drivers' reporting deadline for the calendar quarter, the employment security department share data with each transportation network company on the drivers who, in that calendar quarter: (i) Reported and paid assessed premiums; and (ii) withdrew or canceled paid family and medical leave coverage; and (d) By the 15th day following the receipt of information from the employment security department under (c) of this subsection, transportation network companies pay each driver who elected coverage under (a) of this subsection an amount equal to the premium rate assessed, multiplied by the amount of compensation, as defined in RCW 49.46.300 , that the driver earned providing network services through the transportation network company's digital network in that quarter. For purposes of this section, compensation shall not include any amount listed in RCW 50A.05.010 (22)(d). The requirement to pay premiums under the pilot program ends December 31, 2028. (3) For the purposes of the pilot program, this section does not require a driver to opt into family and medical leave coverage for any other self-employment or independent contract work not associated with a transportation network company. (4) Drivers in the pilot program are not subject to the requirements in RCW 50A.10.010 (1). (5) Drivers electing coverage must elect both family and medical leave and are responsible for 100 percent of all premiums assessed to an employee under RCW 50A.10.030 . (6) The driver must file a notice of election in writing with the employment security department, in a manner as required by the department in rule. (7) The driver is eligible for family and medical leave after working 820 hours in the state during the qualifying period following the date of filing the notice. (8)(a) The employment security department must evaluate the pilot program for its impacts on removing barriers to accessing paid family and medical leave, as well as impacts on the paid family and medical leave insurance account. (b) By September 1, 2027, the employment security department must submit a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature summarizing the employment security department's evaluation of the pilot program and making any recommendations, if appropriate. (9) The employment security department may adopt rules necessary to implement the pilot program in this section. (10) This section expires December 31, 2028.
RCW 46.68.130 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 68 / Section 130
RCW 46.68.130: Expenditure of balance of motor vehicle fund.
Status: in_force

The tax amount distributed to the state in the manner provided by RCW 46.68.090 , and all moneys accruing to the motor vehicle fund from any other source, less such sums as are properly appropriated and reappropriated for expenditure for costs of collection and administration thereof, shall be expended, subject to proper appropriation and reappropriation, solely for highway purposes of the state, including the purposes of RCW 47.30.030 . For the purposes of this section, the term "highway purposes of the state" does not include those expenditures of the Washington state patrol heretofore appropriated or reappropriated from the motor vehicle fund. Nothing in this section or in RCW 46.68.090 may be construed so as to violate terms or conditions contained in highway construction bond issues authorized by statute as of July 1, 1999, or thereafter and whose payment is, by the statute, pledged to be paid from excise taxes on motor vehicle fuel and special fuels.
RCW 46.16A.130 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 130
RCW 46.16A.130: Notice of liability insurance requirement.
Status: in_force

The department shall notify motor vehicle owners of the liability insurance requirements described in RCW 46.30.020 through 46.30.040 at the time of issuance of an original motor vehicle registration and when the department sends a motor vehicle registration renewal notice.
RCW 46.81A.020 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 81A / Section 020
RCW 46.81A.020: Powers and duties of director, department.
Status: in_force

(1) The director shall administer and enforce the law pertaining to the motorcycle skills education program as set forth in this chapter. (2) The director may adopt and enforce reasonable rules that are consistent with this chapter. (3) The director shall revise the Washington motorcycle safety program to: (a) Institute separate novice and advanced motorcycle skills education courses for both two-wheeled and three-wheeled motorcycles that are each a minimum of eight hours; (b) Encourage the use of loaned or used motorcycles for use in the motorcycle skills education course if the instructor approves them; (c) Require all instructors for two-wheeled motorcycles to conduct at least three classes in a one-year period, and all instructors for three-wheeled motorcycles to conduct at least one class in a one-year period, to maintain their teaching eligibility. (4) The department may enter into agreements to review and certify that a private motorcycle skills education course meets educational standards equivalent to those required of courses conducted under the motorcycle skills education program. An agreement entered into under this subsection must provide that the department may conduct periodic audits to ensure that educational standards continue to meet those required for courses conducted under the motorcycle skills education program, and that the costs of the review, certification, and audit process will be borne by the party seeking certification. (5) The department shall adopt rules to establish a motorcycle operator subsidy program, which may address testing costs, offer financial need-based subsidies for motorcycle training, and employ other strategies to improve access to motorcycle ridership. (6) The department shall obtain and compile information from applicants for a motorcycle endorsement regarding whether they have completed a state approved or certified motorcycle skills education course.
RCW 46.04.693 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 693
RCW 46.04.693: Washington's wildlife license plate collection.
Status: in_force

"Washington's wildlife license plate collection" means the collection of three separate license plate designs. Each license plate design displays a distinct symbol or artwork, to include bear, deer, and elk, recognizing the wildlife of Washington.
RCW 46.12.700 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 12 / Section 700
RCW 46.12.700: Manufactured homes—Manufactured/mobile or park model homes.
Status: in_force

(1) Titling options. An owner of a manufactured home shall establish ownership in the manufactured home by either: (a) Applying for a certificate of title as required under this chapter; or (b) Eliminating the certificate of title under chapter 65.20 RCW. (2) Exemption. This section does not apply to a manufactured home held for resale by a dealer or manufacturer. (3) Transferring ownership. (a) A registered owner of record must sign the certificate of title releasing the owner's interest when transferring ownership of a manufactured home. If the manufactured home was manufactured before June 15, 1976, the registered owner must sign an affidavit on a form approved by the department. The affidavit must state that the purchaser was notified that failure of the manufactured home to meet federal housing and urban development standards or failure of the manufactured home to meet a fire and safety inspection by the department of labor and industries may result in denial by a local jurisdiction of a permit to site the manufactured home. (b) When a manufactured/mobile or park model home is sold at a county treasurer's foreclosure or distraint sale, the registered owner of record, legal owner on title, and the purchaser are not required to sign the certificate of title and title application to transfer title. Any lienholder interest in a manufactured/mobile or park model home is extinguished by the county treasurer's foreclosure or distraint sale, provided that such lienholder has been provided a copy of the notice of the sale at his or her last known address, by registered letter, at least thirty days prior to the date of sale. (4) Evidence of taxes paid. Before accepting an application for a certificate of title for a manufactured home, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to provide evidence that any taxes due on the sale of the manufactured home under chapters 82.45 and 84.52 RCW have been paid. Acceptable evidence includes a copy of: (a) The real estate excise tax affidavit that has been stamped by the county treasurer; or (b) A treasurer certificate that is prepared by the treasurer of the county in which a used manufactured home is located and that states that all property taxes due upon the used manufactured home being sold have been satisfied. (5) County assessor notification. The department shall notify the county assessor of the county where the manufactured home is located when ownership of a manufactured home is transferred. The notification must include the name and address of the former owner and the new owner. (6) Title elimination. The certificate of title for a manufactured home may be eliminated or not issued when the manufactured home is registered under chapter 65.20 RCW. If the certificate of title is eliminated or not issued, the application must be recorded in the county property records of the county where the real property to which the home is affixed is located. All vehicle license fees and taxes applicable to manufactured homes under this chapter are due and must be collected before recording the ownership with the county auditor. (7) Rules. The department may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.(1) The provisions of this chapter do not apply in respect to the use of a vessel thirty feet or longer if a nonresident individual: (a) Purchased the vessel from a vessel dealer in accordance with RCW 82.08.700 ; (b) Purchased the vessel in the state from a person other than a vessel dealer, but the nonresident individual purchases and displays a valid use permit from a vessel dealer under this section within fourteen days of the date that the vessel is purchased in this state; or (c) Acquired the vessel outside the state, but purchases and displays a valid use permit from a vessel dealer under this section within fourteen days of the date that the vessel is first brought into this state. (2) Any vessel dealer that makes tax exempt sales under RCW 82.08.700 shall issue use permits under this section. A vessel dealer shall issue a use permit under this section if the dealer is satisfied that the individual purchasing the permit is a nonresident. The use permit is valid for twelve consecutive months from the date of issuance. A use permit is not renewable, and an individual may only purchase one use permit for a particular vessel. A person who has been issued a use permit under RCW 82.08.700 for a particular vessel may not purchase a use permit under this section for the same vessel after the use permit issued under RCW 82.08.700 expires. All other requirements and conditions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this section, relating to use permits in RCW 82.08.700 , apply to use permits under this section. A person may not claim an exemption under RCW 82.12.0251 (1) within twenty-four months after a use permit, issued under this section or RCW 82.08.700 , for the same vessel, has expired. (3)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, a nonresident who claims an exemption under this section and who uses a vessel in this state after his or her use permit for that vessel has expired is liable for the tax imposed under RCW 82.12.020 based on the value of the vessel at the time that the vessel was either purchased in this state under circumstances in which the exemption under RCW 82.08.700 did not apply or was first brought into this state, as the case may be. Interest at the rate provided in RCW 82.32.050 applies to amounts due under this subsection, retroactively to the date that the vessel was purchased in this state or first brought into the state, and accrues until the full amount of tax due is paid to the department. (b) A nonresident individual who is exempt under both this section and RCW 82.08.700 and who uses a vessel in this state after his or her use permit for that vessel expires is liable for tax and interest as provided in RCW 82.08.700 (5). (4) Any vessel dealer that issues a use permit to an individual who does not hold valid identification establishing out-of-state residency, and any dealer that fails to maintain records for each use permit issued that shows the type of proof accepted, including any identification numbers where appropriate, and the expiration date, if any, is personally liable for the amount of tax due.
RCW 46.29.510 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 510
RCW 46.29.510: Chapter not to affect other policies.
Status: in_force

(1) This chapter shall not be held to apply to or affect policies of automobile insurance against liability which may now or hereafter be required by any other law of this state, and such policies, if they contain an agreement or are endorsed to conform with the requirements of this chapter, may be certified as proof of financial responsibility under this chapter. (2) This chapter shall not be held to apply to or affect policies insuring solely the insured named in the policy against liability resulting from the maintenance or use by persons in the insured's employ or on his or her behalf of vehicles not owned by the insured.
RCW 46.29.620 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 620
RCW 46.29.620: Forged proof—Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person who shall forge, or, without authority, sign any evidence of proof of financial responsibility for the future, or who files or offers for filing any such evidence of proof knowing or having reason to believe that it is forged or signed without authority, shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
RCW 46.74A.901 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 74A / Section 901
RCW 46.74A.901: Effective date—2022 c 67.
Status: in_force

This act takes effect January 1, 2023.
RCW 46.73.020 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 73 / Section 020
RCW 46.73.020: Federal funds as necessary condition.
Status: in_force

The delegation of rule-making authority contained in RCW 46.73.010 is conditioned upon the continued receipt of federal funds or grants for the support of state enforcement of such rules. Within ninety days of finding that federal funds or grants are withdrawn or not renewed, the Washington state patrol and the Washington utilities and transportation commission shall repeal any and all rules adopted under RCW 46.73.010 .
RCW 46.20.520 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 520
RCW 46.20.520: Training and education program—Advisory board.
Status: in_force

(1) The director of licensing shall use moneys designated for the motorcycle safety education account of the highway safety fund to implement by July 1, 1983, a voluntary motorcycle operator training and education program. The director may contract with public and private entities to implement this program. (2)(a) There is created a motorcycle safety education advisory board to assist the director of licensing in the development of a motorcycle operator training education program. The board shall monitor this program following implementation and report to the director of licensing as necessary with recommendations including, but not limited to, administration, application, and substance of the motorcycle operator training and education program. (b) The board shall consist of seven members appointed by the director of licensing. Three members of the board shall be active motorcycle riders or members of nonprofit motorcycle organizations which actively support and promote motorcycle safety education. Two members shall represent motorcycle safety instructors. One member shall be a currently employed Washington state patrol motorcycle officer with at least five years experience and at least one year cumulative experience as a motorcycle officer. One member shall be a member of the public. (c) The term of appointment shall be two years and shall extend until their successors are appointed. The terms of appointment shall be staggered so that either one or two members are appointed in every even-numbered year. (d) All members must be specially endorsed to drive either a two-wheeled or a three-wheeled motorcycle or have been specially endorsed by the director to drive such motorcycles. (e) To the extent practicable, the director should strive to appoint members who reflect diversity in race, ethnicity, and gender, and who reside in different areas of the state, with at least two members who reside east of the crest of the Cascade mountain range. (f) The board shall meet at the call of the director, but not less than two times annually and not less than five times during its term of appointment, and shall receive no compensation for services but shall be reimbursed for travel expenses while engaged in business of the board in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 as now existing or hereafter amended. (3) The seven members of the board shall select a chair from the members who represent the active motorcycle riders, members of nonprofit motorcycle organizations, or motorcycle safety instructors. (4) The priorities of the program shall be in the following order of priority: (a) Public awareness of motorcycle safety. (b) Motorcycle safety education programs conducted by public and private entities. (c) Classroom and on-cycle training. (d) Improved motorcycle operator testing.
RCW 46.48.185 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 48 / Section 185
RCW 46.48.185: Inspections.
Status: in_force

The chief of the Washington state patrol shall direct the necessary qualified personnel to inspect the cargo of any motor carriers vehicle transporting hazardous material, inspect for proper securing, and inspect for the combined loading of cargo which would be inconsistent with the provisions of Title 49 C.F.R., parts 100 through 199. Authorized personnel inspecting loads of hazardous material shall do so in the presence of a representative of the motor carrier. Seal and locking devices may be removed as necessary to facilitate the inspection. The seals or locking devices removed shall be replaced by the Washington state patrol with a written form approved by the chief to certify seal or locking device removal for inspection of the cargo.
RCW 46.04.523 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 523
RCW 46.04.523: Seattle Seahawks license plates.
Status: in_force

"Seattle Seahawks license plates" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display a symbol or artwork recognizing the Seattle Seahawks.
RCW 46.04.092 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 092
RCW 46.04.092: Cannabis.
Status: in_force

"Cannabis," except as otherwise provided in this title, has the meaning provided in RCW 69.50.101 .
RCW 46.04.589 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 589
RCW 46.04.589: Tracked all-terrain vehicle.
Status: in_force

"Tracked all-terrain vehicle" means any "wheeled all-terrain vehicle" as defined in RCW 46.09.310 and weighing less than two thousand pounds in stock configuration, with tracks or a combination of tracks and skis installed in place of the standard low-pressure tires.
RCW 46.20.1191 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 1191
RCW 46.20.1191: Driver training education course—Motorcycle safety education course—Driver work zone and first responder safety—Exemption—Waiver—Report—Safe driving course.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) To obtain an initial driver's license under this section, except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, the following persons must, in addition to other skills and examination requirements as prescribed by the department, satisfactorily complete a driver training education course as defined in RCW 28A.220.020 or a driver training education course as defined by the department and offered by a driver training school licensed under chapter 46.82 RCW: (i) A person at least 18 years of age but under 19 years of age, beginning January 1, 2027; (ii) A person at least 18 years of age but under 20 years of age, beginning January 1, 2028; (iii) A person at least 18 years of age but under 21 years of age, beginning January 1, 2029; (iv) A person at least 18 years of age but under 22 years of age, beginning January 1, 2030. (b) The course offered by a school district or an approved private school must be part of a traffic safety education program authorized by the office of the superintendent of public instruction and certified under chapter 28A.220 RCW. The course offered by a driver training school must meet the standards established by the department under chapter 46.82 RCW. A school district, approved private school, or driver training school may offer the behind-the-wheel instruction portion for up to four hours in a single day in cases of hardship, such as a student needing to travel a great distance to receive the behind-the-wheel instruction. (c) Driver training schools licensed under chapter 46.82 RCW are encouraged to include a self-paced online course, or components of a self-paced online course, in the classroom instruction portion of driver training education courses, as authorized and certified by the department, to the extent feasible, and to focus teaching resources on the behind-the-wheel portion of driver training education. (d) Eligibility to enroll in a driver training education course as defined in RCW 28A.220.020 under this section is limited to students who are enrolled in a public school, as defined in RCW 28A.150.010 ; enrolled in an approved private school under RCW 28A.305.130 ; or receiving home-based instruction in accordance with chapter 28A.200 RCW. (2) To meet the traffic safety education requirement for a motorcycle endorsement under this section, the applicant must successfully complete a motorcycle safety education course that meets the standards established by the department. (3) Beginning May 1, 2026, until January 1, 2031, an applicant for an initial driver's license under the age of 25 must pass an online course approved by the department on driver work zone and first responder safety. The department may waive the requirement in this subsection if the department finds the online course is not available at the time of application. The department must contract with a provider of an online driver work zone and first responder safety course to host an online course that satisfies the requirement in this subsection to be made available at no cost to initial driver's license applicants under the age of 25. (4) An applicant who was licensed to drive a motor vehicle or motorcycle from a reciprocal jurisdiction outside this state is exempt from the driver training education requirements under subsections (1) and (2) of this section. (5)(a) The department may waive the driver training education course requirement for a driver's license under subsection (1) of this section if the applicant demonstrates to the department's satisfaction that: (i) The applicant was unable to take or complete a driver training education course; (ii) A need exists for the applicant to operate a motor vehicle; and (iii) The applicant has the ability to operate a motor vehicle in such a manner as not to jeopardize the safety of persons or property. (b) The department may adopt rules to implement this subsection (5) in coordination with the supervisor of the traffic safety education section of the office of the superintendent of public instruction. (6) The department may waive the driver training education course requirement under subsection (1) of this section if the applicant provides proof that they have had education, from a reciprocal jurisdiction, equivalent to that required under subsection (1) of this section. (7) Beginning by January 1, 2026, and annually thereafter until January 1, 2031, the department must report on the implementation of the driver's education requirement under subsection (1) of this section, including the readiness of the driver education school system to accommodate additional growth, to the transportation committees of the legislature. (8) The department may, by rule, pause or delay the requirements under subsection (1) of this section if, upon an internal review, the department finds that there is an insufficient number of driver education and traffic safety education courses or instructors available for the pending age cohort under subsection (1) of this section. (9)(a) Beginning January 1, 2027, any initial driver's license holder who is at least 18 years of age but under 22 years of age, and who has been found to have committed a traffic infraction for a moving violation on two occasions, must complete a safe driving course. If such person does not complete a safe driving course within 180 days of notice from the department, the department must suspend the person's driver's license until the safe driving course is completed. (b)(i) Beginning January 1, 2027, until January 1, 2031, any initial driver's license holder who is at least 22 years of age but under 25 years of age, and who has been found to have committed a traffic infraction for a moving violation on two occasions, must complete a safe driving course. If such person does not complete a safe driving course within 180 days of notice from the department, the department must suspend the person's driver's license until the safe driving course is completed. (ii) Beginning January 1, 2031, any initial driver's license holder who is at least 22 years of age but under 25 years of age, and who has been found to have committed a traffic infraction for a moving violation on two occasions, must complete a condensed traffic safety education course, as determined by the department in rule. If such person does not complete the condensed traffic safety education course within 180 days of notice from the department, the department must suspend the person's driver's license until the condensed traffic safety education course is completed. (c) For purposes of this subsection (9), multiple traffic infractions issued during or as the result of a single traffic stop constitute one occasion. (10) Beginning January 1, 2031, every initial driver's license for a person under the age of 21 expires on the latter of the licensee's 21st birthdate following issuance of the license or the licensee's second birthdate after the license issuance date. A person may not renew the person's driver's license under this subsection until satisfactorily completing a driver training education refresher course, as determined by the department in rule. (11) For purposes of subsections (3), (9), and (10) of this section, "initial driver's license" means a driver's license issued to a driver who has not previously been issued a driver's license in this state.
RCW 46.09.350 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 09 / Section 350
RCW 46.09.350: Accident reports.
Status: in_force

The operator of any nonhighway vehicle involved in any accident resulting in injury to or death of any person, or property damage to another to an apparent extent equal to or greater than the minimum amount established by rule adopted by the chief of the Washington state patrol in accordance with chapter 46.52 RCW, or a person acting for the operator shall submit such reports as are required under chapter 46.52 RCW, and the provisions of chapter 46.52 RCW applies to the reports when submitted.
RCW 46.04.16991 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 16991
RCW 46.04.16991: Excessive speeding.
Status: in_force

"Excessive speeding" means traveling at: (1) 10 miles per hour or greater in excess of the posted speed limit, if the posted speed limit is 40 miles per hour or less; and (2) 20 miles per hour or greater in excess of the posted speed limit, if the posted speed limit is greater than 40 miles per hour.
RCW 46.20.292 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 292
RCW 46.20.292: Finding of juvenile court officer.
Status: in_force

The department may suspend, revoke, restrict, or condition any driver's license upon a showing of its records that the licensee has been found by a juvenile court, chief probation officer, or any other duly authorized officer of a juvenile court to have committed any offense or offenses which under Title 46 RCW constitutes grounds for said action.
RCW 46.72B.060 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72B / Section 060
RCW 46.72B.060: Digital network to include driver photograph, license plate number.
Status: in_force

A transportation network company's digital network or website must display a photograph of the driver and the license plate number of the transportation network company vehicle.
RCW 46.37.570 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 570
RCW 46.37.570: Odometers—Selling, advertising, using, or installing device registering false mileage.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to advertise for sale, to sell, to use, or to install on any part of a motor vehicle or on an odometer in a motor vehicle any device which causes the odometer to register any mileage other than the true mileage driven. For the purposes of this section the true mileage driven is that driven by the car as registered by the odometer within the manufacturer's designed tolerance.
RCW 46.44.092 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 44 / Section 092
RCW 46.44.092: Special permits—Overall width limits, exceptions—Application for permit.
Status: in_force

Special permits may not be issued for movements on any state highway outside the limits of any city or town in excess of the following widths: On two-lane highways, fourteen feet; On multiple-lane highways where a physical barrier serving as a median divider separates opposing traffic lanes, twenty feet; On multiple-lane highways without a physical barrier serving as a median divider, thirty-two feet. These limits apply except under the following conditions: (1) In the case of buildings, the limitations referred to in this section for movement on any two lane state highway other than the national system of interstate and defense highways may be exceeded under the following conditions: (a) Controlled vehicular traffic shall be maintained in one direction at all times; (b) the maximum distance of movement shall not exceed five miles; additional contiguous permits shall not be issued to exceed the five-mile limit: PROVIDED, That when the department of transportation determines a hardship would result, this limitation may be exceeded upon approval of the department of transportation; (c) prior to issuing a permit a qualified transportation department employee shall make a visual inspection of the building and route involved determining that the conditions listed herein shall be complied with and that structures or overhead obstructions may be cleared or moved in order to maintain a constant and uninterrupted movement of the building; (d) special escort or other precautions may be imposed to assure movement is made under the safest possible conditions, and the Washington state patrol shall be advised when and where the movement is to be made; (2) Permits may be issued for widths of vehicles in excess of the preceding limitations on highways or sections of highways which have been designed and constructed for width in excess of such limitations; (3) Permits may be issued for vehicles with a total outside width, including the load, of nine feet or less when the vehicle is equipped with a mechanism designed to cover the load pursuant to RCW 46.61.655 ; (4) These limitations may be rescinded when certification is made by military officials, or by officials of public or private power facilities, or when in the opinion of the department of transportation the movement or action is a necessary movement or action: PROVIDED FURTHER, That in the judgment of the department of transportation the structures and highway surfaces on the routes involved are capable of sustaining widths in excess of such limitation; (5) These limitations shall not apply to movement during daylight hours on any two lane state highway where the gross weight, including load, does not exceed eighty thousand pounds and the overall width of load does not exceed sixteen feet: PROVIDED, That the minimum and maximum speed of such movements, prescribed routes of such movements, the times of such movements, limitation upon frequency of trips (which limitation shall be not less than one per week), and conditions to assure safety of traffic may be prescribed by the department of transportation or local authority issuing such special permit. The applicant for any special permit shall specifically describe the vehicle or vehicles and load to be operated or moved and the particular state highways for which permit to operate is requested and whether such permit is requested for a single trip or for continuous operation.
RCW 46.68.340 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 68 / Section 340
RCW 46.68.340: Ignition interlock device revolving account.
Status: in_force

The ignition interlock device revolving account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from the fee assessed under RCW 46.20.385 (6) must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used for administering and operating the ignition interlock device revolving account program, implementing effective strategies to reduce motor vehicle-related deaths and serious injuries, such as those found in the Washington state strategic highway safety plan: Target Zero, and during the 2013-2015 fiscal biennium, the legislature may appropriate moneys from the ignition interlock device revolving account for substance abuse programs for offenders.
RCW 46.61.085 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 085
RCW 46.61.085: Traffic control signals or devices upon city streets forming part of state highways—Approval by department of transportation.
Status: in_force

No traffic control signal or device may be erected or maintained upon any city street designated as forming a part of the route of a primary state highway or secondary state highway unless first approved by the state department of transportation.
RCW 46.65.060 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 65 / Section 060
RCW 46.65.060: Department findings—Revocation of license—Stay by department.
Status: in_force

If the department finds that such person is not an habitual offender under this chapter, the proceeding shall be dismissed, but if the department finds that such person is an habitual offender, the department shall revoke the operator's license for a period of seven years: PROVIDED, That the department may stay the date of the revocation if it finds that the traffic offenses upon which it is based were caused by or are the result of alcoholism and/or drug addiction as evaluated by a program approved by the department of social and health services, and that since his or her last offense he or she has undertaken and followed a course of treatment for alcoholism and/or drug treatment in a program approved by the department of social and health services; such stay shall be subject to terms and conditions as are deemed reasonable by the department. Said stay shall continue as long as there is no further conviction for any of the offenses listed in RCW 46.65.020 (1). Upon a subsequent conviction for any offense listed in RCW 46.65.020 (1) or violation of any of the terms or conditions of the original stay order, the stay shall be removed and the department shall revoke the operator's license for a period of seven years.
RCW 46.72A.010 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72A / Section 010
RCW 46.72A.010: Finding and intent.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds and declares that privately operated limousine transportation service is a vital part of the transportation system within the state and provides prearranged transportation services to state residents, tourists, and out-of-state business people. Consequently, the safety, reliability, and stability of privately operated limousine transportation services are matters of statewide importance. The regulation of privately operated limousine transportation services is thus an essential governmental function. Therefore, it is the intent of the legislature to permit the department and a port district in a county with a population of one million or more to regulate limousine transportation services without liability under federal antitrust laws. It is further the intent of the legislature to authorize a city with a population of five hundred thousand or more to enforce this chapter through a joint agreement with the department, and to direct the department to provide annual funding from limousine regulation-related fees that provide sufficient funds to such a city to provide delegated enforcement.
RCW 46.17.315 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 315
RCW 46.17.315: Commercial vehicle safety enforcement fee.
Status: in_force

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(1) Before accepting an application for a motor vehicle base plated in the state of Washington that is subject to highway inspections and compliance reviews by the Washington state patrol under RCW 46.32.080 or the international registration plan if base plated in a foreign jurisdiction, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay a sixteen dollar commercial vehicle safety enforcement fee in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law. The sixteen dollar fee: (a) Must be apportioned for those vehicles operating interstate and registered under the international registration plan; (b) Does not apply to trailers; and (c) Is not refundable when the motor vehicle is no longer subject to RCW 46.32.080 . (2) The department may deduct an amount equal to the cost of administering the program. All remaining fees must be deposited with the state treasurer and credited to the state patrol highway account of the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070 .
RCW 46.68.460 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 68 / Section 460
RCW 46.68.460: Special fuel trip permit fee—Distribution.
Status: in_force

The special fuel trip permit fee imposed under RCW 46.17.400 (1)(f) for special fuel trip permits issued under RCW 82.38.100 must be distributed as follows: (1) One dollar to be retained by the county auditor or businesses appointed by the department to defray expenses incurred in handling and selling special fuel trip permits; (2) Five dollars to the state patrol highway account to be used for commercial motor vehicle inspections; (3) Five dollars to the motor vehicle fund to be distributed as follows: (a) If paid by motor carriers, to be used for supporting vehicle weigh stations, weigh-in-motion programs, and the commercial vehicle information systems and networks program; (b) If paid by a person other than a motor carrier, to be used for supporting congestion relief programs; and (4) Nineteen dollars to the credit of the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070 .
RCW 46.04.217 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 217
RCW 46.04.217: Ignition interlock driver's license.
Status: in_force

"Ignition interlock driver's license" means a permit issued to a person by the department that allows the person to operate a noncommercial motor vehicle with an ignition interlock device while the person's regular driver's license is suspended, revoked, or denied.
RCW 46.04.187 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 187
RCW 46.04.187: Flammable liquid.
Status: in_force

"Flammable liquid" means any liquid which has a flash point of 70° Fahrenheit, or less, as determined by a Tagliabue or equivalent closed cup test device.
RCW 46.08.020 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 08 / Section 020
RCW 46.08.020: Precedence over local vehicle and traffic regulations.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this title relating to vehicles shall be applicable and uniform throughout this state and in all incorporated cities and towns and all political subdivisions therein and no local authority shall enact or enforce any law, ordinance, rule or regulation in conflict with the provisions of this title except and unless expressly authorized by law to do so and any laws, ordinances, rules or regulations in conflict with the provisions of this title are hereby declared to be invalid and of no effect. Local authorities may, however, adopt additional vehicle and traffic regulations which are not in conflict with the provisions of this title.
RCW 46.04.182 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 182
RCW 46.04.182: Farmer.
Status: in_force

"Farmer" means any person, firm, partnership or corporation engaged in farming. If a person, firm, partnership or corporation is engaged in activities in addition to that of farming, the definition shall only apply to that portion of the activity that is defined as farming in RCW 46.04.183 .
RCW 46.20.065 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 065
RCW 46.20.065: Temporary permit.
Status: in_force

(1) If the department is completing an investigation and determination of facts concerning an applicant's right to receive a driver's license, it may issue a temporary driver's permit to the applicant. (2) A temporary driver's permit authorizes the permittee to drive a motor vehicle for up to sixty days. The permittee must have immediate possession of the permit while driving a motor vehicle. (3) A temporary driver's permit is invalid if the department has issued a license to the permittee or refused to issue a license to the permittee for good cause.
RCW 46.70.340 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 340
RCW 46.70.340: Issuance of temporary subagency licenses for recreational vehicle shows.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Before the department may issue a temporary subagency license to a recreational vehicle dealer engaged in offering new or new and used recreational vehicles for sale at a recreational vehicle show, a recreational vehicle dealer of new or new and used recreational vehicles shall submit to the department a manufacturer's written authorization for the sale and specifying the dates of the show, the location of the show, and the identity of the manufacturer's brand or model names of the new or used recreational vehicles. (b) The department may issue a temporary subagency license if the location of the show is within fifty miles of the recreational vehicle dealer's established place of business or permanent location. The department may issue a temporary subagency license for a show outside fifty miles of the recreational vehicle dealer's established place of business or permanent location only if the product represented is new and is within the factory designated sales territory for each brand of new recreational vehicles to be offered for sale, and only those specific brands of new recreational vehicles may be offered for sale under the terms of the temporary subagency license. (2) Whenever three or fewer recreational vehicle dealers participate in a show under a temporary subagency license issued under this section, each recreational vehicle dealer shall conspicuously include all of the following information in all advertising and promotional materials designed to attract the public to attend the show: (a) Each recreational vehicle dealer's business name and the location of the recreational vehicle dealer's established place of business must be printed in a size equivalent to the second largest type used in the advertisement and must be placed at the top of the advertisement; and (b) The manufacturer's brand or model names of those new recreational vehicles being offered for sale; and (c) If the recreational vehicles being offered for sale are used, the word "used" must immediately precede the identification of the brand name of the model or be immediately adjacent to the depiction of used vehicles. (3) Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, no more than two temporary subagency licenses may be issued to a recreational vehicle dealer engaged in offering new or new and used recreational vehicles for sale for events with three or fewer recreational vehicle dealers participating, and no more than six temporary subagency licenses may be issued to a recreational vehicle dealer in any twelve-month period for events including four or more recreational vehicle dealers. (4) The legislature finds that the practices covered by this section are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. Violations of this section are not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business. A violation of this section is an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce and an unfair method of competition for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.
RCW 46.44.173 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 44 / Section 173
RCW 46.44.173: Notice to treasurer and assessor of county where mobile home or park trailer to be located.
Status: in_force

(1) Upon validation of a special permit as provided in RCW 46.44.170 , the county treasurer shall forward notice of movement of the mobile home or park model trailer subject to property taxes to the treasurer's own county assessor and to the county assessor of the county in which the mobile home or park model trailer will be located. (2) When a single trip special permit not requiring tax certification is issued, the department of transportation or the local authority shall notify the assessor of the county in which the mobile home or park model trailer is to be located. When a continuous trip special permit is used to transport a mobile home or park model trailer not requiring tax certification, the transporter shall notify the assessor of the county in which the mobile home or park model trailer is to be located. Notification is not necessary when the destination of a mobile home or park model trailer is a manufacturer, distributor, retailer, or location outside the state. (3) A notification under this section shall state the specific, residential destination of the mobile home or park model trailer.
RCW 46.16A.460 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 460
RCW 46.16A.460: Motorcycles and snow bikes—Concurrent, separate registrations—Declaration required—Department may adopt rules.
Status: in_force

(1) It is the intent of the legislature to create a concurrent licensing process to allow the owner of a motorcycle to maintain concurrent but separate registrations for the vehicle, for use as a motorcycle and for use as a snow bike. (2) The department shall allow the owner of a motorcycle to maintain concurrent licenses for the vehicle for use as a motorcycle and for use as a snow bike. When the vehicle is registered as a motorcycle, the terms of the registration are those under this chapter that apply to motorcycles, including applicable fees. When the vehicle is registered as a snow bike, the terms of the registration are those under chapter 46.10 RCW that apply to snowmobiles, including applicable fees. (3) The department shall establish a declaration subject to the requirements of *RCW 9A.72.085 , which must be submitted by the motorcycle owner when initially applying for a snowmobile registration under chapter 46.10 RCW for the use of the converted motorcycle as a snow bike. The declaration must include a statement signed by the owner that a motorcycle that had been previously converted to a snow bike must conform with all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards and state standards while in use as a motorcycle upon public roads, streets, or highways. Once submitted by the motorcycle owner, the declaration is valid until the vehicle is sold or the title is otherwise transferred. (4) The department may adopt rules to implement this section.
RCW 46.87.040 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 87 / Section 040
RCW 46.87.040: Purchase of additional gross weight.
Status: in_force

Additional gross weight may be purchased to the limits authorized under chapter 46.44 RCW. Registration must be for the remainder of the registration year, including the full registration month in which the vehicle is initially registered at the higher gross weight. The apportionable fee initially paid to the state of Washington, reduced by the number of full registration months the license was in effect, must be deducted from the total fee due. A credit or refund may not be given for a reduction of gross weight.
RCW 46.30.030 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 30 / Section 030
RCW 46.30.030: Insurance identification card.
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever an insurance company issues or renews a motor vehicle liability insurance policy, the company shall provide the policyholder with an identification card as specified by the department of licensing. At the policyholder's request, the insurer shall provide the policyholder a card for each vehicle covered under the policy. The card required by this section may be provided in either paper or electronic format. Acceptable electronic formats include the display of electronic images on a cellular phone or any other type of portable electronic device. (2) The department of licensing shall adopt rules specifying the type, style, and content of insurance identification cards to be used for proof of compliance with RCW 46.30.020 , including the method for issuance of such identification cards by persons or organizations providing proof of compliance through self-insurance, certificate of deposit, or bond. In adopting such rules the department shall consider the guidelines for insurance identification cards developed by the insurance industry committee on motor vehicle administration.
RCW 46.29.200 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 200
RCW 46.29.200: Correction of action by department.
Status: in_force

Whenever the department has taken any action or has failed to take any action under this chapter by reason of having received erroneous information, then upon receiving correct information within three years after the date of an accident the department shall take appropriate action to carry out the purposes and effect of this chapter. The foregoing, however, shall not be deemed to require the department to reevaluate the amount of any deposit required under this chapter.
RCW 46.32.080 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 32 / Section 080
RCW 46.32.080: Commercial motor vehicle safety enforcement—Application for department of transportation number.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington state patrol is responsible for enforcement of safety requirements for commercial motor vehicles including, but not limited to, safety audits and compliance reviews. Those motor carriers that have operations in this state are subject to the patrol's safety audits and compliance review programs. Compliance reviews may result in the initiation of an enforcement action, which may include monetary penalties. The utilities and transportation commission is responsible for adoption and enforcement of safety requirements for vehicles operated by entities holding authority under chapters 81.66 , 81.68, 81.70, and 81.77 RCW, and by household goods carriers holding authority under chapter 81.80 RCW. (2) Motor vehicles owned and operated by farmers in the transportation of their own farm, orchard, or dairy products, including livestock and plant or animal wastes, from point of production to market or disposal, or supplies or commodities to be used on the farm, orchard, or dairy, must have a department of transportation number, as defined in RCW 46.16A.010 , but are exempt from safety audits and compliance reviews. (3) All records and documents required of motor carriers with operations in this state must be available for review and inspection during normal business hours. Duly authorized agents of the state patrol conducting safety audits and compliance reviews may enter the motor carrier's place of business, or any location where records or equipment are located, at reasonable times and without advanced notice. Motor carriers who do not permit duly authorized agents to enter their place of business, or any location where records or equipment are located, for safety audits and compliance reviews are subject to enforcement action, including a monetary penalty. (4)(a) All motor carriers with a commercial motor vehicle, as defined in RCW 46.16A.010 , that operate in this state must apply for a department of transportation number, as defined in RCW 46.16A.010 , by January 1, 2008. All entities with authority under chapters 81.66 , 81.68, 81.70, and 81.77 RCW, and all household goods carriers with authority under chapter 81.80 RCW, must apply for a department of transportation number by January 1, 2010. (b) All motor carriers operating in this state who (i) have not applied under (a) of this subsection for a department of transportation number, as defined in RCW 46.16A.010 , and (ii) have a commercial motor vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight rating of 7,258 kilograms (16,001 pounds) or more, must apply for a department of transportation number by January 1, 2011. (c) The state patrol may deny an application if the applicant does not meet the requirements and standards under this chapter. The state patrol shall not issue a department of transportation number to an applicant who at the time of application has been placed out of service by the federal motor carrier safety administration. Commercial motor vehicles must be marked as prescribed by the state patrol. Those applicants with a current United States department of transportation number are exempt from applying for a department of transportation number. (d) The state patrol may (i) place a motor carrier out of service or (ii) refuse to issue or recognize as valid a department of transportation number to an applicant who: (A) Formerly held a department of transportation number that was placed out of service for cause, and where cause has not been removed; (B) is a subterfuge for the real party in interest whose department of transportation number was placed out of service for cause, and where cause has not been removed; (C) as an individual licensee, or officer, director, owner, or managing employee of a nonindividual licensee, had a department of transportation number and was placed out of service for cause, and where cause has not been removed; or (D) has an unsatisfied debt to the state assessed under this chapter. (e) Upon a finding by the chief of the state patrol or the chief's designee that a motor carrier is an imminent hazard or danger to the public health, safety, or welfare, the state patrol shall notify the department, and the department shall revoke the registrations for all commercial motor vehicles that are owned by the motor carrier subject to RCW 46.32.080 . In determining whether a motor carrier is an imminent hazard or danger to the public health, safety, or welfare, the chief or the chief's designee shall consider safety factors.
RCW 46.12.690 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 12 / Section 690
RCW 46.12.690: Campers.
Status: in_force

A camper is considered a vehicle for the purposes of certificates of title, perfection of security interests, and registrations. The director may adopt rules to implement this section.
RCW 46.16A.405 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 405
RCW 46.16A.405: Campers, mopeds, and wheelchair conveyances.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies to the following: (1) Campers are considered vehicles for the purposes of vehicle registration and license plate display, except for campers held as part of a manufacturer's or dealer's inventory that: (a) Are unoccupied at all times; (b) Have been issued a dated demonstration permit that is valid for no more than seventy-two hours. The permit must be carried in the vehicle on which the camper is mounted; and (c) Are mounted on a properly registered vehicle. (2) Mopeds are considered vehicles for the purposes of vehicle registration and license plate display. The department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall charge the fee required under RCW 46.17.200 (1)(a) when issuing an original moped license plate. Mopeds are exempt from personal property taxes and vehicle excise taxes imposed under chapter 82.44 RCW. (3) Wheelchair conveyances are considered vehicles for the purposes of vehicle registration and license plate display. Wheelchair conveyances that do not meet braking equipment requirements described in RCW 46.37.340 must be registered as mopeds.
RCW 46.29.400 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 400
RCW 46.29.400: Installment payment of judgments—Default.
Status: in_force

(1) A judgment debtor upon due notice to the judgment creditor may apply to the court in which such judgment was rendered for the privilege of paying such judgment in installments and the court, in its discretion and without prejudice to any other legal remedies which the judgment creditor may have, may so order and fix the amounts and times of payment of the installments. (2) The department shall not suspend a license or nonresident's driving privilege, and shall restore any license or nonresident's driving privilege suspended following nonpayment of a judgment, when the judgment debtor gives proof of financial responsibility and obtain such an order permitting the payment of such judgment in installments, and while the payment of any said installments is not in default.
RCW 46.70.900 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 900
RCW 46.70.900: Liberal construction.
Status: in_force

All provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to the end that deceptive practices or commission of fraud or misrepresentation in the sale, lease, barter, or disposition of vehicles in this state may be prohibited and prevented, and irresponsible, unreliable, or dishonest persons may be prevented from engaging in the business of selling, leasing, bartering, or otherwise dealing in vehicles in this state and reliable persons may be encouraged to engage in the business of selling, leasing, bartering and otherwise dealing in vehicles in this state: PROVIDED, That this chapter shall not apply to printers, publishers, or broadcasters who in good faith print, publish or broadcast material without knowledge of its deceptive character.
RCW 46.04.192 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 192
RCW 46.04.192: Former prisoner of war license plates.
Status: in_force

"Former prisoner of war license plates" means special license plates that may be issued to former prisoners of war as authorized under RCW 46.18.235 .
RCW 46.82.420 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 82 / Section 420
RCW 46.82.420: Required curriculum—Revocation of license for failure to teach.
Status: in_force

(1) The department and the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall jointly develop and maintain a required curriculum as specified in RCW 28A.220.035 . The department shall furnish to each qualifying applicant for an instructor's license or a driver training school license a copy of such curriculum. (2) In addition to information on the safe, lawful, and responsible operation of motor vehicles on the state's highways, the required curriculum shall include information on: (a) Intermediate driver's license issuance, passenger and driving restrictions and sanctions for violating the restrictions, and the effect of traffic violations and collisions on the driving privileges; (b) The effects of alcohol and drug use on motor vehicle operators, including information on drug and alcohol related traffic injury and mortality rates in the state of Washington and the current penalties for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol; (c) Motorcycle awareness, approved by the director, to ensure new operators of motor vehicles have been instructed in the importance of safely sharing the road with motorcyclists; (d) Bicycle safety, to ensure that operators of motor vehicles have been instructed in the importance of safely sharing the road with bicyclists; (e) Pedestrian safety, to ensure that operators of motor vehicles have been instructed in the importance of safely sharing the road with pedestrians; and (f) Commercial vehicle, bus, and other large vehicle awareness, to ensure new operators of motor vehicles have been instructed in the importance of sharing the road with large vehicles. (3) Should the director be presented with acceptable proof that any licensed instructor or driver training school is not showing proper diligence in teaching the required curriculum, the instructor or school shall be required to appear before the director and show cause why the license of the instructor or school should not be revoked for such negligence. If the director does not accept such reasons as may be offered, the director may revoke the license of the instructor or school, or both.
RCW 46.80.080 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 80 / Section 080
RCW 46.80.080: Records—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) Every vehicle wrecker shall maintain books or files in which the wrecker shall keep a record and a description of: (a) Every vehicle wrecked, dismantled, disassembled, or substantially altered by the wrecker; and (b) Every major component part, including catalytic converters, acquired by the wrecker; together with a bill of sale signed by a seller whose identity has been verified and the name and address of the person, firm, or corporation from whom the wrecker purchased the vehicle or part. Major component parts other than cores shall be further identified by the vehicle identification number of the vehicle from which the part came. (2) The record shall also contain the following data regarding the wrecked or acquired vehicle or vehicle that is the source of a major component part, including catalytic converters, other than a core: (a) The certificate of title number (if previously titled in this or any other state); (b) Name of state where last registered; (c) Number of the last license number plate issued; (d) Name of vehicle; (e) Motor or identification number and serial number of the vehicle; (f) Date purchased; (g) Disposition of the motor and chassis; (h) Yard number assigned by the licensee to the vehicle or major component part, which shall also appear on the identified vehicle or part; and (i) Such other information as the department may require. (3) The records shall also contain a bill of sale signed by the seller for other minor component parts, including catalytic converters, acquired by the licensee, identifying the seller by name, address, and date of sale. (4) In addition to all other requirements of this chapter, the records of each transaction involving the purchase of catalytic converters that have been removed from a vehicle shall also include, at a minimum, the following elements: (a) The time, date, location, and value of the transaction; (b) The name of the employee representing the vehicle wrecker in the transaction; (c) The name, street address, and telephone number of the person with whom the transaction is made; (d) The license plate number and state of issuance of the license plate on the motor vehicle used to deliver the catalytic converter or converters subject to the transaction; (e) A description of the motor vehicle used to deliver the catalytic converter or converters subject to the transaction; (f) A copy of the seller's current driver's license or other government-issued picture identification card; (g) The vehicle identification number of the vehicle from which the catalytic converter was removed; (h) A declaration signed by the seller that states substantially the following: "I, the undersigned, affirm under penalty of law that the property that is subject to this transaction is not to the best of my knowledge stolen property and the information provided by me is accurate."; and (i) A photo of the catalytic converter that includes the vehicle identification number marking required under RCW 9A.82.180 . (5) The records shall be maintained by the licensee at his or her established place of business for a period of three years from the date of acquisition. (6) The record is subject to inspection at all times during regular business hours by members of the police department, sheriff's office, members of the Washington state patrol, or officers or employees of the department. (7) A vehicle wrecker shall also maintain a similar record of all disabled vehicles that have been towed or transported to the vehicle wrecker's place of business or to other places designated by the owner of the vehicle or his or her representative. This record shall specify the name and description of the vehicle, name of owner, number of license plate, condition of the vehicle and place to which it was towed or transported. (8) Failure to comply with this section is a gross misdemeanor.
RCW 46.44.037 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 44 / Section 037
RCW 46.44.037: Combination of units—Lawful operations.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 46.44.036 and subject to such rules and regulations governing their operation as may be adopted by the state department of transportation, operation of the following combinations is lawful: (1) A combination consisting of a truck tractor, a semitrailer, and another semitrailer or a full trailer. In this combination a converter gear used to convert a semitrailer into a full trailer shall be considered to be a part of the full trailer and not a separate vehicle. A converter gear being pulled without load and not used to convert a semitrailer into a full trailer may be substituted in lieu of a full trailer or a semitrailer in any lawful combination; (2) A combination consisting of a truck tractor carrying a freight compartment no longer than eight feet, a semitrailer, and another semitrailer or full trailer that meets the legal length requirement for a truck and trailer combination set forth in RCW 46.44.030 ; (3) A motor home or travel trailer with a cargo extension, provided that there are no trailers or secondary cargo extensions or units attached to the cargo extension.
RCW 46.68.240 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 68 / Section 240
RCW 46.68.240: Highway infrastructure account.
Status: in_force

The highway infrastructure account is hereby created in the motor vehicle fund. Public and private entities may deposit moneys in the highway infrastructure account from federal, state, local, or private sources. Proceeds from bonds or other financial instruments sold to finance surface transportation projects from the highway infrastructure account shall be deposited into the account. Principal and interest payments made on loans from the highway infrastructure account shall be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account shall be available for purposes specified in RCW 82.44.195 . Expenditures from the highway infrastructure account shall be subject to appropriation by the legislature. To the extent required by federal law or regulations promulgated by the United States secretary of transportation, the state treasurer is authorized to create separate subaccounts within the highway infrastructure account.
RCW 46.01.250 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 01 / Section 250
RCW 46.01.250: Certified copies of records—Fee.
Status: in_force

The director shall have the power and it shall be his or her duty upon request and payment of the fee as provided herein to furnish under seal of the director certified copies of any records of the department, except those for confidential use only. The director shall charge and collect therefor the actual cost to the department. Any funds accruing to the director of licensing under this section shall be certified and sent to the state treasurer and by him or her deposited to the credit of the highway safety fund.
RCW 46.85.020 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 85 / Section 020
RCW 46.85.020: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Jurisdiction" means and includes a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a foreign country, and a state or province of a foreign country. (2) "Owner" means a person, business firm, or corporation who holds the legal title to a vehicle, or in the event a vehicle is the subject of an agreement for the conditional sale thereof with the right of purchase upon performance of the conditions stated in the agreement and with an immediate right of possession vested in the conditional vendee, or in the event a vehicle is subject to a lease, contract, or other legal arrangement vesting right of possession or control, for security or otherwise, or in the event a mortgagor of a vehicle is entitled to possession, then the owner shall be deemed to be such person in whom is vested right of possession or control. (3) "Properly registered," as applied to place of registration, means: (a) The jurisdiction where the person registering the vehicle has his or her legal residence; or (b) In the case of a commercial vehicle, the jurisdiction in which it is registered if the commercial enterprise in which such vehicle is used has a place of business therein, and, if the vehicle is most frequently dispatched, garaged, serviced, maintained, operated, or otherwise controlled in or from such place of business, and, the vehicle has been assigned to such place of business; or (c) In the case of a commercial vehicle, the jurisdiction where, because of an agreement or arrangement between two or more jurisdictions, or pursuant to a declaration, the vehicle has been registered as required by said jurisdiction. In case of doubt or dispute as to the proper place of registration of a vehicle, the department shall make the final determination, but in making such determination, may confer with departments of the other jurisdictions affected.
RCW 46.66.020 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 66 / Section 020
RCW 46.66.020: Meetings—Officers—Terms.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington auto theft prevention authority shall initially convene at the call of the executive director of the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs, or the executive director's designee, no later than the third Monday in January 2008. Subsequent meetings of the authority shall be at the call of the chair or seven members. (2) The authority shall annually elect a chairperson and other such officers as it deems appropriate from its membership. (3) Members of the authority shall serve terms of four years each on a staggered schedule to be established by the first authority. For purposes of initiating a staggered schedule of terms, some members of the first authority may initially serve two years and some members may initially serve four years.
RCW 46.01.385 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 01 / Section 385
RCW 46.01.385: Agency financial transaction account.
Status: in_force

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The agency financial transaction account is created in the state treasury. Receipts directed by law to the account from cost recovery charges for credit card and other financial transaction fees must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for paying credit card and financial transaction fees, and other related costs incurred by state agencies. During the 2021-2023 fiscal biennium, expenditures from the account may also be used for additional information technology costs related to supporting the department of licensing operations and addressing its staffing shortages.
RCW 46.04.367 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 367
RCW 46.04.367: Off-street facility.
Status: in_force

"Off-street facility" means a location typically held open for use by the public for parking vehicles, ingress and egress, or used for commercial purposes. Use of such locations falls under chapter 283, Laws of 2023 when used for illegal racing when such use is without the express permission of the owner of the facility.
RCW 46.55.400 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 55 / Section 400
RCW 46.55.400: Transporting abandoned recreational vehicles—Record of delivery—Report—Liability.
Status: in_force

(1) A registered tow truck operator may transport an abandoned recreational vehicle under RCW 46.53.010 without being licensed as a hulk hauler. The transport of an abandoned recreational vehicle by a registered tow truck operator under this chapter must be completed by utilizing a reasonable, direct, and safe route on the date of transport. (2) A registered tow truck operator must provide a written record of the delivery to a licensed dismantler or authorized disposal site for each abandoned recreational vehicle by use of an abandoned vehicle report or junk vehicle affidavit to be sent to the department. A copy of the report must be maintained in the vehicle transaction file. Completion of the report relieves the registered tow truck operator from any civil or criminal liability for the disposal of a properly processed abandoned recreational vehicle.
RCW 46.55.240 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 55 / Section 240
RCW 46.55.240: Local ordinances—Requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) A city, town, or county that adopts an ordinance or resolution concerning unauthorized, abandoned, or impounded vehicles shall include the applicable provisions of this chapter. (a) A city, town, or county may, by ordinance, authorize other impound situations that may arise locally upon the public right-of-way or other publicly owned or controlled property. (b) A city, town, or county ordinance shall contain language that establishes a written form of authorization to impound, which may include a law enforcement notice of infraction or citation, clearly denoting the agency's authorization to impound. (c) A city, town, or county may, by ordinance, provide for release of an impounded vehicle by means of a promissory note in lieu of immediate payment, if at the time of redemption the legal or registered owner requests a hearing on the validity of the impoundment. If the municipal ordinance directs the release of an impounded vehicle before the payment of the impoundment charges, the municipality is responsible for the payment of those charges to the registered tow truck operator within thirty days of the hearing date. (d) The hearing specified in RCW 46.55.120 (2) and in this section may be conducted by an administrative hearings officer instead of in the district court. A decision made by an administrative hearing officer may be appealed to the district court for final judgment. (2) A city, town, or county may adopt an ordinance establishing procedures for the abatement and removal as public nuisances of junk vehicles or parts thereof from private property. Costs of removal may be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle if the identity of the owner can be determined, unless the owner in the transfer of ownership of the vehicle has complied with RCW 46.12.650 , or the costs may be assessed against the owner of the property on which the vehicle is stored. A city, town, or county may also provide for the payment to the tow truck operator or wrecker as a part of a neighborhood revitalization program. (3) Ordinances pertaining to public nuisances shall contain: (a) A provision requiring notice to the last registered owner of record and the property owner of record that a hearing may be requested and that if no hearing is requested, the vehicle will be removed; (b) A provision requiring that if a request for a hearing is received, a notice giving the time, location, and date of the hearing on the question of abatement and removal of the vehicle or part thereof as a public nuisance shall be mailed, by certified mail, with a five-day return receipt requested, to the owner of the land as shown on the last equalized assessment roll and to the last registered and legal owner of record unless the vehicle is in such condition that identification numbers are not available to determine ownership; (c) A provision that the ordinance shall not apply to (i) a vehicle or part thereof that is completely enclosed within a building in a lawful manner where it is not visible from the street or other public or private property or (ii) a vehicle or part thereof that is stored or parked in a lawful manner on private property in connection with the business of a licensed dismantler or licensed vehicle dealer and is fenced according to RCW 46.80.130 ; (d) A provision that the owner of the land on which the vehicle is located may appear in person at the hearing or present a written statement in time for consideration at the hearing, and deny responsibility for the presence of the vehicle on the land, with his or her reasons for the denial. If it is determined at the hearing that the vehicle was placed on the land without the consent of the landowner and that he or she has not subsequently acquiesced in its presence, then the local agency shall not assess costs of administration or removal of the vehicle against the property upon which the vehicle is located or otherwise attempt to collect the cost from the owner; (e) A provision that after notice has been given of the intent of the city, town, or county to dispose of the vehicle and after a hearing, if requested, has been held, the vehicle or part thereof shall be removed at the request of a law enforcement officer with notice to the Washington state patrol and the department of licensing that the vehicle has been wrecked. The city, town, or county may operate such a disposal site when its governing body determines that commercial channels of disposition are not available or are inadequate, and it may make final disposition of such vehicles or parts, or may transfer such vehicle or parts to another governmental body provided such disposal shall be only as scrap. (4) A registered disposer under contract to a city or county for the impounding of vehicles shall comply with any administrative regulations adopted by the city or county on the handling and disposing of vehicles.
RCW 46.20.126 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 126
RCW 46.20.126: Rules.
Status: in_force

The department may make rules to carry out the purposes of RCW 46.20.120 and 46.20.125 .
RCW 46.37.090 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 090
RCW 46.37.090: Additional equipment required on certain vehicles.
Status: in_force

In addition to other equipment required in RCW 46.37.040 , 46.37.050 , 46.37.060 , and 46.37.070 , the following vehicles shall be equipped as herein stated under the conditions stated in RCW 46.37.080 , and in addition, the reflectors elsewhere enumerated for such vehicles shall conform to the requirements of RCW 46.37.120 (1). (1) Buses, trucks, motor homes, and motor vehicles with mounted campers eighty inches or more in over-all width: (a) On the front, two clearance lamps, one at each side, and on vehicles manufactured or assembled after January 1, 1964, three identification lamps meeting the specifications of subdivision (6) [subsection (7)] of this section; (b) On the rear, two clearance lamps, one at each side, and after January 1, 1964, three identification lamps meeting the specifications of subdivision (6) [subsection (7)] of this section; (c) On each side, two side marker lamps, one at or near the front and one at or near the rear; (d) On each side, two reflectors, one at or near the front and one at or near the rear. (2) Trailers and semitrailers eighty inches or more in over-all width: (a) On the front, two clearance lamps, one at each side; (b) On the rear, two clearance lamps, one at each side, and after January 1, 1964, three identification lamps meeting the specifications of subdivision (6) [subsection (7)] of this section; (c) On each side, two side marker lamps, one at or near the front and one at or near the rear; (d) On each side, two reflectors, one at or near the front and one at or near the rear: PROVIDED, That a mobile home as defined by RCW 46.04.302 need not be equipped with two side marker lamps or two side reflectors as required by subsection (2) (c) and (d) of this section [(c) and (d) of this subsection] while operated under the terms of a special permit authorized by RCW 46.44.090 . (3) Truck tractors: On the front, two cab clearance lamps, one at each side, and on vehicles manufactured or assembled after January 1, 1964, three identification lamps meeting the specifications of subdivision (6) [subsection (7)] of this section. (4) Trailers, semitrailers, and pole trailers thirty feet or more in over-all length: On each side, one amber side marker lamp and one amber reflector, centrally located with respect to the length of the vehicle: PROVIDED, That a mobile home as defined by RCW 46.04.302 need not be equipped with such side marker lamp or reflector while operated under the terms of a special permit authorized by RCW 46.44.090 . (5) Pole trailers: (a) On each side, one amber side marker lamp at or near the front of the load; (b) One amber reflector at or near the front of the load; (c) On the rearmost support for the load, one combination marker lamp showing amber to the front and red to the rear and side, mounted to indicate maximum width of the pole trailer. (6) Boat trailers eighty inches or more in overall width: (a) One on each side, at or near the midpoint, one clearance lamp performing the function of both a front and rear clearance lamp; (b) On the rear, after June 1, 1978, three identification lamps meeting the specifications of subsection (7) of this section; (c) One on each side, two side marker lamps, one at or near the front and one at or near the rear; (d) On each side, two reflectors, one at or near the front and one at or near the rear. (7) Whenever required or permitted by this chapter, identification lamps shall be grouped in a horizontal row, with lamp centers spaced not less than six nor more than twelve inches apart, and mounted on the permanent structure of the vehicle as close as practicable to the vertical centerline: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That where the cab of a vehicle is not more than forty-two inches wide at the front roofline, a single identification lamp at the center of the cab shall be deemed to comply with the requirements for front identification lamps.
RCW 46.37.480 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 480
RCW 46.37.480: Headsets, earphones.
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall operate any motor vehicle on a public highway while wearing any headset or earphones connected to any electronic device capable of receiving a radio broadcast or playing a sound recording for the purpose of transmitting a sound to the human auditory senses and which headset or earphones muffle or exclude other sounds. This subsection does not apply to students and instructors participating in a Washington state motorcycle safety program. (2) This section does not apply to authorized emergency vehicles, motorcyclists wearing a helmet with built-in headsets or earphones as approved by the Washington state patrol, or motorists using hands-free, wireless communications systems, as approved by the equipment section of the Washington state patrol.
RCW 46.04.371 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 371
RCW 46.04.371: Organ transport vehicle.
Status: in_force

"Organ transport vehicle" means any vehicle operated or contracted by an organ procurement organization as defined in RCW 68.64.010 , and clearly and identifiably marked as such on all sides of the vehicle.
RCW 46.04.167 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 167
RCW 46.04.167: Driver education.
Status: in_force

Whenever the term "driver education" is used in the code, it shall be defined to mean "traffic safety education".
RCW 46.85.920 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 85 / Section 920
RCW 46.85.920: Repeal and saving.
Status: repealed

The following acts or parts of acts and RCW sections are hereby repealed: (1) Sections 46.84.010, 46.84.030 , 46.84.040 , 46.84.050 , 46.84.060 , 46.84.070 , 46.84.080 , 46.84.090 and 46.84.100 , chapter 12, Laws of 1961 and RCW 46.84.010 , 46.84.030 , 46.84.040 , 46.84.050 , 46.84.060 , 46.84.070 , 46.84.080 , 46.84.090 and 46.84.100 ; (2) Section 46.84.020, chapter 12, Laws of 1961 as amended by section 37, chapter 21, Laws of 1961 extraordinary session and RCW 46.84.020 ; (3) Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4, chapter 266, Laws of 1961 and RCW 46.84.110 , 46.84.120 , 46.84.130 and 46.84.140 ; and (4) Sections 38, 39, and 40, chapter 21, Laws of 1961 extraordinary session and RCW 46.84.150 , 46.84.160 and 46.84.170 . Such repeals shall not be construed as affecting any existing right acquired under the statutes repealed, nor as affecting any proceeding instituted thereunder, nor any rule, regulation or order promulgated thereunder, nor any administrative action taken thereunder, nor the term of office or appointment or employment of any person appointed or employed thereunder.
RCW 46.04.143 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 143
RCW 46.04.143: Converter gear.
Status: in_force

"Converter gear" means an auxiliary axle, booster axle, dolly, or jeep axle.
RCW 46.61.020 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 020
RCW 46.61.020: Refusal to give information to or cooperate with officer—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person while operating or in charge of any vehicle to refuse when requested by a police officer to give his or her name and address and the name and address of the owner of such vehicle, or for such person to give a false name and address, and it is likewise unlawful for any such person to refuse or neglect to stop when signaled to stop by any police officer or to refuse upon demand of such police officer to produce his or her certificate of license registration of such vehicle, his or her insurance identification card, or his or her vehicle driver's license or to refuse to permit such officer to take any such license, card, or certificate for the purpose of examination thereof or to refuse to permit the examination of any equipment of such vehicle or the weighing of such vehicle or to refuse or neglect to produce the certificate of license registration of such vehicle, insurance card, or his or her vehicle driver's license when requested by any court. Any police officer shall on request produce evidence of his or her authorization as such. (2) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor.
RCW 46.64.010 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 64 / Section 010
RCW 46.64.010: Traffic citations—Record of—Cancellation prohibited—Penalty—Citation audit.
Status: in_force

(1) Every traffic enforcement agency in this state shall provide in appropriate form traffic citations containing notices to appear which shall be issued in books with citations in quadruplicate and meeting the requirements of this section, or issued by an electronic device capable of producing a printed copy and electronic copies of the citations. The chief administrative officer of every such traffic enforcement agency shall be responsible for the issuance of such books or electronic devices and shall maintain a record of every such book and each citation contained therein and every such electronic device issued to individual members of the traffic enforcement agency and shall require and retain a receipt for every book and electronic device so issued. (2) Every traffic enforcement officer upon issuing a traffic citation to an alleged violator of any provision of the motor vehicle laws of this state or of any traffic ordinance of any city or town shall deposit the original or a printed or electronic copy of such traffic citation with a court having competent jurisdiction over the alleged offense or with its traffic violations bureau. Upon the deposit of the original or a copy of such traffic citation with a court having competent jurisdiction over the alleged offense or with its traffic violations bureau as aforesaid, the original or copy of such traffic citation may be disposed of only by trial in the court or other official action by a judge of the court, including forfeiture of the bail or by the deposit of sufficient bail with or payment of a fine to the traffic violations bureau by the person to whom such traffic citation has been issued by the traffic enforcement officer. (3) It shall be unlawful and official misconduct for any traffic enforcement officer or other officer or public employee to dispose of a traffic citation or copies thereof or of the record of the issuance of the same in a manner other than as required in this section. (4) The chief administrative officer of every traffic enforcement agency shall require the return to him or her of a printed or electronic copy of every traffic citation issued by an officer under his or her supervision to an alleged violator of any traffic law or ordinance and of all copies of every traffic citation which has been spoiled or upon which any entry has been made and not issued to an alleged violator. Such chief administrative officer shall also maintain or cause to be maintained in connection with every traffic citation issued by an officer under his or her supervision a record of the disposition of the charge by the court or its traffic violations bureau in which the original or copy of the traffic citation was deposited. (5) Any person who cancels or solicits the cancellation of any traffic citation, in any manner other than as provided in this section, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (6) Every record of traffic citations required in this section shall be audited monthly by the appropriate fiscal officer of the government agency to which the traffic enforcement agency is responsible.
RCW 46.55.090 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 55 / Section 090
RCW 46.55.090: Storage, return requirements—Vehicles, personal belongings—Combination endorsement for tow truck drivers—Viewing impounded vehicle.
Status: in_force

(1) All vehicles impounded shall be taken to the nearest storage location that has been inspected and is listed on the application filed with the department. (2) All vehicles and stored personal belongings shall be handled and returned in substantially the same condition as they existed before being towed. (3) For purposes of this subsection [section], "personal belongings" means personal property and contents in a vehicle, with the exception of those items of personal property that are registered or titled with the department. For a period of twenty days from impound, personal belongings shall be kept intact, and shall be returned to the vehicle's owner or agent during normal business hours upon request and presentation of a driver's license or other sufficient identification. A vehicle's owner or agent may retrieve personal belongings from the vehicle and request that the registered tow truck operator store the personal belongings for a period of thirty days from the date of signing a personal belongings storage request form. If a personal belongings storage request form is not submitted, personal belongings not claimed within twenty days from the date of the impound are considered abandoned and may be disposed of at the registered tow truck operator's discretion. If a personal belongings storage request form is submitted to the registered tow truck operator, personal belongings not claimed within thirty days of the date the personal belongings storage request form is submitted are considered abandoned and may be disposed of at the registered tow truck operator's discretion. Abandoned personal belongings may be sold at auction with the vehicle to fulfill a lien against the vehicle. The department shall adopt rules prescribing the content and format of the personal belongings storage request form. (4) Tow truck drivers shall have a Washington state driver's license endorsed for the appropriate classification under chapter 46.25 RCW or the equivalent issued by another state. (5) Any person who shows proof of ownership or written authorization from the impounded vehicle's registered or legal owner or the vehicle's insurer may view the vehicle without charge during normal business hours.
RCW 46.55.150 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 55 / Section 150
RCW 46.55.150: Vehicle transaction file.
Status: in_force

(1) The registered tow truck operator shall keep a transaction file on each vehicle, which shall be kept for a minimum of three years. The transaction file shall contain as a minimum those of the following items that are required at the time the vehicle is redeemed or becomes abandoned and is sold at a public auction: (a) A signed impoundment authorization as required by RCW 46.55.080 ; (b) A record of the twenty-four hour written impound notice to a law enforcement agency; (c) A copy of the impoundment notification to registered and legal owners, sent within twenty-four hours of impoundment, that advises the owners of the address of the impounding firm, a twenty-four hour telephone number, and the name of the person or agency under whose authority the vehicle was impounded; (d) A copy of the abandoned vehicle report that was sent to and returned by the department; (e) A copy and proof of mailing of the notice of custody and sale sent by the registered tow truck operator to the owners advising them they have fifteen days to redeem the vehicle before it is sold at public auction; (f) A copy of the published notice of public auction; (g) A copy of the affidavit of sale showing the sales date, purchaser, amount of the lien, and sale price; (h) A record of the two highest bid offers on the vehicle, with the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the two bidders; (i) A copy of the notice of opportunity for hearing given to those who redeem vehicles; (j) An itemized invoice of charges against the vehicle; and (k) Documentation of a bailment in accordance with RCW 46.55.125 , if applicable. (2)(a) The transaction file kept under subsection (1) of this section may be created and stored electronically. If the tow truck operator elects to store records electronically, the method of electronic records storage shall utilize software developed for that business purpose. This method of storage may include the use of cloud storage or another acceptable method that makes storage, retrieval, and access to the records reliable and available during normal business hours for audit or inspection by the department of licensing, the Washington state patrol, or any law enforcement agency with jurisdiction. (b) Any electronic record created for each tow transaction must be maintained in an electronic folder labeled with the date the towing service was performed. The electronic folders must be maintained in chronological order.
RCW 46.04.270 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 270
RCW 46.04.270: Legal owner.
Status: in_force

"Legal owner" means a person having a security interest in a vehicle perfected in accordance with chapter 46.12 RCW or the registered owner of a vehicle unencumbered by a security interest or the lessor of a vehicle unencumbered by a security interest.
RCW 46.10.430 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 10 / Section 430
RCW 46.10.430: Decals—Registration certificates—License tabs.
Status: in_force

(1) Snowmobile decals assigned to a snowmobile in this state at the time of its original registration must remain with that snowmobile until the snowmobile is destroyed, abandoned, or permanently removed from this state, or until changed or terminated by the department. (2) The department shall issue and deliver to the snowmobile owner upon proper application: (a) A registration certificate, in a form as prescribed by the department. The registration certificate is not valid unless it is signed by the person who signed the application for registration; and (b) License tabs showing the current expiration of the snowmobile registration. The license tabs must be affixed to the snowmobile as prescribed by the department. (3) A snowmobile is not properly registered unless license tabs and a current registration certificate have been issued.
RCW 46.12.691 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 12 / Section 691
RCW 46.12.691: Custom vehicles.
Status: in_force

(1) When applying for a certificate of title for a custom vehicle for the first time, the owner of the custom vehicle must: (a) Submit a certification that the custom vehicle: (i) Will be maintained for occasional transportation, exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, and similar uses; and (ii) Will not be used for general daily transportation; and (b) Provide a certificate of vehicle inspection as required under *RCW 46.12.560 (4). (2) The model year and the year of manufacture that are listed on the certificate of title of a custom vehicle must be the model year and year of manufacture that the body of the custom vehicle resembles. (3) The presence of modern equipment including, but not limited to, brakes, engines, or seat belts, or the presence of optional equipment referenced in RCW 46.37.518 , on a custom vehicle does not invalidate the year of manufacture on the certificate of title. (4) A custom vehicle must be registered under RCW 46.18.220 .
RCW 46.61.455 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 455
RCW 46.61.455: Vehicles with solid or hollow cushion tires.
Status: in_force

Except for vehicles equipped with temporary-use spare tires that meet federal standards, it shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle equipped or partly equipped with solid rubber tires or hollow center cushion tires, or to operate any combination of vehicles any part of which is equipped or partly equipped with solid rubber tires or hollow center cushion tires, so long as solid rubber tires or hollow center cushion tires may be used under the provisions of this title, upon any public highway of this state at a greater rate of speed than ten miles per hour: PROVIDED, That the temporary-use spare tires are installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
RCW 46.29.080 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 080
RCW 46.29.080: Exceptions as to requirement of security.
Status: in_force

The requirements as to security and suspension in this chapter shall not apply: (1) To the driver or owner if the owner had in effect at the time of the accident an automobile liability policy or bond with respect to the vehicle involved in the accident, except that a driver shall not be exempt under this subsection if at the time of the accident the vehicle was being operated without the owner's permission, express or implied; (2) To the driver, if not the owner of the vehicle involved in the accident, if there was in effect at the time of the accident an automobile liability policy or bond with respect to his or her driving of vehicles not owned by him or her; (3) To the driver, if not the owner of the vehicle involved in the accident, if there was in effect at the time of the accident an automobile liability policy or bond as to which there is a bona fide dispute concerning coverage of such driver as evidenced by the pendency of litigation seeking a declaration of said driver's coverage under such policy or bond; (4) To the driver, whether or not the owner, if there is a bona fide claim on the part of the driver that there was in effect at the time of the accident, an automobile liability policy or bond insuring or covering such driver; (5) To any person qualifying as a self-insurer under RCW 46.29.630 or to any person operating a vehicle for such self-insurer; (6) To the driver or the owner of a vehicle involved in an accident wherein no injury or damage was caused to the person or property of anyone other than such driver or owner; (7) To the driver or owner of a vehicle which at the time of the accident was parked, unless such vehicle was parked at a place where parking was at the time of the accident prohibited under any applicable law or ordinance; (8) To the owner of a vehicle if at the time of the accident the vehicle was being operated without his or her permission, express or implied, or was parked by a person who had been operating such vehicle without such permission, except if the vehicle was operated by his or her minor child or spouse; (9) To the owner of a vehicle involved in an accident if at the time of the accident such vehicle was owned by or leased to the United States, this state or any political subdivision of this state or a municipality thereof, or to the driver of such vehicle if operating such vehicle with permission; or (10) To the driver or the owner of a vehicle in the event at the time of the accident the vehicle was being operated by or under the direction of a police officer who, in the performance of his or her duties, shall have assumed custody of such vehicle.
RCW 46.35.040 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 35 / Section 040
RCW 46.35.040: Tools available to access and retrieve information—When.
Status: in_force

A manufacturer of a motor vehicle sold or leased in this state that is equipped with a recording device shall ensure by licensing agreement or other means that a tool or tools are available that are capable of accessing and retrieving the information stored in a recording device. The tool or tools must be commercially available no later than ninety days after July 26, 2009.
RCW 46.44.096 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 44 / Section 096
RCW 46.44.096: Special permits—Determining fee—To whom paid.
Status: in_force

In determining fees according to RCW 46.44.0941 , mileage on state primary and secondary highways shall be determined from the planning survey records of the department of transportation, and the gross weight of the vehicle or vehicles, including load, shall be declared by the applicant. Overweight on which fees shall be paid will be gross loadings in excess of loadings authorized by law or axle loadings in excess of loadings authorized by law, whichever is the greater. Loads which are overweight and oversize shall be charged the fee for the overweight permit without additional fees being assessed for the oversize features. Special permits issued under RCW 46.44.047 , 46.44.0941 , or 46.44.095 , may be obtained from offices of the department of transportation, ports of entry, or other agents appointed by the department. The department may appoint agents for the purposes of selling special motor vehicle permits, temporary additional tonnage permits, and log tolerance permits. Agents so appointed may retain three dollars and fifty cents for each permit sold to defray expenses incurred in handling and selling the permits. If the fee is collected by the department of transportation, the department shall certify the fee so collected to the state treasurer for deposit to the credit of the motor vehicle fund. The department may select a third party contractor, by means of competitive bid, to perform the department's permit issuance function, as provided under RCW 46.44.090 . Factors the department shall consider, but is not limited to, in the selection of a third party contractor are economic benefit to both the department and the motor carrier industry, and enhancement of the overall level of permit service. For purposes of this section, "third party contractor" means a business entity that is authorized by the department to issue special permits. The department of transportation may adopt rules specifying the criteria that a business entity must meet in order to qualify as a third party contractor under this section. Fees established in RCW 46.44.0941 shall be paid to the political body issuing the permit if the entire movement is to be confined to roads, streets, or highways for which that political body is responsible. When a movement involves a combination of state highways, county roads, and/or city streets the fee shall be paid to the department of transportation. When a movement is confined within the city limits of a city or town upon city streets, including routes of state highways on city streets, all fees shall be paid to the city or town involved. A permit will not be required from city or town authorities for a move involving a combination of city or town streets and state highways when the move through a city or town is being confined to the route of the state highway. When a move involves a combination of county roads and city streets the fee shall be paid to the county authorities, but the fee shall not be collected nor the county permit issued until valid permits are presented showing that the city or town authorities approve of the move in question. When the movement involves only county roads the fees collected shall be paid to the county involved. Fees established shall be paid to the political body issuing the permit if the entire use of the vehicle during the period covered by the permit shall be confined to the roads, streets, or highways for which that political body is responsible.
RCW 46.61.502 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 502
RCW 46.61.502: Driving under the influence.
Status: in_force

(1) A person is guilty of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, cannabis, or any drug if the person drives a vehicle within this state: (a) And the person has, within two hours after driving, an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher as shown by analysis of the person's breath or blood made under RCW 46.61.506 ; or (b) The person has, within two hours after driving, a THC concentration of 5.00 or higher as shown by analysis of the person's blood made under RCW 46.61.506 ; or (c) While the person is under the influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor, cannabis, or any drug; or (d) While the person is under the combined influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor, cannabis, and any drug. (2) The fact that a person charged with a violation of this section is or has been entitled to use a drug under the laws of this state shall not constitute a defense against a charge of violating this section. (3)(a) It is an affirmative defense to a violation of subsection (1)(a) of this section, which the defendant must prove by a preponderance of the evidence, that the defendant consumed a sufficient quantity of alcohol after the time of driving and before the administration of an analysis of the person's breath or blood to cause the defendant's alcohol concentration to be 0.08 or more within two hours after driving. The court shall not admit evidence of this defense unless the defendant notifies the prosecution prior to the omnibus or pretrial hearing in the case of the defendant's intent to assert the affirmative defense. (b) It is an affirmative defense to a violation of subsection (1)(b) of this section, which the defendant must prove by a preponderance of the evidence, that the defendant consumed a sufficient quantity of cannabis after the time of driving and before the administration of an analysis of the person's blood to cause the defendant's THC concentration to be 5.00 or more within two hours after driving. The court shall not admit evidence of this defense unless the defendant notifies the prosecution prior to the omnibus or pretrial hearing in the case of the defendant's intent to assert the affirmative defense. (4)(a) Analyses of blood or breath samples obtained more than two hours after the alleged driving may be used as evidence that within two hours of the alleged driving, a person had an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more in violation of subsection (1)(a) of this section, and in any case in which the analysis shows an alcohol concentration above 0.00 may be used as evidence that a person was under the influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor or any drug in violation of subsection (1)(c) or (d) of this section. (b) Analyses of blood samples obtained more than two hours after the alleged driving may be used as evidence that within two hours of the alleged driving, a person had a THC concentration of 5.00 or more in violation of subsection (1)(b) of this section, and in any case in which the analysis shows a THC concentration above 0.00 may be used as evidence that a person was under the influence of or affected by cannabis in violation of subsection (1)(c) or (d) of this section. (5) Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, a violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor. (6) It is a class B felony punishable under chapter 9.94A RCW, or chapter 13.40 RCW if the person is a juvenile, if: (a) The person has three or more prior offenses within ten years as defined in RCW 46.61.5055 ; or (b) The person has ever previously been convicted of: (i) Vehicular homicide while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, RCW 46.61.520 (1)(a); (ii) Vehicular assault while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, RCW 46.61.522 (1)(b); (iii) An out-of-state offense comparable to the offense specified in (b)(i) or (ii) of this subsection; or (iv) A violation of this subsection (6) or RCW 46.61.504 (6).
RCW 46.18.005 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 18 / Section 005
RCW 46.18.005: Intent.
Status: in_force

The legislature has seen an increase in the demand from constituent groups seeking recognition and funding through the establishment of commemorative or special license plates. The high cost of implementing a new special license plate series coupled with the uncertainty of the state's ability to recoup its costs has led the legislature to delay the implementation of new special license plates. In order to address these issues, it is the intent of the legislature to create a mechanism that will allow for the evaluation of special license plate requests and establish a funding policy that will alleviate the financial burden currently placed on the state. Using these two strategies, the legislature will be better equipped to efficiently process special license plate legislation.
RCW 46.55.210 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 55 / Section 210
RCW 46.55.210: Cease and desist order.
Status: in_force

Whenever it appears to the director that any registered tow truck operator or a person offering towing services has engaged in or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting a violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted hereunder, the director may issue an order directing the operator or person to cease and desist from continuing the act or practice. Reasonable notice of and opportunity for a hearing shall be given. The director may issue a temporary order pending a hearing. The temporary order shall remain in effect until ten days after the hearing is held and shall become final if the person to whom notice is addressed does not request a hearing within fifteen days after the receipt of notice.
RCW 46.16A.440 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 440
RCW 46.16A.440: Private use, single-axle trailers—Reduced license fee.
Status: in_force

Private use single-axle trailers of two thousand pounds scale weight or less may qualify for a reduced vehicle license fee described in RCW 46.17.350 (1)(k). To qualify for the reduced vehicle license fee: (1) The trailer must be operated upon public highways; (2) The vehicle license fee must be collected annually for each registration year or fraction of a registration year; and (3) The trailer must be operated for personal use of the owner and not held for rental to the public or used in any commercial or business endeavor.
RCW 46.44.101 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 44 / Section 101
RCW 46.44.101: Interstate travel by specialized equipment.
Status: in_force

The department of transportation may, within the provisions set forth in this chapter, adopt rules for size and weight criteria relating to vehicles considered to be specialized equipment by the federal highway administration for interstate travel or as determined by the department for intrastate travel.
RCW 46.83.020 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 83 / Section 020
RCW 46.83.020: City, town, or county governing bodies to control and supervise—Assistance of county sheriff or city or town police department.
Status: in_force

A traffic school established under this chapter shall be under the control and supervision of the governing body of the city, town, or county that has established the traffic school, through such agents, assistants, or instructors as the governing body may designate. The traffic school of a city, town, or county shall be conducted with the assistance of the police department of the city or town or with the assistance of the county sheriff.
RCW 46.68.250 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 68 / Section 250
RCW 46.68.250: Vehicle licensing fraud account.
Status: in_force

The vehicle licensing fraud account is created in the state treasury. From penalties and fines imposed under RCW 46.16A.030 , 47.68.255 , and 88.02.400 , an amount equal to the taxes and fees owed shall be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for vehicle license fraud enforcement and collections by the Washington state patrol and the department of revenue.
RCW 46.55.901 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 55 / Section 901
RCW 46.55.901: Headings not part of law—1985 c 377.
Status: in_force

Headings and captions used in this act are not any part of the law.
RCW 46.61.688 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 688
RCW 46.61.688: Safety belts, use required—Penalties—Exemptions.
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of this section, "motor vehicle" includes: (a) "Buses," meaning motor vehicles with motive power, except trailers, designed to carry more than ten passengers; (b) "Medium-speed electric vehicle" meaning a self-propelled, electrically powered four-wheeled motor vehicle, equipped with a roll cage or crush-proof body design, whose speed attainable in one mile is more than thirty miles per hour but not more than thirty-five miles per hour and otherwise meets or exceeds the federal regulations set forth in 49 C.F.R. Sec. 571.500; (c) "Motorcycle," meaning a three-wheeled motor vehicle that is designed (i) so that the driver rides on a seat in a partially or completely enclosed seating area that is equipped with safety belts and (ii) to be steered with a steering wheel; (d) "Multipurpose passenger vehicles," meaning motor vehicles with motive power, except trailers, designed to carry ten persons or less that are constructed either on a truck chassis or with special features for occasional off-road operation; (e) "Neighborhood electric vehicle," meaning a self-propelled, electrically powered four-wheeled motor vehicle whose speed attainable in one mile is more than twenty miles per hour and not more than twenty-five miles per hour and conforms to federal regulations under 49 C.F.R. Sec. 571.500; (f) "Passenger cars," meaning motor vehicles with motive power, except multipurpose passenger vehicles, motorcycles, or trailers, designed for carrying ten passengers or less; and (g) "Trucks," meaning motor vehicles with motive power, except trailers, designed primarily for the transportation of property. (2)(a) This section only applies to: (i) Motor vehicles that meet the manual seat belt safety standards as set forth in 49 C.F.R. Sec. 571.208; (ii) Motorcycles, when equipped with safety belts that meet the standards set forth in 49 C.F.R. Part 571; and (iii) Neighborhood electric vehicles and medium-speed electric vehicles that meet the seat belt standards as set forth in 49 C.F.R. Sec. 571.500. (b) This section does not apply to a vehicle occupant for whom no safety belt is available when all designated seating positions as required under 49 C.F.R. Part 571 are occupied. (3) Every person sixteen years of age or older operating or riding in a motor vehicle shall wear the safety belt assembly in a properly adjusted and securely fastened manner. (4) No person may operate a motor vehicle unless all child passengers under the age of sixteen years are either: (a) Wearing a safety belt assembly or (b) are securely fastened into an approved child restraint device. (5) A person violating this section shall be issued a notice of traffic infraction under chapter 46.63 RCW. A finding that a person has committed a traffic infraction under this section shall be contained in the driver's abstract but shall not be available to insurance companies or employers. (6) Failure to comply with the requirements of this section does not constitute negligence, nor may failure to wear a safety belt assembly be admissible as evidence of negligence in any civil action. (7) This section does not apply to an operator or passenger, except for an operator or passenger operating a commercial motor vehicle as defined in RCW 46.32.005 , who possesses written verification from a licensed physician that the operator or passenger is unable to wear a safety belt for physical or medical reasons. (8) The state patrol may adopt rules exempting operators or occupants of farm vehicles, construction equipment, and vehicles that are required to make frequent stops from the requirement of wearing safety belts.
RCW 46.17.120 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 120
RCW 46.17.120: Stolen vehicle check fee—Exemption.
Status: in_force

(1) Before accepting an application for a certificate of title for a vehicle previously registered in any other state or country, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay a fee of $50. (a) $15 of the fee required by this section must be distributed under RCW 46.68.020 . (b) $35 of the fee required by this section must be deposited in the move ahead WA account created in RCW 46.68.510 . (2) Beginning July 1, 2026, before accepting an application for a certificate of title for a vehicle previously registered in any other state or country, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay, in addition to the fee specified in subsection (1) of this section, a fee of $25 which must be deposited in the move ahead WA account created in RCW 46.68.510 . (3) An applicant is exempt from the fees specified in this section if the applicant previously registered the vehicle in Washington state and maintained ownership of the vehicle while registered in another state or country.
RCW 46.68.435 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 68 / Section 435
RCW 46.68.435: Personalized license plate fees—Disposition.
Status: in_force

(1) All revenue derived from personalized license plate fees provided for in RCW 46.17.210 must be forwarded to the state treasurer and deposited as follows: (a) Ten dollars to the limited fish and wildlife account and used for the management of resources associated with the nonconsumptive use of wildlife; (b) Two dollars to the wildlife rehabilitation account created under RCW 77.12.471 ; and (c) The remainder to the limited fish and wildlife account to be used for the preservation, protection, perpetuation, and enhancement of nongame species of wildlife including, but not limited to, song birds, raptors, protected wildlife, rare and endangered wildlife, aquatic life, and specialized-habitat types, both terrestrial and aquatic, as well as all unclassified marine fish, shellfish, and marine invertebrates. (2) Administrative costs incurred by the department as a direct result of administering the personalized license plate program must be appropriated by the legislature from the limited fish and wildlife account from those funds deposited in the account resulting from the sale of personalized license plates. If the actual costs incurred by the department are less than that which has been appropriated by the legislature, the remainder must revert to the limited fish and wildlife account.
RCW 46.32.085 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 32 / Section 085
RCW 46.32.085: Rules to regulate commercial motor vehicle safety requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington state patrol, in consultation with the department of licensing, shall adopt rules consistent with this chapter to regulate vehicle safety requirements for motor carriers who own, control, manage, or operate a commercial motor vehicle within this state. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the rules adopted by the state patrol under this section must be as rigorous as federal regulations governing certain interstate motor carriers at 49 C.F.R. Parts 40 and 380 through 397, which cover the areas of commercial motor carrier driver training, controlled substance and alcohol use and testing, compliance with the federal driver's license requirements and penalties, vehicle equipment and safety standards, hazardous material practices, financial responsibility, driver qualifications, hours of service, vehicle inspection and corrective actions, and assessed penalties for noncompliance. The state patrol shall amend these rules periodically to maintain, to the extent permissible under this chapter, standards as rigorous as the federal regulations governing certain interstate motor carriers. The state patrol shall submit a report to the legislature by December 31st of each year that outlines new rules or rule changes and explains how the state rules compare to the federal regulations. (2) Motor vehicles operated by entities with authority under chapters 81.66 , 81.68, 81.70, and 81.77 RCW, and by household goods carriers operating under chapter 81.80 RCW, must comply with rules regulating vehicle safety adopted by the utilities and transportation commission.
RCW 46.79.120 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 79 / Section 120
RCW 46.79.120: Unlicensed hulk hauling or scrap processing—Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any hulk hauler or scrap processor who engages in the business of hulk hauling or scrap processing without holding a current license issued by the department for authorization to do so, or, holding such a license, exceeds the authority granted by that license, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
RCW 46.16A.210 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 210
RCW 46.16A.210: Emblems—Material, display requirements.
Status: in_force

License plate emblems and veteran remembrance emblems must use fully reflectorized materials designed to provide visibility at night. Emblems must be designed to be affixed to a license plate by pressure-sensitive adhesive so as not to obscure the plate identification numbers or letters. Emblems must be issued for display on the front and rear license plates. Single emblems must be issued for vehicles authorized to display one license plate.
RCW 46.20.207 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 207
RCW 46.20.207: Cancellation.
Status: in_force

(1) The department is authorized to cancel any driver's license upon determining that the licensee was not entitled to the issuance of the license, or that the licensee failed to give the required or correct information in his or her application, or that the licensee is incompetent to drive a motor vehicle for any of the reasons under RCW 46.20.031 (4) and (7). (2) Upon such cancellation, the licensee must surrender the license so canceled to the department. (3) Upon the cancellation of an enhanced driver's license or identicard for failure of the licensee to give correct information, if such information had been transferred to the secretary of state for purposes of voter registration, the department must immediately notify the office of the secretary of state, and the county auditor of the county of the licensee's address of record, of the cancellation of the license or identicard and identify the incorrect information.
RCW 46.16A.340 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 340
RCW 46.16A.340: Temporary permits for nonresident members of armed forces—Fee—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) A nonresident member of the armed forces of the United States may apply to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director for a temporary permit for a recently purchased motor vehicle. The permit: (a) Allows the motor vehicle to be used in Washington state while the owner applies for out-of-state registration; (b) Is valid for forty-five days; and (c) Must be carried on the motor vehicle so that it is clearly visible from outside of the motor vehicle. (2) A person applying for the forty-five day permit provided in subsection (1) of this section is not subject to sales and use taxes or motor vehicle excise taxes during or after the forty-five day period of the permit unless the motor vehicle is: (a) Still in Washington state after the forty-five day period of the permit; or (b) Returned to Washington state within one year after the forty-five day permit has expired. (3) The department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall collect the fee required under RCW 46.17.400 (1)(d) when issuing the forty-five day permit described in this section. (4) The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Those rules may require proof that the nonresident member of the armed forces of the United States qualifies for the forty-five day permit before the permit may be issued.
RCW 46.04.623 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 623
RCW 46.04.623: Travel trailer.
Status: in_force

"Travel trailer" means a trailer built on a single chassis transportable upon the public streets and highways that is designed to be used as a temporary dwelling without a permanent foundation and may be used without being connected to utilities.
RCW 46.04.090 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 090
RCW 46.04.090: Cancel.
Status: in_force

"Cancel," in all its forms, means invalidation indefinitely.
RCW 46.29.590 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 590
RCW 46.29.590: Other proof required, when.
Status: in_force

Whenever any proof of financial responsibility filed under the provisions of this chapter no longer fulfills the purposes for which required, the department shall, for the purpose of this chapter, require other proof as required by this chapter and shall suspend the license and registration pending the filing of such other proof.
RCW 46.04.115 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 115
RCW 46.04.115: Chauffeur.
Status: in_force

"Chauffeur" means a person authorized by the department under this title to drive a limousine, and, if operating in a port district that regulates limousines under RCW 46.72A.030 (2), meets the licensing requirements of that port district.
RCW 46.87.130 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 87 / Section 130
RCW 46.87.130: Transaction fee.
Status: in_force

The department must collect a vehicle transaction fee each time a vehicle is added to a Washington fleet, and each time the registration of a Washington fleet vehicle is renewed. The exact amount of the vehicle transaction fee must be fixed by rule, but must not exceed ten dollars. This fee must be deposited in the motor vehicle fund.
RCW 46.18.277 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 18 / Section 277
RCW 46.18.277: Personalized special license plates.
Status: in_force

(1) A registered owner may purchase personalized license plates with a special license plate background for any vehicle required to display one or two vehicle license plates, excluding: (a) Amateur radio license plates; (b) Collector vehicle license plates; (c) Disabled American veteran license plates; (d) Former prisoner of war license plates; (e) Horseless carriage license plates; (f) Medal of Honor license plates; (g) Military affiliate radio system license plates; (h) Pearl Harbor survivor license plates; (i) Restored license plates; and (j) Vehicles registered under chapter 46.87 RCW. (2) Personalized special license plates issued under this section must: (a) Consist of numbers or letters or any combination of numbers or letters; (b) Not exceed seven characters; and (c) Not contain less than one character. (3) The department may not issue or may refuse to issue personalized special license plates that: (a) Duplicate or conflict with existing or projected vehicle license plate series or other numbering systems for records kept by the department; or (b) May carry connotations offensive to good taste and decency or which would be misleading. (4) Personalized special license plates must be issued only to the registered owner of the vehicle on which they are to be displayed. The registered owner must: (a) Pay both the personalized license plate fee required under RCW 46.17.210 and the special license plate fee required under the applicable special license plate provision, in addition to any other fee or taxes due. License plate fees must be distributed as provided in chapter 46.68 RCW; (b) Renew personalized special license plates annually, regardless of whether or not the vehicle on which the personalized special license plates are displayed will be driven on the public highways; (c) Surrender personalized special license plates that have not been renewed to the department. The failure to surrender expired personalized special license plates is a traffic infraction; and (d) Immediately report to the department when personalized special license plates have been transferred to another vehicle or another owner. (5) The department may establish rules as necessary to carry out this section including, but not limited to, identifying the maximum number of positions on personalized special license plates for motorcycles.
RCW 46.37.215 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 215
RCW 46.37.215: Hazard warning lamps.
Status: in_force

(1) Any vehicle may be equipped with lamps for the purpose of warning other operators of other vehicles of the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring the exercise of unusual care in approaching, overtaking, or passing. (2) After June 1, 1978, every motor home, bus, truck, truck tractor, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer eighty inches or more in overall width or thirty feet or more in overall length shall be equipped with lamps meeting the requirements of this section. (3) Vehicular hazard warning signal lamps used to display such warning to the front shall be mounted at the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and shall display simultaneously flashing amber light: PROVIDED, That on any vehicle manufactured prior to January 1, 1969, the lamps showing to the front may display simultaneously flashing white or amber lights, or any shade of color between white and amber. The lamps used to display such warning to the rear shall be mounted at the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and shall show simultaneously flashing amber or red lights, or any shade of color between amber and red. These warning lights shall be visible from a distance of not less than five hundred feet in normal sunlight.