RCW 46.29.370 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 370
RCW 46.29.370: Suspension continues until judgments paid and proof given.
Status: in_force

Such license and nonresident's driving privilege shall remain so suspended and shall not be renewed, nor shall any such license be thereafter issued in the name of such person, including any such person not previously licensed, unless and until every such judgment is stayed, satisfied in full or to the extent hereinafter provided and until the said person gives proof of financial responsibility subject to the exemptions stated in RCW 46.29.350 , 46.29.360 and 46.29.400 .
RCW 46.61.590 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 590
RCW 46.61.590: Unattended motor vehicle—Removal from highway.
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for the operator of a vehicle to leave the vehicle unattended within the limits of any highway unless the operator of the vehicle arranges for the prompt removal of the vehicle.
RCW 46.72B.010 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72B / Section 010
RCW 46.72B.010: Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to: Provide statewide uniform regulation for transportation network companies within the state of Washington, encourage technological innovation, and preserve and enhance access to important transportation options for residents and visitors to Washington state.
RCW 46.61.055 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 055
RCW 46.61.055: Traffic control signal legend.
Status: in_force

Whenever traffic is controlled by traffic control signals exhibiting different colored lights, or colored lighted arrows, successively one at a time or in combination, only the colors green, red and yellow shall be used, except for special pedestrian signals carrying a word or legend, and said lights shall indicate and apply to drivers of vehicles, pedestrians, and personal delivery devices, as follows: (1) Green indication (a) Vehicle operators facing a circular green signal may proceed straight through or turn right or left unless a sign at such place prohibits either such turn. Vehicle operators turning right or left shall stop to allow other vehicles lawfully within the intersection control area to complete their movements. Vehicle operators turning right or left shall also stop for pedestrians who or personal delivery devices that are lawfully within the intersection control area as required by RCW 46.61.235 (1). (b) Vehicle operators facing a green arrow signal, shown alone or in combination with another indication, may enter the intersection control area only to make the movement indicated by such arrow, or such other movement as is permitted by other indications shown at the same time. Vehicle operators shall stop to allow other vehicles lawfully within the intersection control area to complete their movements. Vehicle operators shall also stop for pedestrians who or personal delivery devices that are lawfully within the intersection control area as required by RCW 46.61.235 (1). (c) Unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian control signal, as provided in RCW 46.61.060 as now or hereafter amended, pedestrians or personal delivery devices facing any green signal, except when the sole green signal is a turn arrow, may proceed across the roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk. (2) Steady yellow indication (a) Vehicle operators facing a steady circular yellow or yellow arrow signal are thereby warned that the related green movement is being terminated or that a red indication will be exhibited immediately thereafter when vehicular traffic shall not enter the intersection. Vehicle operators shall stop for pedestrians who or personal delivery devices that are lawfully within the intersection control area as required by RCW 46.61.235 (1). (b) Pedestrians or personal delivery devices facing a steady circular yellow or yellow arrow signal, unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian control signal as provided in RCW 46.61.060 shall not enter the roadway. (3) Steady red indication (a) Vehicle operators facing a steady circular red signal alone shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection control area and shall remain standing until an indication to proceed is shown. However, the vehicle operators facing a steady circular red signal may, after stopping proceed to make a right turn from a one-way or two-way street into a two-way street or into a one-way street carrying traffic in the direction of the right turn; or a left turn from a one-way or two-way street into a one-way street carrying traffic in the direction of the left turn; unless a sign posted by competent authority prohibits such movement. Vehicle operators planning to make such turns shall remain stopped to allow other vehicles lawfully within or approaching the intersection control area to complete their movements. Vehicle operators planning to make such turns shall also remain stopped for pedestrians who or personal delivery devices that are lawfully within the intersection control area as required by RCW 46.61.235 (1). (b) Unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian control signal as provided in RCW 46.61.060 as now or hereafter amended, pedestrians or personal delivery devices facing a steady circular red signal alone shall not enter the roadway. (c) Vehicle operators facing a steady red arrow indication may not enter the intersection control area to make the movement indicated by such arrow, and unless entering the intersection control area to make such other movement as is permitted by other indications shown at the same time, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering a crosswalk on the near side of the intersection control area, or if none, then before entering the intersection control area and shall remain standing until an indication to make the movement indicated by such arrow is shown. However, the vehicle operators facing a steady red arrow indication may, after stopping proceed to make a right turn from a one-way or two-way street into a two-way street or into a one-way street carrying traffic in the direction of the right turn; or a left turn from a one-way street or two-way street into a one-way street carrying traffic in the direction of the left turn; unless a sign posted by competent authority prohibits such movement. Vehicle operators planning to make such turns shall remain stopped to allow other vehicles lawfully within or approaching the intersection control area to complete their movements. Vehicle operators planning to make such turns shall also remain stopped for pedestrians who or personal delivery devices that are lawfully within the intersection control area as required by RCW 46.61.235 (1). (d) Unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian signal, pedestrians or personal delivery devices facing a steady red arrow signal indication shall not enter the roadway. (4) If an official traffic control signal is erected and maintained at a place other than an intersection, the provisions of this section shall be applicable except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. Any stop required shall be made at a sign or marking on the pavement indicating where the stop shall be made, but in the absence of any such sign or marking the stop shall be made at the signal.
RCW 46.37.290 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 290
RCW 46.37.290: Special lighting equipment on school buses and private carrier buses.
Status: in_force

The chief of the Washington state patrol is authorized to adopt standards and specifications applicable to lighting equipment on and special warning devices to be carried by school buses and private carrier buses consistent with the provisions of this chapter, but supplemental thereto. Such standards and specifications shall correlate with and, so far as possible, conform to the specifications then current as approved by the society of automotive engineers.
RCW 46.29.230 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 230
RCW 46.29.230: Return of deposit.
Status: in_force

Upon the expiration of three years from the date of the accident resulting in the security requirement, any security remaining on deposit shall be returned to the person who made such deposit or to his or her personal representative if an affidavit or other evidence satisfactory to the department has been filed with it: (1) That no action for damages arising out of the accident for which deposit was made is pending against any person on whose behalf the deposit was made, and (2) That there does not exist any unpaid judgment rendered against any such person in such an action. The foregoing provisions of this section shall not be construed to limit the return of any deposit of security under any other provision of this chapter authorizing such return.
RCW 46.20.394 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 394
RCW 46.20.394: Detailed restrictions—Violation.
Status: in_force

In issuing an occupational or a temporary restricted driver's license under RCW 46.20.391 , the department shall describe the type of qualifying circumstances for the license and shall set forth in detail the specific hours of the day during which the person may drive to and from his or her residence, which may not exceed twelve hours in any one day; the days of the week during which the license may be used; and the general routes over which the person may travel. In issuing an occupational or temporary restricted driver's license that meets the qualifying circumstance under RCW 46.20.391 (3)(b)(iv), the department shall set forth in detail the specific hours during which the person may drive to and from substance abuse treatment or meetings of a twelve-step group such as alcoholics anonymous, the days of the week during which the license may be used, and the general routes over which the person may travel. These restrictions shall be prepared in written form by the department, which document shall be carried in the vehicle at all times and presented to a law enforcement officer under the same terms as the occupational or temporary restricted driver's license. Any violation of the restrictions constitutes a violation of RCW 46.20.342 and subjects the person to all procedures and penalties therefor.
RCW 46.72B.100 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72B / Section 100
RCW 46.72B.100: Drivers—Prohibited activities.
Status: in_force

A driver may not: (1) Solicit or accept a trip request to provide network services other than a trip request arranged through a transportation network company's digital network; (2) Provide network services for more than 14 consecutive hours in a 24-hour period; or (3) Allow any other individual to use that driver's access to a transportation network company's digital network.
RCW 46.61.5195 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 5195
RCW 46.61.5195: Disguising alcoholic beverage container.
Status: in_force

(1) It is a traffic infraction to incorrectly label the original container of an alcoholic beverage and to then violate RCW 46.61.519 . (2) It is a traffic infraction to place an alcoholic beverage in a container specifically labeled by the manufacturer of the container as containing a nonalcoholic beverage and to then violate RCW 46.61.519 .
RCW 46.04.1699 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 1699
RCW 46.04.1699: Endangered wildlife license plates.
Status: in_force

"Endangered wildlife license plates" means special license plates that display a symbol or artwork symbolizing endangered wildlife in Washington state.
RCW 46.82.450 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 82 / Section 450
RCW 46.82.450: Administration of knowledge and driving portions of driver licensing examination—Rules—Department oversight authority.
Status: in_force

(1) Driver training schools may administer the portions of the driver licensing examination that test the applicant's knowledge of traffic laws and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as authorized under RCW 46.20.120 (6). (2) The director shall adopt rules to regulate the administration of the knowledge and driving portions of the driver licensing examination. The rules must include, but are not limited to, the following provisions: (a) Limitations or requirements that determine which driver training schools may administer the knowledge portion of the examination; (b) Limitations or requirements that determine which driver training schools may administer the driving portion of the examination; (c) Requirements for the content and method of conducting the examinations to ensure consistency with industry practices; (d) Requirements for recordkeeping; (e) A requirement that all driver training school employees conducting driver licensing examinations meet the same qualifications and education and training standards as department employees who conduct such examinations, to the extent necessary to conduct the written and driving skills portions of the examinations; (f) Requirements related to whether a driver training school staff member may provide both driver training instruction and the driver licensing examination to any one student; (g) Requirements for retesting and expiring examination results; (h) Requirements for the department to monitor outcomes for applicants who take a driver licensing examination through a driver training school and to make the outcomes available to the public; (i) Requirements for annual auditing, which must include the collection of current information regarding insurance, curriculums, instructors' names and licenses, and a selection of random student files to review for accuracy; and (j) Sanctions for violations of the rules adopted under this section. (3) Before a driver training school may provide a portion of the driver licensing examination, it must enter into an agreement with the department that, at a minimum, contains provisions that: (a) Allow the department to conduct random examinations, inspections, and audits without prior notice; (b) Allow the department to conduct on-site inspections at least annually; (c) Allow the department to test, at least annually, a random sample of the drivers approved by the driver training school for licensure and to cancel any driver's license that may have been issued to any driver selected for testing who refuses to be tested; and (d) Reserve to the department the right to take prompt and appropriate action against a driver training school that fails to comply with state or federal standards for a driver licensing examination or to comply with any terms of the agreement.
RCW 46.61.021 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 021
RCW 46.61.021: Duty to obey law enforcement officer—Authority of officer.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person requested or signaled to stop by a law enforcement officer for a traffic infraction has a duty to stop. (2) Whenever any person is stopped for a traffic infraction, the officer may detain that person for a reasonable period of time necessary to identify the person, check for outstanding warrants, check the status of the person's license, insurance identification card, and the vehicle's registration, and complete and issue a notice of traffic infraction. (3) Any person requested to identify himself or herself to a law enforcement officer pursuant to an investigation of a traffic infraction has a duty to identify himself or herself and give his or her current address.
RCW 46.20.750 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 750
RCW 46.20.750: Circumventing ignition interlock—Penalty—Notice.
Status: in_force

(1) A person who is restricted to the use of a vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if the restricted driver: (a) Tampers with the device or any components of the device, or otherwise interferes with the proper functionality of the device, by modifying, detaching, disconnecting, or otherwise disabling it to allow the restricted driver to operate the vehicle; (b) Uses or requests another person to use a filter or other device to circumvent the ignition interlock or to start or operate the vehicle to allow the restricted driver to operate the vehicle; (c) Has, directs, authorizes, or requests another person to tamper with the device or any components of the device, or otherwise interfere with the proper functionality of the device, by modifying, detaching, disconnecting, or otherwise disabling it to allow the restricted driver to operate the vehicle; or (d) Has, allows, directs, authorizes, or requests another person to blow or otherwise exhale into the device in order to circumvent the device to allow the restricted driver to operate the vehicle. (2) A person who knowingly assists another person who is restricted to the use of a vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device to circumvent the device or any components of the device, or otherwise interfere with the proper functionality of the device, or to start and operate that vehicle is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. The provisions of this subsection do not apply if the starting of a motor vehicle, or the request to start a motor vehicle, equipped with an ignition interlock device is done for the purpose of safety or mechanical repair of the device or the vehicle and the person subject to the court order does not operate the vehicle. (3) Any sentence imposed for a violation of subsection (1) of this section shall be served consecutively with any sentence imposed under RCW 46.20.740 , 46.61.502 , 46.61.504 , 46.61.5055 , 46.61.520 (1)(a), or 46.61.522 (1)(b). (4) Any time a person is convicted under subsection (1) of this section, the court shall immediately notify the department for purposes of RCW 46.20.720 (3)(e).
RCW 46.18.205 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 18 / Section 205
RCW 46.18.205: Amateur radio license plates.
Status: in_force

(1) A registered owner may apply to the department for special license plates showing the official amateur radio call letters assigned by the federal communications commission. The amateur radio operator must: (a) Provide a copy of the current valid federal communications commission amateur radio license; (b) Pay the amateur radio license plate fee required under RCW 46.17.220 (2), in addition to any other fees and taxes due; and (c) Be recorded as the registered owner of the vehicle on which the amateur radio license plates will be displayed. (2) Amateur radio license plates must be issued only for motor vehicles owned by persons who have a valid official radio operator license issued by the federal communications commission. (3) The department shall not issue or may refuse to issue amateur radio license plates that display the consecutive letters "WSP." (4) A person who has been issued amateur radio operator license plates as provided in this section must: (a) Notify the department within thirty days after the federal communications commission license assigned is canceled or expires, and return the amateur radio license plates; and (b) Provide a copy of the renewed federal communications commission license to the department after it is renewed. (5) Amateur radio license plates may be transferred from one motor vehicle to another motor vehicle owned by the amateur radio operator upon application to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director. (6) Facilities of official amateur radio stations may be utilized to the fullest extent in the work of governmental agencies. The director shall furnish the state military department, the department of commerce, the Washington state patrol, and all county sheriffs a list of the names, addresses, and license plate or official amateur radio call letters of each person possessing the amateur radio license plates. (7) Failure to return the amateur radio license plates as required under subsection (4) of this section is a traffic infraction.
RCW 46.20.380 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 380
RCW 46.20.380: Fee.
Status: in_force

No person may file an application for an occupational driver's license, a temporary restricted driver's license, or an ignition interlock driver's license as provided in RCW 46.20.391 and 46.20.385 unless he or she first pays to the director or other person authorized to accept applications and fees for driver's licenses a fee of one hundred dollars. The applicant shall receive upon payment an official receipt for the payment of such fee. All such fees shall be forwarded to the director who shall transmit such fees to the state treasurer in the same manner as other driver's license fees.
RCW 46.20.323 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 323
RCW 46.20.323: Notice of interview—Contents.
Status: in_force

The notice shall contain a statement setting forth the proposed action and the grounds therefor, and notify the person to appear for a driver improvement interview not less than ten days from the date notice is given.
RCW 46.61.200 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 200
RCW 46.61.200: Stop intersections other than arterial may be designated.
Status: in_force

In addition to the points of intersection of any public highway with any arterial public highway that is constituted by law or by any proper authorities of this state or any city or town of this state, the state department of transportation with respect to state highways, and the proper authorities with respect to any other public highways, have the power to determine and designate any particular intersection, or any particular highways, roads, or streets or portions thereof, at any intersection with which vehicles shall be required to stop before entering such intersection. Upon the determination and designation of such points at which vehicles will be required to come to a stop before entering the intersection, except as provided in RCW 46.61.190 , the proper authorities so determining and designating shall cause to be posted and maintained proper signs of the standard design adopted by the state department of transportation indicating that the intersection has been so determined and designated and that vehicles entering it are required to stop, except as provided in RCW 46.61.190 . It is unlawful for any person operating any vehicle when entering any intersection determined, designated, and bearing the required sign to fail and neglect to bring the vehicle to a complete stop before entering the intersection, except as provided in RCW 46.61.190 .
RCW 46.96.196 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 96 / Section 196
RCW 46.96.196: Practices by brand owner.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the terms of a franchise agreement, a brand owner shall not directly or indirectly: (a) Require a new motor vehicle dealer to offer a secondary product; (b) Require a new motor vehicle dealer to provide a customer with a disclosure not otherwise required by law; or (c) Prohibit a new motor vehicle dealer from offering a secondary product including, but not limited to: (i) Service contracts; (ii) Maintenance agreements; (iii) Extended warranties; (iv) Protection product guarantees; (v) Guaranteed asset protection waivers; (vi) Insurance; (vii) Replacement parts; (viii) Vehicle accessories; (ix) Oil; or (x) Supplies. (2) It is not a violation of this section for a brand owner to offer an incentive program to new motor vehicle dealers to encourage them to sell or offer to sell a secondary product approved, endorsed, sponsored, or offered by the brand owner, provided the program does not provide vehicle sales or service incentives. (3) It is not a violation of this section for a brand owner to prohibit a new motor vehicle dealer from using secondary products for any repair work paid for by the brand owner under the terms of a warranty, recall, service contract, extended warranty, maintenance plan, or certified preowned vehicle program established or offered by the brand owner. (4) For the purposes of this section: (a) "Brand owner" means a manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, factory representative, agent, officer, parent company, wholly or partially owned subsidiary, affiliate entity, or other person under common control with a factory, importer, or distributor. (b) "Common control" has the same meaning as in RCW 48.31B.005 . (c) "Customer" means the retail purchaser of a vehicle or secondary product from a new motor vehicle dealer. (d) "Original equipment manufacturer parts" means parts manufactured by or for a vehicle's original manufacturer or its designee. (e) "Secondary product" means all products that are not new motor vehicles or original equipment manufacturer parts.
RCW 46.61.613 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 613
RCW 46.61.613: Motorcycles—Temporary suspension of restrictions for parades or public demonstrations.
Status: in_force

The provisions of RCW 46.37.530 and 46.61.610 through 46.61.612 are temporarily suspended with respect to the operation of motorcycles on a closed road during a parade or public demonstration that has been permitted by a local jurisdiction.
RCW 46.04.303 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 303
RCW 46.04.303: Modular home.
Status: in_force

"Modular home" means a factory-assembled structure designed primarily for use as a dwelling when connected to the required utilities that include plumbing, heating, and electrical systems contained therein, does not contain its own running gear, and must be mounted on a permanent foundation. A modular home does not include a mobile home or manufactured home.
RCW 46.70.023 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 023
RCW 46.70.023: Place of business.
Status: in_force

(1) An "established place of business" requires a permanent, enclosed commercial building located within the state of Washington easily accessible at all reasonable times. The business of a vehicle dealer must be lawfully carried on at an established place of business in accordance with the terms of all applicable building code, zoning, and other land-use regulatory ordinances. A vehicle dealer may display a vehicle for sale only at its established place of business, licensed subagency, or temporary subagency site, except at auction, however a vehicle dealer may deliver a vehicle for inspection, a test drive, lease, or purchase and have a customer sign agreements over the internet or at a location other than the vehicle dealer's established place of business or licensed or temporary subagency. The dealer shall keep the building open to the public so that the public may contact the vehicle dealer or the dealer's salespersons at all reasonable times. The books, records, and files necessary to conduct the business shall be kept and maintained at that place. The established place of business shall display an exterior sign with the business name and nature of the business, such as auto sales, permanently affixed to the land or building, with letters clearly visible to the major avenue of traffic. A room or rooms in a hotel, rooming house, or apartment house building or part of a single or multiple-unit dwelling house may not be considered an "established place of business" unless the ground floor of such a dwelling is devoted principally to and occupied for commercial purposes and the dealer offices are located on the ground floor. A mobile office or mobile home may be used as an office if it is connected to utilities and is set up in accordance with state law. A statewide trade association representing manufactured housing dealers shall be permitted to use a manufactured home as an office if the office complies with all other applicable building code, zoning, and other land-use regulatory ordinances. This subsection does not apply to auction companies that do not own vehicle inventory or sell vehicles from an auction yard. (2) An auction company shall have office facilities within the state. The books, records, and files necessary to conduct the business shall be maintained at the office facilities. All storage facilities for inventory shall be listed with the department, and shall meet local zoning and land use ordinances. An auction company shall maintain a telecommunications system. (3) Auction companies shall post their vehicle dealer license at each auction where vehicles are offered, and shall provide the department with the address of the auction at least three days before the auction. (4) If a dealer maintains a place of business at more than one location or under more than one name in this state, he or she shall designate one location as the principal place of business of the firm, one name as the principal name of the firm, and all other locations or names as subagencies. A subagency license is required for each and every subagency: PROVIDED, That the department may grant an exception to the subagency requirement in the specific instance where a licensed dealer is unable to locate their used vehicle sales facilities adjacent to or at the established place of business. This exception shall be granted and defined under the promulgation of rules consistent with the administrative procedure act. (5) All vehicle dealers shall maintain ownership or leasehold throughout the license year of the real property from which they do business. The dealer shall provide the department with evidence of ownership or leasehold whenever the ownership changes or the lease is terminated. (6) A subagency shall comply with all requirements of an established place of business, except that subagency records may be kept at the principal place of business designated by the dealer. Auction companies shall comply with the requirements in subsection (2) of this section. (7) A temporary subagency shall meet all local zoning and building codes for the type of merchandising being conducted. The dealer license certificate shall be posted at the location. No other requirements of an established place of business apply to a temporary subagency. Auction companies are not required to obtain a temporary subagency license. (8) A wholesale vehicle dealer shall have office facilities in a commercial building within this state, with no more than two other wholesale or retail vehicle dealers in the same building, and all storage facilities for inventory shall be listed with the department, and shall meet local zoning and land use ordinances. A wholesale vehicle dealer shall maintain a telecommunications system. An exterior sign visible from the nearest street shall identify the business name and the nature of business. When two or more vehicle dealer businesses share a location, all records, office facilities, and inventory, if any, must be physically segregated and clearly identified. (9) A retail vehicle dealer shall be open during normal business hours, maintain office and display facilities in a commercially zoned location or in a location complying with all applicable building and land use ordinances, and maintain a business telephone listing in the local directory. When two or more vehicle dealer businesses share a location, all records, office facilities, and inventory shall be physically segregated and clearly identified. (10) A subagency license is not required for a mobile home dealer to display an on-site display model, a consigned mobile home not relocated from its site, or a repossessed mobile home if sales are handled from a principal place of business or subagency. A mobile home dealer shall identify on-site display models, repossessed mobile homes, and those consigned at their sites with a sign that includes the dealer's name and telephone number. (11) Every vehicle dealer shall advise the department of the location of each and every place of business of the firm and the name or names under which the firm is doing business at such location or locations. If any name or location is changed, the dealer shall notify the department of such change within ten days. The license issued by the department shall reflect the name and location of the firm and shall be posted in a conspicuous place at that location by the dealer. (12) A vehicle dealer's license shall upon the death or incapacity of an individual vehicle dealer authorize the personal representative of such dealer, subject to payment of license fees, to continue the business for a period of six months from the date of the death or incapacity.
RCW 46.82.410 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 82 / Section 410
RCW 46.82.410: Disposition of moneys collected.
Status: in_force

All moneys collected from driver training school licenses and instructor licenses shall be deposited in the highway safety fund.
RCW 46.29.460 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 460
RCW 46.29.460: Certificate of insurance as proof.
Status: in_force

Proof of financial responsibility for the future may be furnished by filing with the department the written certificate of any insurance carrier duly authorized to do business in this state certifying that there is in effect a motor vehicle liability policy for the benefit of the person required to furnish proof of financial responsibility. Such certificate shall give the effective date of such motor vehicle liability policy, which date shall be the same as the effective date of the certificate, and shall designate by explicit description or by appropriate reference all vehicles covered thereby, unless the policy is issued to a person who is not the owner of a motor vehicle.
RCW 46.63.030 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 63 / Section 030
RCW 46.63.030: Notice of traffic infraction—Issuance—Abandoned vehicles.
Status: in_force

(1) A law enforcement officer has the authority to issue a notice of traffic infraction: (a) When the infraction is committed in the officer's presence, except as provided in RCW 46.09.485 ; (b) When the officer is acting upon the request of a law enforcement officer in whose presence the traffic infraction was committed; (c) If an officer investigating at the scene of a motor vehicle accident has reasonable cause to believe that the driver of a motor vehicle involved in the accident has committed a traffic infraction; (d) When the infraction is detected through the use of an automated traffic safety camera under RCW 46.63.220 through 46.63.260 . A trained and authorized civilian employee of a general authority Washington law enforcement agency, as defined in RCW 10.93.020 , or an employee of a local public works or transportation department performing under the supervision of a qualified traffic engineer and as designated by a city or county, has the authority to review infractions detected through the use of an automated traffic safety camera under RCW 46.63.220 through 46.63.260 and to issue notices of infraction consistent with RCW 46.63.220 (9). These employees must be sufficiently trained and certified in reviewing infractions and issuing notices of infraction by qualified peace officers or by traffic engineers employed in the jurisdiction's public works or transportation department. Nothing in this subsection impairs decision and effects collective bargaining rights under chapter 41.56 RCW; (e) When the infraction is detected through the use of an automated school bus safety camera under RCW 46.63.180 . A trained and authorized civilian employee of a general authority Washington law enforcement agency, as defined in RCW 10.93.020 , or an employee of a local public works or transportation department performing under the supervision of a qualified traffic engineer and as designated by a city or county, has the authority to review infractions detected through the use of an automated school bus safety camera under RCW 46.63.180 and to issue notices of infraction consistent with RCW 46.63.180 (1)(b). These employees must be sufficiently trained and certified in reviewing infractions and issuing notices of infraction by qualified peace officers or by traffic engineers employed in the jurisdiction's public works or transportation department. Nothing in this subsection impairs decision and effects collective bargaining rights under chapter 41.56 RCW; or (f) When the infraction is detected through the use of a speed safety camera system under RCW 46.63.200 . (2) A court may issue a notice of traffic infraction upon receipt of a written statement of the officer that there is reasonable cause to believe that an infraction was committed. (3) If any motor vehicle without a driver is found parked, standing, or stopped in violation of this title or an equivalent administrative regulation or local law, ordinance, regulation, or resolution, the officer finding the vehicle shall take its registration number and may take any other information displayed on the vehicle which may identify its user, and shall conspicuously affix to the vehicle a notice of traffic infraction. (4) In the case of failure to redeem an abandoned vehicle under RCW 46.55.120 , upon receiving a complaint by a registered tow truck operator that has incurred costs in removing, storing, and disposing of an abandoned vehicle, an officer of the law enforcement agency responsible for directing the removal of the vehicle shall send a notice of infraction by certified mail to the last known address of the person responsible under RCW 46.55.105 . The notice must be entitled "Littering — Abandoned Vehicle" and give notice of the monetary penalty. The officer shall append to the notice of infraction, on a form prescribed by the department of licensing, a notice indicating the amount of costs incurred as a result of removing, storing, and disposing of the abandoned vehicle, less any amount realized at auction, and a statement that monetary penalties for the infraction will not be considered as having been paid until the monetary penalty payable under this chapter has been paid and the court is satisfied that the person has made restitution in the amount of the deficiency remaining after disposal of the vehicle.
RCW 46.09.495 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 09 / Section 495
RCW 46.09.495: Failure to title or register an off-road vehicle—Penalty, circumstances when.
Status: in_force

(1) It is a gross misdemeanor, punishable as provided under chapter 9A.20 RCW, for a resident, as identified in RCW 46.16A.140 , to: (a) Knowingly fail to apply for a Washington state certificate of title for, or to knowingly fail to register, an off-road vehicle within fifteen days of receiving or refusing a notice issued by the department under RCW 46.93.210 ; or (b) Register an off-road vehicle in another state to avoid retail sales and use taxes under chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW. (2) For a second or subsequent offense, the person convicted is also subject to a fine equal to four times the amount of avoided taxes and fees, which may not be suspended, except as provided in RCW 10.05.180 . (3) Excise taxes owed and fines assessed must be deposited in the manner provided under RCW 46.16A.030 (6).
RCW 46.96.150 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 96 / Section 150
RCW 46.96.150: Protest of new or relocated dealership—Hearing—Arbitration.
Status: in_force

(1) Within thirty days after receipt of the notice under RCW 46.96.140 , or within thirty days after the end of an appeal procedure provided by the manufacturer, whichever is greater, a new motor vehicle dealer so notified or entitled to notice may file a petition with the department protesting the proposed establishment or relocation. The petition shall contain a short statement setting forth the reasons for the dealer's objection to the proposed establishment or relocation. Upon the filing of a protest and the receipt of the filing fee, the department shall promptly notify the manufacturer that a timely protest has been filed and shall request the appointment of an administrative law judge under chapter 34.12 RCW to conduct a hearing. The manufacturer shall not establish or relocate the new motor vehicle dealer until the administrative law judge has held a hearing and has determined that there is good cause for permitting the proposed establishment or relocation. When more than one protest is filed against the establishment or relocation of the same dealer, the administrative law judge shall consolidate the hearings to expedite disposition of the matter. (2) If a manufacturer provides in the franchise agreement or by written statement distributed and provided to its dealers for arbitration under the Uniform Arbitration Act, chapter 7.04A RCW, as a mechanism for resolving disputes relating to the establishment of an additional new motor vehicle dealer or the relocation of a new motor vehicle dealer, then the provisions of this section and RCW 46.96.170 relating to hearings by an administrative law judge do not apply, and a dispute regarding the establishment of an additional new motor vehicle dealer or the relocation of an existing new motor vehicle dealer shall be determined in an arbitration proceeding conducted in accordance with the Uniform Arbitration Act, chapter 7.04A RCW. The thirty-day period for filing a protest under this section still applies except that the protesting dealer shall file his or her protest with the manufacturer within thirty days after receipt of the notice under RCW 46.96.140 . (3) The dispute shall be referred for arbitration to such arbitrator as may be agreed upon by the parties to the dispute. If the parties cannot agree upon a single arbitrator within thirty days from the date the protest is filed, the protesting dealer will select an arbitrator, the manufacturer will select an arbitrator, and the two arbitrators will then select a third. If a third arbitrator is not agreed upon within thirty days, any party may apply to the superior court, and the judge of the superior court having jurisdiction will appoint the third arbitrator. The protesting dealer will pay the arbitrator selected by him or her, and the manufacturer will pay the arbitrator it selected. The expense of the third arbitrator and all other expenses of arbitration will be shared equally by the parties. Attorneys' fees and fees paid to expert witnesses are not expenses of arbitration and will be paid by the person incurring them. (4) Notwithstanding the terms of a franchise or written statement of the manufacturer and notwithstanding the terms of a waiver, the arbitration will take place in the state of Washington in the county where the protesting dealer has his or her principal place of business. RCW 46.96.160 applies to a determination made by the arbitrator or arbitrators in determining whether good cause exists for permitting the proposed establishment or relocation of a new motor vehicle dealer, and the manufacturer has the burden of proof to establish that good cause exists for permitting the proposed establishment or relocation. After a hearing has been held, the arbitrator or arbitrators shall render a decision as expeditiously as possible, but in any event not later than one hundred twenty days from the date the arbitrator or arbitrators are selected or appointed. The manufacturer shall not establish or relocate the new motor vehicle dealer until the arbitration hearing has been held and the arbitrator or arbitrators have determined that there is good cause for permitting the proposed establishment or relocation. The written decision of the arbitrator is binding upon the parties unless modified, corrected, or vacated under the Washington Arbitration Act. Any party may appeal the decision of the arbitrator under the Uniform Arbitration Act, chapter 7.04A RCW. (5) If the franchise agreement or the manufacturer's written statement distributed and provided to its dealers does not provide for arbitration under the Uniform Arbitration Act as a mechanism for resolving disputes relating to the establishment of an additional new motor vehicle dealer or the relocation of a new motor vehicle dealer, then the hearing provisions of this section and RCW 46.96.170 apply. Nothing in this section is intended to preclude a new motor vehicle dealer from electing to use any other dispute resolution mechanism offered by a manufacturer.
RCW 46.16A.020 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 020
RCW 46.16A.020: Registration year assigned—Registration month—Registration period—When registration does not expire.
Status: in_force

(1) The department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall assign a new registration year to a vehicle if: (a) The registered ownership of the vehicle is being transferred, except as provided in subsection (4) of this section. The renewed vehicle registration is valid for a full twelve-month period unless: (i) The vehicle changes ownership during the twelve-month period, in which case the registration expires; or (ii) a specific expiration date is required by law, rule, or program; or (b) The Washington vehicle registration has expired and the registered owner: (i) Is a member of the United States armed forces; (ii) Was stationed outside of Washington under military orders during the prior vehicle registration year; and (iii) Provides the department a copy of the military orders. (2) Each registration year may be divided into twelve registration months. Each registration month begins at 12:01 a.m. on a day of the month assigned by the department and ends at 12:00 a.m. on the same day the following month. (3) A registration period extends through the end of the next business day when the final day of a registration year or month falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. (4) A vehicle registration does not expire when a change in vehicle ownership is the result of one or more of the following circumstances: (a) When adding a lienholder to the certificate of title or removing a lienholder from the certificate of title; (b) When a vehicle is transferred from one spouse or registered domestic partner to another; (c) When removing a deceased spouse or registered domestic partner from the certificate of title; (d) When a vehicle is transferred by gift or inheritance to one or more members of the registered owner's immediate family; (e) When a vehicle is transferred into or out of a trust in which the registered owner or one or more immediate family members of the registered owner is the beneficiary; (f) When a leaseholder buys out the leased vehicle; or (g) When a person changes his or her name.
RCW 46.29.480 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 480
RCW 46.29.480: Default by nonresident insurer.
Status: in_force

If any insurance carrier not authorized to transact business in this state, which has qualified to furnish proof of financial responsibility, defaults in any said undertakings or agreements, the department shall not thereafter accept as proof any certificate of said carrier whether theretofore filed or thereafter tendered as proof, so long as such default continues.
RCW 46.09.490 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 09 / Section 490
RCW 46.09.490: General penalty—Civil liability.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in RCW 46.09.470 (2) and 46.09.480 as now or hereafter amended, violation of the provisions of this chapter is a traffic infraction for which a penalty of not less than twenty-five dollars may be imposed. (2) In addition to the penalties provided in subsection (1) of this section, the owner and/or the operator of any nonhighway vehicle shall be liable for any damage to property including damage to trees, shrubs, or growing crops injured as the result of travel by the nonhighway vehicle. The owner of such property may recover from the person responsible three times the amount of damage.
RCW 46.80.050 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 80 / Section 050
RCW 46.80.050: Expiration, renewal—Fee.
Status: in_force

A license issued on this application remains in force until suspended or revoked and may be renewed annually upon reapplication according to RCW 46.80.030 and upon payment of a fee of ten dollars. A vehicle wrecker who fails or neglects to renew the license before the assigned expiration date shall pay the fee for an original vehicle wrecker license as provided in this chapter. Whenever a vehicle wrecker ceases to do business as such or the license has been suspended or revoked, the wrecker shall immediately surrender the license to the department.
RCW 46.04.184 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 184
RCW 46.04.184: Firefighter memorial license plates.
Status: in_force

"Firefighter memorial license plates" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display the Maltese cross with the words "never forget."
RCW 46.65.900 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 65 / Section 900
RCW 46.65.900: Construction—Chapter supplemental.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as amending, modifying, or repealing any existing law of Washington or any existing ordinance of any political subdivision relating to the operation or licensing of motor vehicles, the licensing of persons to operate motor vehicles or providing penalties for the violation thereof or shall be construed so as to preclude the exercise of regulatory powers of any division, agency, department, or political subdivision of the state having the statutory power to regulate such operation and licensing.
RCW 46.20.510 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 510
RCW 46.20.510: Instruction permit—Fee—Examinations—Director may adopt and enforce rules.
Status: in_force

(1) Motorcycle instruction permit . A person holding a valid driver's license who wishes to learn to ride a motorcycle may apply for a motorcycle instruction permit. The department may issue a motorcycle instruction permit after the applicant has successfully passed all knowledge and skills examinations required and approved by the department. The director shall collect a fee of fifteen dollars for the motorcycle instruction permit or renewal, and deposit the fee in the motorcycle safety education account of the highway safety fund. (a) The examination for a two-wheeled motorcycle instruction permit and the examination for a three-wheeled motorcycle instruction permit must be separate and distinct examinations. (b) The department may authorize an entity that has entered into a contract authorized under RCW 46.20.520 to administer the motorcycle instruction permit examinations. (c) If a motorcyclist fails the motorcycle endorsement skills test, but demonstrates a level of riding skill consistent with a motorcycle instruction permit, the department may waive any further skills testing required to obtain a motorcycle instruction permit. (2) Effect of motorcycle instruction permit . A person holding a motorcycle instruction permit may drive a motorcycle upon the public highways if the person has immediate possession of the permit and a valid driver's license. An individual with a motorcyclist's instruction permit may not carry passengers and may not operate a motorcycle during the hours of darkness. (3) Term of motorcycle instruction permit . A motorcycle instruction permit is valid for one hundred eighty days from the date of issue. (a) The department may issue one additional one hundred eighty-day permit. (b) The department may not issue more than two motorcycle instruction permits to an applicant within a five-year period. (4) The director may adopt and enforce reasonable rules that are consistent with this section.
RCW 46.82.901 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 82 / Section 901
RCW 46.82.901: Coordination of responsibilities with the office of the superintendent of public instruction—2017 c 197.
Status: in_force

See RCW 28A.220.901 .
RCW 46.04.168 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 168
RCW 46.04.168: Driving privilege withheld.
Status: in_force

"Driving privilege withheld" means that the department has revoked, suspended, or denied a person's Washington state driver's license, permit to drive, driving privilege, or nonresident driving privilege.
RCW 46.09.455 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 09 / Section 455
RCW 46.09.455: Authorized and prohibited uses for wheeled all-terrain vehicles.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may operate a wheeled all-terrain vehicle upon any public roadway of this state, not including nonhighway roads and trails, having a speed limit of thirty-five miles per hour or less subject to the following restrictions and requirements: (a) A person may not operate a wheeled all-terrain vehicle upon state highways that are listed in chapter 47.17 RCW; however, a person may operate a wheeled all-terrain vehicle upon a segment of a state highway listed in chapter 47.17 RCW if the segment is within the limits of a city or town, or if the county in which the segment is located has first consulted with the department of transportation, and then adopted an ordinance approving the operation of wheeled all-terrain vehicles on that segment, and the speed limit on the segment is thirty-five miles per hour or less; (b)(i) A person operating a wheeled all-terrain vehicle may not cross a public roadway, not including nonhighway roads and trails, with a speed limit in excess of thirty-five miles per hour, except as follows: A person operating a wheeled all-terrain vehicle may cross a public roadway with a speed limit of sixty miles per hour or less, but more than thirty-five miles per hour, at an intersection of approximately ninety degrees if the roadway that intersects the public roadway with a speed limit of sixty miles per hour or less, but more than thirty-five miles per hour, is a roadway upon which the operation of wheeled all-terrain vehicles has been approved or is otherwise allowed under this section. (ii) A county, city, or town may by ordinance prohibit a person operating a wheeled all-terrain vehicle from crossing a public roadway with a speed limit of sixty miles per hour or less, but more than thirty-five miles per hour, at specific intersections or along the entirety of the route within the jurisdiction. (iii) The operator of a wheeled all-terrain vehicle may not cross at an uncontrolled intersection of a public highway listed under chapter 47.17 RCW; (c)(i) A person may not operate a wheeled all-terrain vehicle on a public roadway within the boundaries of a county, not including nonhighway roads and trails, with a population of fifteen thousand or more unless the county by ordinance has approved the operation of wheeled all-terrain vehicles on county roadways, not including nonhighway roads and trails. (ii) Except as otherwise provided in (a) of this subsection, the legislative body of a county with a population of fewer than fifteen thousand may, by ordinance, designate roadways or highways within its boundaries to be unsuitable for use by wheeled all-terrain vehicles. (iii) Any public roadways, not including nonhighway roads and trails, authorized by a legislative body of a county under (c)(i) of this subsection or designated as unsuitable under (c)(ii) of this subsection must be listed publicly and made accessible from the main page of the county website. (iv) This subsection (1)(c) does not affect any roadway that was designated as open or closed as of January 1, 2013; (d)(i) A person may not operate a wheeled all-terrain vehicle on a public roadway within the boundaries of a city or town, not including nonhighway roads and trails, unless the city or town by ordinance has approved the operation of wheeled all-terrain vehicles on city or town roadways, not including nonhighway roads and trails. (ii) Any public roadways, not including nonhighway roads and trails, authorized by a legislative body of a city or town under (d)(i) of this subsection must be listed publicly and made accessible from the main page of the city or town website. (iii) This subsection (1)(d) does not affect any roadway that was designated as open or closed as of January 1, 2013; (e) Any person who violates this subsection commits a traffic infraction. (2) Local authorities may not establish requirements for the registration of wheeled all-terrain vehicles. (3) A person may operate a wheeled all-terrain vehicle upon any public roadway, trail, nonhighway road, or highway within the state while being used under the authority or direction of an appropriate agency that engages in emergency management, as defined in RCW 46.09.310 , or search and rescue, as defined in RCW 38.52.010 , or a law enforcement agency, as defined in RCW 16.52.011 , within the scope of the agency's official duties. (4) A wheeled all-terrain vehicle is an off-road vehicle for the purposes of chapter 4.24 RCW.
RCW 46.20.195 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 195
RCW 46.20.195: Identicard program for homeless individuals.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the department, working in conjunction with the department of commerce, shall create and implement an identicard program to provide homeless individuals within Washington state a state-issued identicard pursuant to RCW 46.20.117 . (2) A homeless individual is eligible for a taxpayer-funded original or renewal identicard pursuant to this section on a one-time basis, provided the individual: (a) Meets the department of licensing criteria under RCW 46.20.117 ; (b) Meets the definition of a homeless person pursuant to RCW 43.185C.010 , which can be on a sheltered or unsheltered basis; (c) Is expected to reside in a location within Washington state; and (d) Does not have a current and valid state-issued identicard or driver's license.
RCW 46.16A.010 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 010
RCW 46.16A.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (1) "Commercial motor vehicle," for the purposes of requiring a department of transportation number, means the same as defined in RCW 46.25.010 (6), or a motor vehicle used in commerce when the motor vehicle: (a) Has a gross vehicle weight rating of 11,794 kilograms or more (26,001 pounds or more) inclusive of a towed unit or units of a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds); (b) has a gross vehicle weight rating of 11,794 kilograms or more (26,001 pounds or more); or (c) is used in the transportation of hazardous materials, as defined in RCW 46.25.010 (13); (2) "Department of transportation number" means a department of transportation number from the federal motor carrier safety administration; (3) "Interstate commercial motor vehicle" means a commercial vehicle that operates in more than one state; (4) "Intrastate commercial motor vehicle" means a commercial vehicle that operates exclusively within the state of Washington; (5) "Motor carrier" means a person or entity who has been issued a department of transportation number and who owns a commercial motor vehicle; (6) "Registration year" means the effective period of a vehicle registration issued by the department. A registration year begins at 12:01 a.m. on the date of the calendar year designated by the department and ends at 12:00 a.m. the same day the following year unless otherwise specified; (7) "Renewal notice" means the notice to renew a vehicle registration sent to the registered owner by the department.
RCW 46.96.140 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 96 / Section 140
RCW 46.96.140: Relevant market area—Definition—New or relocated dealerships, notice of.
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of this section, and throughout this chapter, the term "relevant market area" is defined as follows: (a) If the population in the county in which the proposed new or relocated dealership is to be located is four hundred thousand or more, the relevant market area is the geographic area within a radius of eight miles around the proposed site; (b) If the population in the county in which the proposed new or relocated dealership is to be located is two hundred thousand or more and less than four hundred thousand, the relevant market area is the geographic area within a radius of twelve miles around the proposed site; (c) If the population in the county in which the proposed new or relocated dealership is to be located is less than two hundred thousand, the relevant market area is the geographic area within a radius of sixteen miles around the proposed site. In determining population for this definition, the most recent census by the United States Bureau of Census or the most recent population update, either from the National Planning Data Corporation or other similar recognized source, shall be accumulated for all census tracts either wholly or partially within the relevant market area. (2) For the purpose of RCW 46.96.140 through 46.96.180 , the term "motor vehicle dealer" does not include dealerships who exclusively market vehicles 19,000 pounds gross vehicle weight and above. (3) Notwithstanding the terms of a franchise and notwithstanding the terms of a waiver, if a manufacturer intends or proposes to enter into a franchise to establish an additional new motor vehicle dealer or to relocate an existing new motor vehicle dealer within or into a relevant market area in which the same line make of motor vehicle is then represented, the manufacturer shall provide at least sixty days advance written notice to the department and to each new motor vehicle dealer of the same line make in the relevant market area, of the manufacturer's intention to establish an additional new motor vehicle dealer or to relocate an existing new motor vehicle dealer within or into the relevant market area. The notice shall be sent by certified mail to each such party and shall include the following information: (a) The specific location at which the additional or relocated motor vehicle dealer will be established; (b) The date on or after which the additional or relocated motor vehicle dealer intends to commence business at the proposed location; (c) The identity of all motor vehicle dealers who are franchised to sell the same line make vehicles as the proposed dealer and who have licensed locations within the relevant market area; (d) The names and addresses, if available, of the owners of and principal investors in the proposed additional or relocated motor vehicle dealership; and (e) The specific grounds or reasons for the proposed establishment of an additional motor vehicle dealer or relocation of an existing dealer.
RCW 46.08.065 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 08 / Section 065
RCW 46.08.065: Publicly owned vehicles to be marked—Exceptions.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any public officer having charge of any vehicle owned or controlled by any county, city, town, or public body in this state other than the state of Washington and used in public business to operate the same upon the public highways of this state unless and until there shall be displayed upon such automobile or other motor vehicle in letters of contrasting color not less than one and one-quarter inches in height in a conspicuous place on the right and left sides thereof, the name of such county, city, town, or other public body, together with the name of the department or office upon the business of which the said vehicle is used. This section shall not apply to vehicles of a sheriff's office, local police department, or any vehicles used by local peace officers under public authority for special undercover or confidential investigative purposes. This subsection shall not apply to: (a) Any municipal transit vehicle operated for purposes of providing public mass transportation; (b) any vehicle governed by the requirements of subsection (4) of this section; nor to (c) any motor vehicle on loan to a school district for driver training purposes. It shall be lawful and constitute compliance with the provisions of this section, however, for the governing body of the appropriate county, city, town, or public body other than the state of Washington or its agencies to adopt and use a distinctive insignia which shall be not less than six inches in diameter across its smallest dimension and which shall be displayed conspicuously on the right and left sides of the vehicle. Such insignia shall be in a color or colors contrasting with the vehicle to which applied for maximum visibility. The name of the public body owning or operating the vehicle shall also be included as part of or displayed above such approved insignia in colors contrasting with the vehicle in letters not less than one and one-quarter inches in height. Immediately below the lettering identifying the public entity and agency operating the vehicle or below an approved insignia shall appear the words "for official use only" in letters at least one inch high in a color contrasting with the color of the vehicle. The appropriate governing body may provide by rule or ordinance for marking of passenger motor vehicles as prescribed in subsection (2) of this section or for exceptions to the marking requirements for local governmental agencies for the same purposes and under the same circumstances as permitted for state agencies under subsection (3) of this section. (2) Except as provided by subsections (3) and (4) of this section, passenger motor vehicles owned or controlled by the state of Washington, and purchased after July 1, 1989, must be plainly and conspicuously marked on the lower left-hand corner of the rear window with the name of the operating agency or institution or the words "state motor pool," as appropriate, the words "state of Washington — for official use only," and the seal of the state of Washington or the appropriate agency or institution insignia, approved by the department of enterprise services. Markings must be on a transparent adhesive material and conform to the standards established by the department of enterprise services. For the purposes of this section, "passenger motor vehicles" means sedans, station wagons, vans, light trucks, or other motor vehicles under ten thousand pounds gross vehicle weight. (3) Subsection (2) of this section shall not apply to vehicles used by the Washington state patrol for general undercover or confidential investigative purposes. Traffic control vehicles of the Washington state patrol may be exempted from the requirements of subsection (2) of this section at the discretion of the chief of the Washington state patrol. The department of enterprise services shall adopt general rules permitting other exceptions to the requirements of subsection (2) of this section for other vehicles used for law enforcement, confidential public health work, and public assistance fraud or support investigative purposes, for vehicles leased or rented by the state on a casual basis for a period of less than ninety days, and those provided for in RCW 46.08.066 . The exceptions in this subsection, subsection (4) of this section, and those provided for in RCW 46.08.066 shall be the only exceptions permitted to the requirements of subsection (2) of this section. (4) Any motorcycle, vehicle over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, or other vehicle that for structural reasons cannot be marked as required by subsection (1) or (2) of this section that is owned or controlled by the state of Washington or by any county, city, town, or other public body in this state and used for public purposes on the public highways of this state shall be conspicuously marked in letters of a contrasting color with the words "State of Washington" or the name of such county, city, town, or other public body, together with the name of the department or office that owns or controls the vehicle. (5) All motor vehicle markings required under the terms of this chapter shall be maintained in a legible condition at all times.
RCW 46.20.109 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 109
RCW 46.20.109: Wheelchair conveyances.
Status: in_force

Each operator of a wheelchair conveyance shall undergo a special examination conducted for the purpose of determining whether that person can properly and safely operate the conveyance on public roadways within a specified area. An operator's license issued after the special examination may specify the route, area, time, or other restrictions that are necessary to ensure the safety of the operator as well as the general motoring public. The department shall adopt rules for periodic review of the performance of operators of wheelchair conveyances. Operation of a wheelchair conveyance in violation of these rules is a traffic infraction.
RCW 46.16A.050 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 050
RCW 46.16A.050: Registration—Requirements before issuance—Penalty—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) The department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall not issue an initial registration certificate for a motor vehicle to a natural person under this chapter unless the natural person at time of application: (a) Presents an unexpired Washington state driver's license; or (b) Certifies that he or she is: (i) A Washington state resident who does not operate a motor vehicle on public roads; or (ii) Exempt from the requirement to obtain a Washington state driver's license under RCW 46.20.025 . (2) The department must set up procedures to verify that all owners meet the requirements of this section. (3) A person falsifying residency is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable only by a fine of five hundred twenty-nine dollars. (4) The department may adopt rules necessary to implement this section, including rules under which a natural person applying for registration may be exempt from the requirements of this section if the person provides evidence satisfactory to the department that he or she has a valid and compelling reason for not being able to meet the requirements of this section.
RCW 46.12.520 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 12 / Section 520
RCW 46.12.520: Certificate required to operate and sell vehicle—Manufacturer or dealer testing—Security interest, how perfected.
Status: in_force

(1) A person shall not: (a) Operate a vehicle in this state with a registration certificate issued by the department without having a certificate of title for the vehicle that contains the name of the registered owner exactly as it appears on the registration certificate; or (b) Sell or transfer a vehicle without complying with the provisions of this chapter relating to certificates of title and vehicle registration. (2) A certificate of title does not need to be obtained for a vehicle owned by a manufacturer or dealer and held for sale, even though incidentally moved on the highway or used for purposes of testing and demonstration, or for a vehicle used by a manufacturer or dealer solely for testing. A security interest in a vehicle held as inventory by a manufacturer or dealer must be perfected as described in chapter 62A.9A RCW. An endorsement is not required on certificates of title held by a manufacturer or dealer to perfect the security interest. A certificate of title may be issued for any vehicle without the vehicle needing to be registered.
RCW 46.20.325 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 325
RCW 46.20.325: Suspension or probation before interview—Alternative procedure.
Status: in_force

In the alternative to the procedure set forth in RCW 46.20.322 and 46.20.323 the department, whenever it determines from its records or other sufficient evidence that the safety of persons upon the highways requires such action, shall forthwith and without a driver improvement interview suspend the privilege of a person to operate a motor vehicle or impose reasonable terms and conditions of probation consistent with the safe operation of a motor vehicle. The department shall in such case, immediately notify such licensee in writing and upon his or her request shall afford him or her an opportunity for a driver improvement interview as early as practical within not to exceed seven days after receipt of such request, or the department, at the time it gives notice may set the date of a driver improvement interview, giving not less than ten days' notice thereof.
RCW 46.79.010 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 79 / Section 010
RCW 46.79.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context indicates otherwise. (1) "Junk vehicle" means a motor vehicle certified under RCW 46.55.230 as meeting all the following requirements: (a) Is three years old or older; (b) Is extensively damaged, such damage including but not limited to any of the following: A broken window or windshield or missing wheels, tires, motor, or transmission; (c) Is apparently inoperable; (d) Is without a valid, current registration plate; (e) Has a fair market value equal only to the value of the scrap in it. (2) "Scrap processor" means a licensed establishment that maintains a hydraulic baler and shears, or a shredder for recycling salvage. (3) "Demolish" means to destroy completely by use of a hydraulic baler and shears, or a shredder. (4) "Hulk hauler" means any person who deals in vehicles for the sole purpose of transporting and/or selling them to a licensed vehicle wrecker or scrap processor in substantially the same form in which they are obtained. A hulk hauler may not sell secondhand motor vehicle parts to anyone other than a licensed vehicle wrecker or scrap processor, except for those parts specifically enumerated in RCW 46.79.020 (2), as now or hereafter amended, which may be sold to a licensed vehicle wrecker or disposed of at a public facility for waste disposal. (5) "Director" means the director of licensing. (6) "Major component parts" include engines and short blocks, frames, transmissions or transfer cases, cabs, doors, front or rear differentials, front or rear clips, quarter panels or fenders, bumpers, truck beds or boxes, seats, hoods, and catalytic converters.
RCW 46.37.191 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 191
RCW 46.37.191: Implementing rules.
Status: in_force

The state patrol shall adopt rules to implement RCW 46.37.190 .
RCW 46.72.110 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72 / Section 110
RCW 46.72.110: Fees to highway safety fund.
Status: in_force

All fees received by the director under the provisions of this chapter must be transmitted by him or her, together with a proper identifying report, to the state treasurer to be deposited by the state treasurer in the highway safety fund. Appropriations from the highway safety fund will support expenses incurred in carrying out the licensing and regulatory activities of this chapter.
RCW 46.72B.080 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72B / Section 080
RCW 46.72B.080: Zero tolerance policy.
Status: in_force

(1) A transportation network company must implement a zero tolerance policy regarding a driver's activities while accessing the transportation network company's digital network. The zero tolerance policy must address the use of drugs or alcohol while a driver is providing prearranged rides or is logged in to the transportation network company's digital network but is not providing prearranged rides. (2) A transportation network company must provide notice of this policy on its website, as well as procedures to report a complaint about a driver with whom a passenger was matched and whom the passenger reasonably suspects was under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the course of the trip. (3) A transportation network company must maintain records relevant to the enforcement of the policy under this section for a period of at least two years from the date that a passenger complaint is received by the transportation network company.
RCW 46.16A.428 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 428
RCW 46.16A.428: Intermittent-use trailers—Permanent registration—Penalty—License plates—Definition—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) A trailer in good working order that has a scale weight of two thousand pounds or less and is used only for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, and parades, and for occasional pleasure use, is considered an intermittent-use trailer and may be issued a permanent registration. To be eligible to receive a permanent registration, the registered owner of the intermittent-use trailer must: (a) Apply for a permanent registration with the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director; and (b) Pay the fee required under RCW 46.17.345 . (2) A trailer with a permanent registration under this section is exempt from annual registration renewal under RCW 46.16A.110 . (3) The permanent registration under this section expires when the trailer changes ownership, is permanently removed from the state, or is otherwise disposed of. (4) A person in violation of this section is subject to a traffic infraction with a maximum fine of one hundred fifty dollars including all other applicable assessments and fees. (5) An intermittent-use trailer: (a) Must display a standard license plate; (b) Is not eligible for personalization; and (c) May not display a special license plate. (6) In lieu of displaying a standard issue license plate required in subsection (5)(a) of this section, a person applying for a permanent registration under this section may apply to the department to display a license plate that was issued by the department the year that the intermittent-use trailer was manufactured. (7) For purposes of this section, "occasional pleasure use" means use that is not general or daily, but seasonal or sporadic and not more than once per week on average. "Occasional pleasure use" does not mean (a) being held for rent to the public or (b) use for commercial or business purposes. (8) The department may adopt rules to implement this section.
RCW 46.37.530 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 530
RCW 46.37.530: Motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, mopeds, electric-assisted bicycles—Helmets, other equipment—Children—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful: (a) For any person to operate a motorcycle, moped, or motor-driven cycle not equipped with mirrors on the left and right sides which shall be so located as to give the driver a complete view of the highway for a distance of at least two hundred feet to the rear of the motorcycle, moped, or motor-driven cycle: PROVIDED, That mirrors shall not be required on any motorcycle or motor-driven cycle over twenty-five years old originally manufactured without mirrors and which has been restored to its original condition and which is being ridden to or from or otherwise in conjunction with an antique or classic motorcycle contest, show, or other such assemblage: PROVIDED FURTHER, That no mirror is required on any motorcycle manufactured prior to January 1, 1931; (b) For any person to operate a motorcycle, moped, or motor-driven cycle which does not have a windshield unless wearing glasses, goggles, or a face shield of a type conforming to rules adopted by the state patrol; (c) For any person to operate or ride upon a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or moped on a state highway, county road, or city street unless wearing upon his or her head a motorcycle helmet except when the vehicle is an antique motor-driven cycle or when the vehicle is equipped with all of the following: (i) Steering wheel; (ii) Seat belts that conform to standards prescribed under 49 C.F.R. Part 571; and (iii) Partially or completely enclosed seating area for the driver and passenger that is certified by the manufacturer as meeting the standards prescribed under 49 C.F.R. Sec. 571.216. The motorcycle helmet neck or chin strap must be fastened securely while the motorcycle, moped, or motor-driven cycle is in motion. Persons operating electric-assisted bicycles and motorized foot scooters shall comply with all laws and regulations related to the use of bicycle helmets; (d) For any person to transport a child under the age of five on a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle; (e) For any person to sell or offer for sale a motorcycle helmet that does not meet the requirements established by this section. (2) The state patrol may adopt and amend rules concerning standards for glasses, goggles, and face shields. (3) For purposes of this section, "motorcycle helmet" means a protective covering for the head consisting of a hard outer shell, padding adjacent to and inside the outer shell, and a neck or chin strap type retention system, with the manufacturer's certification applied in accordance with 49 C.F.R. Sec. 571.218 indicating that the motorcycle helmet meets standards established by the United States department of transportation.
RCW 46.87.320 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 87 / Section 320
RCW 46.87.320: Departmental audits, investigations—Subpoenas.
Status: in_force

The department may initiate and conduct audits and investigations to establish the existence of any alleged violations of or noncompliance with this chapter or any rules adopted under it. For the purpose of any audit, investigation, or proceeding under this chapter, the director or any designee of the director may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any books, paper, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records that the department deems relevant or material to the inquiry. In case of contumacy or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to any person, any court of competent jurisdiction may issue an order requiring that person to appear before the director or the officer designated by the director to produce testimony or other evidence touching the matter under audit, investigation, or in question. Failure to obey an order of the court may be punishable by contempt.
RCW 46.61.100 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 100
RCW 46.61.100: Keep right except when passing, etc.
Status: in_force

(1) Upon all roadways of sufficient width a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway, except as follows: (a) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing such movement; (b) When an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive to the left of the center of the highway; provided, any person so doing shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles traveling in the proper direction upon the unobstructed portion of the highway within such distance as to constitute an immediate hazard; (c) Upon a roadway divided into three marked lanes and providing for two-way movement traffic under the rules applicable thereon; (d) Upon a street or highway restricted to one-way traffic; or (e) Upon a highway having three lanes or less, when approaching the following vehicles in the manner described under RCW 46.61.212 (2)(b): (i) A stationary authorized emergency vehicle; (ii) a tow truck or other vehicle providing roadside assistance while operating warning lights with three hundred sixty degree visibility; (iii) a police vehicle; or (iv) a stationary or slow moving highway construction vehicle, highway maintenance vehicle, solid waste vehicle, or utility service vehicle that meets the lighting requirements identified in RCW 46.61.212 (1). (2) Upon all roadways having two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, all vehicles shall be driven in the right-hand lane then available for traffic, except (a) when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, (b) when traveling at a speed greater than the traffic flow, (c) when moving left to allow traffic to merge, or (d) when preparing for a left turn at an intersection, exit, or into a private road or driveway when such left turn is legally permitted. On any such roadway, a vehicle or combination over ten thousand pounds shall be driven only in the right-hand lane except under the conditions enumerated in (a) through (d) of this subsection. (3) No vehicle towing a trailer or no vehicle or combination over ten thousand pounds may be driven in the left-hand lane of a limited access roadway having three or more lanes for traffic moving in one direction except when preparing for a left turn at an intersection, exit, or into a private road or driveway when a left turn is legally permitted. This subsection does not apply to a vehicle using a high occupancy vehicle lane. A high occupancy vehicle lane is not considered the left-hand lane of a roadway. The department of transportation, in consultation with the Washington state patrol, shall adopt rules specifying (a) those circumstances where it is permissible for other vehicles to use the left lane in case of emergency or to facilitate the orderly flow of traffic, and (b) those segments of limited access roadway to be exempt from this subsection due to the operational characteristics of the roadway. (4) It is a traffic infraction to drive continuously in the left lane of a multilane roadway when it impedes the flow of other traffic. (5) Upon any roadway having four or more lanes for moving traffic and providing for two-way movement of traffic, a vehicle shall not be driven to the left of the center line of the roadway except when authorized by official traffic control devices designating certain lanes to the left side of the center of the roadway for use by traffic not otherwise permitted to use such lanes, or except as permitted under subsection (1)(b) of this section. However, this subsection shall not be construed as prohibiting the crossing of the center line in making a left turn into or from an alley, private road or driveway.
RCW 46.37.120 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 120
RCW 46.37.120: Visibility of reflectors, clearance lamps, identification lamps, and side marker lamps.
Status: in_force

(1) Every reflector upon any vehicle referred to in RCW 46.37.090 shall be of such size and characteristics and so maintained as to be readily visible at nighttime from all distances within six hundred feet to one hundred feet from the vehicle when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps, except that the visibility for reflectors on vehicles manufactured or assembled prior to January 1, 1970, shall be measured in front of the lawful upper beams of headlamps. Reflectors required to be mounted on the sides of the vehicle shall reflect the required color of light to the sides, and those mounted on the rear shall reflect a red color to the rear. (2) Front and rear clearance lamps and identification lamps shall be capable of being seen and distinguished under normal atmospheric conditions at the times lights are required at all distances between five hundred feet and fifty feet from the front and rear, respectively, of the vehicle. (3) Side marker lamps shall be capable of being seen and distinguished under normal atmospheric conditions at the times lights are required at all distances between five hundred feet and fifty feet from the side of the vehicle on which mounted.
RCW 46.04.161 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 161
RCW 46.04.161: Custom vehicle.
Status: in_force

"Custom vehicle" means any motor vehicle that: (1) Is at least thirty years old and of a model year after 1948 or was manufactured to resemble a vehicle at least thirty years old and of a model year after 1948; and (2) Has alterations to one or more of the major component parts listed in RCW 46.80.010 that change the appearance or performance of the vehicle from the original manufacturer's design or has a body constructed from nonoriginal materials.
RCW 46.83.030 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 83 / Section 030
RCW 46.83.030: Deposit, control of funds—Support.
Status: in_force

All funds appropriated by the city, town, or county to the operation of the traffic school shall be deposited with the city, town, or county treasurer and shall be administered by the governing body of the city, town, or county. The governing bodies of every city, town, or county participating in the operation of traffic schools are authorized to make such appropriations by ordinance or resolution, as the case may be, as they shall determine for the establishment and operation of traffic schools, and they are further authorized to accept and expend gifts, donations, and any other money from any source, private or public, given for the purpose of said schools.
RCW 46.17.380 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 380
RCW 46.17.380: Abandoned recreational disposal fee.
Status: in_force

(1) Before accepting an application for a registration for a recreational vehicle, the department, county auditor, or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director, shall require an applicant to pay a six-dollar fee in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law. (2) The abandoned recreational disposal fee must be deposited into the abandoned recreational vehicle disposal account created in RCW 46.68.175 . (3) For the purposes of this section, "recreational vehicle" means a camper, motor home, or travel trailer.
RCW 46.63.060 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 63 / Section 060
RCW 46.63.060: Notice of traffic infraction—Determination final unless contested.
Status: in_force

(1) A notice of traffic infraction represents a determination that an infraction has been committed. The determination will be final unless contested as provided in this chapter. (2) The form for the notice of traffic infraction shall be prescribed by rule of the supreme court and shall include the following: (a) A statement that the notice represents a determination that a traffic infraction has been committed by the person named in the notice and that the determination shall be final unless contested as provided in this chapter; (b) A statement that a traffic infraction is a noncriminal offense for which imprisonment may not be imposed as a sanction; that the penalty for a traffic infraction related to standing, stopping, or parking may include nonrenewal of the vehicle registration; (c) A statement of the specific traffic infraction for which the notice was issued; (d) A statement of the monetary penalty established for the traffic infraction; (e)(i) A statement of the options provided in this chapter for responding to the notice and the procedures necessary to exercise these options; (ii) One of the options must allow a person to admit responsibility for the infraction and attest that the person does not have the current ability to pay the infraction in full. The person must receive information on how to submit evidence of inability to pay, obtain a payment plan pursuant to RCW 46.63.190 , and be informed that failure to pay or enter into a payment plan may result in collection action, including garnishment of wages or other assets; (f) A statement that at any hearing to contest the determination the state has the burden of proving, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the infraction was committed; and that the person may subpoena witnesses including the officer who issued the notice of infraction; (g) A statement that at any hearing requested for the purpose of explaining mitigating circumstances surrounding the commission of the infraction the person will be deemed to have committed the infraction and may not subpoena witnesses; and (h) A statement that the person must respond to the notice as provided in this chapter within 30 days or the person's driver's license or driving privilege may be suspended by the department until any penalties imposed pursuant to this chapter have been satisfied; and (i) A statement that failure to appear at a hearing requested for the purpose of contesting the determination or for the purpose of explaining mitigating circumstances may result in the suspension of the person's driver's license or driving privilege, or in the case of a standing, stopping, or parking violation, refusal of the department to renew the vehicle registration, until any penalties imposed pursuant to this chapter have been satisfied.
RCW 46.64.025 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 64 / Section 025
RCW 46.64.025: Failure to respond, appear, or comply—Notice to department.
Status: in_force

Whenever any person fails to respond to a notice of traffic infraction for a moving violation, fails to appear at a hearing for a moving violation, or fails to comply with the terms of a criminal complaint or criminal citation for a moving violation, the court with jurisdiction over the traffic infraction, or traffic-related criminal complaint or criminal citation[,] shall promptly give notice of such fact to the department of licensing. Whenever thereafter the case in which the defendant failed to appear or comply is adjudicated, the court hearing the case shall promptly file with the department a certificate showing that the case has been adjudicated. For the purposes of this section, "moving violation" is defined by rule pursuant to RCW 46.20.2891 .
RCW 46.96.035 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 96 / Section 035
RCW 46.96.035: Payment of fair market value of dealer goodwill upon request and termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of franchise.
Status: in_force

(1) In the event of a termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal under this chapter, except for a termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal under RCW 46.96.070 (2), or a voluntary termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal initiated by the dealer, the manufacturer shall, at the request and option of the new motor vehicle dealer, also pay to the new motor vehicle dealer the fair market value of the motor vehicle dealer's goodwill for the make or line as of the date immediately preceding any communication to the public or dealer regarding termination. To the extent the franchise agreement provides for the payment or reimbursement to the new motor vehicle dealer in excess of the value specified in this section, the provisions of the franchise agreement control. (2) The manufacturer shall pay the new motor vehicle dealer the value specified in subsection (1) of this section within ninety days after the date of termination.
RCW 46.96.170 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 96 / Section 170
RCW 46.96.170: Hearing—Procedures, costs, appeal.
Status: in_force

(1) The manufacturer has the burden of proof to establish that good cause exists for permitting the proposed establishment or relocation. (2) The administrative law judge shall conduct any hearing as provided in RCW 46.96.050 (2), and all hearing costs shall be borne as provided in that subsection. The administrative law judge shall render the final decision as expeditiously as possible, but in any event not later than one hundred twenty days after a protest is filed. If more than one protest is filed, the one hundred twenty days commences to run from the date the last protest is filed. A party to such a hearing aggrieved by the final order of the administrative law judge may appeal as provided and allowed in RCW 46.96.050 (3).
RCW 46.68.090 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 68 / Section 090
RCW 46.68.090: Distribution of statewide fuel taxes.
Status: in_force

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(1) All moneys that have accrued or may accrue to the motor vehicle fund from the fuel tax must be first expended for purposes enumerated in (a) and (b) of this subsection. The remaining net tax amount must be distributed monthly by the state treasurer in accordance with subsections (2) through (9) of this section. (a) For payment of refunds of fuel tax that has been paid and is refundable as provided by law; (b) For payment of amounts to be expended pursuant to appropriations for the administrative expenses of the offices of state treasurer, state auditor, and the department of licensing of the state of Washington in the administration of the fuel tax, which sums must be distributed monthly. (2) All of the remaining net tax amount collected under RCW 82.38.030 (1) must be distributed as set forth in (a) through (j) of this subsection. (a) For distribution to the motor vehicle fund an amount equal to 44.387 percent to be expended for highway purposes of the state as defined in RCW 46.68.130 ; (b)(i) For distribution to the special category C account, hereby created in the motor vehicle fund, an amount equal to 3.2609 percent to be expended for special category C projects. Special category C projects are category C projects that, due to high cost only, will require bond financing to complete construction. (ii) The following criteria, listed in order of priority, must be used in determining which special category C projects have the highest priority: (A) Accident experience; (B) Fatal accident experience; (C) Capacity to move people and goods safely and at reasonable speeds without undue congestion; and (D) Continuity of development of the highway transportation network. (iii) Moneys deposited in the special category C account in the motor vehicle fund may be used for payment of debt service on bonds the proceeds of which are used to finance special category C projects under this subsection (2)(b); (c) For distribution to the Puget Sound ferry operations account in the motor vehicle fund an amount equal to 2.3283 percent; (d) For distribution to the Puget Sound capital construction account in the motor vehicle fund an amount equal to 2.3726 percent; (e) For distribution to the transportation improvement account in the motor vehicle fund an amount equal to 7.5597 percent; (f) For distribution to the transportation improvement account in the motor vehicle fund an amount equal to 5.6739 percent and expended in accordance with RCW 47.26.086 ; (g) For distribution to the cities and towns from the motor vehicle fund an amount equal to 10.6961 percent in accordance with RCW 46.68.110 ; (h) For distribution to the counties from the motor vehicle fund an amount equal to 19.2287 percent: (i) Out of which there must be distributed from time to time, as directed by the department of transportation, those sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of RCW 47.56.725 ; and (ii) less any amounts appropriated to the county road administration board to implement the provisions of RCW 47.56.725 (4), with the balance of such county share to be distributed monthly as the same accrues for distribution in accordance with RCW 46.68.120 ; (i) For distribution to the county arterial preservation account, hereby created in the motor vehicle fund an amount equal to 1.9565 percent. These funds must be distributed by the county road administration board to counties in proportions corresponding to the number of paved arterial lane miles in the unincorporated area of each county and must be used for improvements to sustain the structural, safety, and operational integrity of county arterials. The county road administration board must adopt reasonable rules and develop policies to implement this program and to assure that a pavement management system is used. During the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium, the county arterial preservation account may also be used for staffing-related expenses of the board, contracting costs, and grants associated with bridge ratings; (j) For distribution to the rural arterial trust account in the motor vehicle fund an amount equal to 2.5363 percent and expended in accordance with RCW 36.79.020 . (3) The remaining net tax amount collected under RCW 82.38.030 (2) must be distributed to the transportation 2003 account (nickel account). (4) The remaining net tax amount collected under RCW 82.38.030 (3) must be distributed as follows: (a) 8.3333 percent must be distributed to the incorporated cities and towns of the state in accordance with RCW 46.68.110 ; (b) 8.3333 percent must be distributed to counties of the state in accordance with RCW 46.68.120 ; and (c) The remainder must be distributed to the transportation partnership account created in RCW 46.68.290 . (5) The remaining net tax amount collected under RCW 82.38.030 (4) must be distributed as follows: (a) 8.3333 percent must be distributed to the incorporated cities and towns of the state in accordance with RCW 46.68.110 ; (b) 8.3333 percent must be distributed to counties of the state in accordance with RCW 46.68.120 ; and (c) The remainder must be distributed to the transportation partnership account created in RCW 46.68.290 . (6) The remaining net tax amount collected under RCW 82.38.030 (5) and (6) must be distributed to the transportation partnership account created in RCW 46.68.290 . (7) The remaining net tax amount collected under RCW 82.38.030 (7) and (8) must be distributed to the connecting Washington account created in RCW 46.68.395 . (8) The remaining net tax amount collected under RCW 82.38.030 (9) through (12) must be distributed as follows: (a) Two and one-half percent must be distributed to the incorporated cities and towns of the state in accordance with RCW 46.68.110 ; (b) Two and one-half percent must be distributed to counties of the state in accordance with RCW 46.68.120 ; and (c) The remainder must be distributed to the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070 . (9) Nothing in this section or in RCW 46.68.130 may be construed so as to violate any terms or conditions contained in any highway construction bond issues now or hereafter authorized by statute and whose payment is by such statute pledged to be paid from any excise taxes on fuel.
RCW 46.52.040 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 52 / Section 040
RCW 46.52.040: Accident reports—Report when operator disabled.
Status: in_force

Whenever the driver of the vehicle involved in any accident, concerning which accident report is required, is physically incapable of making the required accident report and there is another occupant other than a passenger for hire therein, in the vehicle at the time of the accident capable of making a report, such occupant shall make or cause to be made such report. Upon recovery such driver shall make such report in the manner required by law.
RCW 46.16A.330 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 330
RCW 46.16A.330: Farm vehicle trip permits—Restrictions and requirements—Fee—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) The owner of a farm vehicle registered under RCW 46.16A.425 purchasing a monthly registration under RCW 46.16A.455 (5) may operate the farm vehicle under the authority of a farm vehicle trip permit if: (a) There is less than one full month remaining in the first month of the registration; or (b) A previously issued monthly registration has expired. (2) A vehicle operating under the authority of a farm vehicle trip permit is subject to all laws and rules affecting the operation of similar vehicles in this state. The licensed gross weight of a vehicle operating under a farm vehicle trip permit may not exceed eighty thousand pounds for a combination of vehicles or forty thousand pounds for a single unit vehicle with three or more axles. (3) Each farm vehicle trip permit authorizes the operation of a single vehicle at the maximum legal weight limit for the vehicle for thirty days, beginning with the day of first use. No more than four farm vehicle trip permits may be used for any one vehicle in any twelve-month period. Every farm vehicle trip permit must: (a) Identify the vehicle for which it is issued; (b) Be completed in its entirety; (c) Be signed by the operator before operation of the vehicle on the public highways of this state; (d) Not be altered or corrected. Altering or correcting data on the farm vehicle trip permit invalidates the permit; and (e) Be displayed on the vehicle to which it is issued as required by the department. (4) Farm vehicle trip permits may be obtained from the department, county auditors or other agents, or subagents appointed by the director for the fee provided in RCW 46.17.400 (1)(c). Exchanges, credits, or refunds may not be given for farm vehicle trip permits after they have been purchased. (5) The department may adopt rules as it deems necessary to administer this section.
RCW 46.63.260 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 63 / Section 260
RCW 46.63.260: Automated traffic safety cameras—Cities—Use—Transit authority may not take disciplinary action, exception.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Subject to RCW 46.63.220 and as limited in this subsection, automated traffic safety cameras may be used in cities with populations of more than 500,000 residents to detect one or more of the following violations: (i) Stopping when traffic obstructed violations; (ii) Stopping at intersection or crosswalk violations; (iii) Public transportation only lane violations; or (iv) Stopping or traveling in restricted lane violations. (b) Use of automated traffic safety cameras as authorized in this subsection (1) is restricted to the following locations only: Intersections as described in RCW 46.63.230 (2); railroad grade crossings; school speed zones; school walk zones; public park speed zones; hospital speed zones; and midblock on arterials. The use of such automated traffic safety cameras is further limited to the following: (i) The portion of state and local roadways in downtown areas of the city used for office and commercial activities, as well as retail shopping and support services, and that may include mixed residential uses; (ii) The portion of state and local roadways in areas in the city within one-half mile north of the boundary of the area described in (b)(i) of this subsection; (iii) Portions of roadway systems in the city that travel into and out of (b)(ii) of this subsection that are designated by the Washington state department of transportation as noninterstate freeways for up to four miles; and (iv) Portions of roadway systems in the city connected to the portions of the noninterstate freeways identified in (b)(iii) of this subsection that are designated by the Washington state department of transportation as arterial roadways for up to one mile from the intersection of the arterial roadway and the noninterstate freeway. (2) Subject to RCW 46.63.220 , automated traffic safety cameras may also be used in cities with a bus rapid transit corridor or routes to detect public transportation only lane violations. (3) Subject to RCW 46.63.220 , automated traffic safety cameras that are part of a public transportation vehicle-mounted system may be used by a transit authority within a county with a population of more than 1,500,000 residents to detect stopping, standing, or parking in bus stop zone violations or traveling, stopping, standing, or parking in a public transportation only lane violations if authorized by the local legislative authority with jurisdiction over the transit authority. (4) Subject to RCW 46.63.220 , and in consultation with the department of transportation, automated traffic safety cameras may be used to detect ferry queue violations under RCW 46.61.735 . (5) A transit authority may not take disciplinary action regarding a warning or infraction issued pursuant to subsections (1) through (3) of this section against an employee who was operating a public transportation vehicle at the time the violation that was the basis of the warning or infraction was detected.
RCW 46.61.370 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 370
RCW 46.61.370: Overtaking or meeting school bus, exceptions—Duties of bus driver—Penalty—Safety cameras.
Status: in_force

(1) The driver of a vehicle upon overtaking or meeting from either direction any school bus which has stopped on the roadway for the purpose of receiving or discharging any school children shall stop the vehicle before reaching such school bus when there is in operation on said school bus a visual signal as specified in RCW 46.37.190 and said driver shall not proceed until such school bus resumes motion or the visual signals are no longer activated. (2) The driver of a vehicle upon a highway divided into separate roadways as provided in RCW 46.61.150 need not stop upon meeting a school bus which is proceeding in the opposite direction and is stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging school children. (3) The driver of a vehicle upon a highway with three or more marked traffic lanes need not stop upon meeting a school bus which is proceeding in the opposite direction and is stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging school children. (4) The driver of a school bus shall actuate the visual signals required by RCW 46.37.190 only when such bus is stopped on the roadway for the purpose of receiving or discharging school children. (5) The driver of a school bus may stop completely off the roadway for the purpose of receiving or discharging school children only when the school children do not have to cross the roadway. The school bus driver shall actuate the hazard warning lamps as defined in RCW 46.37.215 before loading or unloading school children at such stops. (6) Except as provided in subsection (7) of this section, a person found to have committed an infraction of subsection (1) of this section shall be assessed a monetary penalty equal to twice the total penalty assessed under RCW 46.63.110 . This penalty may not be waived, reduced, or suspended. Fifty percent of the money so collected shall be deposited into the school zone safety account in the custody of the state treasurer and disbursed in accordance with RCW 46.61.440 (5). (7) An infraction of subsection (1) of this section detected through the use of an automated school bus safety camera under RCW 46.63.180 is not a part of the registered owner's driving record under RCW 46.52.101 and 46.52.120 , and must 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 (3). However, the amount of the fine issued for a violation of this section detected through the use of an automated school bus safety camera shall not exceed twice the monetary penalty for a violation of this section as provided under RCW 46.63.110 .
RCW 46.98.020 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 98 / Section 020
RCW 46.98.020: Provisions to be construed in pari materia.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this title shall be construed in pari materia even though as a matter of prior legislative history they were not originally enacted in the same statute. The provisions of this title shall also be construed in pari materia with the provisions of Title 47 RCW, and with other laws relating to highways, roads, streets, bridges, ferries and vehicles. This section shall not operate retroactively.
RCW 46.29.560 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 560
RCW 46.29.560: Application of deposit.
Status: in_force

Such deposit shall be held by the department to satisfy, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, any execution on a judgment issued against such person making the deposit, for damages, including damages for care and loss of services, because of bodily injury to or death of any person, or for damages because of injury to or destruction of property, including the loss of use thereof, resulting from the ownership, maintenance, use, or operation of a vehicle of a type subject to registration under the laws of this state after such deposit was made. Money or securities so deposited shall not be subject to attachment or execution unless such attachment or execution shall arise out of a suit for damages as aforesaid. Any interest or other income accruing to such money or securities, so deposited, shall be paid to the depositor, or his or her order, as received.
RCW 46.21.010 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 21 / Section 010
RCW 46.21.010: Compact enacted—Provisions.
Status: in_force

The driver license compact prepared pursuant to resolutions of the western governors' conference and the western interstate committee on highway policy problems of the council of state governments is hereby entered into and enacted into law, the terms and provisions of which shall be as follows: DRIVER LICENSE COMPACT ARTICLE I — Findings and Declaration of Policy (a) The party states find that: (1) The safety of their streets and highways is materially affected by the degree of compliance with state laws and local ordinances relating to the operation of motor vehicles. (2) Violation of such a law or ordinance is evidence that the violator engages in conduct which is likely to endanger the safety of persons and property. (3) The continuance in force of a license to drive is predicated upon compliance with laws and ordinances relating to the operation of motor vehicles, in whichever jurisdiction the vehicle is operated. (b) It is the policy of each of the party states to: (1) Promote compliance with the laws, ordinances, and administrative rules and regulations relating to the operation of motor vehicles by their operators in each of the jurisdictions where such operators drive motor vehicles. (2) Make the reciprocal recognition of licenses to drive and eligibility therefor more just and equitable by considering the over-all compliance with motor vehicle laws, ordinances and administrative rules and regulations as a condition precedent to the continuance or issuance of any license by reason of which the licensee is authorized or permitted to operate a motor vehicle in any of the party states. ARTICLE II — Definitions As used in this compact: (a) "State" means a state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (b) "Home state" means the state which has issued and has the power to suspend or revoke the use of the license or permit to operate a motor vehicle. (c) "Conviction" means a conviction of any offense related to the use or operation of a motor vehicle which is prohibited by state law, municipal ordinance or administrative rule or regulation, or a forfeiture of bail, bond or other security deposited to secure appearance by a person charged with having committed any such offense, and which conviction or forfeiture is required to be reported to the licensing authority. ARTICLE III — Reports of Conviction The licensing authority of a party state shall report each conviction of a person from another party state occurring within its jurisdiction to the licensing authority of the home state of the licensee. Such report shall clearly identify the person convicted; describe the violation specifying the section of the statute, code or ordinance violated; identify the court in which action was taken; indicate whether a plea of guilty or not guilty was entered, or the conviction was a result of the forfeiture of bail, bond or other security; and shall include any special findings made in connection therewith. ARTICLE IV — Effect of Conviction (a) The licensing authority in the home state, for the purposes of suspension, revocation or limitation of the license to operate a motor vehicle, shall give the same effect to the conduct reported, pursuant to Article III of this compact, as it would if such conduct had occurred in the home state, in the case of convictions for: (1) Vehicular homicide; (2) Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a narcotic drug, or under the influence of any other drug to a degree which renders the driver incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle; (3) Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used; (4) Failure to stop and render aid in the event of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death or personal injury of another. (b) If the laws of a party state do not provide for offenses or violations denominated or described in precisely the words employed in subdivision (a) of this Article, such party state shall construe the denominations and descriptions appearing in subdivision (a) hereof as being applicable to and identifying those offenses or violations of a substantially similar nature and the laws of such party state shall contain such provisions as may be necessary to ensure that full force and effect is given to this Article. ARTICLE V — Applications for New Licenses Upon application for a license to drive, the licensing authority in a party state shall ascertain whether the applicant has ever held, or is the holder of a license to drive issued by any other party state. The licensing authority in the state where application is made shall not issue a license to drive to the applicant if: (1) The applicant has held such a license, but the same has been suspended by reason, in whole or in part, of a violation and if such suspension period has not terminated. (2) The applicant has held such a license, but the same has been revoked by reason, in whole or in part, of a violation and if such revocation has not terminated, except that after the expiration of one year from the date the license was revoked, such person may make application for a new license if permitted by law. The licensing authority may refuse to issue a license to any such applicant if, after investigation, the licensing authority determines that it will not be safe to grant to such person the privilege of driving a motor vehicle on the public highways. (3) The applicant is the holder of a license to drive issued by another party state and currently in force unless the applicant surrenders such license. ARTICLE VI — Applicability of Other Laws Except as expressly required by provisions of this compact, nothing contained herein shall be construed to affect the right of any party state to apply any of its other laws relating to licenses to drive to any person or circumstance, nor to invalidate or prevent any driver license agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a party state and a non-party state. ARTICLE VII — Compact Administrator and Interchange of Information (a) The head of the licensing authority of each party state shall be the administrator of this compact for his state. The administrators, acting jointly, shall have the power to formulate all necessary and proper procedures for the exchange of information under this compact. (b) The administrator of each party state shall furnish to the administrator of each other party state any information or documents reasonably necessary to facilitate the administration of this compact. ARTICLE VIII — Entry into Force and Withdrawal (a) This compact shall enter into force and become effective as to any state when it has enacted the same into law. (b) Any party state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the same, but no such withdrawal shall take effect until six months after the executive head of the withdrawing state has given notice of the withdrawal to the executive heads of all other party states. No withdrawal shall affect the validity or applicability by the licensing authorities of states remaining party to the compact of any report of conviction occurring prior to the withdrawal. ARTICLE IX — Construction and Severability This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any state party thereto, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining states and in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters.
RCW 46.52.120 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 52 / Section 120
RCW 46.52.120: Case record of convictions and infractions.
Status: in_force

(1) The director shall keep a case record on every motor vehicle driver licensed under the laws of this state, together with information on each driver, showing all the convictions and findings of traffic infractions certified by the courts, together with an index cross-reference record of each accident reported relating to such individual with a brief statement of the cause of the accident and whether or not the accident resulted in any fatality. (2) The records shall be for the confidential use of the director, the chief of the Washington state patrol, the director of the Washington traffic safety commission, and for such police officers or other cognizant public officials as may be designated by law. Such case records shall not be admitted into evidence in any court, except where relevant to the prosecution or defense of a criminal charge, or in case appeal is taken from the order of the director, suspending, revoking, canceling, or refusing a vehicle driver's license. (3) The director shall tabulate and analyze vehicle driver's case records and suspend, revoke, cancel, or refuse a vehicle driver's license to a person when it is deemed from facts contained in the case record of such person that it is for the best interest of public safety that such person be denied the privilege of operating a motor vehicle. The director shall also suspend a person's driver's license if the person fails to attend or complete a driver improvement interview or fails to abide by conditions of probation under RCW 46.20.335 . Whenever the director orders the vehicle driver's license of any such person suspended, revoked, or canceled, or refuses the issuance of a vehicle driver's license, such suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal is final and effective unless appeal from the decision of the director is taken as provided by law.
RCW 46.71.011 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 71 / Section 011
RCW 46.71.011: Definitions.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter: (1) An "aftermarket body part" or "nonoriginal equipment manufacturer body part" is an exterior body panel or nonstructural body component manufactured by someone other than the original equipment manufacturer and supplied through suppliers other than those in the manufacturer's normal distribution channels. (2) "Automotive repair" includes but is not limited to: (a) All repairs to vehicles subject to chapter 46.16A RCW that are commonly performed in a repair facility by a motor vehicle technician including the diagnosis, installation, exchange, or repair of mechanical or electrical parts or units for any vehicle, the performance of any electrical or mechanical adjustment to any vehicle, or the performance of any service work required for routine maintenance or repair of any vehicle. However, commercial fleet repair or maintenance transactions involving two or more vehicles or ongoing service or maintenance contracts involving vehicles used primarily for business purposes are not included; (b) All work in facilities that perform one or more specialties within the automotive repair service industry including, but not limited to, body collision repair, refinishing, brake, electrical, exhaust repair or installation, frame, unibody, front-end, radiators, tires, transmission, tune-up, and windshield; and (c) The removal, replacement, or repair of exterior body panels, the removal, replacement, or repair of structural and nonstructural body components, the removal, replacement, or repair of collision damaged suspension components, and the refinishing of automotive components. (3) "Automotive repair facility" or "repair facility" means any person, firm, association, or corporation who for compensation engages in the business of automotive repair or diagnosis, or both, of malfunctions of motor vehicles subject to licensure under chapter 46.16A RCW and repair and refinishing auto-body collision damage as well as overall refinishing and cosmetic repairs. (4) A "rebuilt" part consists of a used assembly that has been dismantled and inspected with only the defective parts being replaced. (5) A "remanufactured" part consists of a used assembly that has been dismantled with the core parts being remachined and all other parts replaced with new parts so as to provide performance comparable to that found originally.
RCW 46.20.132 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 132
RCW 46.20.132: Blood type documentation.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall develop processes and forms to enable individuals to submit blood type documentation when applying for or renewing a driver's license or identicard. (2) The department may charge a one-time administrative fee not to exceed $2 for processing the initial blood type designation request for an individual.
RCW 46.85.060 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 85 / Section 060
RCW 46.85.060: Declarations of extent of reciprocity, when—Exemptions, benefits, and privileges—Rules.
Status: in_force

In the absence of an agreement or arrangement with another jurisdiction, the department may examine the laws and requirements of such jurisdiction and declare the extent and nature of exemptions, benefits and privileges to be extended to vehicles properly registered or licensed in such other jurisdiction, or to the owners of such vehicles, which shall, in the judgment of the department, be in the best interest of this state and the citizens thereof and which shall be fair and equitable to this state and the citizens thereof, and all of the same shall be determined on the basis and recognition of the benefits which accrue to the economy of this state from the uninterrupted flow of commerce. Declarations of exemptions, benefits, and privileges issued by the department shall include at least the following exemptions: (1) Nonresident persons not employed in this state may operate a vehicle in this state that is currently licensed in another jurisdiction for a period not to exceed six months in any continuous twelve-month period. (2) Nonresident persons employed in this state may operate vehicles not to exceed twelve thousand pounds registered gross vehicle weight that are currently licensed in another jurisdiction if no permanent, temporary, or part-time residence is maintained in this state for a period greater than six months in any continuous twelve-month period. (3) A vehicle or a combination of vehicles, not exceeding a registered gross or combined gross vehicle weight of twelve thousand pounds, which is properly base licensed in another jurisdiction and registered to a bona fide business in that jurisdiction is not required to obtain Washington vehicle license registration except when such vehicle is owned or operated by a business or branch office of a business located in Washington. (4) The department of licensing, after consultation with the department of revenue, shall adopt such rules as it deems necessary for the administration of these exemptions, benefits, and privileges.
RCW 46.87.390 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 87 / Section 390
RCW 46.87.390: Remedies cumulative.
Status: in_force

The remedies of the state in this chapter are cumulative, and no action taken by the department may be construed to be an election on the part of the state or any of its officers to pursue any remedy under this chapter to the exclusion of any other remedy provided for in this chapter.
RCW 46.29.340 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 340
RCW 46.29.340: Exception in relation to government vehicles.
Status: in_force

The provisions of RCW 46.29.330 shall not apply with respect to any such judgment arising out of an accident caused by the ownership or operation, with permission, of a vehicle owned or leased to the United States, this state or any political subdivision of this state or a municipality thereof.
RCW 46.44.041 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 44 / Section 041
RCW 46.44.041: Maximum gross weights—Wheelbase and axle factors.
Status: in_force

No vehicle or combination of vehicles shall operate upon the public highways of this state with a gross load on any single axle in excess of twenty thousand pounds, or upon any group of axles in excess of that set forth in the following table, except that two consecutive sets of tandem axles may carry a gross load of thirty-four thousand pounds each, if the overall distance between the first and last axles of such consecutive sets of tandem axles is thirty-six feet or more. The following table is based on the following formula: W = 500((LN/N-1)+12N+36). W is the maximum weight in pounds (to the nearest 500 pounds) carried on any group of two (2) or more consecutive axles. L is the distance in feet between the extremes of any group of two (2) or more consecutive axles. N is the number of axles under consideration. Distance in feet between the extremes of any group of 2 or more consecutive axles Maximum load in pounds carried on any group of 2 or more consecutive axles 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 axles axles axles axles axles axles axles axles 4 34,000 5 34,000 6 34,000 7 34,000 8 & less 34,000 34,000 more than 8 38,000 42,000 9 39,000 42,500 10 40,000 43,500 11 44,000 49,000 12 45,000 50,000 13 45,500 50,500 14 46,500 51,500 56,500 15 47,000 52,000 57,000 16 48,000 52,500 58,000 17 48,500 53,500 58,500 18 49,500 54,000 59,000 64,500 19 50,000 54,500 60,000 65,000 20 51,000 55,500 60,500 66,000 21 51,500 56,000 61,000 66,500 72,000 22 52,500 56,500 61,500 67,000 72,500 23 53,000 57,500 62,500 68,000 73,000 24 54,000 58,000 63,000 68,500 74,000 25 54,500 58,500 63,500 69,000 74,500 80,000 26 55,500 59,500 64,000 69,500 75,000 80,500 27 56,000 60,000 65,000 70,000 75,500 81,000 28 57,000 60,500 65,500 71,000 76,500 82,000 87,500 29 57,500 61,500 66,000 71,500 77,000 82,500 88,000 30 58,500 62,000 66,500 72,000 77,500 83,000 88,500 31 59,000 62,500 67,500 72,500 78,000 83,500 89,000 32 60,000 63,500 68,000 73,000 78,500 84,500 90,000 33 64,000 68,500 74,000 79,000 85,000 90,500 34 64,500 69,000 74,500 80,000 85,500 91,000 35 65,500 70,000 75,000 80,500 86,000 91,500 36 66,000 70,500 75,500 81,000 86,500 92,000 37 66,500 71,000 76,000 81,500 87,000 93,000 38 67,500 71,500 77,000 82,000 87,500 93,500 39 68,000 72,500 77,500 82,500 88,500 94,000 40 68,500 73,000 78,000 83,500 89,000 94,500 41 69,500 73,500 78,500 84,000 89,500 95,000 42 70,000 74,000 79,000 84,500 90,000 95,500 43 70,500 75,000 80,000 85,000 90,500 96,000 44 71,500 75,500 80,500 85,500 91,000 96,500 45 72,000 76,000 81,000 86,000 91,500 97,500 46 72,500 76,500 81,500 87,000 92,500 98,000 47 73,500 77,500 82,000 87,500 93,000 98,500 48 74,000 78,000 83,000 88,000 93,500 99,000 49 74,500 78,500 83,500 88,500 94,000 99,500 50 75,500 79,000 84,000 89,000 94,500 100,000 51 76,000 80,000 84,500 89,500 95,000 100,500 52 76,500 80,500 85,000 90,500 95,500 101,000 53 77,500 81,000 86,000 91,000 96,500 102,000 54 78,000 81,500 86,500 91,500 97,000 102,500 55 78,500 82,500 87,000 92,000 97,500 103,000 56 79,500 83,000 87,500 92,500 98,000 103,500 57 80,000 83,500 88,000 93,000 98,500 104,000 58 84,000 89,000 94,000 99,000 104,500 59 85,000 89,500 94,500 99,500 105,500 60 85,500 90,000 95,000 100,500 105,500 61 86,000 90,500 95,500 101,000 105,500 62 86,500 91,000 96,000 101,500 105,500 63 87,500 92,000 96,500 102,000 105,500 64 88,000 92,500 97,500 102,500 105,500 65 88,500 93,000 98,000 103,000 105,500 66 89,000 93,500 98,500 103,500 105,500 67 90,000 94,000 99,000 104,500 105,500 68 90,500 95,000 99,500 105,000 105,500 69 91,000 95,500 100,000 105,500 105,500 70 91,500 96,000 101,000 105,500 105,500 71 92,500 96,500 101,500 105,500 105,500 72 93,000 97,000 102,000 105,500 105,500 73 93,500 98,000 102,500 105,500 105,500 74 94,000 98,500 103,000 105,500 105,500 75 95,000 99,000 103,500 105,500 105,500 76 95,500 99,500 104,500 105,500 105,500 77 96,000 100,000 105,000 105,500 105,500 78 96,500 101,000 105,500 105,500 105,500 79 97,500 101,500 105,500 105,500 105,500 80 98,000 102,000 105,500 105,500 105,500 81 98,500 102,500 105,500 105,500 105,500 82 99,000 103,000 105,500 105,500 105,500 83 100,000 104,000 105,500 105,500 105,500 84 104,500 105,500 105,500 105,500 85 105,000 105,500 105,500 105,500 86 or more 105,500 105,500 105,500 105,500 When inches are involved: Under six inches take lower, six inches or over take higher. The maximum load on any axle in any group of axles shall not exceed the single axle or tandem axle allowance as set forth in the table above. The maximum axle and gross weights specified in this section are subject to the braking requirements set up for the service brakes upon any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles as provided by law. Loads of not more than eighty thousand pounds which may be legally hauled in the state bordering this state which also has a sales tax, are legal in this state when moving to a port district within four miles of the bordering state except on the interstate system. This provision does not allow the operation of a vehicle combination consisting of a truck tractor and three trailers. Notwithstanding anything contained herein, a vehicle or combination of vehicles in operation on January 4, 1975, may operate upon the public highways of this state, including the interstate system within the meaning of section 127 of Title 23, United States Code, with an overall gross weight upon a group of two consecutive sets of dual axles which was lawful in this state under the laws, regulations, and procedures in effect in this state on January 4, 1975.
RCW 46.61.5152 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 5152
RCW 46.61.5152: Attendance at program focusing on victims.
Status: in_force

In addition to penalties that may be imposed under RCW 46.61.5055 , the court may require a person who is convicted of a nonfelony violation of RCW 46.61.502 or 46.61.504 or who enters a deferred prosecution program under RCW 10.05.020 based on a nonfelony violation of RCW 46.61.502 or 46.61.504 , to attend an educational program, such as a victim impact panel, focusing on the emotional, physical, and financial suffering of victims who were injured by persons convicted of driving while under the influence of intoxicants. The victim impact panel program must meet the minimum standards established under RCW 10.01.230 .
RCW 46.76.055 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 76 / Section 055
RCW 46.76.055: Staggering renewal periods.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the director may extend or diminish the licensing period of transporters for the purpose of staggering renewal periods. The extension or diminishment shall be by rule of the department adopted in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW.
RCW 46.01.350 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 01 / Section 350
RCW 46.01.350: Fuel tax advisory group.
Status: in_force

By July 1, 1996, the department of licensing shall establish a fuel tax advisory group comprised of state agency and petroleum industry representatives to develop or recommend audit and investigation techniques, changes to fuel tax statutes and rules, information protocols that allow sharing of information with other states, and other tools that improve fuel tax administration or combat fuel tax evasion.
RCW 46.29.030 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 030
RCW 46.29.030: Director to administer chapter.
Status: in_force

(1) The director shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and may make rules and regulations necessary for its administration. (2) The director shall prescribe and provide suitable forms requisite or deemed necessary for the purposes of this chapter.
RCW 46.82.430 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 82 / Section 430
RCW 46.82.430: Instructional material requirements.
Status: in_force

Instructional material used in driver training schools shall include information on the proper use of the left-hand lane by motor vehicles on multilane highways and on bicyclists' and pedestrians' rights and responsibilities and suggested riding procedures in common traffic situations.
RCW 46.04.714 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 714
RCW 46.04.714: Wild on Washington license plates.
Status: in_force

"Wild on Washington license plates" means special license plates that display a symbol or artwork symbolizing wildlife viewing in Washington state.
RCW 46.37.505 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 505
RCW 46.37.505: Child passenger restraint systems.
Status: in_force

The state patrol shall adopt standards for the performance, design, and installation of passenger restraint systems for children less than five years old and shall approve those systems which meet its standards.
RCW 46.12.560 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 12 / Section 560
RCW 46.12.560: Inspection by state patrol or other authorized inspector.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Before accepting an application for a certificate of title, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require an applicant to provide a certificate of vehicle inspection completed by the Washington state patrol or other authorized inspector if the vehicle: (i) Was declared a total loss or salvage vehicle under the laws of this state; (ii) Has been rebuilt after the certificate of title was returned to the department under RCW 46.12.600 and the vehicle was not kept by the registered owner at the time of the vehicle's destruction or declaration as a total loss; or (iii) Is presented with documents from another state showing that the vehicle was a total loss or salvage vehicle and has not been reissued a valid registration certificate from that state after the declaration of total loss or salvage. (b) A vehicle presented for inspection must have all damaged major component parts replaced or repaired to meet all requirements in law and rule before the Washington state patrol will inspect the vehicle. The inspection must verify that the vehicle identification number is genuine and agrees with the number shown on the certificate of title and registration certificate. (c) A Washington state patrol vehicle identification number specialist must ensure that all major component parts used for the reconstruction of a salvage or rebuilt vehicle were obtained legally, and must securely attach a marking at the driver's door latch pillar indicating the vehicle was previously destroyed or declared a total loss. It is a class C felony for a person to remove the marking indicating that the vehicle was previously destroyed or declared a total loss. (2) A person presenting a vehicle for inspection under subsection (1) of this section must provide original invoices for new and used parts from: (a) A vendor that is registered with the department of revenue or a comparable agency in the jurisdiction where the major component parts were purchased for the collection of retail sales or use taxes. The invoices must include: (i) The name and address of the business; (ii) A description of the part or parts sold; (iii) The date of sale; and (iv) The amount of sale to include all taxes paid unless exempted by the department of revenue or a comparable agency in the jurisdiction where the major component parts were purchased; (b) A vehicle wrecker licensed under chapter 46.80 RCW or a comparable business in the jurisdiction outside Washington state where the major component part was purchased; and (c) Private individuals. The private individual must have the certificate of title to the vehicle where the parts were taken from unless the parts were obtained from a parts car owned by a collector. Bills of sale for parts must be notarized and include: (i) The names and addresses of the sellers and purchasers; (ii) A description of the vehicle and the part or parts being sold, including the make, model, year, and identification or serial number; (iii) The date of sale; and (iv) The purchase price of the vehicle part or parts. (3) A person presenting a vehicle for inspection under this section who is unable to provide an acceptable release of interest or proof of ownership for a vehicle or major component part as described in this section shall apply for an ownership in doubt application described in RCW 46.12.680 . (4)(a) Before accepting an application for a certificate of title, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require an applicant to provide a certificate of vehicle inspection completed by the Washington state patrol or other authorized inspector when the application is for a vehicle being titled for the first time as: (i) Assembled; (ii) Glider kit; (iii) Homemade; (iv) Kit vehicle; (v) Street rod vehicle; (vi) Custom vehicle; or (vii) Subject to ownership in doubt under RCW 46.12.680 . (b) The inspection must verify that the vehicle identification number is genuine and agrees with the number shown on the certificate of title and registration certificate. (5)(a) Before accepting an application for a certificate of title, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require an applicant to provide a certificate of vehicle inspection completed by the Washington state patrol when the application is for a vehicle with a vehicle identification number that has been: (i) Altered; (ii) Defaced; (iii) Obliterated; (iv) Omitted; (v) Removed; or (vi) Otherwise absent. (b) The application must include payment of the fee required in RCW 46.17.135 . (c) The Washington state patrol shall assign a new vehicle identification number to the vehicle and place or stamp the new number in a conspicuous position on the vehicle. (d) The department shall use the new vehicle identification number assigned by the Washington state patrol as the official vehicle identification number assigned to the vehicle. (6) The department may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section. (7) Nothing in this section creates a requirement for the Washington state patrol to inspect attached catalytic converters as major component parts.
RCW 46.64.040 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 64 / Section 040
RCW 46.64.040: Nonresident's use of highways—Resident leaving state—Secretary of state as attorney-in-fact.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) A nonresident accepts the rights and privileges conferred by law in the use of the public highways of this state, as evidenced by: (i) Operation of a vehicle thereon; or (ii) The operation thereon of the nonresident's vehicle with the nonresident's consent, express or implied. (b) Acceptance under (a) of this subsection shall be deemed equivalent to and construed to be an appointment by such nonresident of the secretary of state of the state of Washington to be the nonresident's true and lawful attorney upon whom may be served all lawful summons and processes against the nonresident growing out of any accident, collision, or liability in which such nonresident may be involved while operating a vehicle upon the public highways, or while the nonresident's vehicle is being operated thereon with the nonresident's consent, express or implied. (2) Operation and acceptance under subsection (1) of this section shall be a signification of the nonresident's agreement that any summons or process against the nonresident which is so served shall be of the same legal force and validity as if served on the nonresident personally within the state of Washington. (3) A resident of this state appoints the secretary of state of the state of Washington as the person's lawful attorney for service of summons or process as provided in this section for nonresidents, if the resident, while operating a motor vehicle on the public highways of this state: (a) Is involved in any accident, collision, or liability; and (b) Thereafter at any time within the following three years cannot, after a due and diligent search, be found in this state. (4) Service of such summons or process under subsections (1) and (3) of this section shall be made by leaving a copy for record and for each address to be served thereof with a fee established by the secretary of state by rule with the secretary of state of the state of Washington, or at the secretary of state's office. (5) Service under subsection (4) of this section shall be sufficient and valid personal service upon said resident or nonresident provided that: (a) Notice of such service and a copy of the summons or process is forthwith sent by registered mail with return receipt requested, by plaintiff to the defendant at the last known address of the said defendant; and (b) The plaintiff's affidavit of compliance herewith are appended to the process, together with: (i) The affidavit of the plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney that the plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney has with due diligence attempted to serve personal process upon the defendant at all addresses of the defendant known to the plaintiff or attorney; (ii) A further listing in the plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney's affidavit of the addresses at which the plaintiff or attorney attempted to have process served; and (iii) If there are no known addresses, a statement to that effect within the plaintiff's or plaintiff's attorney's affidavit. (6) If process is forwarded by registered mail and the defendant's endorsed receipt is received and entered as a part of the return of process then the affidavit required in subsection (5) of this section need only show that the defendant received personal delivery by mail. However, personal service outside of this state in accordance with the provisions of law relating to personal service of summons outside of this state shall relieve the plaintiff from mailing a copy of the summons or process by registered mail as provided in this section. (7) The secretary of state shall, within eight business days, send one of such copies provided under subsection (4) of this section by mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the defendant at the defendant's address, if known to the secretary of state. (8) The court in which the action is brought may order such continuances as may be necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to defend the action. (9) The fee paid by the plaintiff to the secretary of state shall be taxed as part of the plaintiff's costs if the plaintiff prevails in the action. (10) The secretary of state shall keep a record of all such summons and processes, which shall show the day of service.
RCW 46.29.110 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 110
RCW 46.29.110: Failure to deposit security—Suspensions.
Status: in_force

If a person required to deposit security under this chapter fails to deposit such security within sixty days after the department has sent the notice as hereinbefore provided, the department shall thereupon suspend: (1) The driver's license of each driver in any manner involved in the accident; (2) The driver's license of the owner of each vehicle of a type subject to registration under the laws of this state involved in the accident; (3) If the driver or owner is a nonresident, the privilege of operating within this state a vehicle of a type subject to registration under the laws of this state. Such suspensions shall be made in respect to persons required by the department to deposit security who fail to deposit such security except as otherwise provided under succeeding sections of this chapter.
RCW 46.04.6914 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 6914
RCW 46.04.6914: Washington wine license plates.
Status: in_force

"Washington wine license plates" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display a landscape of Washington's wine regions.
RCW 46.76.065 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 76 / Section 065
RCW 46.76.065: Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of license.
Status: in_force

The following conduct shall be sufficient grounds pursuant to RCW 34.05.422 for the director or a designee to deny, suspend, or revoke the license of a motor vehicle transporter: (1) Using transporter plates or indicator tabs pursuant to RCW 46.55.065 for driveaway or towaway of any vehicle owned by such transporter; (2) Knowingly, as that term is defined in RCW 9A.08.010 (1)(b), having possession of a stolen vehicle or a vehicle with a defaced, missing, or obliterated manufacturer's identification serial number; (3) Loaning transporter plates or indicator tabs; (4) Using transporter plates or indicator tabs for any purpose other than as provided under RCW 46.76.010 or 46.76.015 ; (5) Violation of provisions of this chapter or of rules and regulations adopted relating to enforcement and proper operation of this chapter; or (6) Using transporter plates on public highways located outside of Washington state.
RCW 46.25.901 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 25 / Section 901
RCW 46.25.901: Effective dates—1989 c 178.
Status: in_force

Sections 25, 26, 28, and 32 of this act shall take effect on April 1, 1992. The remainder of this act shall take effect on October 1, 1989. The director of licensing may immediately take such steps as are necessary to insure that all sections of this act are implemented on their respective effective dates.
RCW 46.04.060 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 060
RCW 46.04.060: Axle.
Status: in_force

"Axle" means structure or structures in the same or approximately the same transverse plane with a vehicle supported by wheels and on which or with which such wheels revolve.
RCW 46.20.187 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 187
RCW 46.20.187: Registration of sex offenders.
Status: in_force

The department, at the time a person renews his or her driver's license or identicard, or surrenders a driver's license from another jurisdiction pursuant to RCW 46.20.021 and makes an application for a driver's license or an identicard, shall provide the applicant with written information on the registration requirements of RCW 9A.44.130 .
RCW 46.10.415 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 10 / Section 415
RCW 46.10.415: Registration—Motorcycle owners may apply.
Status: in_force

The owner of a motorcycle may apply for a snowmobile registration as provided in RCW 46.16A.460 and under the terms of this chapter to use the motorcycle, when properly converted, as a snow bike for the purposes of this chapter.
RCW 46.61.015 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 015
RCW 46.61.015: Obedience to police officers, flaggers, or firefighters—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of any duly authorized flagger or any police officer or firefighter invested by law with authority to direct, control, or regulate traffic. (2) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor.
RCW 46.93.100 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 93 / Section 100
RCW 46.93.100: Warranty work.
Status: in_force

(1) Each manufacturer shall specify in its franchise agreement, or in a separate written agreement, with each of its dealers licensed in this state, the dealer's obligation to perform warranty work or service on the manufacturer's products. Each manufacturer shall provide each of its dealers with a schedule of compensation to be paid to the dealer for any warranty work or service, including parts, labor, and diagnostic work, required of the dealer by the manufacturer in connection with the manufacturer's products, and for work on and preparation of motorsports vehicles received from the manufacturer. The compensation may not be less than the rates reasonably charged by the dealer for like services and parts to retail customers. The compensation may not be reduced by the manufacturer for any reason or made conditional on an activity outside the performance of warranty work. (2) All claims for warranty work for parts and labor made by dealers under this section must be paid by the manufacturer within thirty days after approval, and must be approved or denied within thirty days of receipt by the manufacturer. Denial of a claim must be in writing with the specific grounds for denial. The manufacturer may audit claims for warranty work and charge the dealer for any unsubstantiated, incorrect, or false claims for a period of one year after payment. However, the manufacturer may audit and charge the dealer for any fraudulent claims during any period for which an action for fraud may be commenced under applicable state law. (3) All claims submitted by dealers on the forms and in the manner specified by the manufacturer must be either approved or disapproved within thirty days after their receipt. The manufacturer shall notify the dealer in writing of a disapproved claim, and shall set forth the reasons why the claim was not approved. A claim not specifically disapproved in writing within thirty days after receipt is approved, and the manufacturer is required to pay that claim within thirty days of receipt of the claim.
RCW 46.93.120 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 93 / Section 120
RCW 46.93.120: Relevant market area—New or relocated dealerships, notice of.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the terms of a franchise and notwithstanding the terms of a waiver, if a manufacturer intends or proposes to enter into a franchise to establish an additional dealer or to relocate an existing dealer within or into a relevant market area in which the same line make of motorsports vehicle is then represented, the manufacturer shall provide at least ten days advance written notice to the department and to each dealer of the same line make in the relevant market area, of the manufacturer's intention to establish an additional dealer or to relocate an existing dealer within or into the relevant market area. The notice must be sent by certified mail to each such party and include the following information: (1) The specific location at which the additional or relocated dealer will be established; (2) The date on or after which the additional or relocated dealer intends to commence business at the proposed location; (3) The identity of all dealers who are franchised to sell the same line make vehicles as the proposed dealer and who have licensed locations within the relevant market area; (4) The names and addresses, if available, of the owners of and principal investors in the proposed additional or relocated dealership; and (5) The specific grounds or reasons for the proposed establishment of an additional dealer or relocation of an existing dealer.
RCW 46.61.675 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 675
RCW 46.61.675: Causing or permitting vehicle to be unlawfully operated.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for the owner, or any other person, in employing or otherwise directing the operator of any vehicle to require or knowingly to permit the operation of such vehicle upon any public highway in any manner contrary to the law.
RCW 46.21.040 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 21 / Section 040
RCW 46.21.040: "Executive head" defined.
Status: in_force

As used in the compact, with reference to this state, the term "executive head" shall mean governor.
RCW 46.20.155 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 155
RCW 46.20.155: Voter registration, update—Services (as amended by 2023 c 466).
Status: in_force

(1) Before issuing an original license or identicard or renewing a license or identicard under this chapter, the licensing agent shall determine if the applicant wants to register to vote or update his or her voter registration by asking the following question: "Do you want to register or sign up to vote or update your voter registration?" If the applicant chooses to register, sign up, or update a registration, the agent shall ask the following: (( (1) )) "Are you a United States citizen?" (( (2) "Are you at least sixteen years old?" )) If the applicant answers in the affirmative(( to both questions )), the agent shall then submit the registration, sign up form, or update. If the applicant answers in the negative to (( either )) the question, the agent shall not submit an application. (2) Information that is otherwise disclosable under chapter 29A.08 RCW cannot be disclosed (( on the )) for a future voter until the person reaches eighteen years of age(( , except )) or until the person is eligible to participate in the next presidential primary, primary, or election, or for the purpose of processing and delivering ballots. (( (2) )) (3) The department shall establish a procedure that substantially meets the requirements of subsection (1) of this section when permitting an applicant to renew a license or identicard by mail or by electronic commerce.
RCW 46.12.655 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 12 / Section 655
RCW 46.12.655: Release of owner from liability.
Status: in_force

(1) An owner is relieved of civil or criminal liability for the operation of a vehicle by another person when the owner has: (a) Made a bona fide sale or transfer of a vehicle; (b) Delivered possession of the vehicle to the person acquiring ownership; (c) Released interest in the vehicle and provided the certificate of title and registration certificate to the person acquiring ownership; and (d) Filed a report of sale that meets all the requirements in RCW 46.12.650 (2). (2) A person acquiring a vehicle assumes civil or criminal liability for any traffic violation under this title, whether designated as a traffic infraction or classified as a criminal offense, that occurs after the date of sale or transfer of ownership based on the vehicle's identification including, but not limited to: (a) Parking infractions; (b) High occupancy toll lane violations; and (c) Violations recorded by automated traffic safety cameras. (3) A person shown as the buyer of a vehicle on an abandoned vehicle report submitted to the department by a registered tow truck operator assumes liability for the vehicle. Any previous owner is relieved of civil or criminal liability for the operation of the vehicle from the date of sale. (4) A person who had no knowledge of the filing of the report of sale is relieved of civil or criminal liability for the operation of the vehicle. Liability is then transferred to the seller shown on the report of sale.
RCW 46.52.030 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 52 / Section 030
RCW 46.52.030: Accident reports.
Status: in_force

(1) Unless a report is to be made by a law enforcement officer under subsection (3) of this section, the driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person or damage to the property of any one person 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 subsection (5) of this section, shall, within four days after such accident, make a written report of such accident to the chief of police of the city or town if such accident occurred within an incorporated city or town or the county sheriff or state patrol if such accident occurred outside incorporated cities and towns. Nothing in this subsection prohibits accident reports from being filed by drivers where damage to property is less than the minimum amount or where a law enforcement officer has submitted a report. (2) The original of the report shall be immediately forwarded by the authority receiving the report to the chief of the Washington state patrol at Olympia, Washington. The Washington state patrol shall give the department of licensing full access to the report. (3) Any law enforcement officer who investigates an accident for which a report is required under subsection (1) of this section shall submit an investigator's report as required by RCW 46.52.070 . (4) The chief of the Washington state patrol may require any driver of any vehicle involved in an accident, of which report must be made as provided in this section, to file supplemental reports whenever the original report in the chief's opinion is insufficient, and may likewise require witnesses of any such accident to render reports. For this purpose, the chief of the Washington state patrol shall prepare and, upon request, supply to any police department, coroner, sheriff, and any other suitable agency or individual, sample forms of accident reports required hereunder, which reports shall be upon a form devised by the chief of the Washington state patrol and shall call for sufficiently detailed information to disclose all material facts with reference to the accident to be reported thereon, including the location, the circumstances, the conditions then existing, the persons and vehicles involved, the insurance information required under RCW 46.30.030 , personal injury or death, if any, the amounts of property damage claimed, the total number of vehicles involved, whether the vehicles were legally parked, legally standing, or moving, whether such vehicles were occupied at the time of the accident, and whether any driver involved in the accident was distracted at the time of the accident. Distractions contributing to an accident must be reported on the accident form and include at least the following minimum reporting options: Not distracted; operating a handheld electronic telecommunication device; operating a hands-free wireless telecommunication device; other electronic devices (including, but not limited to, PDA's, laptop computers, navigational devices, etc.); adjusting an audio or entertainment system; smoking; eating or drinking; reading or writing; grooming; interacting with children, passengers, animals, or objects in the vehicle; other inside distractions; outside distractions; and distraction unknown. Every required accident report shall be made on a form prescribed by the chief of the Washington state patrol and each authority charged with the duty of receiving such reports shall provide sufficient report forms in compliance with the form devised. The report forms shall be designated so as to provide that a copy may be retained by the reporting person. (5) The chief of the Washington state patrol shall adopt rules establishing the accident-reporting threshold for property damage accidents. Beginning October 1, 1987, the accident-reporting threshold for property damage accidents shall be five hundred dollars. The accident-reporting threshold for property damage accidents shall be revised when necessary, but not more frequently than every two years. The revisions shall only be for the purpose of recognizing economic changes as reflected by an inflationary index recommended by the office of financial management. The revisions shall be guided by the change in the index for the time period since the last revision.
RCW 46.12.755 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 12 / Section 755
RCW 46.12.755: Ownership of motor vehicle by person under eighteen prohibited—Exception.
Status: in_force

(1) A person under the age of eighteen may not be the registered or legal owner of a motor vehicle unless the: (a) Motor vehicle was previously registered in the person's name in another jurisdiction while a resident of that jurisdiction; (b) Person is on active military duty with the United States armed forces; or (c) Person is, in effect, emancipated. (2) It is unlawful for any person to convey, sell, or transfer the ownership of any motor vehicle to a person under the age of eighteen. This subsection does not apply to a vehicle dealer properly licensed under chapter 46.70 RCW if the minor provides the dealer with a certified copy of an original birth certificate showing that the minor is over eighteen years of age. The vehicle dealer shall submit the certified copy of the original birth certificate with an application for certificate of title to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director. (3) A person is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than two hundred fifty dollars or by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than ninety days if that person with actual notice of the prohibition: (a) Gives, sells, or transfers the ownership of a motor vehicle to a person under the age of eighteen; (b) Is a registered or legal owner of a motor vehicle in violation of subsection (1) of this section; or (c) Transfers, sells, or encumbers an interest in a motor vehicle in violation of RCW 46.61.5058 .
RCW 46.20.1131 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 1131
RCW 46.20.1131: Information for organ donor registry.
Status: in_force

The department shall electronically transfer the information of all persons who upon application for a driver's license or identicard volunteer to donate organs or tissue to a registry created in RCW 68.64.200 , and any subsequent changes to the applicant's donor status when the applicant renews a driver's license or identicard or applies for a new driver's license or identicard.
RCW 46.04.1971 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 1971
RCW 46.04.1971: Historical throwback license plates.
Status: in_force

"Historical throwback license plates" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display white lettering on a black background in a style similar to historical license plates issued in the early 20th century.
RCW 46.29.090 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 090
RCW 46.29.090: Requirements as to policy or bond.
Status: in_force

(1) No policy or bond is effective under RCW 46.29.080 unless issued by an insurance company or surety company authorized to do business in this state, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, nor unless such policy or bond is subject, if the accident has resulted in bodily injury or death, to a limit, exclusive of interest and costs, of not less than twenty-five thousand dollars because of bodily injury to or death of one person in any one accident and, subject to said limit for one person, to a limit of not less than fifty thousand dollars because of bodily injury to or death of two or more persons in any one accident, and if the accident has resulted in injury to, or destruction of, property to a limit of not less than ten thousand dollars because of injury to or destruction of property of others in any one accident. (2) No policy or bond is effective under RCW 46.29.080 with respect to any vehicle which was not registered in this state or was a vehicle which was registered elsewhere than in this state at the effective date of the policy or bond or the most recent renewal thereof, unless the insurance company or surety company issuing such policy or bond is authorized to do business in this state, or if said company is not authorized to do business in this state, unless it executes a power of attorney authorizing the director of licensing to accept service on its behalf of notice or process in any action upon such policy or bond arising out of such accident. (3) The department may rely upon the accuracy of the information in a required report of an accident as to the existence of insurance or a bond unless and until the department has reason to believe that the information is erroneous.
RCW 46.68.065 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 68 / Section 065
RCW 46.68.065: Motorcycle safety education account.
Status: in_force

There is hereby created the motorcycle safety education account in the highway safety fund of the state treasury, to the credit of which shall be deposited all moneys directed by law to be credited thereto. All expenses incurred by the director of the department of licensing in administering RCW 46.20.505 through 46.20.520 shall be borne by appropriations from this account, and moneys deposited into this account shall be used only for the purposes authorized in RCW 46.20.505 through 46.20.520 . During the 2007-2009 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the motorcycle safety education account such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the account.
RCW 46.16A.160 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 160
RCW 46.16A.160: Nonresident exemption—Reciprocity—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) The provisions of this chapter relating to the registration of vehicles and display of license plates and registration certificates do not apply to vehicles owned by nonresidents of this state if: (a) The owner has complied with the law requiring the registration of vehicles in the names of the owners in force in the state, foreign country, territory, or federal district of residence; and (b) The license plate showing the initial or abbreviation of the name of the state, foreign country, territory, or federal district is displayed on the vehicle substantially as required in this state. (2) This section applies only if the laws of the state, foreign country, territory, or federal district of the nonresident's residence allow similar exemptions and privileges to vehicles registered under the laws of the foreign state, country, territory, or federal district. (3) Foreign businesses owning, maintaining, or operating places of business in this state and using vehicles in connection with those places of business shall comply with this chapter. Under provisions of the international registration plan, the nonmotor vehicles of member and nonmember jurisdictions that are properly based and registered in such jurisdictions have reciprocity in this state as provided in RCW 46.87.070 . (4) The director may adopt and enforce rules for the registration of nonresident vehicles on a reciprocal basis and with respect to any character or class of operation.
RCW 46.17.323 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 323
RCW 46.17.323: Electric vehicle registration renewal fees—Electric motorcycles.
Status: in_force

(1) Before accepting an application for an annual vehicle registration renewal for a vehicle that both (a) uses at least one method of propulsion that is capable of being reenergized by an external source of electricity and (b) is capable of traveling at least 30 miles using only battery power, except for electric motorcycles, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director must require the applicant to pay a $100 fee in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law. The $100 fee is due only at the time of annual registration renewal. (2) This section only applies to a vehicle that is designed to have the capability to drive at a speed of more than 35 miles per hour. (3)(a) The fee under this section is imposed to provide funds to mitigate the impact of vehicles on state roads and highways and for the purpose of evaluating the feasibility of transitioning from a revenue collection system based on fuel taxes to a road user assessment system, and is separate and distinct from other vehicle license fees. Proceeds from the fee must be used for highway purposes, and must be deposited in the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070 , subject to (b) of this subsection. (b) If in any year the amount of proceeds from the fee collected under this section exceeds $1,000,000, the excess amount over $1,000,000 must be deposited as follows: (i) Seventy percent to the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070 ; (ii) Fifteen percent to the transportation improvement account created in RCW 47.26.084 ; and (iii) Fifteen percent to the rural arterial trust account created in RCW 36.79.020 . (4)(a) In addition to the fee established in subsection (1) of this section, before accepting an application for an annual vehicle registration renewal for a vehicle that both (i) uses at least one method of propulsion that is capable of being reenergized by an external source of electricity and (ii) is capable of traveling at least 30 miles using only battery power, except for electric motorcycles, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director must require the applicant to pay a $50 fee. (b) The fee required under (a) of this subsection must be distributed as follows: (i) The first $1,000,000 raised by the fee must be deposited into the multimodal transportation account created in RCW 47.66.070 ; and (ii) Any remaining amounts must be deposited into the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070 . (5) Beginning November 1, 2022, before accepting an application for an annual vehicle registration renewal for an electric motorcycle that uses propulsion units powered solely by electricity, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director must require the applicant to pay a $30 fee in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law. The $30 fee is due only at the time of annual registration renewal. (6) The fees collected pursuant to subsection (5) of this section shall be deposited into the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070 . (7) This section applies to annual vehicle registration renewals until the effective date of enacted legislation that imposes a vehicle miles traveled fee or tax.
RCW 46.20.286 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 286
RCW 46.20.286: Adoption of procedures.
Status: in_force

(1) The department of licensing shall adopt procedures in cooperation with the administrative office of the courts and the department of corrections to implement RCW 46.20.285 . (2) The department of licensing shall ensure that the department of corrections has direct access to appropriate department of licensing systems in order that the department of corrections may assist incarcerated individuals with obtaining a driver's license under this chapter, prior to an individual's release from confinement.
RCW 46.65.100 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 65 / Section 100
RCW 46.65.100: Seven-year petition for license restoration—Reinstatement of driving privilege.
Status: in_force

At the expiration of seven years from the date of any final order finding a person to be an habitual offender and directing him or her not to operate a motor vehicle in this state, such person may petition the department of licensing for restoration of his or her privilege to operate a motor vehicle in this state. Upon receipt of such petition, and for good cause shown, the department of licensing shall restore to such person the privilege to operate a motor vehicle in this state upon such terms and conditions as the department of licensing may prescribe, subject to the provisions of chapter 46.29 RCW and such other provisions of law relating to the issuance or revocation of operators' licenses.
RCW 46.63.180 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 63 / Section 180
RCW 46.63.180: Automated school bus safety cameras—Definition.
Status: in_force

(1) School districts may install and operate automated school bus safety cameras on school buses to be used for the detection of violations of RCW 46.61.370 (1) if the use of the cameras is approved by a vote of the school district board of directors. School districts are not required to take school buses out of service if the buses are not equipped with automated school bus safety cameras or functional automated safety cameras. Further, school districts shall be held harmless from and not liable for any criminal or civil liability arising under the provisions of this section. (a) Automated school bus safety cameras may only take pictures of the vehicle and vehicle license plate and only while an infraction is occurring. The picture must not reveal the face of the driver or of passengers in the vehicle. (b) A notice of infraction must be mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle within 14 days of the violation, or to the renter of a vehicle within 14 days of establishing the renter's name and address under subsection (2)(a)(i) of this section. The notice of infraction must also include a certificate or facsimile of the notice, based upon inspection of photographs, microphotographs, or electronic images produced by an automated school bus safety camera, stating the facts supporting the notice of infraction. This certificate or facsimile is prima facie evidence of the facts contained in it and is admissible in a proceeding charging a violation under this chapter. The photographs, microphotographs, or electronic images evidencing the violation must be available for inspection and admission into evidence in a proceeding to adjudicate the liability for the infraction. A person receiving a notice of infraction based on evidence detected by an automated school bus safety camera may respond to the notice by mail. (c) The registered owner of a vehicle is responsible for an infraction under RCW 46.63.030 (1)(e) unless the registered owner overcomes the presumption in RCW 46.63.075 , or, in the case of a rental car business, satisfies the conditions under subsection (2) of this section. If appropriate under the circumstances, a renter identified under subsection (2)(a)(i) of this section is responsible for an infraction. (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all photographs, microphotographs, or electronic images prepared under this section are for the exclusive use of authorized city or county employees, as specified in RCW 46.63.030 (1)(e), in the discharge of duties under this section and are not open to the public and may not be used in a court in a pending action or proceeding unless the action or proceeding relates to a violation under this section. No photograph, microphotograph, or electronic image may be used for any purpose other than enforcement of violations under this section nor retained longer than necessary to enforce this section. (e) If a school district installs and operates an automated school bus safety camera under this section, the compensation paid to the manufacturer or vendor of the equipment used must be based only upon the value of the equipment and services provided or rendered in support of the system, and may not be based upon a portion of the fine or civil penalty imposed or the revenue generated by the equipment. Further, any repair, replacement, or administrative work costs related to installing or repairing automated school bus safety cameras must be solely paid for by the manufacturer or vendor of the cameras. Before entering into a contract with the manufacturer or vendor of the equipment used under this subsection (1)(e), the school district must follow the competitive bid process as outlined in RCW 28A.335.190 (1). (f) Any revenue collected from infractions detected through the use of automated school bus safety cameras, less the administration and operating costs of the cameras, must be remitted to school districts for school zone safety projects as determined by the school district using the automated school bus safety cameras. The administration and operating costs of the cameras includes infraction enforcement and processing costs that are incurred by local law enforcement or local courts. During the 2013-2015 fiscal biennium, the infraction revenue may also be used for school bus safety projects by those school districts eligible to apply for funding from the school zone safety account appropriation in section 201, chapter 306, Laws of 2013. (2)(a) If the registered owner of the vehicle is a rental car business, the issuing agency shall, before a notice of infraction is issued under this section, provide a written notice to the rental car business that a notice of infraction may be issued to the rental car business if the rental car business does not, within 18 days of receiving the written notice, provide to the issuing agency by return mail: (i) A statement under oath stating the name and known mailing address of the individual driving or renting the vehicle when the infraction occurred; (ii) A statement under oath that the business is unable to determine who was driving or renting the vehicle at the time the infraction occurred because the vehicle was stolen at the time of the infraction. A statement provided under this subsection (2)(a)(ii) must be accompanied by a copy of a filed police report regarding the vehicle theft; or (iii) In lieu of identifying the vehicle operator, the rental car business may pay the applicable penalty. (b) Timely mailing of a statement under this subsection to the issuing agency relieves a rental car business of any liability under this chapter for the notice of infraction. (3) For purposes of this section, "automated school bus safety camera" means a device that is affixed to a school bus that is synchronized to automatically record one or more sequenced photographs, microphotographs, or electronic images of the rear of a vehicle at the time the vehicle is detected for an infraction identified in RCW 46.61.370 (1).
RCW 46.61.240 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 240
RCW 46.61.240: Crossing at other than crosswalks.
Status: in_force

(1) Every pedestrian or personal delivery device crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway. (2) Where curb ramps exist at or adjacent to intersections or at marked crosswalks in other locations, persons with disabilities or personal delivery devices may enter the roadway from the curb ramps and cross the roadway within or as closely as practicable to the crosswalk. All other pedestrian rights and duties as defined elsewhere in this chapter remain applicable. (3) Any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway. (4) Between adjacent intersections at which traffic-control signals are in operation pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a marked crosswalk. (5) No pedestrian or personal delivery device shall cross a roadway intersection diagonally unless authorized by official traffic-control devices; and, when authorized to cross diagonally, pedestrians and personal delivery devices shall cross only in accordance with the official traffic-control devices pertaining to such crossing movements. (6) No pedestrian or personal delivery device shall cross a roadway at an unmarked crosswalk where an official sign prohibits such crossing. (7) This section does not apply on a shared street as defined in RCW 46.61.197 .
RCW 46.30.020 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 30 / Section 020
RCW 46.30.020: Liability insurance or other financial responsibility required—Violations—Exceptions.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) No person may operate a motor vehicle subject to registration under chapter 46.16A RCW in this state unless the person is insured under a motor vehicle liability policy with liability limits of at least the amounts provided in RCW 46.29.090 , is self-insured as provided in RCW 46.29.630 , is covered by a certificate of deposit in conformance with RCW 46.29.550 , or is covered by a liability bond of at least the amounts provided in RCW 46.29.090 . Proof of financial responsibility for motor vehicle operation must be provided on the request of a law enforcement officer in the format specified under RCW 46.30.030 . (b) A person who drives a motor vehicle that is required to be registered in another state that requires drivers and owners of vehicles in that state to maintain insurance or financial responsibility shall, when requested by a law enforcement officer, provide evidence of financial responsibility or insurance as is required by the laws of the state in which the vehicle is registered. (c) When asked to do so by a law enforcement officer, failure to display proof of financial responsibility for motor vehicle operation as specified under RCW 46.30.030 creates a presumption that the person does not have motor vehicle insurance. (d) Failure to provide proof of motor vehicle insurance is a traffic infraction and is subject to penalties as set by the supreme court under RCW 46.63.110 or community restitution. (e) For the purposes of this section, when a person uses a portable electronic device to display proof of financial security to a law enforcement officer, the officer may only view the proof of financial security and is otherwise prohibited from viewing any other content on the portable electronic device. (f) Whenever a person presents a portable electronic device pursuant to this section, that person assumes all liability for any damage to the portable electronic device. (2) If a person cited for a violation of subsection (1) of this section appears in person before the court or a violations bureau and provides written evidence that at the time the person was cited, he or she was in compliance with the financial responsibility requirements of subsection (1) of this section, the citation shall be dismissed and the court or violations bureau may assess court administrative costs of twenty-five dollars at the time of dismissal. In lieu of personal appearance, a person cited for a violation of subsection (1) of this section may, before the date scheduled for the person's appearance before the court or violations bureau, submit by mail to the court or violations bureau written evidence that at the time the person was cited, he or she was in compliance with the financial responsibility requirements of subsection (1) of this section, in which case the citation shall be dismissed without cost, except that the court or violations bureau may assess court administrative costs of twenty-five dollars at the time of dismissal. (3) The provisions of this chapter shall not govern: (a) The operation of a motor vehicle registered under RCW 46.18.220 or 46.18.255 , governed by RCW 46.16A.170 , or registered with the Washington utilities and transportation commission as common or contract carriers; or (b) The operation of a motor-driven cycle as defined in RCW 46.04.332 , a moped as defined in RCW 46.04.304 , or a wheeled all-terrain vehicle as defined in RCW 46.09.310 . (4) RCW 46.29.490 shall not be deemed to govern all motor vehicle liability policies required by this chapter but only those certified for the purposes stated in chapter 46.29 RCW.
RCW 46.37.650 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 650
RCW 46.37.650: Air bags—Manufacture, importation, sale, or installation of counterfeit, nonfunctional, damaged, or previously deployed—Penalties.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) It is unlawful for a person, with criminal negligence, to manufacture or import a motor vehicle air bag, that: (i) Is a counterfeit air bag, (ii) is a nonfunctional air bag, (iii) is a previously deployed or damaged air bag that is part of an inflatable restraint system, or (iv) otherwise does not meet all applicable federal safety standards for an air bag. This subsection does not apply to nondeployed salvage air bags that meet the requirements of RCW 46.37.660 (1). (b) A person in violation of this subsection is guilty of a class C felony if the criminal negligence caused bodily injury as defined in RCW 9A.04.110 or death to another person. (c) A person in violation of this subsection is guilty of a class C felony, regardless if the criminal negligence caused harm to another. (2)(a) It is unlawful for a person, in a reckless manner, to sell, offer for sale, install, or reinstall a device in a vehicle for compensation, or distribute as an auto part, or replace a motor vehicle air bag, that: (i) Is a counterfeit air bag, (ii) is a nonfunctional air bag, (iii) is a previously deployed or damaged air bag that is part of an inflatable restraint system, or (iv) otherwise does not meet all applicable federal safety standards for an air bag. This subsection does not apply to nondeployed salvage air bags that meet the requirements of RCW 46.37.660 (1). (b) A person in violation of this subsection is guilty of a class C felony if the reckless manner caused bodily injury as defined in RCW 9A.04.110 or death to another person. (c) A person in violation of this subsection is guilty of a class C felony, regardless if the reckless manner caused harm to another.
RCW 46.82.400 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 82 / Section 400
RCW 46.82.400: Chapter not applicable to educational institutions.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not apply to or affect in any manner courses of instruction offered in high schools, vocational-technical schools, colleges, or universities which are now or hereafter established, nor shall it be applicable to instructors in any such high schools, vocational-technical schools, colleges, or universities: PROVIDED, That such course or courses are conducted by such schools in a like manner to their other regular courses. If such course is conducted by any commercial school as herein identified on a contractual basis, such school and instructors must qualify under this chapter.
RCW 46.04.485 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 485
RCW 46.04.485: Ride share license plates.
Status: in_force

"Ride share license plates" means special license plates issued for motor vehicles that are used primarily for commuter ride sharing as defined in *RCW 46.74.010 .
RCW 46.25.005 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 25 / Section 005
RCW 46.25.005: Purpose—Construction.
Status: in_force

(1) The purpose of this chapter is to implement the federal Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (CMVSA), Title XII, P.L. 99-570, and reduce or prevent commercial motor vehicle accidents, fatalities, and injuries by: (a) Permitting commercial drivers to hold only one license; (b) Disqualifying commercial drivers who have committed certain serious traffic violations, or other specified offenses; (c) Strengthening licensing and testing standards. (2) This chapter is a remedial law and shall be liberally construed to promote the public health, safety, and welfare. To the extent that this chapter conflicts with general driver licensing provisions, this chapter prevails. Where this chapter is silent, the general driver licensing provisions apply.
RCW 46.04.196 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 196
RCW 46.04.196: Helping Kids Speak license plates.
Status: in_force

"Helping Kids Speak license plates" means license plates that display a symbol of an organization that supports programs that provide free diagnostic and therapeutic services to children who have a severe delay in language or speech development.
RCW 46.71.021 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 71 / Section 021
RCW 46.71.021: Disposition of replaced parts.
Status: in_force

Except for parts covered by a manufacturer's or other warranty or parts that must be returned to a distributor, remanufacturer, or rebuilder, the repair facility shall return replaced parts to the customer at the time the work is completed if the customer requested the parts at the time of authorization of the repair. If a customer at the time of authorization of the repair requests the return of a part that must be returned to the manufacturer, remanufacturer, distributor, recycler, or rebuilder, or must be disposed of as required by law, the repair facility shall offer to show the part to the customer. The repair facility need not show a replaced part if no charge is being made for the replacement part.
RCW 46.61.600 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 600
RCW 46.61.600: Unattended motor vehicle.
Status: in_force

(1) No person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle shall permit it to stand unattended without first stopping the engine, locking the ignition, removing the key and effectively setting the brake thereon and, when standing upon any perceptible grade, turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the highway. (2) The most recent driver of a motor vehicle which the driver has left standing unattended, who learns that the vehicle has become set in motion and has struck another vehicle or property, or has caused injury to any person, shall comply with the requirements of: (a) RCW 46.52.010 if his or her vehicle strikes an unattended vehicle or property adjacent to a public highway; or (b) RCW 46.52.020 if his or her vehicle causes damage to an attended vehicle or other property or injury to any person. (3) Any person failing to comply with subsection (2)(b) of this section shall be subject to the sanctions set forth in RCW 46.52.020 .
RCW 46.61.605 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 605
RCW 46.61.605: Limitations on backing.
Status: in_force

(1) The driver of a vehicle shall not back the same unless such movement can be made with safety and without interfering with other traffic. (2) The driver of a vehicle shall not back the same upon any shoulder or roadway of any limited access highway.
RCW 46.70.240 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 240
RCW 46.70.240: Penalties—Jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

Any person who violates the terms of any court order, or temporary or permanent injunction issued pursuant to this chapter, shall forfeit and pay a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars. For the purpose of this section the superior court issuing any injunction shall retain jurisdiction, and the cause shall be continued, and in such cases the attorney general and/or the prosecuting attorney acting in the name of the state, or any person who pursuant to RCW 46.70.190 has secured the injunction violated, may petition for the recovery of civil penalties.
RCW 46.61.570 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 570
RCW 46.61.570: Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places—Reserving portion of highway prohibited.
Status: in_force

(1) Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with law or the directions of a police officer or official traffic control device, no person shall: (a) Stop, stand, or park a vehicle: (i) On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street; (ii) On a sidewalk or street planting strip; (iii) Within an intersection; (iv) On a crosswalk; (v) Between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of points on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless official signs or markings indicate a different no-parking area opposite the ends of a safety zone; (vi) Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing, or parking would obstruct traffic; (vii) Upon any bridge or other elevated structure upon a highway or within a highway tunnel; (viii) On any railroad tracks; (ix) In the area between roadways of a divided highway including crossovers; or (x) At any place where official signs prohibit stopping. (b) Stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger or passengers: (i) In front of a public or private driveway or within five feet of the end of the curb radius leading thereto, except that a city or county may, by ordinance or resolution, allow residential property owners within their jurisdiction to park, or allow another to park, across the point of ingress or egress of the driveway entering on to the residential property, provided that the driveway is no longer than 50 feet and that such parking does not obstruct a sidewalk, another driveway, or the roadway; (ii) Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant; (iii) Within 20 feet of a crosswalk; (iv) Within 30 feet upon the approach to any flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign, or traffic control signal located at the side of a roadway; (v) Within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station and on the side of a street opposite the entrance to any fire station within 75 feet of said entrance when properly signposted; or (vi) At any place where official signs prohibit standing. (c) Park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading property or passengers: (i) Within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing; or (ii) At any place where official signs prohibit parking. (2) Parking or standing shall be permitted in the manner provided by law at all other places except a time limit may be imposed or parking restricted at other places but such limitation and restriction shall be by city ordinance or county resolution or order of the secretary of transportation upon highways under their respective jurisdictions. (3) No person shall move a vehicle not lawfully under his or her control into any such prohibited area or away from a curb such a distance as is unlawful. (4) It shall be unlawful for any person to reserve or attempt to reserve any portion of a highway for the purpose of stopping, standing, or parking to the exclusion of any other like person, nor shall any person be granted such right.
RCW 46.04.015 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 015
RCW 46.04.015: Alcohol concentration.
Status: in_force

"Alcohol concentration" means (1) grams of alcohol per two hundred ten liters of a person's breath, or (2) grams of alcohol per one hundred milliliters of a person's blood.
RCW 46.29.630 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 630
RCW 46.29.630: Self-insurers.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person in whose name more than twenty-five vehicles are registered in this state may qualify as a self-insurer by obtaining a certificate of self-insurance issued by the department as provided in subsection (2) of this section. (2) The department may, in its discretion, upon the application of such a person, issue a certificate of self-insurance when it is satisfied that such person is possessed and will continue to be possessed of ability to pay judgment obtained against such person. Such certificate may be issued authorizing a person to act as a self-insurer for either property damage or bodily injury, or both. (3) Upon not less than five days' notice and a hearing pursuant to such notice, the department may upon reasonable grounds cancel a certificate of self-insurance. Failure to pay any judgment within thirty days after such judgment shall have become final shall constitute a reasonable ground for the cancellation of a certificate of self-insurance.