RCW 46.20.740 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 740
RCW 46.20.740: Notation on driving record—Verification of interlock—Penalty, exception.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall attach or imprint a notation on the driving record of any person restricted under RCW 46.20.720 , 46.61.5055 , or 10.05.140 stating that the person may operate only a motor vehicle equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device. The department shall determine the person's eligibility for licensing based upon written verification by a company doing business in the state that it has installed the required device on a vehicle owned or operated by the person seeking reinstatement. If, based upon notification from the interlock provider or otherwise, the department determines that an ignition interlock required under this section is no longer installed or functioning as required, the department shall suspend the person's license or privilege to drive. Whenever the license or driving privilege of any person is suspended or revoked as a result of noncompliance with an ignition interlock requirement, the suspension shall remain in effect until the person provides notice issued by a company doing business in the state that a vehicle owned or operated by the person is equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device. (2) It is a gross misdemeanor for a person with such a notation on his or her driving record to operate a motor vehicle that is not so equipped, unless the notation resulted from a restriction imposed as a condition of release and the restriction has been released by the court prior to driving. Any time a person is convicted under this section, the court shall immediately notify the department for purposes of RCW 46.20.720 (3)(e). (3) Any sentence imposed for a violation of subsection (2) of this section shall be served consecutively with any sentence imposed under RCW 46.20.750 , 46.61.502 , 46.61.504 , or 46.61.5055 .
RCW 46.04.470 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 470
RCW 46.04.470: Residence district.
Status: in_force

"Residence district" means the territory contiguous to and including a public highway not comprising a business district, when the property on such public highway for a continuous distance of three hundred feet or more on either side thereof is in the main improved with residences or residences and buildings in use for business.
RCW 46.29.240 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 240
RCW 46.29.240: Certain matters not evidence in civil suits.
Status: in_force

The report required following an accident, the action taken by the department pursuant to this chapter, the findings, if any, of the department upon which such action is based, and the security filed as provided in this chapter, shall not be referred to in any way, and shall not be any evidence of the negligence or due care of either party, at the trial of any action at law to recover damages.
RCW 46.61.150 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 150
RCW 46.61.150: Driving on divided highways.
Status: in_force

Whenever any highway has been divided into two or more roadways by leaving an intervening space or by a physical barrier or clearly indicated dividing section or by a median island not less than eighteen inches wide formed either by solid yellow pavement markings or by a yellow crosshatching between two solid yellow lines so installed as to control vehicular traffic, every vehicle shall be driven only upon the right-hand roadway unless directed or permitted to use another roadway by official traffic-control devices or police officers. No vehicle shall be driven over, across or within any such dividing space, barrier or section, or median island, except through an opening in such physical barrier or dividing section or space or median island, or at a crossover or intersection established by public authority.
RCW 46.70.330 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 330
RCW 46.70.330: Wholesale motor vehicle auction dealers.
Status: in_force

(1) A wholesale motor vehicle auction dealer may: (a) Sell any classification of motor vehicle; (b) Sell only to motor vehicle dealers and vehicle wreckers licensed under Title 46 RCW by the state of Washington or licensed by any other state; or (c) Sell a motor vehicle belonging to the United States government, the state of Washington, or a political subdivision to nonlicensed persons as may be required by the contracting public agency. However, a publicly owned "wrecked vehicle" as defined in RCW 46.80.010 may be sold to motor vehicle dealers and vehicle wreckers licensed under Title 46 RCW by the state of Washington or licensed by any other state. (2) If the wholesale motor vehicle auction dealer knows that a vehicle is a "wrecked vehicle" as defined by RCW 46.80.010 , the dealer must disclose this fact on the bill of sale.
RCW 46.70.045 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 045
RCW 46.70.045: Denial of license.
Status: in_force

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The director may deny a license under this chapter when the application is a subterfuge that conceals the real person in interest whose license has been denied, suspended, or revoked for cause under this chapter and the terms have not been fulfilled or a civil penalty has not been paid, the director finds that the application was not filed in good faith, or the issuance of a new license or subagency would cause a manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or factory representative, or an agent, officer, parent company, wholly or partially owned subsidiary, affiliated entity, or other person controlled by or under common control with a manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or factory representative, to be in violation of chapter 46.96 RCW. This section does not preclude the department from taking an action against a current licensee.
RCW 46.85.010 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 85 / Section 010
RCW 46.85.010: Declaration of policy.
Status: in_force

It is the policy of this state to promote and encourage the fullest possible use of its highway system by authorizing the making and execution of vehicle reciprocal or proportional registration agreements, arrangements and declarations with other states, provinces, territories, and countries with respect to vehicles registered in this and such other states, provinces, territories, and countries thus contributing to the economic and social development and growth of this state.
RCW 46.18.240 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 18 / Section 240
RCW 46.18.240: Foreign organization license plates.
Status: in_force

(1) A registered owner who is an officer of the Taipei economic and cultural office may apply to the department for special license plates for a motor vehicle owned or leased by the officer. The special license plates must: (a) Be issued for passenger vehicles having a manufacturer's rated carrying capacity of one ton or less; (b) Show the words "Foreign Organization"; (c) Be in a distinguishing color and a separate numerical series; (d) Be returned to the department when no longer in use or when the owner or lessee is relieved of his or her duties as a representative of the recognized foreign organization; and (e) Be removed from the vehicle when the officer of the Taipei economic and cultural office transfers or assigns the interest or certificate of title in the motor vehicle for which the special license plates were issued. (2) Motor vehicles described in subsection (1) of this section are exempt from the vehicle license fees under RCW 46.17.350 . (3) Foreign organization license plates may be transferred from one motor vehicle to another motor vehicle owned by the officer as described in subsection (1) of this section upon application to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director. (4) The Taipei economic and cultural office shall bear the entire cost of production of the special license plates described in subsection (1) of this section.
RCW 46.65.020 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 65 / Section 020
RCW 46.65.020: Habitual offender defined.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context, an habitual offender means any person, resident or nonresident, who has accumulated convictions or findings that the person committed a traffic infraction as defined in RCW 46.20.270 , or, if a minor, has violations recorded with the department of licensing, for separate and distinct offenses as described in either subsection (1) or (2) below committed within a five-year period, as evidenced by the records maintained in the department of licensing: PROVIDED, That where more than one described offense is committed within a six-hour period such multiple offenses shall, on the first such occasion, be treated as one offense for the purposes of this chapter: (1) Three or more convictions, singularly or in combination, of the following offenses: (a) Vehicular homicide as defined in RCW 46.61.520 ; (b) Vehicular assault as defined in RCW 46.61.522 ; (c) Driving or operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants or drugs; (d) Driving a motor vehicle while his or her license, permit, or privilege to drive has been suspended or revoked as defined in RCW 46.20.342 (1)(b); (e) Failure of the driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in the injury or death of any person or damage to any vehicle which is driven or attended by any person to immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such accident or as close thereto as possible and to forthwith return to and in every event remain at, the scene of such accident until he or she has fulfilled the requirements of RCW 46.52.020 ; (f) Reckless driving as defined in RCW 46.61.500 ; (g) Being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug as defined in RCW 46.61.504 ; or (h) Attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle as defined in RCW 46.61.024 ; (2) Twenty or more convictions or findings that the person committed a traffic infraction for separate and distinct offenses, singularly or in combination, in the operation of a motor vehicle that are required to be reported to the department of licensing other than the offenses of driving with an expired driver's license and not having a driver's license in the operator's immediate possession. Such convictions or findings shall include those for offenses enumerated in subsection (1) of this section when taken with and added to those offenses described herein but shall not include convictions or findings for any nonmoving violation. No person may be considered an habitual offender under this subsection unless at least three convictions have occurred within the three hundred sixty-five days immediately preceding the last conviction. The offenses included in subsections (1) and (2) of this section are deemed to include offenses under any valid town, city, or county ordinance substantially conforming to the provisions cited in subsections (1) and (2) [of this section] or amendments thereto, and any federal law, or any law of another state, including subdivisions thereof, substantially conforming to the aforesaid state statutory provisions.
RCW 46.04.581 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 581
RCW 46.04.581: Tab.
Status: in_force

"Tab" or "license tab" means a sticker issued by the department and affixed to the rear license plate to identify the vehicle license expiration month and year for a specific vehicle.
RCW 46.87.190 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 87 / Section 190
RCW 46.87.190: Suspension or cancellation of benefits.
Status: in_force

The department may suspend or cancel the exemptions, benefits, or privileges granted under chapter 46.85 RCW or this chapter to any person who violates any of the conditions or terms of the IRP or who violates the laws or rules of this state relating to the operation or registration of vehicles.
RCW 46.18.060 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 18 / Section 060
RCW 46.18.060: Department duties continued.
Status: in_force

(1) The department must review and either approve or reject special license plate applications submitted by sponsoring organizations. Except for special license plates created under chapter 385, Laws of 2025, the department may not issue any new special license plates until January 1, 2029, and therefore no applications for any new special license plates may be accepted until January 1, 2029. The department must prominently display this special license plate moratorium on its website. (2) Duties of the department include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) Review and approve the annual financial reports submitted by sponsoring organizations with active special license plate series and present those annual financial reports to the joint transportation committee; (b) Report annually to the joint transportation committee on the special license plate applications that were considered by the department; (c) Issue approval and rejection notification letters to sponsoring organizations, the executive committee of the joint transportation committee, and the legislative sponsors identified in each application. The letters must be issued within seven days of making a determination on the status of an application; and (d) Review annually the number of plates sold for each special license plate series created after January 1, 2003. The department may submit a recommendation to discontinue a special plate series to the executive committee of the joint transportation committee.
RCW 46.98.040 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 98 / Section 040
RCW 46.98.040: Invalidity of part of title not to affect remainder.
Status: in_force

If any provision of this title or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the title, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.
RCW 70A.25.030 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 25 / Section 030
RCW 70A.25.030: Vehicle inspections—Failed—Certificate of acceptance.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person: (a) Whose motor vehicle is tested pursuant to this chapter and fails to comply with the emission standards established for the vehicle; and (b) Who, following such a test, expends more than one hundred dollars on a 1980 or earlier model year motor vehicle or expends more than one hundred fifty dollars on a 1981 or later model year motor vehicle for repairs solely devoted to meeting the emission standards and that are performed by a certified emission specialist authorized by RCW 70A.25.020 (2)(a); and (c) Whose vehicle fails a retest, may be issued a certificate of acceptance if (i) the vehicle has been in use for more than five years or fifty thousand miles, and (ii) any component of the vehicle installed by the manufacturer for the purpose of reducing emissions, or its appropriate replacement, is installed and operative. To receive the certificate, the person must document compliance with (b) and (c) of this subsection to the satisfaction of the department. Should any provision of (b) of this subsection be disapproved by the administrator of the United States environmental protection agency, all vehicles shall be required to expend at least four hundred fifty dollars to qualify for a certificate of acceptance. (2) Persons who fail the initial tests shall be provided with: (a) Information regarding the availability of federal warranties and certified emission specialists; (b) Information on the availability and procedure for acquiring license trip-permits; (c) Information on the availability and procedure for receiving a certificate of acceptance; and (d) The local phone number of the department's local vehicle specialist.(1)(a) A driver of a commercial motor vehicle holding a driver's license issued by this state who is convicted of violating a state law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control, in any other state or federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal laws of Canada, other than parking violations, shall notify the department in the manner specified by rule of the department within thirty days of the date of conviction. (b) A driver of a commercial motor vehicle holding a driver's license issued by this state who is convicted of violating a state law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control in this or any other state or federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal laws of Canada, other than parking violations, shall notify his or her employer in writing of the conviction within thirty days of the date of conviction. (c) The notification requirements contained in (a) and (b) of this subsection as they relate to the federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal laws of Canada become effective only when the federal law or federal rules are changed to require the notification or a bilateral or multilateral agreement is entered into between the state of Washington and any Canadian province implementing essentially the same standards of regulation and penalties of all parties as encompassed in this chapter. (2) A driver whose driver's license is suspended, revoked, or canceled by a state, who loses the privilege to drive a commercial motor vehicle in a state for any period, or who is disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for any period, shall notify his or her employer of that fact before the end of the business day following the day the driver received notice of that fact. (3) A person who applies to be a commercial motor vehicle driver shall provide the employer, at the time of the application, with the following information for the ten years preceding the date of application: (a) A list of the names and addresses of the applicant's previous employers for which the applicant was a driver of a commercial motor vehicle; (b) The dates between which the applicant drove for each employer; and (c) The reason for leaving that employer. The applicant shall certify that all information furnished is true and complete. An employer may require an applicant to provide additional information.
RCW 46.37.270 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 270
RCW 46.37.270: Number of lamps required—Number of additional lamps permitted.
Status: in_force

(1) At all times specified in RCW 46.37.020 , at least two lighted lamps shall be displayed, one on each side at the front of every motor vehicle, except when such vehicle is parked subject to the regulations governing lights on parked vehicles. (2) Whenever a motor vehicle equipped with head lamps as herein required is also equipped with any auxiliary lamps or a spot lamp or any other lamp on the front thereof projecting a beam of intensity greater than three hundred candlepower, not more than a total of two of any such additional lamps on the front of a vehicle shall be lighted at any one time when upon a highway.
RCW 46.20.001 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 001
RCW 46.20.001: License required—Rights and restriction.
Status: in_force

(1) No person may drive a motor vehicle upon a highway in this state without first obtaining a valid driver's license issued to Washington residents under this chapter. The only exceptions to this requirement are those expressly allowed by RCW 46.20.025 . (2) A person licensed as a driver under this chapter: (a) May exercise the privilege upon all highways in this state; (b) May not be required by a political subdivision to obtain any other license to exercise the privilege; and (c) May not have more than one valid driver's license at any time.
RCW 46.81A.001 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 81A / Section 001
RCW 46.81A.001: Purpose.
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of this chapter to provide the motorcycle riders of the state with an affordable motorcycle skills education program in order to promote motorcycle safety awareness.
RCW 46.04.710 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 710
RCW 46.04.710: Wheelchair conveyance.
Status: in_force

"Wheelchair conveyance" means any vehicle specially manufactured or designed for the transportation of a physically or medically impaired wheelchair-bound person. The vehicle may be a separate vehicle used in lieu of a wheelchair or a separate vehicle used for transporting the impaired person while occupying a wheelchair. The vehicle shall be equipped with a propulsion device capable of propelling the vehicle within a speed range established by the state patrol. The state patrol may approve and define as a wheelchair conveyance, a vehicle that fails to meet these specific criteria but is essentially similar in performance and application to vehicles that do meet these specific criteria.
RCW 46.04.580 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 580
RCW 46.04.580: Suspend.
Status: in_force

"Suspend," in all its forms and unless a different period is specified, means invalidation for any period less than one calendar year and thereafter until reinstatement.
RCW 46.80.190 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 80 / Section 190
RCW 46.80.190: Subpoenas.
Status: in_force

(1) The department of licensing or its authorized agent may examine or subpoena any persons, books, papers, records, data, vehicles, or vehicle parts bearing upon the investigation or proceeding under this chapter. (2) The persons subpoenaed may be required to testify and produce any books, papers, records, data, vehicles, or vehicle parts that the director deems relevant or material to the inquiry. (3) The director or an authorized agent may administer an oath to the person required to testify, and a person giving false testimony after the administration of the oath is guilty of perjury in the first degree under RCW 9A.72.020 . (4) A court of competent jurisdiction may, upon application by the director, issue to a person who fails to comply, an order to appear before the director or officer designated by the director, to produce documentary or other evidence touching the matter under investigation or in question.
RCW 46.04.62240 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 62240
RCW 46.04.62240: Share the Road license plates.
Status: in_force

"Share the Road license plates" means license plates that commemorate the life of Cooper Jones and display a symbol of an organization that promote[s] bicycle safety and awareness education in communities throughout Washington.
RCW 46.16A.540 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 540
RCW 46.16A.540: Overloading registered capacity—Additional registration—Penalties—Exceptions.
Status: in_force

It is a traffic infraction for any person to operate, or cause, permit, or suffer to be operated upon a public highway of this state any bus, auto stage, motor truck, truck tractor, or tractor, with passengers, or with a maximum gross weight, in excess of that for which the motor vehicle or combination is registered. Any person who operates or causes to be operated upon a public highway of this state any motor truck, truck tractor, or tractor with a maximum gross weight in excess of the maximum gross weight for which the vehicle is registered shall be deemed to have set a new maximum gross weight and shall, in addition to any penalties otherwise provided, be required to purchase a new registration covering the new maximum gross weight, and any failure to secure such new registration is a traffic infraction. No such person may be permitted or required to purchase the new registration for a gross weight or combined gross weight which would exceed the maximum gross weight or combined gross weight allowed by law. This section does not apply to for hire vehicles, buses, or auto stages operating principally within cities and towns.
RCW 46.12.635 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 12 / Section 635
RCW 46.12.635: Disclosure of names and addresses of individual vehicle and vessel owners—Vehicle and vessel information—Address confidentiality program participants.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 42.56 RCW, the name or address of an individual vehicle or vessel owner shall not be released by the department, county auditor, data recipient, subrecipient, or agency or firm authorized by the department except under the following circumstances: (a) The requesting party is a business entity that requests the information for use as defined by the department in rule, and in the course of business; (b) The request is a written request that is signed by the person requesting disclosure that contains the full legal name and address of the requesting party, that specifies the purpose for which the information will be used; and (c) The requesting party enters into a disclosure agreement with the department in which the party promises that the party will use the information only for the purpose stated in the request for the information; and that the party does not intend to use, or facilitate the use of, the information for the purpose of making any unsolicited business contact with a person named in the disclosed information. The term "unsolicited business contact" means a contact that is intended to result in, or promote, the sale of any goods or services to a person named in the disclosed information. The term does not apply to situations where the requesting party and such person have been involved in a business transaction prior to the date of the disclosure request and where the request is made in connection with the transaction. (2) Where both a mailing address and residence address are recorded on the vehicle or vessel record and are different, only the mailing address will be disclosed. Both addresses will be disclosed in response to requests for disclosure from courts, law enforcement agencies, or government entities with enforcement, investigative, or taxing authority and only for use in the normal course of conducting their business. (3) The disclosing entity shall retain the request for disclosure for three years. (4)(a) Whenever the disclosing entity grants a request for information under this section by an attorney or private investigator, the disclosing entity shall provide notice to the vehicle or vessel owner, to whom the information applies, that the request has been granted. The notice must only include: (i) That the disclosing entity has disclosed the vehicle or vessel owner's name and address pursuant to a request made under this section; (ii) the date that the disclosure was made; and (iii) that the vehicle or vessel owner has five days from receipt of the notice to contact the disclosing entity to determine the occupation of the requesting party. (b) Except as provided in (c) of this subsection, the only information about the requesting party that the disclosing entity may disclose in response to a request made by a vehicle or vessel owner under (a) of this subsection is whether the requesting party was an attorney or private investigator. The request by the vehicle or vessel owner must be submitted to the disclosing entity within five days of receipt of the original notice. (c) In the case of a vehicle or vessel owner who submits to the disclosing entity a copy of a valid court order restricting another person from contacting the vehicle or vessel owner or his or her family or household member, the disclosing entity shall provide the vehicle or vessel owner with the name and address of the requesting party. (5) Any person who is furnished vehicle or vessel owner information under this section shall be responsible for assuring that the information furnished is not used for a purpose contrary to the agreement between the person and the department. (6) This section shall not apply to requests for information by governmental entities or requests that may be granted under any other provision of this title expressly authorizing the disclosure of the names or addresses of vehicle or vessel owners. Requests from law enforcement officers for vessel record information must be granted. The disclosure agreement with law enforcement entities must provide that law enforcement may redisclose a vessel owner's name or address when trying to locate the owner of or otherwise deal with a vessel that has become a hazard. (7) The department shall disclose vessel records for any vessel owned by a governmental entity upon request. (8) This section shall not apply to title history information under RCW 19.118.170 . (9) The department shall charge a fee of two dollars for each record returned pursuant to a request made by a business entity under subsection (1) of this section and deposit the fee into the highway safety fund. (10) The department, county auditor, or agency or firm authorized by the department shall not release the name, any address, vehicle make, vehicle model, vehicle year, vehicle identification number, vessel make and model, vessel model year, hull identification number, vessel document number, vessel registration number, vessel decal number, or license plate number associated with an individual vehicle or vessel owner who is a participant in the address confidentiality program under chapter 40.24 RCW except as allowed in subsection (6) of this section and RCW 40.24.075 .
RCW 46.52.060 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 52 / Section 060
RCW 46.52.060: Tabulation and analysis of reports—Availability for use.
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the chief of the Washington state patrol to file, tabulate, and analyze all accident reports and to publish annually, immediately following the close of each fiscal year, and monthly during the course of the year, statistical information based thereon showing the number of accidents, the location, the frequency, whether any driver involved in the accident was distracted at the time of the accident and the circumstances thereof, and other statistical information which may prove of assistance in determining the cause of vehicular accidents. Distractions contributing to an accident to be reported must include at least the following: 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. Such accident reports and analysis or reports thereof shall be available to the director of licensing, the department of transportation, the utilities and transportation commission, the traffic safety commission, and other public entities authorized by the chief of the Washington state patrol, or their duly authorized representatives, for further tabulation and analysis for pertinent data relating to the regulation of highway traffic, highway construction, vehicle operators and all other purposes, and to publish information so derived as may be deemed of publication value.
RCW 46.20.285 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 285
RCW 46.20.285: Offenses requiring revocation.
Status: in_force

The department shall revoke the license of any driver for the period of one calendar year unless otherwise provided in this section, upon receiving a record of the driver's conviction of any of the following offenses, when the conviction has become final: (1) For vehicular homicide the period of revocation shall be two years. The revocation period shall be tolled during any period of total confinement for the offense; (2) Vehicular assault. The revocation period shall be tolled during any period of total confinement for the offense; (3) 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, for the period prescribed in RCW 46.61.5055 ; (4) Any felony where the sentencing court determines that in the commission of the offense a motor vehicle was used in a manner that endangered persons or property; (5) Failure to stop and give information or render aid as required under the laws of this state in the event of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death or personal injury of another or resulting in damage to a vehicle that is driven or attended by another; (6) Perjury or the making of a false affidavit or statement under oath to the department under Title 46 RCW or under any other law relating to the ownership or operation of motor vehicles; (7) Reckless driving upon a showing by the department's records that the conviction is the third such conviction for the driver within a period of two years.
RCW 46.52.020 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 52 / Section 020
RCW 46.52.020: Duty in case of personal injury or death or damage to attended vehicle or other property—Penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) A driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in the injury to or death of any person or involving striking the body of a deceased person shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such accident or as close thereto as possible but shall then forthwith return to, and in every event remain at, the scene of such accident until he or she has fulfilled the requirements of subsection (3) of this section; every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. (2)(a) The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a vehicle which is driven or attended by any person or damage to other property must move the vehicle as soon as possible off the roadway or freeway main lanes, shoulders, medians, and adjacent areas to a location on an exit ramp shoulder, the frontage road, the nearest suitable cross street, or other suitable location. The driver shall remain at the suitable location until he or she has fulfilled the requirements of subsection (3) of this section. Moving the vehicle in no way affects fault for an accident. (b) A law enforcement officer or representative of the department of transportation may cause a motor vehicle, cargo, or debris to be moved from the roadway; and neither the department of transportation representative, nor anyone acting under the direction of the officer or the department of transportation representative is liable for damage to the motor vehicle, cargo, or debris caused by reasonable efforts of removal. (3) Unless otherwise provided in subsection (7) of this section the driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person, or involving striking the body of a deceased person, or resulting in damage to any vehicle which is driven or attended by any person or damage to other property shall give his or her name, address, insurance company, insurance policy number, and vehicle license number and shall exhibit his or her vehicle driver's license to any person struck or injured or the driver or any occupant of, or any person attending, any such vehicle collided with and shall render to any person injured in such accident reasonable assistance, including the carrying or the making of arrangements for the carrying of such person to a physician or hospital for medical treatment if it is apparent that such treatment is necessary or if such carrying is requested by the injured person or on his or her behalf. Under no circumstances shall the rendering of assistance or other compliance with the provisions of this subsection be evidence of the liability of any driver for such accident. (4)(a) Any driver covered by the provisions of subsection (1) of this section failing to stop or comply with any of the requirements of subsection (3) of this section in the case of an accident resulting in death is guilty of a class B felony and, upon conviction, is punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW. (b) Any driver covered by the provisions of subsection (1) of this section failing to stop or comply with any of the requirements of subsection (3) of this section in the case of an accident resulting in injury is guilty of a class C felony and, upon conviction, is punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW. (c) Any driver covered by the provisions of subsection (1) of this section failing to stop or comply with any of the requirements of subsection (3) of this section in the case of an accident involving striking the body of a deceased person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. (d) This subsection shall not apply to any person injured or incapacitated by such accident to the extent of being physically incapable of complying with this section. (5) Any driver covered by the provisions of subsection (2) of this section failing to stop or to comply with any of the requirements of subsection (3) of this section under said circumstances shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor: PROVIDED, That this provision shall not apply to any person injured or incapacitated by such accident to the extent of being physically incapable of complying herewith. (6) The license or permit to drive or any nonresident privilege to drive of any person convicted under this section or any local ordinance consisting of substantially the same language as this section of failure to stop and give information or render aid following an accident with any vehicle driven or attended by any person shall be revoked by the department. (7) If none of the persons specified are in condition to receive the information to which they otherwise would be entitled under subsection (3) of this section, and no police officer is present, the driver of any vehicle involved in such accident after fulfilling all other requirements of subsections (1) and (3) of this section insofar as possible on his or her part to be performed, shall forthwith report such accident to the nearest office of the duly authorized police authority and submit thereto the information specified in subsection (3) of this section.
RCW 46.95.070 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 95 / Section 070
RCW 46.95.070: Coercion of dealer prohibited.
Status: in_force

(1) A manufacturer or distributor may not coerce or attempt to coerce a dealer to: (a) Purchase a product that the dealer did not order; (b) Enter into an agreement with the manufacturer or distributor; (c) Take any action that is unfair or unreasonable to the dealer; (d) Enter into an agreement that requires the dealer to submit its disputes to binding arbitration or otherwise waive rights or responsibilities provided under this chapter; or (e) Forego exercising a right authorized by a manufacturer/dealer agreement or any law governing the manufacturer/dealer relationship. (2) As used in this section, the term "coerce" includes, but is not limited to, threatening to terminate, cancel, or not renew a manufacturer/dealer agreement without good cause or threatening to withhold product lines or delay product delivery as an inducement to amending the manufacturer/dealer agreement. (3) The dealer bears the burden of proof regarding the prohibited acts described in this section.
RCW 46.29.430 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 430
RCW 46.29.430: Additional proof required—Suspension or revocation for failure to give proof.
Status: in_force

If a person required to give proof of financial responsibility under RCW 46.29.420 fails to give such proof within sixty days after the department has sent notice as hereinbefore provided, the department shall suspend, or continue in effect any existing suspension or revocation of, the license or any nonresident's driving privilege of the person.
RCW 46.70.220 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 220
RCW 46.70.220: Duties of attorney general and prosecuting attorneys to act on violations—Limitation of civil actions.
Status: in_force

The director may refer such evidence as may be available concerning violations of this chapter or of any rule or order hereunder to the attorney general or the proper prosecuting attorney, who may in his or her discretion, with or without such a reference, in addition to any other action they might commence, bring an action in the name of the state against any person to restrain and prevent the doing of any act or practice herein prohibited or declared unlawful: PROVIDED, That this chapter shall be considered in conjunction with chapters 9.04 , 19.86, and 63.14 RCW and the powers and duties of the attorney general and the prosecuting attorney as they may appear in the aforementioned chapters, shall apply against all persons subject to this chapter: PROVIDED FURTHER, That any action to enforce a claim for civil damages under chapter 19.86 RCW shall be forever barred unless commenced within six years after the cause of action accrues.
RCW 46.20.215 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 215
RCW 46.20.215: Nonresidents—Suspension or revocation—Reporting offenders.
Status: in_force

(1) The privilege of driving a motor vehicle on the highways of this state given to a nonresident hereunder shall be subject to suspension or revocation by the department in like manner and for like cause as a driver's license issued hereunder may be suspended or revoked. (2) The department shall, upon receiving a record of the conviction in this state of a nonresident driver of a motor vehicle of any offense under the motor vehicle laws of this state, forward a report of such conviction to the motor vehicle administrator in the state wherein the person so convicted is a resident. 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; and 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. (3) The department shall, upon receiving a record of the commission of a traffic infraction in this state by a nonresident driver of a motor vehicle, forward a report of the traffic infraction to the motor vehicle administrator in the state where the person who committed the infraction resides. The report shall clearly identify the person found to have committed the infraction; describe the infraction, specifying the section of the statute, code or ordinance violated; identify the court in which action was taken; and indicate whether the determination that an infraction was committed was contested or whether the individual failed to respond to the notice of infraction.
RCW 46.68.060 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 68 / Section 060
RCW 46.68.060: Highway safety fund.
Status: in_force

There is hereby created in the state treasury a fund to be known as the highway safety fund to the credit of which must be deposited all moneys directed by law to be deposited therein. This fund must be used for carrying out the provisions of law relating to driver licensing, driver improvement, financial responsibility, cost of furnishing abstracts of driving records and maintaining such case records, and to carry out the purposes set forth in RCW 43.59.010 , chapters 46.72 and 46.72A RCW, and RCW 47.04.410 . During the 2021-2023 and 2023-2025 fiscal biennia, the legislature may direct the state treasurer to make transfers of moneys in the highway safety fund to the multimodal transportation account and the state patrol highway account.
RCW 46.83.050 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 83 / Section 050
RCW 46.83.050: Court may order attendance.
Status: in_force

Every municipal court, district court, juvenile court, superior court, and every other court handling traffic cases within the limits of a county wherein a traffic school has been established may, as a part of any sentence imposed following a conviction for any traffic law violation, or as a condition on the suspension of sentence or deferral of any imposition of sentence, order any person so convicted, whether that person be a juvenile, a minor, or an adult, to attend the traffic school for a number of days to be determined by the court, but not to exceed the maximum number of days which the violator could be required to serve in the city or county jail as a result of his or her conviction.
RCW 46.61.6871 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 6871
RCW 46.61.6871: Child passenger safety technician—Immunity.
Status: in_force

A person who has a current national certification as a child passenger safety technician and who in good faith provides inspection, adjustment, or educational services regarding child passenger restraint systems is not liable for civil damages resulting from any act or omission in providing the services, other than acts or omissions constituting gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.
RCW 46.37.495 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 495
RCW 46.37.495: Safety chains for towing.
Status: in_force

(1) "Safety chains" means flexible tension members connected from the front portion of the towed vehicle to the rear portion of the towing vehicle for the purpose of retaining connection between towed and towing vehicle in the event of failure of the connection provided by the primary connecting system, as prescribed by rule of the Washington state patrol. (2) The term "safety chains" includes chains, cables, or wire ropes, or an equivalent flexible member meeting the strength requirements prescribed by rule of the Washington state patrol. (3) A tow truck towing a vehicle and a vehicle towing a trailer must use safety chains. Failure to comply with this section is a class 1 civil infraction punishable under RCW 7.80.120 .
RCW 46.87.060 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 87 / Section 060
RCW 46.87.060: Apportionment of fees.
Status: in_force

The apportionment of fees to IRP member jurisdictions must be in accordance with the provisions of the IRP agreement.
RCW 46.37.522 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 522
RCW 46.37.522: Motorcycles and motor-driven cycles—When head lamps and tail lamps to be lighted.
Status: in_force

Every motorcycle and motor-driven cycle shall have its head lamps and tail lamps lighted whenever such vehicle is in motion upon a highway.
RCW 46.68.260 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 68 / Section 260
RCW 46.68.260: Impaired driving safety account.
Status: in_force

The impaired driving safety account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from fees collected under RCW 46.20.311 (1)(e)(ii), (2)(b)(ii), and (3)(b) shall be deposited according to RCW 46.68.041 . Expenditures from this account may be used only to fund projects to reduce impaired driving and to provide funding to local governments for costs associated with enforcing laws relating to driving and boating while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation.
RCW 46.04.655 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 655
RCW 46.04.655: Truck tractor.
Status: in_force

"Truck tractor" means every motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles but so constructed as to permit carrying a load in addition to part of the weight of the vehicle and load so drawn.
RCW 46.20.125 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 125
RCW 46.20.125: Waiver—Agreement with other jurisdictions.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may enter into an informal agreement with one or more other licensing jurisdictions to waive the requirement for the examination involving operating a motor vehicle by licensed drivers, age eighteen years or older, from that jurisdiction. (2) The department may only enter into an agreement with a jurisdiction if: (a) The jurisdiction has procedures in place to verify the validity of the drivers' licenses it issues; and (b) The jurisdiction has agreed to waive all or any part of the driver's license examination requirements for Washington licensed drivers applying for a driver's license in that jurisdiction.
RCW 46.68.380 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 68 / Section 380
RCW 46.68.380: Special license plate applicant trust account.
Status: in_force

The special license plate applicant trust account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from special license plate applicants must be deposited into the account. Only the director or the director's designee may authorize disbursements from the account. The account is not subject to the allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, and an appropriation is not required for disbursements.
RCW 46.37.060 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 060
RCW 46.37.060: Reflectors.
Status: in_force

(1) Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer shall carry on the rear, either as a part of the tail lamps or separately, two or more red reflectors meeting the requirements of this section: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That vehicles of the types mentioned in RCW 46.37.090 shall be equipped with reflectors meeting the requirements of RCW 46.37.110 and 46.37.120 . (2) Every such reflector shall be mounted on the vehicle at a height not less than fifteen inches nor more than seventy-two inches measured as set forth in RCW 46.37.030 (2), and shall be of such size and characteristics and so mounted as to be visible at night from all distances within six hundred feet to one hundred feet from such vehicle when directly in front of lawful upper beams of head lamps, except that reflectors on vehicles manufactured or assembled prior to January 1, 1970, shall be visible at night from all distances within three hundred and fifty feet to one hundred feet when directly in front of lawful upper beams of head lamps.
RCW 46.20.035 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 035
RCW 46.20.035: Proof of identity.
Status: in_force

The department may not issue an identicard or a Washington state driver's license that is valid for identification purposes unless the applicant meets the identification requirements of subsection (1), (2), or (3) of this section. (1) A driver's license or identicard applicant must provide the department with at least one of the following pieces of valid identifying documentation that contains the signature and a photograph of the applicant: (a) A valid or recently expired driver's license or instruction permit that includes the date of birth of the applicant; (b) A Washington state identicard or an identification card issued by another state; (c) An identification card issued by the United States, a state, or an agency of either the United States or a state, of a kind commonly used to identify the members or employees of the government agency; (d) A military identification card; (e) A United States passport; (f) A citizenship and immigration services service form; (g) An identification card issued by the department of corrections under RCW 72.09.535 ; or (h) A patient identification verification document issued by a facility under RCW 72.23.175 . (2) An applicant who is a minor may establish identity by providing an affidavit of the applicant's parent or guardian. The parent or guardian must accompany the minor and display or provide: (a) At least one piece of documentation in subsection (1) of this section establishing the identity of the parent or guardian; and (b) Additional documentation establishing the relationship between the parent or guardian and the applicant. (3) A person unable to provide identifying documentation as specified in subsection (1) or (2) of this section may request that the department review other available documentation in order to ascertain identity. The department may waive the requirement if it finds that other documentation clearly establishes the identity of the applicant. Notwithstanding the requirements in subsection (2) of this section, the department shall issue an identicard to an applicant for whom it receives documentation pursuant to RCW 74.13.283 . (4) An identicard or a driver's license that includes a photograph that has been renewed by mail or by electronic commerce is valid for identification purposes if the applicant met the identification requirements of subsection (1), (2), or (3) of this section at the time of previous issuance. (5) The form of an applicant's name, as established under this section, is the person's name of record for the purposes of this chapter. (6) If the applicant is unable to prove his or her identity under this section, the department shall plainly label the license "not valid for identification purposes."
RCW 46.68.425 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 68 / Section 425
RCW 46.68.425: Special license plate fees by plate type—Disposition.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall: (a) Collect special license plate fees established under RCW 46.17.220 ; (b) Deduct an amount not to exceed twelve dollars for initial issue and two dollars for renewal issue for administration and collection expenses incurred by it; and (c) Remit the remaining proceeds to the custody of the state treasurer with a proper identifying detailed report. (2) The state treasurer shall credit the proceeds to the motor vehicle fund until the department determines that the state has been reimbursed for the cost of implementing the special license plate. Upon determination by the department that the state has been reimbursed, the state treasurer shall credit the remaining special license plate fees to the following accounts by special license plate type: SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE TYPE ACCOUNT CONDITIONS FOR USE OF FUNDS Armed forces RCW 43.60A.140 As specified in RCW 43.60A.140 (4) Breast cancer awareness RCW 43.70.327 Must be used only by the department of health for efforts consistent with the breast, cervical, and colon health program Endangered wildlife RCW 77.12.170 Must be used only for the department of fish and wildlife's endangered wildlife program activities Keep kids safe RCW 43.121.100 As specified in RCW 43.121.100 Purple Heart RCW 43.60A.140 As specified in RCW 43.60A.140 (4) Washington state parks RCW 79A.05.059 Provide public educational opportunities and enhancement of Washington state parks Washington's fish collection RCW 77.12.170 Only for the department of fish and wildlife's use to support steelhead species management activities including, but not limited to, activities supporting conservation, recovery, and research to promote healthy, fishable steelhead Washington's wildlife collection RCW 77.12.170 Only for the department of fish and wildlife's game species management activities Wild on Washington RCW 77.12.170 Dedicated to the department of fish and wildlife's watchable wildlife activities, as defined in RCW 77.32.560
RCW 46.80.040 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 80 / Section 040
RCW 46.80.040: Issuance of license—Fee.
Status: in_force

The application, together with a fee of twenty-five dollars, and a surety bond as provided in RCW 46.80.070 , shall be forwarded to the department. Upon receipt of the application the department shall, if the application is in order, issue a vehicle wrecker's license authorizing the wrecker to do business as such and forward the fee to the state treasurer, to be deposited in the motor vehicle fund. Upon receiving the certificate the owner shall cause it to be prominently displayed in the place of business, where it may be inspected by an investigating officer at any time.
RCW 46.04.566 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 566
RCW 46.04.566: Stop or stopping.
Status: in_force

"Stop or stopping" when prohibited means any halting even momentarily of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or traffic control sign or signal.
RCW 46.70.011 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 011
RCW 46.70.011: Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Auction" means a transaction conducted by means of exchanges between an auctioneer and the members of the audience, constituting a series of oral invitations for offers for the purchase of vehicles made by the auctioneer, offers to purchase by members of the audience, and the acceptance of the highest or most favorable offer to purchase. (2) "Auction company" means a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or other legal or commercial entity licensed under chapter 18.11 RCW that only sells or offers to sell vehicles at auction or only arranges or sponsors auctions. (3) "Buyer's agent" means any person, firm, partnership, association, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or corporation retained or employed by a consumer to arrange for or to negotiate, or both, the purchase or lease of a new motor vehicle on behalf of the consumer, and who is paid a fee or receives other compensation from the consumer for its services. (4) "Department" means the department of licensing, which shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter. (5) "Director" means the director of licensing. (6) "Established place of business" means a location meeting the requirements of RCW 46.70.023 (1) at which a vehicle dealer conducts business in this state. (7) "Listing dealer" means a used mobile home dealer who makes contracts with sellers who will compensate the dealer for obtaining a willing purchaser for the seller's mobile home. (8) "Manufacturer" means any person, firm, association, corporation, or trust, resident or nonresident, who manufactures or assembles new and unused vehicles or remanufactures vehicles in whole or in part and further includes the terms: (a) "Distributor," which means any person, firm, association, corporation, or trust, resident or nonresident, who in whole or in part offers for sale, sells, or distributes any new and unused vehicle to vehicle dealers or who maintains factory representatives. (b) "Factory branch," which means a branch office maintained by a manufacturer for the purpose of selling or offering for sale, vehicles to a distributor, wholesaler, or vehicle dealer, or for directing or supervising in whole or in part factory or distributor representatives, and further includes any sales promotion organization, whether a person, firm, or corporation, which is engaged in promoting the sale of new and unused vehicles in this state of a particular brand or make to vehicle dealers. (c) "Factory representative," which means a representative employed by a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch for the purpose of making or promoting for the sale of their vehicles or for supervising or contracting with their dealers or prospective dealers. (9) "Motor vehicle" means every vehicle which is self-propelled and every vehicle which is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails, and which is required to be registered and titled under this title. (10) "New motor vehicle" means any motor vehicle that is self-propelled and is required to be registered and titled under this title, has not been previously titled to a retail purchaser or lessee, and is not a "used vehicle" as defined under RCW 46.04.660 . (11) "Principal place of business" means that dealer firm's business location in the state, which place the dealer designates as their principal place of business. (12) "Recreational vehicle" means a travel trailer, motor home, truck camper, or camping trailer that is primarily designed and used as temporary living quarters, is either self-propelled or mounted on or drawn by another vehicle, is transient, is not occupied as a primary residence, and is not immobilized or permanently affixed to a mobile home lot. (13) "Retail vehicle dealer" means a vehicle dealer who may buy and sell at both wholesale and retail. (14) "Subagency" means any place of business of a vehicle dealer within the state, which place is physically and geographically separated from the principal place of business of the firm or any place of business of a vehicle dealer within the state, at which place the firm does business using a name other than the principal name of the firm, or both. (15) "Temporary subagency" means a location other than the principal place of business or subagency within the state where a licensed vehicle dealer may secure a license to conduct the business and is licensed for a period of time not to exceed ten days for a specific purpose such as auto shows, shopping center promotions, tent sales, exhibitions, or similar merchandising ventures. No more than six temporary subagency licenses may be issued to a licensee in any twelve-month period. (16) "Vehicle" means and includes every device capable of being moved upon a public highway and in, upon, or by which any persons or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway, excepting devices moved by human or animal power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. (17) "Vehicle dealer" means any person, firm, association, corporation, or trust, not excluded by subsection (18) of this section, engaged in the business of buying, selling, listing, exchanging, offering, brokering, leasing with an option to purchase, auctioning, soliciting, or advertising the sale of new or used vehicles, or arranging or offering or attempting to solicit or negotiate on behalf of others, a sale, purchase, or exchange of an interest in new or used motor vehicles, irrespective of whether the motor vehicles are owned by that person. Vehicle dealers shall be classified as follows: (a) A "motor vehicle dealer" is a vehicle dealer that deals in new or used motor vehicles, or both; (b) A "mobile home and travel trailer dealer" is a vehicle dealer that deals in mobile homes, park trailers, or travel trailers, or more than one type of these vehicles; (c) A "miscellaneous vehicle dealer" is a vehicle dealer that deals in motorcycles or vehicles other than motor vehicles or mobile homes and travel trailers or any combination of such vehicles; (d) A "recreational vehicle dealer" is a vehicle dealer that deals in travel trailers, motor homes, truck campers, or camping trailers that are primarily designed and used as temporary living quarters, are either self-propelled or mounted on or drawn by another vehicle, are transient, are not occupied as a primary residence, and are not immobilized or permanently affixed to a mobile home lot. (18) "Vehicle dealer" does not include, nor do the licensing requirements of RCW 46.70.021 apply to, the following persons, firms, associations, or corporations: (a) Receivers, trustees, administrators, executors, guardians, or other persons appointed by, or acting under a judgment or order of, any court; or (b) Public officers while performing their official duties; or (c) Employees of vehicle dealers who are engaged in the specific performance of their duties as such employees; or (d) Any person engaged in an isolated sale of a vehicle in which that person is the registered or legal owner, or both, thereof; or (e) Any person, firm, association, corporation, or trust, engaged in the selling of equipment other than vehicles, subject to registration, used for agricultural or industrial purposes; or (f) A real estate broker licensed under chapter 18.85 RCW, or an affiliated licensee, who, on behalf of another negotiates the purchase, sale, lease, or exchange of a manufactured or mobile home in conjunction with the purchase, sale, exchange, rental, or lease of the land upon which the manufactured or mobile home is, or will be, located; or (g) Owners who are also operators of special highway construction equipment, as defined in RCW 46.04.551 , or of the highway construction equipment for which a vehicle license and display vehicle license number plate is required; or (h) Any bank, trust company, savings bank, mutual savings bank, savings and loan association, credit union, and any parent, subsidiary, or affiliate thereof, authorized to do business in this state under state or federal law with respect to the sale or other disposition of a motor vehicle owned and used in their business; or with respect to the acquisition and sale or other disposition of a motor vehicle in which the entity has acquired an interest as a lessor, lessee, or secured party; or (i) Any person who is regularly engaged in the business of acquiring leases or installment contracts by assignment, with respect to the acquisition and sale or other disposition of a motor vehicle in which the person has acquired an interest as a result of the business; or (j) A community land trust, resident nonprofit cooperative, local government, public housing authority, nonprofit community or neighborhood-based organization, federally recognized Indian tribe in the state of Washington, or regional or statewide nonprofit housing assistance organization, which does not sell in any 12-month period more than 12 manufactured homes to low-income households at cost. (19) "Vehicle salesperson" means any person who for any form of compensation sells, auctions, leases with an option to purchase, or offers to sell or to so lease vehicles on behalf of a vehicle dealer. (20) "Wholesale vehicle dealer" means a vehicle dealer who buys vehicles from or sells vehicles to other Washington licensed vehicle dealers.
RCW 46.37.440 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 440
RCW 46.37.440: Flares or other warning devices required on certain vehicles.
Status: in_force

(1) No person may operate any motor truck, passenger bus, truck tractor, motor home, or travel trailer over eighty inches in overall width upon any highway outside the corporate limits of municipalities at any time unless there is carried in such vehicle the following equipment except as provided in subsection (2) of this section: (a) At least three flares or three red electric lanterns or three portable red emergency reflectors, each of which shall be capable of being seen and distinguished at a distance of not less than six hundred feet under normal atmospheric conditions at nighttime. No flare, fusee, electric lantern, or cloth warning flag may be used for the purpose of compliance with this section unless such equipment is of a type which has been submitted to the state patrol and conforms to rules adopted by it. No portable reflector unit may be used for the purpose of compliance with the requirements of this section unless it is so designed and constructed as to be capable of reflecting red light clearly visible from all distances within six hundred feet to one hundred feet under normal atmospheric conditions at night when directly in front of lawful upper beams of head lamps, and unless it is of a type which has been submitted to the state patrol and conforms to rules adopted by it; (b) At least three red-burning fusees unless red electric lanterns or red portable emergency reflectors are carried; (c) At least two red-cloth flags, not less than twelve inches square, with standards to support such flags. (2) No person may operate at the time and under conditions stated in subsection (1) of this section any motor vehicle used for the transportation of explosives, any cargo tank truck used for the transportation of flammable liquids or compressed gases or liquefied gases, or any motor vehicle using compressed gas as a fuel unless there is carried in such vehicle three red electric lanterns or three portable red emergency reflectors meeting the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, and there shall not be carried in any said vehicle any flares, fusees, or signal produced by flame.
RCW 46.20.113 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 113
RCW 46.20.113: Anatomical gift statement.
Status: in_force

The department of licensing shall provide a statement whereby the licensee may certify his or her willingness to make an anatomical gift under RCW 68.64.030 , as now or hereafter amended. The department shall provide the statement in at least one of the following ways: (1) On each driver's license; or (2) With each driver's license; or (3) With each in-person driver's license application.
RCW 46.61.745 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 745
RCW 46.61.745: Possessing or consuming cannabis in vehicle on highway—Penalty, exceptions—Definition.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) It is a traffic infraction: (i) For the registered owner of a motor vehicle, or the driver if the registered owner is not then present, or passengers in the vehicle, to keep cannabis in a motor vehicle when the vehicle is upon a highway, unless it is (A) in the trunk of the vehicle, (B) in some other area of the vehicle not normally occupied or directly accessible by the driver or passengers if the vehicle does not have a trunk, or (C) in a package, container, or receptacle that has not been opened or the seal broken or contents partially removed. A utility compartment or glove compartment is deemed to be within the area occupied by the driver and passengers; (ii) To consume cannabis in any manner including, but not limited to, smoking or ingesting in a motor vehicle when the vehicle is upon the public highway; or (iii) To place cannabis in a container specifically labeled by the manufacturer of the container as containing a noncannabis substance and to then violate (a)(i) of this subsection. (b) There is a rebuttable presumption that it is a traffic infraction if the original container of cannabis is incorrectly labeled and there is a subsequent violation of (a)(i) of this subsection. (2) As used in this section, "cannabis" means all parts of the plant Cannabis , whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds, or resin. The term does not include the mature stalks of the plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil or cake made from the seeds of the plant, any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the mature stalks, except the resin extracted therefrom, fiber, oil, or cake, or the sterilized seed of the plant which is incapable of germination.
RCW 46.17.140 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 140
RCW 46.17.140: Late transfer of title penalty.
Status: in_force

The penalty for a late transfer under *RCW 46.12.650 (7) is fifty dollars assessed on the sixteenth day after the date of delivery and two dollars for each additional day thereafter, but the total penalty must not exceed one hundred twenty-five dollars. The penalty must be distributed under RCW 46.68.020 .
RCW 46.61.160 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 160
RCW 46.61.160: Restrictions on limited access highway—Use by bicyclists.
Status: in_force

The department of transportation may by order, and local authorities may by ordinance or resolution, with respect to any limited access highway under their respective jurisdictions prohibit the use of any such highway by funeral processions, or by parades, pedestrians, bicycles or other nonmotorized traffic, or by any person operating a motor-driven cycle. Bicyclists may use the right shoulder of limited access highways except where prohibited. The department of transportation may by order, and local authorities may by ordinance or resolution, with respect to any limited access highway under their respective jurisdictions prohibit the use of the shoulders of any such highway by bicycles within urban areas or upon other sections of the highway where such use is deemed to be unsafe. The department of transportation or the local authority adopting any such prohibitory regulation shall erect and maintain official traffic control devices on the limited access roadway on which such regulations are applicable, and when so erected no person may disobey the restrictions stated on such devices.
RCW 46.04.1953 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 1953
RCW 46.04.1953: Gross vehicle weight rating.
Status: in_force

"Gross vehicle weight rating" means the value specified by the manufacturer as the maximum load weight of a single vehicle.
RCW 46.37.674 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 674
RCW 46.37.674: Signal preemption device—Accident—Substantial bodily harm—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) When an accident that results in injury to a person that arises to substantial bodily harm as defined in RCW 9A.04.110 occurs as a proximate result of the operation of a signal preemption device which was not authorized in RCW 46.37.670 , the driver is guilty of negligently causing substantial bodily harm by use of a signal preemption device. (2) Negligently causing substantial bodily harm by use of a signal preemption device is a class B felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.
RCW 46.55.190 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 55 / Section 190
RCW 46.55.190: Rules.
Status: in_force

The director, in cooperation with the chief of the Washington state patrol, shall adopt rules that carry out the provisions and intent of this chapter.
RCW 46.68.445 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 68 / Section 445
RCW 46.68.445: Parking ticket surcharge—Distribution.
Status: in_force

The parking ticket surcharge imposed under RCW 46.17.030 must be distributed as follows: (1) Ten dollars to the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070 to be used exclusively for the administrative costs of the department; and (2) Five dollars to be retained by the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director handling the renewal application to be used for the administration of the parking ticket program.
RCW 46.63.250 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 63 / Section 250
RCW 46.63.250: Automated traffic safety cameras—Speed violations—Exceptions.
Status: in_force

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(1) Automated traffic safety cameras may be used to detect speed violations, subject to RCW 46.63.220 . (2) Automated traffic safety cameras may be used to detect speed violations within the following locations: (a) Hospital speed zones; (b) Public park speed zones; (c) School speed zones; (d) School walk zones; (e) Roadway work zones, except that a notice of infraction may only be issued if an automated traffic safety camera captures a speed violation when workers are present; and (f) State highways within city limits that are classified as city streets under chapter 47.24 RCW. (3) In addition to the automated traffic safety cameras that may be authorized for specified zones or roads in subsection (2) of this section, the local legislative authority may authorize the use of one additional automated traffic safety camera per 10,000 population to detect speed violations in locations deemed by the local legislative authority to experience higher crash risks due to excessive vehicle speeds. For automated traffic safety cameras authorized to detect speed violations as part of a pilot program prior to June 6, 2024, the location must be deemed by a local legislative authority to have experienced higher crash risks due to excessive vehicle speeds prior to installation of the automated traffic safety camera. (4) Notices of infraction for automated traffic safety camera-detected speed violations may not be issued to the registered vehicle owner of: (a) A marked fire engine equipped with emergency lights and siren; or (b) An ambulance licensed by the department of health and equipped with emergency lights and siren.
RCW 46.71.025 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 71 / Section 025
RCW 46.71.025: Written estimate required—Alternatives—Authorization to exceed—Exceptions.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsections (3) and (4) of this section, a repair facility prior to providing parts or labor shall provide the customer or the customer's designee with a written price estimate of the total cost of the repair, including parts and labor, or where collision repair is involved, aftermarket body parts or nonoriginal equipment manufacturer body parts, if applicable, or offer the following alternatives: "YOU ARE ENTITLED TO A WRITTEN PRICE ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIRS YOU HAVE AUTHORIZED. YOU ARE ALSO ENTITLED TO REQUIRE THE REPAIR FACILITY TO OBTAIN YOUR ORAL OR WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION TO EXCEED THE WRITTEN PRICE ESTIMATE. YOUR SIGNATURE OR INITIALS WILL INDICATE YOUR SELECTION. 1. I request an estimate in writing before you begin repairs. Contact me if the price will exceed this estimate by more than ten percent. 2. Proceed with repairs but contact me if the price will exceed $. . . . . . 3. I do not want a written estimate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Initial or signature) Date: . . . . . . . . Time: . . . . . . . ." (2) The repair facility may not charge the customer more than one hundred ten percent, exclusive of retail sales tax, of the total shown on the written price estimate. Neither of these limitations apply if, before providing additional parts or labor the repair facility obtains either the oral or written authorization of the customer, or the customer's designee, to exceed the written price estimate. The repair facility or its representative shall note on the estimate the date and time of obtaining an oral authorization, the additional parts and labor required, the estimated cost of the additional parts and labor, or where collision repair is involved, aftermarket body parts or nonoriginal equipment manufacturer body parts, if applicable, the name or identification number of the employee who obtains the authorization, and the name and telephone number of the person authorizing the additional costs. (3) A written estimate shall not be required when the customer's motor vehicle or component has been brought to an automotive repair facility's regular place of business without face-to-face contact between the customer and the repair facility. Face-to-face contact means actual in-person discussion between the customer or his or her designee and the agent or employee of the automotive repair facility authorized to intake vehicles or components. However, prior to providing parts and labor, the repair facility must obtain either the oral or written authorization of the customer or the customer's designee. The repair facility or its representative shall note on the estimate or repair order the date and time of obtaining an oral authorization, the total amount authorized, the name or identification number of the employee who obtains the authorization, and the name of the person authorizing the repairs. (4)(a) A written estimate is not required for the repair of any vehicle that: (i) Qualifies for a horseless carriage license plate as defined in RCW 46.04.199 or a collector vehicle license plate as defined in RCW 46.04.1261 ; (ii) Is a street rod vehicle as defined in RCW 46.04.572 or a custom vehicle as defined in RCW 46.04.161 ; or (iii) Is a parts car, which, for the purposes of this section, means a motor vehicle that is owned by a collector to furnish parts for restoration or maintenance of a vehicle described in RCW 46.18.220 (1) or 46.18.255 (1), thus enabling a collector to preserve, restore, and maintain such a vehicle. (b) This subsection does not prohibit a customer seeking repair services for one of the vehicles listed under this subsection from requesting a written estimate, which may be provided at the discretion of the agent or employee of the automotive repair facility, and in which case the repair facility shall provide notification and documentation advising the customer that the requested repairs will be furnished on a time and materials basis, to be billed at least every two weeks.
RCW 46.61.130 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 130
RCW 46.61.130: No-passing zones.
Status: in_force

(1) The state department of transportation and the local authorities are authorized to determine those portions of any highway under their respective jurisdictions where overtaking and passing or driving to the left of the roadway would be especially hazardous and may by appropriate signs or markings on the roadway indicate the beginning and end of such zones. When such signs or markings are in place and clearly visible to an ordinarily observant person every driver of a vehicle shall obey the directions thereof. (2) Where signs or markings are in place to define a no-passing zone as set forth in subsection (1) of this section, no driver may at any time drive on the left side of the roadway within the no-passing zone or on the left side of any pavement striping designed to mark the no-passing zone throughout its length. (3) This section does not apply under the conditions described in RCW 46.61.100 (1)(b), nor to the driver of a vehicle turning left into or from an alley, private road, or driveway.
RCW 46.82.285 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 82 / Section 285
RCW 46.82.285: Application of uniform regulation of business and professions act.
Status: in_force

The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.
RCW 46.30.010 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 30 / Section 010
RCW 46.30.010: Legislative intent.
Status: in_force

It is a privilege granted by the state to operate a motor vehicle upon the highways of this state. The legislature recognizes the threat that uninsured drivers are to the people of the state. In order to alleviate the threat posed by uninsured drivers it is the intent of the legislature to require that all persons driving vehicles registered in this state satisfy the financial responsibility requirements of this chapter. By enactment of this chapter it is not the intent of the legislature to modify, amend, or invalidate existing insurance contract terms, conditions, limitations, or exclusions or to preclude insurance companies from using similar terms, conditions, limitations, or exclusions in future contracts.
RCW 46.04.518 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 518
RCW 46.04.518: Scale weight.
Status: in_force

"Scale weight" means the weight of a vehicle without a load.
RCW 46.25.085 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 25 / Section 085
RCW 46.25.085: Hazardous materials endorsement.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may not issue, renew, upgrade, or transfer a hazardous materials endorsement for a commercial driver's license to any individual authorizing that individual to operate a commercial motor vehicle transporting a hazardous material in commerce unless the federal transportation security administration has determined that the individual does not pose a security risk warranting denial of the endorsement. (2) An individual who is prohibited from holding a commercial driver's license with a hazardous materials endorsement under 49 C.F.R. 1572.5 must surrender any hazardous materials endorsement in his or her possession to the department. (3) The department may adopt such rules as may be necessary to comply with the provisions of 49 C.F.R. part 1572.
RCW 46.04.372 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 372
RCW 46.04.372: ORV registration.
Status: in_force

"ORV registration" means a registration certificate or decal issued under the laws of this state pertaining to the registration of off-road vehicles under chapter 46.09 RCW.
RCW 46.20.105 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 105
RCW 46.20.105: Identifying types of licenses and permits.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may provide a method to distinguish the driver's license of a person who is under the age of twenty-one from the driver's license of a person who is twenty-one years of age or older. (2) An instruction permit must be identified as an "instruction permit" and issued in a distinctive form as determined by the department. (3) An intermediate license must be identified as an "intermediate license" and issued in a distinctive form as determined by the department.
RCW 46.61.690 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 690
RCW 46.61.690: Violations relating to toll facilities—Exception.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who uses a toll bridge, toll tunnel, toll road, or toll ferry, and the approaches thereto, operated by the state of Washington, the department of transportation, a political subdivision or municipal corporation empowered to operate toll facilities, or an entity operating a toll facility under a contract with the department of transportation, a political subdivision, or municipal corporation, at the entrance to which appropriate signs have been erected to notify both pedestrian and vehicular traffic that it is entering a toll facility or its approaches and is subject to the payment of tolls at the designated station for collecting tolls, commits a traffic infraction if: (a) The person does not pay, refuses to pay, evades, or attempts to evade the payment of such tolls, or uses or attempts to use any spurious, counterfeit, or stolen ticket, coupon, token, or electronic device for payment of any such tolls; (b) The person turns, or attempts to turn, the vehicle around in the bridge, tunnel, loading terminal, approach, or toll plaza where signs have been erected forbidding such turns; (c) The person refuses to move a vehicle through the toll facility after having come within the area where signs have been erected notifying traffic that it is entering the area where toll is collectible or where vehicles may not turn around and where vehicles are required to pass through the toll facility for the purpose of collecting tolls; or (d) The driver of the vehicle displays any vehicle license number plate or plates that have been, in any manner, changed, altered, obscured, or disfigured, or have become illegible. (2) Subsection (1)(a) of this section does not apply to toll nonpayment detected through the use of photo toll systems under RCW 46.63.160 .
RCW 46.83.090 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 83 / Section 090
RCW 46.83.090: Bicycle and pedestrian curriculum requirement.
Status: in_force

Any jurisdiction conducting a traffic school or traffic safety course in connection with a condition of a deferral, sentence, or penalty for a traffic infraction or traffic-related criminal offense listed under RCW 46.63.020 shall include, as part of its curriculum, the curriculum for driving safely among bicyclists and pedestrians that has been approved by the department of licensing for driver training schools. This curriculum requirement does not require that more than thirty minutes be devoted to the bicycle and pedestrian curriculum.
RCW 46.01.310 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 01 / Section 310
RCW 46.01.310: Immunity of director, the state, county auditors, agents, and subagents.
Status: in_force

No civil suit or action may ever be commenced or prosecuted against the director, the state of Washington, any county auditor or other agents appointed by the director, any other government officer or entity, or against any other person, by reason of any act done or omitted to be done in connection with the titling or registration of vehicles or vessels while administering duties and responsibilities imposed on the director or as an agent of the director, or as a subagent of an agent of the director. This section does not bar the state of Washington or the director from bringing any action, whether civil or criminal, against any agent, nor shall it bar a county auditor or other agent of the director from bringing an action against the agent.
RCW 46.04.524 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 524
RCW 46.04.524: Seattle Sounders FC license plates.
Status: in_force

"Seattle Sounders FC license plates" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display a symbol or artwork recognizing Seattle Sounders FC.
RCW 46.17.310 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 310
RCW 46.17.310: Change of class fee.
Status: in_force

Before accepting an application for a change of class as required under RCW 46.16A.200 (6), the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay a one dollar fee. The one dollar fee must be deposited in the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070 .
RCW 46.04.363 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 363
RCW 46.04.363: Off-road motorcycle.
Status: in_force

"Off-road motorcycle" means a motorcycle as defined in RCW 46.04.330 that is labeled by the manufacturer's statement or certificate of origin as intended for "off-road use only" or a similar message stamped into the frame of the motorcycle, contained in the owner's manual, or affixed to any part of the motorcycle.
RCW 46.29.150 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 150
RCW 46.29.150: Payment upon judgment.
Status: in_force

The payment of a judgment arising out of an accident or the payment upon such judgment of an amount equal to the maximum amount which could be required for deposit under this chapter shall, for the purposes of this chapter, release the judgment debtor from the liability evidenced by such judgment.
RCW 46.79.040 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 79 / Section 040
RCW 46.79.040: Application forwarded with fees—Issuance of license—Disposition of fees—Display of license.
Status: in_force

Application for a hulk hauler's license, together with a fee of ten dollars, or application for a scrap processor's license, together with a fee of twenty-five dollars, shall be forwarded to the director. Upon receipt of the application the director shall, if the application be in order, issue the license applied for authorizing him or her to do business as such and forward the fee, together with an itemized and detailed report, to the state treasurer, to be deposited in the motor vehicle fund. Upon receiving the certificate the owner shall cause it to be prominently displayed at the address shown in his or her application, where it may be inspected by an investigating officer at any time.
RCW 46.70.132 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 132
RCW 46.70.132: Manufactured home sale—Implied warranty.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to the requirements contained in RCW 46.70.135 , each sale of a new manufactured home in this state is made with an implied warranty that the manufactured home conforms in all material aspects to applicable federal and state laws and regulations establishing standards of safety or quality, and with implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose as permanent housing in the climate of the state. (2) The implied warranties contained in this section may not be waived, limited, or modified. Any provision that attempts to waive, limit, or modify the implied warranties contained in this section is void and unenforceable.
RCW 46.76.015 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 76 / Section 015
RCW 46.76.015: Automotive repair facility may procure transporter's license.
Status: in_force

(1) Any automotive repair facility may procure a transporter's license in accordance with this chapter for the purpose of evaluating vehicles in need of repair, or that have been repaired, on the public roads of this state. (2) This section may not be construed as requiring an automotive repair facility to obtain a transporter's license. (3) For the purposes of this section, "automotive repair facility" or "repair facility" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 46.71.011 . "Automotive repair facility" or "repair facility" includes entities that perform commercial fleet repair or maintenance transactions involving two or more vehicles, or that perform ongoing service or maintenance contracts involving vehicles used primarily for business purposes.
RCW 46.68.415 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 68 / Section 415
RCW 46.68.415: Motor vehicle weight fee, motor home vehicle weight fee—Disposition.
Status: in_force

(1) The motor vehicle weight fee imposed under RCW 46.17.365 (1) must be deposited every July 1st as follows: (a) Three million dollars to the freight mobility multimodal account created in RCW 46.68.310 ; and (b) The remainder to the multimodal transportation account created in RCW 47.66.070 . (2) The motor vehicle weight fee: (a) Must be used for transportation purposes; (b) May not be used for the general support of state government; and (c) Is imposed to provide funds to mitigate the impact of vehicle loads on the state roads and highways and is separate and distinct from other vehicle license fees. Proceeds from the fee may be used for transportation purposes, or for facilities and activities that reduce the number of vehicles or load weights on the state roads and highways. (3) The motor home vehicle weight fee imposed under RCW 46.17.365 (2) must be deposited in the multimodal transportation account created in RCW 47.66.070 .
RCW 46.04.650 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 650
RCW 46.04.650: Tractor.
Status: in_force

"Tractor" means every motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and load so drawn.
RCW 46.61.673 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 673
RCW 46.61.673: Dangerously distracted driving.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) It is a traffic infraction to drive dangerously distracted. Any driver who commits this infraction must be assessed a base penalty of thirty dollars. (b) Enforcement of the infraction of driving dangerously distracted may be accomplished only as a secondary action when a driver of a motor vehicle has been detained for a suspected violation of a separate traffic infraction or an equivalent local ordinance. (c) For the purposes of this section, "dangerously distracted" means a person who engages in any activity not related to the actual operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that interferes with the safe operation of such motor vehicle on any highway. (2) The additional monetary penalty imposed under this section must be deposited into the distracted driving prevention account created in subsection (3) of this section. (3) The distracted driving prevention account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from the base penalty in subsection (1) of this section must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only to support programs dedicated to reducing distracted driving and improving driver education on distracted driving.
RCW 46.10.418 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 10 / Section 418
RCW 46.10.418: Registration—Owners of certain wheeled all-terrain vehicles converted as tracked all-terrain vehicles may apply.
Status: in_force

The owner of a wheeled all-terrain vehicle weighing less than two thousand pounds in stock configuration, when properly converted, as a tracked all-terrain vehicle, may apply for a snowmobile registration as provided in RCW 46.09.390 and under the terms and for the purposes of this chapter.
RCW 46.10.320 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 10 / Section 320
RCW 46.10.320: Snowmobile advisory committee.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created in the Washington state parks and recreation commission a snowmobile advisory committee to advise the commission regarding the administration of this chapter. (2) The purpose of the committee is to assist and advise the commission in the planned development of snowmobile facilities and programs. (3) The committee shall consist of: (a) Six interested snowmobilers, appointed by the commission; each such member shall be a resident of one of the six geographical areas throughout this state where snowmobile activity occurs, as defined by the commission; (b) Three representatives of the nonsnowmobiling public, appointed by the commission; and (c) One representative of the department of natural resources, one representative of the department of fish and wildlife, and one representative of the Washington state association of counties; each of whom shall be appointed by the director of such department or association. (4) Terms of the members appointed under subsection (3)(a) and (b) of this section shall commence on October 1st of the year of appointment and shall be for three years or until a successor is appointed, except in the case of appointments to fill vacancies which shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term: PROVIDED, That the first such members shall be appointed for terms as follows: Three members shall be appointed for one year, three members shall be appointed for two years, and three members shall be appointed for three years. (5) Members of the committee shall be reimbursed for travel expenses as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . Expenditures under this subsection shall be from the snowmobile account created by RCW 46.68.350 . (6) The committee may meet at times and places fixed by the committee. The committee shall meet not less than twice each year and additionally as required by the committee chair or by majority vote of the committee. One of the meetings shall be coincident with a meeting of the commission at which the committee shall provide a report to the commission. The chair of the committee shall be chosen under procedures adopted by the committee from those members appointed under subsection (3)(a) and (b) of this section. (7) The Washington state parks and recreation commission shall serve as recording secretary to the committee. A representative of the department of licensing shall serve as an ex officio member of the committee and shall be notified of all meetings of the committee. The recording secretary and the ex officio member shall be nonvoting members. (8) The committee shall adopt procedures to govern its proceedings.
RCW 46.12.711 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 12 / Section 711
RCW 46.12.711: Street rod vehicles.
Status: in_force

(1) When applying for a certificate of title for a street rod vehicle for the first time, the owner of the street rod vehicle must: (a) Submit a certification that the street rod vehicle: (i) Will be maintained for occasional transportation, exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, and similar uses; and (ii) Will not be used for general daily transportation; and (b) Provide a certificate of vehicle inspection as required under *RCW 46.12.560 (4). (2) The model year and the year of manufacture that are listed on the certificate of title of a street rod vehicle must be the model year and year of manufacture that the body of the street rod vehicle resembles. (3) The presence of modern equipment including, but not limited to, brakes, engines, or seat belts, or the presence of optional equipment referenced in RCW 46.37.518 , on a street rod vehicle does not invalidate the year of manufacture on the certificate of title. (4) A street rod vehicle must be registered under RCW 46.18.220 .
RCW 46.72B.120 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72B / Section 120
RCW 46.72B.120: Public safety measures, not indicative of employment relationship.
Status: in_force

Any safety product, feature, process, policy, standard, or other effort undertaken by a transportation network company, or the provision of equipment by a transportation network company, to further public safety is not an indicia of an employment or agency relationship with a driver.
RCW 46.20.770 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 770
RCW 46.20.770: Intelligent speed assistance device—Penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) A person who is restricted to the use of a vehicle equipped with an intelligent speed assistance 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; or (b) 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. (2) A person who knowingly assists another person who is restricted to the use of a vehicle equipped with an intelligent speed assistance device to circumvent the device or any components of the device, or otherwise interferes 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 intelligent speed assistance 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.
RCW 46.29.170 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 170
RCW 46.29.170: Duration of suspension.
Status: in_force

Unless a suspension is terminated under other provisions of this chapter, any order of suspension by the department under this chapter shall remain in effect and no license shall be renewed for or issued to any person whose license is so suspended until: (1) Such person shall deposit or there shall be deposited on his or her behalf the security required under this chapter, or (2) Three years have elapsed following the date of the accident resulting in such suspension and evidence satisfactory to the department has been filed with it that during such period no action for damages arising out of the accident resulting in such suspension has been instituted. An affidavit of the applicant that no action at law for damages arising out of the accident has been filed against him or her or, if filed, that it is not still pending shall be prima facie evidence of that fact. The department may take whatever steps are necessary to verify the statement set forth in any said affidavit.
RCW 46.61.660 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 660
RCW 46.61.660: Carrying persons or animals on outside part of vehicle.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to transport any living animal on the running board, fenders, hood, or other outside part of any vehicle unless suitable harness, cage or enclosure be provided and so attached as to protect such animal from falling or being thrown therefrom. It shall be unlawful for any person to transport any persons upon the running board, fenders, hood or other outside part of any vehicle, except that this provision shall not apply to authorized emergency vehicles or to solid waste collection vehicles that are engaged in collecting solid waste or recyclables on route at speeds of twenty miles per hour or less.
RCW 46.17.324 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 324
RCW 46.17.324: Transportation electrification fee.
Status: in_force

To realize the environmental benefits of electrification of the transportation system it is necessary to support the adoption of electric vehicles and other electric technology in the state by incentivizing the purchase of these vehicles, building out the charging infrastructure, developing greener transit options, and supporting clean alternative fuel infrastructure. Therefore, it is the intent of the legislature to support these activities through the imposition of new transportation electrification fees in this section. (1) 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 thirty miles using only battery power, is subject to an annual seventy-five dollar transportation electrification fee to be collected by the department, county auditor, or other agent or subagent appointed by the director, in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law. For administrative efficiencies, the transportation electrification fee must be collected at the same time as vehicle registration renewals and may only be collected for vehicles that are renewing an annual vehicle registration. (2) Beginning October 1, 2019, in lieu of the fee in subsection (1) of this section for a hybrid or alternative fuel vehicle that is not required to pay the fees established in RCW 46.17.323 (1) and (4), the department, county auditor, or other agent or subagent appointed by the director must require that the applicant for the annual vehicle registration renewal of such hybrid or alternative fuel vehicle pay a seventy-five dollar hybrid vehicle transportation electrification fee, in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law. (3) The fees required under this section must be deposited in the electric vehicle account created in RCW 82.44.200 , until July 1, 2025, when the fee must be deposited in the motor vehicle account [fund]. (4) This section only applies to a vehicle that is designed to have the capability to drive at a speed of more than thirty-five miles per hour.
RCW 46.10.910 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 10 / Section 910
RCW 46.10.910: Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as the "Snowmobile act".
RCW 46.20.192 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 192
RCW 46.20.192: Compliance with federal REAL ID Act of 2005 requirements—Driver's license and identicard markings—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning July 1, 2018, except for enhanced drivers' licenses and identicards issued under RCW 46.20.202 , the department must mark a driver's license or identicard issued under this chapter in accordance with the requirements of 6 C.F.R. Sec. 37.71 as it existed on July 23, 2017, or such subsequent date as may be provided by the department by rule, consistent with the purposes of this section. (2) The department must adopt rules necessary to implement this section.
RCW 46.44.140 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 44 / Section 140
RCW 46.44.140: Farm implements—Special permits—Penalty.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other special permits authorized by law, special permits may be issued by the department of transportation for a quarterly or annual period upon such terms and conditions as it finds proper for the movement of (1) farm implements used for the cutting or threshing of mature crops; or (2) other farm implements that may be identified by rule of the department of transportation. Any farm implement moved under this section must comply with RCW 46.44.091 , have a gross weight of less than sixty-five thousand pounds, and have a total outside width of less than twenty feet while being moved, and such movement must be patrolled, flagged, lighted, signed, at a time of day, and otherwise in accordance with rules hereby authorized to be adopted by the department of transportation for the control of such movements. Applications for and permits issued under this section shall provide for a description of the farm implements to be moved, the approximate dates of movement, and the routes of movement so far as they are reasonably known to the applicant at the time of application, but the permit shall not be limited to these circumstances but shall be general in its application except as limited by the statutes and rules adopted by the department of transportation. A copy of the governing permit shall be carried on the farm implement being moved during the period of its movement. The department shall collect a fee as provided in RCW 46.44.0941 . Violation of a term or condition under which a permit was issued, of a rule adopted by the department of transportation as authorized by this section, or of a term of this section is a traffic infraction.
RCW 46.29.280 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 280
RCW 46.29.280: Suspension continues until proof furnished.
Status: in_force

Whenever, under any law of this state, the license of any person is suspended or revoked by reason of a conviction, forfeiture of bail, or finding that a traffic infraction has been committed, the suspension or revocation hereinbefore required shall remain in effect and the department shall not issue to such person any new or renewal of license until permitted under the motor vehicle laws of this state, and not then unless and until such person shall give and thereafter maintain proof of financial responsibility for the future. Upon receiving notice of the termination or cancellation of proof of financial responsibility for the future, the department shall resuspend or rerevoke the person's driving privilege until the person again gives and thereafter maintains proof of financial responsibility for the future.
RCW 46.68.400 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 68 / Section 400
RCW 46.68.400: Vehicle registration filing fees—Distribution.
Status: in_force

A filing fee established in RCW 46.17.005 must be distributed as follows: (1) If paid to the county auditor or other agent or subagent appointed by the director, the fee must be distributed to the county treasurer and credited to the county current expense fund except that fifty cents of the fee must be remitted to the department. At least quarterly, the department must distribute an equal share of the remitted funds to each county. (2) If the fee is paid to another agent of the director, the fee must be used by the agent to defray his or her expenses in handling the application. (3) If the fee is collected by the state patrol as agent for the director, the fee must be certified to the state treasurer and deposited to the credit of the state patrol highway account. (4) If the fee is collected by the department of transportation as agent for the director, the fee must be certified to the state treasurer and deposited to the credit of the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070 . (5) If the fee is collected by the director or branches of the department, the fee must be certified to the state treasurer and deposited to the credit of the highway safety fund, except that two dollars of the fee must be deposited into the multimodal transportation account if the fee is collected in conjunction with RCW 46.17.350 (1) (c) or (k) or 46.17.355 .
RCW 46.20.161 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 161
RCW 46.20.161: Issuance—Contents—Fee—Veterans, individuals meeting criteria for veterans—Medical alert designation, developmental disability designation, or deafness designation—Self-attestation.
Status: in_force

(1) The department, upon receipt of a fee of seventy-two dollars, unless the driver's license is issued for a period other than eight years, in which case the fee shall be nine dollars for each year that the license is issued, which includes the fee for the required photograph, shall issue to every qualifying applicant a driver's license. A driver's license issued to a person under the age of eighteen is an intermediate license, subject to the restrictions imposed under RCW 46.20.075 , until the person reaches the age of eighteen. (2) The license must include: (a) A distinguishing number assigned to the licensee; (b) The name of record; (c) Date of birth; (d) Washington residence address; (e) Photograph; (f) A brief description of the licensee; (g) Either a facsimile of the signature of the licensee or a space upon which the licensee shall write the licensees' usual signature with pen and ink immediately upon receipt of the license; (h) If applicable, the person's status as a veteran as provided in subsection (4) of this section; and (i) If applicable, a medical alert designation as provided in subsection (5) of this section. (3) No license is valid until it has been signed by the licensee. (4)(a) A veteran, as defined in RCW 41.04.007 , may apply to the department to obtain a veteran designation on a driver's license issued under this section by providing: (i) A United States department of veterans affairs identification card or proof of service letter; (ii) A United States department of defense discharge document, DD Form 214 or DD Form 215, as it exists on June 7, 2018, or such subsequent date as may be provided by the department by rule, consistent with the purposes of this section, or equivalent or successor discharge paperwork, that establishes the person's service in the armed forces of the United States and qualifying discharge as defined in RCW 73.04.005 ; (iii) A national guard state-issued report of separation and military service, NGB Form 22, as it exists on June 7, 2018, or such subsequent date as may be provided by the department by rule, consistent with the purposes of this section, or equivalent or successor discharge paperwork, that establishes the person's active duty or reserve service in the national guard and qualifying discharge as defined in RCW 73.04.005 ; or (iv) A United States uniformed services identification card, DD Form 2, that displays on its face that it has been issued to a retired member of any of the armed forces of the United States, including the national guard and armed forces reserves. (b) The department may permit a veteran, as defined in RCW 41.04.007 , to submit alternate forms of documentation to apply to obtain a veteran designation on a driver's license. (5) Any person may apply to the department to obtain a medical alert designation, a developmental disability designation, or a deafness designation on a driver's license issued under this chapter by providing: (a) Self-attestation that the individual: (i) Has a medical condition that could affect communication or account for a driver health emergency; (ii) Is deaf or hard of hearing; or (iii) Has a developmental disability as defined in RCW 71A.10.020 ; (b) A statement from the person that they have voluntarily provided the self-attestation and other information verifying the condition; and (c) For persons under eighteen years of age or who have a developmental disability, the signature of a parent or legal guardian. (6) A self-attestation or data contained in a self-attestation provided under this section: (a) Shall not be disclosed; (b) Is for the confidential use of the director, the chief of the Washington state patrol, and law enforcement and emergency medical service providers as designated by law; and (c) Is subject to the privacy protections of the driver's privacy protection act, 18 U.S.C. Sec. 2725.
RCW 46.72A.130 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72A / Section 130
RCW 46.72A.130: Continued operation of existing limousines.
Status: in_force

A vehicle operated as a limousine under *chapter 81.90 RCW before April 1, 1996, may continue to operate as a limousine even though it may not meet the definition of limousine in RCW 46.04.274 as long as the owner is the same as the registered owner on April 1, 1996, and the vehicle and limousine carrier otherwise comply with this chapter.
RCW 46.61.780 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 780
RCW 46.61.780: Lamps and other equipment on bicycles.
Status: in_force

(1) Every bicycle when in use during the hours of darkness as defined in RCW 46.37.020 shall be equipped with a lamp on the front which shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet to the front and with a red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the state patrol which shall be visible from all distances up to six hundred feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of five hundred feet to the rear may be used in addition to the red reflector. A light-emitting diode flashing taillight visible from a distance of five hundred feet to the rear may also be used in addition to the red reflector. (2) Every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement.
RCW 46.25.140 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 25 / Section 140
RCW 46.25.140: Rules.
Status: in_force

The department may adopt rules necessary to carry out this chapter.
RCW 46.20.329 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 329
RCW 46.20.329: Formal hearing—Procedures, notice, stay.
Status: in_force

Upon receiving a request for a formal hearing as provided in RCW 46.20.328 , the department shall fix a time and place for hearing as early as may be arranged in the county where the applicant or licensee resides, and shall give ten days' notice of the hearing to the applicant or licensee, except that the hearing may be set for a different place with the concurrence of the applicant or licensee and the period of notice may be waived. Any decision by the department suspending or revoking a person's driving privilege shall be stayed and shall not take effect while a formal hearing is pending as herein provided or during the pendency of a subsequent appeal to superior court: PROVIDED, That this stay shall be effective only so long as there is no conviction of a moving violation or a finding that the person has committed a traffic infraction which is a moving violation during pendency of hearing and appeal: PROVIDED FURTHER, That nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the department from seeking an order setting aside the stay during the pendency of such appeal in those cases where the action of the department is based upon physical or mental incapacity, or a failure to successfully complete an examination required by this chapter. A formal hearing shall be conducted by the director or by a person or persons appointed by the director from among the employees of the department.
RCW 46.18.140 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 18 / Section 140
RCW 46.18.140: Nonreviewed special license plates.
Status: in_force

(1) A special license plate series created by the legislature after January 1, 2011, that has not been reviewed and approved by the department is subject to the following requirements: (a) The organization sponsoring the license plate series shall, within thirty days of enactment of the legislation creating the special license plate series, submit prepayment of all start-up costs associated with the creation and implementation of the special license plate in an amount determined by the department. The prepayment will be credited to the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070 . The creation and implementation of the special license plate series may not begin until payment is received by the department. (b) If the sponsoring organization is not able to meet the prepayment requirements in (a) of this subsection and can demonstrate this fact to the satisfaction of the department, the revenues generated from the sale of the special license plates must be deposited in the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070 until the department determines that the state's portion of the implementation costs have been fully reimbursed. When it has determined that the state has been fully reimbursed, the department must notify the treasurer to commence distribution of the revenue according to statutory provisions. (c) The sponsoring organization must provide a proposed special license plate design to the department within thirty days of enactment of the legislation creating the special license plate series. (2) The state must be reimbursed for its portion of the implementation costs within two years from the date the new special license plate series goes on sale to the public. If the reimbursement does not occur within the two-year time frame, the special license plate series must be placed in probationary status for a period of one year from that date. If the state is still not fully reimbursed for its implementation costs after the one-year probation, the special license plate series must be discontinued immediately. Those special license plates issued before discontinuation are valid until replaced. (3) If the sponsoring organization ceases to exist or the purpose of the special license plate series ceases to exist, revenues generated from the sale of the special license plates must be deposited into the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070 . (4) A sponsoring organization may not seek to redesign its special license plate series until the entire existing inventory is sold or purchased by the organization itself. All costs for the redesign of a special license plate series must be paid by the sponsoring organization.
RCW 46.72.120 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72 / Section 120
RCW 46.72.120: Rules.
Status: in_force

The director is empowered to make and enforce such rules and regulations, including the setting of fees, as may be consistent with and necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
RCW 46.20.326 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 326
RCW 46.20.326: Failure to appear or request interview constitutes waiver—Procedure.
Status: in_force

Failure to appear for a driver improvement interview at the time and place stated by the department in its notice as provided in RCW 46.20.322 and 46.20.323 or failure to request a driver improvement interview within ten days as provided in RCW 46.20.325 constitutes a waiver of a driver improvement interview, and the department may take action without such driver improvement interview, or the department may, upon request of the person whose privilege to drive may be affected, or at its own option, re-open the case, take evidence, change or set aside any order theretofore made, or grant a driver improvement interview.
RCW 46.72A.020 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72A / Section 020
RCW 46.72A.020: Engagement of and fares for carrier services—Service records—Carrier information—Penalties—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) Contact by a customer or customer's agent to engage the services of a carrier's limousine must be initiated by a customer or customer's agent at a time and place different from the customer's time and place of departure. The fare for service must be agreed upon prior to departure. Under no circumstances may customers or customers' agents make arrangements to immediately engage the services of a carrier's limousine with the chauffeur, even if the chauffeur is an owner or officer of the company, with the single exception of stand-hail limousines only at a facility owned and operated by a port district in a county with a population of one million or more that are licensed and restricted by the rules and policies set forth by the port district. (2) At the time of the conduct of the commercial limousine business, the chauffeur of a limousine and the limousine carrier business must possess written or electronic records substantiating the prearrangement of the carrier's services for any customer carried for compensation, except for vehicles meeting the requirements of the exception for stand-hail limousines described in subsection (1) of this section. Limousine carriers and limousine chauffeurs operating as an independent business must list a physical address on their business license issued under chapter 19.02 RCW where records substantiating the prearrangement of the carrier's services may be reviewed by an enforcement officer. A limousine carrier must retain these records for a minimum of one calendar year, and failure to do so is a class 3 civil infraction against the carrier for each record that is missing or fails to include all of the information described in rules adopted under subsection (4) of this section. (3) Limousine carriers and limousine chauffeurs operating as an independent business must list a telephone or pager number that is used to prearrange the carrier's services for any customer carried for compensation. (4) The department must adopt rules specifying the content and retention schedule of the records required for compliance with subsection (2) of this section. (5) The failure of a chauffeur who is operating a limousine to immediately provide, on demand by an enforcement officer, written or electronic records required by the department substantiating the prearrangement of the carrier's services for any customer carried for compensation, except for limousines meeting the requirements of the exception for stand-hail limousines described in subsection (1) of this section, is a class 2 civil infraction and is subject to monetary penalties under RCW 7.80.120 . It is a class 1 civil infraction for a repeat offense under this subsection during the same calendar year. (6) The department must define by rule conditions under which a chauffeur is considered to be operating a limousine, including when the limousine is parked in a designated passenger load zone.
RCW 46.61.365 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 365
RCW 46.61.365: Emerging from alley, driveway, or building.
Status: in_force

The driver of a vehicle within a business or residence district emerging from an alley, driveway or building shall stop such vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk or onto the sidewalk area extending across any alleyway or driveway, and shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian or personal delivery device as may be necessary to avoid collision, and upon entering the roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on said roadway.
RCW 46.66.060 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 66 / Section 060
RCW 46.66.060: Members—Compensation and travel expenses.
Status: in_force

Members of the Washington auto theft prevention authority who are not public employees shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.250 and shall be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of the authority in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 .
RCW 46.72B.050 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72B / Section 050
RCW 46.72B.050: Fare for prearranged ride.
Status: in_force

(1) Before a passenger enters a transportation network company vehicle, the transportation network company must provide, on behalf of the driver, either the fare for the prearranged ride or the option to receive an estimated fare for the prearranged ride. (2) During the first seven days of a state of emergency, as declared by the governor or the president of the United States, a transportation network company may not charge a fare for transportation network company services provided to any passenger that exceeds two and one-half times the fare that would otherwise be applicable for the prearranged ride.
RCW 46.66.030 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 66 / Section 030
RCW 46.66.030: Powers, duties.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington auto theft prevention authority may obtain or contract for staff services, including an executive director, and any facilities and equipment as the authority requires to carry out its duties. (2) The director may enter into contracts with any public or private organization to carry out the purposes of this section and RCW 46.66.010 , 46.66.020 , and 46.66.040 through 46.66.080 . (3) The authority shall review and make recommendations to the legislature and the governor regarding motor vehicle theft in Washington state. In preparing the recommendations, the authority shall, at a minimum, review the following issues: (a) Determine the scope of the problem of motor vehicle theft, including: (i) Particular areas of the state where the problem is the greatest; (ii) Annual data reported by local law enforcement regarding the number of reported thefts, investigations, recovered vehicles, arrests, and convictions; and (iii) An assessment of estimated funds needed to hire sufficient investigators to respond to all reported thefts. (b) Analyze the various methods of combating the problem of motor vehicle theft; (c) Develop and implement a plan of operation; and (d) Develop and implement a financial plan. (4) The authority is not a law enforcement agency and may not gather, collect, or disseminate intelligence information for the purpose of investigating specific crimes or pursuing or capturing specific perpetrators. Members of the authority may not exercise general authority peace officer powers while acting in their capacity as members of the authority, unless the exercise of peace officer powers is necessary to prevent an imminent threat to persons or property. (5) The authority shall annually report its activities, findings, and recommendations during the preceding year to the legislature by December 31st.
RCW 46.25.001 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 25 / Section 001
RCW 46.25.001: Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Commercial Driver's License Act.
RCW 46.63.190 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 63 / Section 190
RCW 46.63.190: Payment plans—Request—Delinquency—Nonpayments—Fees—Modification allowed.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) A person may request a payment plan at any time for the payment of any monetary penalty, fee, cost, assessment, or other monetary obligation associated with a traffic infraction. If the person does not have the ability to pay the monetary obligation in full, the person has not previously been granted a payment plan for the same monetary obligation, and the court has not authorized its collections agency to take civil legal enforcement action, the court shall enter into a payment plan with the individual. Where the court has authorized its collections agency to take civil legal enforcement action, the court may, at its discretion, enter into a payment plan. (b) If a court authorized community restitution program for offenders is available in the jurisdiction, the court may allow conversion of all or part of the monetary obligations due under this section to court authorized community restitution in lieu of time payments if the person is unable to make reasonable time payments. (2) The person may voluntarily pay an amount at any time in addition to the payments required under the payment plan. (3) If a payment required to be made under the payment plan is delinquent or the person fails to complete a community restitution program on or before the time established under the payment plan, unless the court determines good cause therefor and adjusts the payment plan or the community restitution plan accordingly, the court may refer the unpaid monetary penalty, fee, cost, assessment, or other monetary obligation for civil enforcement until all monetary obligations have been paid and court authorized community restitution has been completed, or until the court has entered into a new payment plan or community restitution agreement with the person. (4)(a) If a person has not entered into a payment plan with the court and has not paid the monetary obligation in full, no sooner than 90 days from the date of the infraction the court may refer the unpaid monetary penalty, fee, cost, assessment, or other monetary obligation to a collections agency until all monetary obligations have been paid or until the person has entered into a payment plan under this section. (b) If a person responded to a traffic infraction for a moving violation attesting that the person did not have the ability to pay the infraction in full, the court must attempt to enter into a payment plan with the person prior to referring the monetary obligation to a collections agency. (5) If the payment plan is to be administered by the court, the court may assess the person a reasonable administrative fee to be wholly retained by the city or county with jurisdiction. The administrative fee shall not exceed $10 per infraction or $25 per payment plan, whichever is less. (6) Nothing in this section precludes a court from contracting with outside entities to administer its payment plan system. When outside entities are used for the administration of a payment plan, the court may assess the person a reasonable fee for such administrative services, which fee may be calculated on a periodic, percentage, or other basis. (7) The court may modify a payment plan at any time. (8) The court may require a person who fails to make payment as required under a payment plan to appear and provide evidence of ability to pay. (9) For the purposes of this section, "payment plan" means a plan that requires reasonable payments based on the financial ability of the person to pay as determined by court rule.
RCW 46.70.124 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 124
RCW 46.70.124: Evidence of ownership for dealers' used vehicles—Consignments.
Status: in_force

A vehicle dealer shall possess a separate certificate of title or other evidence of ownership approved by the department for each used vehicle kept in the dealer's possession. Evidence of ownership shall be either in the name of the dealer or in the name of the dealer's immediate vendor properly assigned. In the case of consigned vehicles, the vehicle dealer may possess a completed consignment contract that includes a guaranteed title from the seller in lieu of the required certificate of title.
RCW 46.12.600 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 12 / Section 600
RCW 46.12.600: Destruction of vehicle—Surrender of certificate, penalty—Report of settlement by insurance company—Market value threshold.
Status: in_force

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(1)(a) The registered owner or legal owner shall: (i) Report the destruction of the vehicle issued a certificate of title or registration certificate to the department within fifteen days of its destruction; and (ii) Submit the certificate of title or affidavit in lieu of title marked "DESTROYED." The registered owner's name, address, and the date of destruction must be clearly shown on the certificate of title or affidavit in lieu of title. (b) It is a gross misdemeanor to fail to notify the department and be in possession of a certificate of title of a destroyed vehicle on the sixteenth day after the vehicle is destroyed and each day thereafter. (2) The insurance company or self-insurer shall report the destruction or total loss of vehicles issued a certificate of title or registration certificate to the department within fifteen days after the settlement claim. The report must be submitted regardless of where or in what jurisdiction the total loss occurred. An insurer shall report total loss vehicles to the department in any of the following manners: (a) Electronically through the department's online reporting system. An insurer choosing this option must immediately destroy ownership documents after filing the electronic report; (b) Submitting the certificate of title or affidavit in lieu of title marked "DESTROYED." The insurer's name, address, and the date of loss must be clearly shown on the certificate of title or affidavit in lieu of title; or (c) Submitting a properly completed total loss claim settlement form provided by the department. (3) The registered owner, legal owner, or insurer reporting the destruction or total loss of a motor vehicle six years old or older must include a statement on whether the fair market value of the motor vehicle immediately before its destruction was at least equal to the market value threshold. The age of the motor vehicle is determined by subtracting the model year from the current calendar year. (4) The market value threshold is six thousand seven hundred ninety dollars or a greater amount as set by rule of the department. The department shall: (a) Increase the market value threshold amount: (i) When the consumer price index for all urban consumers, compiled by the bureau of labor statistics, United States department of labor, or its successor, for the west region, in the expenditure category "used cars and trucks," shows an annual average increase over the previous year; (ii) By the same percentage increase of the annual average shown in the consumer price index; and (iii) On July 1st of the year immediately following the year with the increase of the annual average; (b) Round each increase of the market value threshold to the nearest ten dollars; (c) Not increase the market value threshold amount if the amount of the increase would be less than fifty dollars; and (d) Carry forward any unmade increases to succeeding years until the cumulative increase is at least fifty dollars.
RCW 46.61.5249 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 5249
RCW 46.61.5249: Negligent driving—First degree.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) A person is guilty of negligent driving in the first degree if he or she operates a motor vehicle in a manner that is both negligent and endangers or is likely to endanger any person or property, and exhibits the effects of having consumed liquor or cannabis or any drug or exhibits the effects of having inhaled or ingested any chemical, whether or not a legal substance, for its intoxicating or hallucinatory effects. (b) It is an affirmative defense to negligent driving in the first degree by means of exhibiting the effects of having consumed any drug that must be proved by the defendant by a preponderance of the evidence, that the driver has a valid prescription for the drug consumed, and has been consuming it according to the prescription directions and warnings. (c) Negligent driving in the first degree is a misdemeanor. (2) For the purposes of this section: (a) "Negligent" means the failure to exercise ordinary care, and is the doing of some act that a reasonably careful person would not do under the same or similar circumstances or the failure to do something that a reasonably careful person would do under the same or similar circumstances. (b) "Exhibiting the effects of having consumed liquor, cannabis, or any drug" means that a person has the odor of liquor, cannabis, or any drug on his or her breath, or that by speech, manner, appearance, behavior, lack of coordination, or otherwise exhibits that he or she has consumed liquor, cannabis, or any drug, and either: (i) Is in possession of or in close proximity to a container that has or recently had liquor, cannabis, or any drug in it; or (ii) Is shown by other evidence to have recently consumed liquor, cannabis, or any drug. (c) "Exhibiting the effects of having inhaled or ingested any chemical, whether or not a legal substance, for its intoxicating or hallucinatory effects" means that a person by speech, manner, appearance, behavior, or lack of coordination or otherwise exhibits that he or she has inhaled or ingested a chemical and either: (i) Is in possession of the canister or container from which the chemical came; or (ii) Is shown by other evidence to have recently inhaled or ingested a chemical for its intoxicating or hallucinatory effects. (3) Any act prohibited by this section that also constitutes a crime under any other law of this state may be the basis of prosecution under such other law notwithstanding that it may also be the basis for prosecution under this section. (4) A person convicted of negligent driving in the first degree who has one or more prior offenses as defined in RCW 46.61.5055 (14) within seven years shall be required, under RCW 46.20.720 , to install an ignition interlock device on all vehicles operated by the person.
RCW 46.37.390 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 390
RCW 46.37.390: Mufflers required—Smoke and air contaminant standards—Definitions—Penalty, exception.
Status: in_force

(1) Every motor vehicle shall at all times be equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise, and no person shall use a muffler cut-out, bypass, or similar device upon a motor vehicle on a highway. (2)(a) No motor vehicle first sold and registered as a new motor vehicle on or after January 1, 1971, shall discharge into the atmosphere at elevations of less than three thousand feet any air contaminant for a period of more than ten seconds which is: (i) As dark as or darker than the shade designated as No. 1 on the Ringelmann chart, as published by the United States bureau of mines; or (ii) Of such opacity as to obscure an observer's view to a degree equal to or greater than does smoke described in subsection (a)(i) above. (b) No motor vehicle first sold and registered prior to January 1, 1971, shall discharge into the atmosphere at elevations of less than three thousand feet any air contaminant for a period of more than ten seconds which is: (i) As dark as or darker than the shade designated as No. 2 on the Ringelmann chart, as published by the United States bureau of mines; or (ii) Of such opacity as to obscure an observer's view to a degree equal to or greater than does smoke described in subsection (b)(i) above. (c) For the purposes of this subsection the following definitions shall apply: (i) "Opacity" means the degree to which an emission reduces the transmission of light and obscures the view of an object in the background; (ii) "Ringelmann chart" means the Ringelmann smoke chart with instructions for use as published by the United States bureau of mines in May 1967 and as thereafter amended, information circular 7718. (3) No person shall modify the exhaust system of a motor vehicle in a manner which will amplify or increase the noise emitted by the engine of such vehicle above that emitted by the muffler originally installed on the vehicle, and it shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle not equipped as required by this subsection, or which has been amplified as prohibited by this subsection. A court may dismiss an infraction notice for a violation of this subsection if there is reasonable grounds to believe that the vehicle was not operated in violation of this subsection. This subsection (3) does not apply to vehicles twenty-five or more years old or to passenger vehicles being operated off the highways in an organized racing or competitive event conducted by a recognized sanctioning body.
RCW 46.72B.070 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72B / Section 070
RCW 46.72B.070: Age of motor vehicle.
Status: in_force

A transportation network company must require that any motor vehicle that a transportation network company driver will use to provide prearranged rides is not more than 15 years old as determined by the model year of the vehicle.
RCW 46.29.610 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 610
RCW 46.29.610: Surrender of license—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person whose license shall have been suspended under any provision of this chapter, or whose policy of insurance or bond, when required under this chapter, shall have been canceled or terminated, shall immediately return the license to the department. (2) Any person willfully failing to return a license as required in subsection (1) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
RCW 46.61.630 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 630
RCW 46.61.630: Coasting prohibited.
Status: in_force

(1) The driver of any motor vehicle when traveling upon a down grade shall not coast with the gears of such vehicle in neutral. (2) The driver of a commercial motor vehicle when traveling upon a down grade shall not coast with the clutch disengaged.
RCW 46.04.420 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 420
RCW 46.04.420: Private road or driveway.
Status: in_force

"Private road or driveway" includes every way or place in private ownership and used for travel of vehicles by the owner or those having express or implied permission from the owner, but not by other persons.
RCW 46.08.070 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 08 / Section 070
RCW 46.08.070: Nonresidents, application to.
Status: in_force

Subject to a compliance with the motor vehicle laws of the state and acceptance of the provisions of this title, nonresident owners and operators of vehicles hereby are granted the privilege of using the public highways of this state, and use of such public highways shall be deemed and construed to be an acceptance by such nonresident owners and operators of the provisions of this title.
RCW 46.04.295 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 295
RCW 46.04.295: Medium-speed electric vehicle.
Status: in_force

"Medium-speed electric vehicle" means a self-propelled, electrically powered four-wheeled motor vehicle, equipped with a roll cage or crush-proof body design, whose speed attainable in one mile is more than twenty-five miles per hour but not more than thirty-five miles per hour and otherwise meets or exceeds the federal regulations set forth in 49 C.F.R. Sec. 571.500.
RCW 46.04.440 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 440
RCW 46.04.440: Railroad.
Status: in_force

"Railroad" means a carrier of persons or property upon vehicles, other than streetcars, operated upon stationary rails, the route of which is principally outside cities and towns.
RCW 46.55.080 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 55 / Section 080
RCW 46.55.080: Law enforcement, authorized regional transit authority representative, other public official impound, private impound—Master log—Certain associations restricted.
Status: in_force

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(1) If a vehicle is in violation of the time restrictions of RCW 46.55.010 (14), it may be impounded by a registered tow truck operator at the direction of a law enforcement officer, authorized regional transit authority representative under the conditions described in RCW 46.55.010 (14)(a)(iv), or other public official with jurisdiction if the vehicle is on public property, or at the direction of the property owner or an agent if it is on private property. A law enforcement officer may also direct the impoundment of a vehicle pursuant to a writ or court order. (2) The person requesting a private impound or a law enforcement officer, authorized regional transit authority representative, or public official requesting a public impound shall provide a signed authorization for the impound at the time and place of the impound to the registered tow truck operator before the operator may proceed with the impound. A registered tow truck operator, employee, or his or her agent may not serve as an agent of a property owner for the purposes of signing an impound authorization or, independent of the property owner, identify a vehicle for impound. (3) In the case of a private impound, the impound authorization shall include the following statement: "A person authorizing this impound, if the impound is found in violation of chapter 46.55 RCW, may be held liable for the costs incurred by the vehicle owner." (4) A registered tow truck operator shall record and keep in the operator's files the date and time that a vehicle is put in the operator's custody and released. The operator shall make an entry into a master log regarding transactions relating to impounded vehicles. The operator shall make this master log available, upon request, to representatives of the department or the state patrol. (5) A person who engages in or offers to engage in the activities of a registered tow truck operator may not be associated in any way with a person or business whose main activity is authorizing the impounding of vehicles.
RCW 46.61.765 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 765
RCW 46.61.765: Clinging to vehicles.
Status: in_force

No person riding upon any bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled, or toy vehicle shall attach the same or himself or herself to any vehicle upon a roadway.
RCW 46.18.120 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 18 / Section 120
RCW 46.18.120: Written agreement—Financial report.
Status: in_force

(1) Within thirty days of legislative enactment of a new special license plate series for a qualifying organization meeting the requirements of RCW 46.18.100 (1), the department shall enter into a written agreement with the organization that sponsored the special license plate. The agreement must identify the services to be performed by the sponsoring organization. The agreement must be consistent with all applicable state law and include the following provision: "No portion of any funds disbursed under the agreement may be used, directly or indirectly, for any of the following purposes: (a) Attempting to influence: (i) The passage or defeat of legislation by the legislature of the state of Washington, by a county, city, town, or other political subdivision of the state of Washington, or by the Congress; or (ii) the adoption or rejection of a rule, standard, rate, or other legislative enactment of a state agency; (b) Making contributions reportable under *chapter 42.17 RCW; or (c) Providing a: (i) Gift; (ii) honoraria; or (iii) travel, lodging, meals, or entertainment to a public officer or employee." (2) The sponsoring organization must submit an annual financial report by September 30th of each year to the department detailing actual revenues and expenditures of the revenues received from sales of the special license plate. Consistent with the agreement under subsection (1) of this section, the sponsoring organization must expend the revenues generated from the sale of the special license plate series for the benefit of the public, and it must be spent within this state. Disbursement of the revenue generated from the sale of the special license plate to the sponsoring organization is contingent upon the organization meeting all reporting and review requirements as required by the department. (3) If the sponsoring organization ceases to exist or the purpose of the special license plate series ceases to exist, revenues generated from the sale of the special license plates must be deposited into the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070 . (4) A sponsoring organization may not seek to redesign its special license plate series until the entire inventory is sold or purchased by the organization itself. All costs for the redesign of a special license plate series must be paid by the sponsoring organization.
RCW 46.82.390 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 82 / Section 390
RCW 46.82.390: Penalty.
Status: in_force

A violation of any provision of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor.
RCW 46.10.470 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 10 / Section 470
RCW 46.10.470: Operating upon public road or highway lawful, when.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 46.10.460 , it shall be lawful to operate a snowmobile upon a public roadway or highway: Where such roadway or highway is completely covered with snow or ice and has been closed by the responsible governing body to motor vehicle traffic during the winter months; or When the responsible governing body gives notice that such roadway or highway is open to snowmobiles or all-terrain vehicle use; or In an emergency during the period of time when and at locations where snow upon the roadway or highway renders such impassible to travel by automobile; or When traveling along a designated snowmobile trail.
RCW 46.55.200 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 55 / Section 200
RCW 46.55.200: Penalties for certain acts or omissions.
Status: in_force

A registered tow truck operator's license may be denied, suspended, or revoked, or the licensee may be ordered to pay a monetary penalty of a civil nature, not to exceed one thousand dollars per violation, or the licensee may be subjected to any combination of license and monetary penalty, whenever the director has reason to believe the licensee has committed, or is at the time committing, a violation of this chapter or rules adopted under it or any other statute or rule relating to the title or disposition of vehicles or vehicle hulks, including but not limited to: (1) Towing any abandoned vehicle without first obtaining and having in the operator's possession at all times while transporting it, appropriate evidence of ownership or an impound authorization properly executed by the private person or public official having control over the property on which the unauthorized vehicle was found; (2) Forging the signature of the registered or legal owner on a certificate of title, or forging the signature of any authorized person on documents pertaining to unauthorized or abandoned vehicles or automobile hulks; (3) Failing to comply with the statutes and rules relating to the processing and sale of abandoned vehicles; (4) Failing to accept bids on any abandoned vehicle offered at public sale; (5) Failing to transmit to the state surplus funds derived from the sale of an abandoned vehicle; (6) Selling, disposing of, or having in his or her possession, without notifying law enforcement officials, a vehicle that he or she knows or has reason to know has been stolen or illegally appropriated without the consent of the owner; (7) Failing to comply with the statutes and rules relating to the transfer of ownership of vehicles or other procedures after public sale; or (8) Failing to pay any civil monetary penalty assessed by the director pursuant to this section within ten days after the assessment becomes final. All orders by the director made under this chapter are subject to the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW.
RCW 46.37.188 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 188
RCW 46.37.188: Penalty for violation of RCW 46.37.184 through 46.37.188.
Status: in_force

Every violation of RCW 46.37.184 , 46.37.185 , 46.37.186 , or 46.37.187 is a traffic infraction.
RCW 46.04.1261 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 1261
RCW 46.04.1261: Collector vehicle license plate.
Status: in_force

"Collector vehicle license plate" means a special license plate that may be assigned to a vehicle that is more than thirty years old.
RCW 46.82.310 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 82 / Section 310
RCW 46.82.310: School licenses—Insurance.
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall engage in the business of conducting a driver training school without a license issued by the director for that purpose. The school's license must be displayed before the school may: (a) Schedule, enroll, or engage any students in a course of instruction; (b) Issue a verification of enrollment to any student; or (c) Begin any classroom or behind-the-wheel instruction. (2) An application for a driver training school license shall be filed with the director, containing such information as prescribed by the director, including a uniform business identifier number, accompanied by an application fee as set by rule of the department, which shall in no event be refunded. Before an application for a driver training school license is approved, the business practices, facilities, records, vehicles, and insurance of the proposed school must be inspected and reviewed by authorized representatives of the director. If an application is approved by the director, the applicant shall be granted a license valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance. (3) A driver training school may apply for a license to establish a branch office or branch classroom by filing an application with the director, containing such information as prescribed by the director, accompanied by an application fee as set by rule of the department, which shall in no event be refunded. Before an application for a license to establish a branch office or branch classroom is approved, the business practices, facilities, records, vehicles, and insurance of the proposed branch location must be inspected and reviewed by authorized representatives of the director. If an application is approved by the director, the applicant shall be granted a license valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance. (4) The annual fee for renewal of a school or branch location license shall be set by rule of the department. Subject to the department's inspection of the business, the director shall issue a license certificate to each licensee which shall be conspicuously displayed in the place of business of the licensee. If the director has not received a renewal application postmarked on or before the date a license expires the license will be marked late. If the renewal application and fee are not received within thirty days after expiration of the license, the license will be void requiring a new application as provided for in this chapter, including payment of all fees. Instruction may not be given beyond the thirty days from the expiration of the license. (5) The person to whom a driver training school license has been issued must notify the director in writing within ten business days after any change is made in the officers, directors, or location of the place of business of the school. (6) Except as otherwise permitted by rule of the department, a change involving the ownership of a driver training school requires a new license application, including payment of all fees. (a) The owner relinquishing the business must notify the director in writing within ten business days. (b) The new owner must submit an application and fee as prescribed by rule of the department for transfer of the school's license to the director within ten business days. (c) Upon receipt of the required notification and the application and fees for license transfer, the director shall permit continuance of the business for a period not to exceed sixty days from the date of transfer pending approval of the new application for a school license. (d) The transferred license shall remain subject to suspension, revocation, or denial in accordance with RCW 46.82.350 and 46.82.360 . (7) Evidence of liability insurance coverage for the instruction vehicles and the building premises of the driver training school must be filed with the director prior to the issuance or renewal of a school license, and shall meet the following standards: (a) Coverage must be provided by a company authorized to do business in Washington state; (b) Automobile liability coverage shall be in the amount of not less than one million dollars, and shall include property damage and uninsured motorists coverage; (c) The required coverage shall be maintained in full force and effect for the term of the school license; (d) Changes in insurance coverage due to cancellation or expiration require notification of the director and proof of continuing coverage within ten working days following any change; and (e) Coverage shall be issued in the name of the school and identify the covered locations and vehicles.
RCW 46.72A.140 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72A / Section 140
RCW 46.72A.140: Uniform regulation of business and professions act.
Status: in_force

The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter by the department.
RCW 46.61.197 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 197
RCW 46.61.197: Shared streets—Local authority may designate nonarterial highway—Central business district—Pedestrians, bicyclists, operators of micromobility devices—Annual report.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) A local authority may designate a nonarterial highway, except as provided in (b) of this subsection, to be a shared street under this section, if the local authority has developed procedures for establishing shared streets. (b) Nonarterial highways that are state highways may not be designated shared streets unless they are the primary roads through a central business district. For the purposes of this subsection, "central business district" means a downtown or neighborhood commercial area with boundaries defined in the local ordinance designating the shared street. A local authority must consult with the department of transportation and obtain the department's approval, consistent with the requirements of RCW 47.24.020 , before establishing a shared street on a state highway. (2) Vehicular traffic traveling along a shared street shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian, bicyclist, or operator of a micromobility device on the shared street. (3) A bicyclist or operator of a micromobility device shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian on a shared street. (4) Any local authority that designates a nonarterial highway to be a shared street as provided by this section must post an annual report on the local authority's website of the number of traffic accidents, including those that involve a pedestrian, bicyclist, or operator of a micromobility device, that occurred on the designated shared street. The report must also include the number of speeding violations and driving under the influence violations that occurred on the designated shared street. (5) For purposes of this section: (a) "Micromobility device" means personal or shared nonmotorized scooters, "motorized foot scooters" as defined in RCW 46.04.336 , and "electric personal assistive mobility devices" (EPAMD) as defined in RCW 46.04.1695 ; and (b) "Shared street" means a city street designated by placement of official traffic control devices where pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicular traffic share a portion or all of the same street.
RCW 46.04.199 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 199
RCW 46.04.199: Horseless carriage license plate.
Status: in_force

"Horseless carriage license plate" is a special license plate that may be assigned to a vehicle that is at least forty years old.
RCW 46.37.675 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 675
RCW 46.37.675: Signal preemption device—Accident—Death—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) When an accident that results in death to a person occurs as a proximate result of the operation of a signal preemption device which was not authorized in RCW 46.37.670 , the driver is guilty of negligently causing death by use of a signal preemption device. (2) Negligently causing death by use of a signal preemption device is a class B felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.
RCW 46.01.235 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 01 / Section 235
RCW 46.01.235: Payment by credit or debit card.
Status: in_force

The department may adopt necessary rules and procedures to allow use of credit and debit cards for payment of fees and excise taxes to the department and its agents or subagents related to the licensing of drivers, the issuance of identicards, and vehicle and vessel certificates of title and registration. The department may establish a convenience fee to be paid by the credit or debit card user whenever a credit or debit card is chosen as the payment method. The fee must be sufficient to offset the charges imposed on the department and its agents and subagents by credit and debit card companies. In no event may the use of credit or debit cards authorized by this section create a loss of revenue to the state. The use of a personal credit card does not rely upon the credit of the state as prohibited by Article VIII, section 5 of the state Constitution.
RCW 46.61.734 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 734
RCW 46.61.734: Intelligent speed assistance device—Court shall impose use.
Status: in_force

When sentencing a person convicted of any criminal offense under this chapter or a violation of any other provision of law that constitutes a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or felony, the court may impose, as a condition of probation, a requirement regarding the installation and use of a functioning intelligent speed assistance device installed on all motor vehicles operated by the person. If the court finds that the person engaged in excessive speeding during the commission of the offense, the court shall impose the use of a functioning intelligent speed assistance device installed on all motor vehicles operated by the person for a period of not less than six months.
RCW 46.04.652 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 652
RCW 46.04.652: Transportation network company.
Status: in_force

"Transportation network company" means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other entity that operates in this state, and uses a digital network to connect passengers with transportation network company drivers to provide prearranged rides.
RCW 46.44.120 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 44 / Section 120
RCW 46.44.120: Liability of owner, others, for violations.
Status: in_force

Whenever an act or omission is declared to be unlawful in chapter 46.44 RCW, the owner or lessee of any motor vehicle involved in such act or omission is responsible therefor. Any person knowingly and intentionally participating in creating an unlawful condition of use, is also subject to the penalties provided in this chapter for such unlawful act or omission. If the person operating the vehicle at the time of the unlawful act or omission is not the owner or lessee of the vehicle, such person is fully authorized to accept the citation and execute the promise to appear on behalf of the owner or lessee.
RCW 46.63.240 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 63 / Section 240
RCW 46.63.240: Automated traffic safety cameras—Railroad grade crossing violations.
Status: in_force

(1) Automated traffic safety cameras may be used to detect railroad grade crossing violations, subject to RCW 46.63.220 . (2) Automated traffic safety cameras at railroad grade crossings may be used only to detect instances when a vehicle fails to stop when facing an activated railroad grade crossing control signal.
RCW 46.61.615 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 615
RCW 46.61.615: Obstructions to driver's view or driving mechanism.
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall drive a vehicle when it is so loaded, or when there are in the front seat such a number of persons, exceeding three, as to obstruct the view of the driver to the front or sides of the vehicle or as to interfere with the driver's control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle. (2) No passenger in a vehicle shall ride in such position as to interfere with the driver's view ahead or to the sides, or to interfere with his or her control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.
RCW 46.72B.040 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72B / Section 040
RCW 46.72B.040: Agent for service of process.
Status: in_force

Any transportation network company operating in Washington state must maintain an agent for service of process in the state.
RCW 46.37.020 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 020
RCW 46.37.020: When lighted lamps and signaling devices are required.
Status: in_force

Every vehicle upon a highway within this state at any time from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise and at any other time when, due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions, persons and vehicles on the highway are not clearly discernible at a distance of one thousand feet ahead shall display lighted headlights, other lights, and illuminating devices as hereinafter respectively required for different classes of vehicles, subject to exceptions with respect to parked vehicles, and such stop lights, turn signals, and other signaling devices shall be lighted as prescribed for the use of such devices.
RCW 46.20.293 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 293
RCW 46.20.293: Minor's record to juvenile court, parents, or guardians.
Status: in_force

The department is authorized to provide juvenile courts with the department's record of traffic charges compiled under RCW 46.52.101 and 13.50.200 , against any minor upon the request of any state juvenile court or duly authorized officer of any juvenile court of this state. Further, the department is authorized to provide any juvenile court with any requested service which the department can reasonably perform which is not inconsistent with its legal authority which substantially aids juvenile courts in handling traffic cases and which promotes highway safety. The department is authorized to furnish to the parent, parents, or guardian of any person under eighteen years of age who is not emancipated from such parent, parents, or guardian, the department records of traffic charges compiled against the person and shall collect for the copy a fee of thirteen dollars, fifty percent of which must be deposited in the highway safety fund and fifty percent of which must be deposited according to RCW 46.68.038 .
RCW 46.37.490 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 490
RCW 46.37.490: Safety load chains and devices required.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle upon the public highways of this state without having the load thereon securely fastened and protected by safety chains or other device. The chief of the Washington state patrol is hereby authorized to adopt and enforce reasonable rules and regulations as to what shall constitute adequate and safe chains or other devices for the fastening and protection of loads upon vehicles.
RCW 46.82.460 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 82 / Section 460
RCW 46.82.460: Interactive map of driver training education course providers, providers of traffic safety education program—Report of course and program pricing.
Status: in_force

(1) By January 1, 2025, the department must publish on its website an interactive map of all driver training education course providers and providers of a traffic safety education program as defined in RCW 28A.220.020 , including driver, motorcyclist, and commercial driver training and testing providers certified by the department. The interactive map, at a minimum, must provide training and testing provider names, locations, contact information, course and program pricing, and services offered by language. (2) Each driving [driver] training education course and traffic safety education program provider must report course and program pricing to the department on an annual basis.
RCW 46.95.040 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 95 / Section 040
RCW 46.95.040: Transfer of ownership—Family succession.
Status: in_force

(1) If a dealer desires to make a change in ownership by the sale of the business assets, stock transfer, or otherwise, the dealer shall give the manufacturer or distributor written notice at least 10 business days before the closing, including all supporting documentation as may be reasonably required by the manufacturer or distributor to determine if an objection to the sale may be made. In the absence of a breach by the selling dealer of its dealer agreement or this chapter, the manufacturer or distributor shall not object to the proposed change in ownership unless the prospective transferee: (a) Has previously been terminated for cause by the manufacturer; (b) Has been convicted of a felony or any crime of fraud, deceit, or moral turpitude; (c) Lacks any license required by law; (d) Does not have an active line of credit sufficient to purchase a manufacturer's product; or (e) Has undergone in the last 10 years bankruptcy, insolvency, a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or the appointment of a receiver, trustee, or conservator to take possession of the transferee's business or property. (2) If the manufacturer or distributor objects to a proposed change of ownership, the manufacturer or distributor shall give written notice of its reasons to the dealer within seven business days after receipt of the dealer's notification and complete documentation. The manufacturer or distributor has the burden of proof with regard to its objection. If the manufacturer or distributor does not give timely notice of its objection, the change or sale shall be deemed approved. (3)(a) It is unlawful for a manufacturer or distributor to fail to provide a dealer an opportunity to designate, in writing, a family member as a successor to the dealership in the event of the death, incapacity, or retirement of the dealer. It is unlawful to prevent or refuse to honor the succession to a dealership by a family member of the deceased, incapacitated, or retired dealer unless the manufacturer or distributor has provided to the dealer written notice of its objections within 10 business days after receipt of the dealer's modification of the dealer's succession plan. In the absence of a breach of the dealer agreement, the manufacturer may object to the succession for the following reasons only: (i) Conviction of the successor of a felony or any crime of fraud, deceit, or moral turpitude; (ii) Bankruptcy or insolvency of the successor during the past 10 years; (iii) Prior termination by the manufacturer of the successor for breach of a manufacturer/dealer agreement; (iv) The lack of an active line of credit for the successor sufficient to purchase the manufacturer's product; or (v) The lack of any license for the successor required by law. (b) The manufacturer or distributor has the burden of proof regarding its objection. However, a family member may not succeed to a dealership if the succession involves, without the manufacturer's or distributor's consent, a relocation of the business or an alteration of the terms and conditions of the manufacturer/dealer agreement.
RCW 46.04.5221 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 5221
RCW 46.04.5221: Seattle NHL hockey special license plates.
Status: in_force

"Seattle NHL hockey special license plates" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display the logo of the national hockey league team based in Seattle.
RCW 46.72.130 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72 / Section 130
RCW 46.72.130: Nonresident taxicabs—Permit—Fee—Compliance.
Status: in_force

No operator of a taxicab licensed or possessing a permit in another state to transport passengers for hire, and principally engaged as a for hire operator in another state, shall cause the operation of a taxicab upon any highway of this state without first obtaining an annual permit from the director upon an application accompanied with an annual fee for each taxicab. The issuance of a permit shall be further conditioned upon compliance with this chapter.
RCW 46.04.2700 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 2700
RCW 46.04.2700: LeMay-America's car museum license plates.
Status: in_force

"LeMay-America's Car Museum license plates" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display the LeMay-America's car museum logo, name, or related image.
RCW 46.25.160 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 25 / Section 160
RCW 46.25.160: Licenses issued by other jurisdictions.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a person may drive a commercial motor vehicle if the person has a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit issued by any state or jurisdiction in accordance with the minimum federal standards for the issuance of commercial motor vehicle driver's licenses or permits, if the person's license or permit is not suspended, revoked, or canceled, and if the person is not disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle or is subject to an out-of-service order.
RCW 46.29.070 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 070
RCW 46.29.070: Department to determine amount of security required—Notices.
Status: in_force

(1) The department, not less than twenty days after receipt of a report of an accident as described in the preceding section, shall determine the amount of security which shall be sufficient in its judgment to satisfy any judgment or judgments for damages resulting from such accident as may be recovered against each driver or owner. Such determination shall not be made with respect to drivers or owners who are exempt under succeeding sections of this chapter from the requirements as to security and suspension. (2) The department shall determine the amount of security deposit required of any person upon the basis of the reports or other information submitted. In the event a person involved in an accident as described in this chapter fails to make a report or submit information indicating the extent of his or her injuries or the damage to his or her property within one hundred eighty days after the accident and the department does not have sufficient information on which to base an evaluation of such injuries or damage, then the department after reasonable notice to such person, if it is possible to give such notice, otherwise without such notice, shall not require any deposit of security for the benefit or protection of such person. (3) The department after receipt of report of any accident referred to herein and upon determining the amount of security to be required of any person involved in such accident or to be required of the owner of any vehicle involved in such accident shall give written notice to every such person of the amount of security required to be deposited by him or her and that an order of suspension will be made as hereinafter provided not less than twenty days and not more than sixty days after the sending of such notice unless within said time security be deposited as required by said notice.
RCW 46.96.194 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 96 / Section 194
RCW 46.96.194: Prohibited practices by manufacturer—Dealer waiver of chapter—Exceptions.
Status: in_force

A manufacturer or distributor shall not enter into an agreement or understanding with a new motor vehicle dealer that requires the dealer to waive any provisions of this chapter. However, a dealer may, by written contract and for valuable and reasonable separate consideration, waive, limit, or disclaim a manufacturer's obligations or a dealer's rights under RCW 46.96.080 , 46.96.090 , 46.96.105 , 46.96.140 , and 46.96.150 , if the contract sets forth the specific provisions of this chapter that are waived, limited, or disclaimed. A manufacturer shall not coerce, threaten, intimidate, or require a new motor vehicle dealer, as a condition to granting or renewing a franchise, to enter into such an agreement or understanding.
RCW 46.23.050 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 23 / Section 050
RCW 46.23.050: Rules.
Status: in_force

The department shall adopt rules for the administration and enforcement of RCW 46.23.010 and 46.23.020 in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW.
RCW 46.37.672 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 672
RCW 46.37.672: Signal preemption device—Use, sale, purchase—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful to: (a) Use a signal preemption device except as authorized in RCW 46.37.670 ; (b) Sell a signal preemption device to a person other than a person described in RCW 46.37.670 ; or (c) Purchase a signal preemption device for use other than a duty as described in RCW 46.37.670 . (2) A person who violates this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
RCW 46.09.530 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 09 / Section 530
RCW 46.09.530: Administration and distribution of off-road vehicle moneys.
Status: in_force

(1) After deducting administrative expenses and the expense of any programs conducted under this chapter, the board shall, at least once each year, distribute the funds it receives under RCW 46.68.045 and 46.09.520 to state agencies, counties, municipalities, federal agencies, nonprofit off-road vehicle organizations, and Indian tribes. Funds distributed under this section to nonprofit off-road vehicle organizations may be spent only on projects or activities that benefit off-road vehicle recreation on publicly owned lands or lands once publicly owned that come into private ownership in a federally approved land exchange completed between January 1, 1998, and January 1, 2005. (2) The board shall adopt rules governing applications for funds administered by the recreation and conservation office under this chapter and shall determine the amount of money distributed to each applicant. Agencies receiving funds under this chapter for capital purposes shall consider the possibility of contracting with the state parks and recreation commission, the department of natural resources, or other federal, state, and local agencies to employ the youth development and conservation corps or other youth crews in completing the project. (3) The board shall require each applicant for acquisition or development funds under this section to comply with the requirements of either the state environmental policy act, chapter 43.21C RCW, or the national environmental policy act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4321 et seq.).
RCW 46.85.090 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 85 / Section 090
RCW 46.85.090: Suspension of reciprocity benefits.
Status: in_force

Agreements, arrangements or declarations made under the authority of this chapter may include provisions authorizing the department to suspend or cancel the exemptions, benefits, or privileges granted thereunder to an owner who violates any of the conditions or terms of such agreements, arrangements, or declarations or who violates the laws of this state relating to motor vehicles or rules and regulations lawfully promulgated thereunder.
RCW 46.68.110 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 68 / Section 110
RCW 46.68.110: Distribution of amount allocated to cities and towns.
Status: in_force

Funds credited to the incorporated cities and towns of the state as set forth in RCW 46.68.090 shall be subject to deduction and distribution as follows: (1) One and one-half percent of such sums distributed under RCW 46.68.090 shall be deducted monthly as such sums are credited and set aside for the use of the department of transportation for the supervision of work and expenditures of such incorporated cities and towns on the city and town streets thereof, including the supervision and administration of federal-aid programs for which the department of transportation has responsibility: PROVIDED, That any moneys so retained and not expended shall be credited in the succeeding biennium to the incorporated cities and towns in proportion to deductions herein made; (2) Thirty-three one-hundredths of one percent of such funds distributed under RCW 46.68.090 shall be deducted monthly, as such funds accrue, and set aside for the use of the department of transportation for the purpose of funding the cities' share of the costs of highway jurisdiction studies and other studies. Any funds so retained and not expended shall be credited in the succeeding biennium to the cities in proportion to the deductions made; (3) One percent of such funds distributed under RCW 46.68.090 shall be deducted monthly, as such funds accrue, to be deposited in the small city pavement and sidewalk account, to implement the city hardship assistance program, as provided in RCW 47.26.164 . However, any moneys so retained and not required to carry out the program under this subsection as of July 1st of each odd-numbered year thereafter, shall be retained in the account and used for maintenance, repair, and resurfacing of city and town streets for cities and towns with a population of less than five thousand; (4) After making the deductions under subsections (1) through (3) of this section and RCW 35.76.050 , the balance remaining to the credit of incorporated cities and towns shall be apportioned monthly as such funds accrue among the several cities and towns within the state ratably on the basis of the population last determined by the office of financial management.
RCW 46.20.334 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 334
RCW 46.20.334: Appeal to superior court.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided by law, any person denied a license or a renewal of a license or whose license has been suspended or revoked by the department shall have the right within thirty days, after receiving notice of the decision following a formal hearing to file a notice of appeal in the superior court in the county of his or her residence. The hearing on the appeal hereunder shall be de novo.
RCW 46.63.230 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 63 / Section 230
RCW 46.63.230: Automated traffic safety cameras—Stoplight violations.
Status: in_force

(1) Automated traffic safety cameras may be used to detect stoplight violations, subject to RCW 46.63.220 . (2) Automated traffic safety cameras used to detect stoplight violations are restricted to intersections of two or more arterials with traffic control signals that have yellow change interval durations in accordance with RCW 47.36.022 , which interval durations may not be reduced after placement of the camera.
RCW 46.04.435 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 435
RCW 46.04.435: Public scale.
Status: in_force

"Public scale" means every scale under public or private ownership which is certified as to its accuracy and which is available for public weighing.
RCW 46.61.5054 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 5054
RCW 46.61.5054: Alcohol violators—Additional fee—Distribution.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) In addition to penalties set forth in *RCW 46.61.5051 through 46.61.5053 until September 1, 1995, and RCW 46.61.5055 thereafter, a two hundred fifty dollar fee shall be assessed to a person who is either convicted, sentenced to a lesser charge, or given deferred prosecution, as a result of an arrest for violating RCW 46.61.502 , 46.61.504 , 46.61.520 , or 46.61.522 . This fee is for the purpose of funding the Washington state toxicology laboratory and the Washington state patrol for grants and activities to increase the conviction rate and decrease the incidence of persons driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. (b) Upon a verified petition by the person assessed the fee, the court may suspend payment of all or part of the fee if it finds that the person does not have the ability to pay. (2) The fee assessed under subsection (1) of this section shall be collected by the clerk of the court and, subject to subsection (5) of this section, one hundred seventy-five dollars of the fee must be distributed as follows: (a) Forty percent shall be subject to distribution under RCW ** 3.46.120 , 3.50.100 , 35.20.220 , 3.62.020 , 3.62.040 , or 10.82.070 . (b) The remainder of the fee shall be forwarded to the state treasurer who shall, through June 30, 1997, deposit: Fifty percent in the death investigations' account to be used solely for funding the state toxicology laboratory blood or breath testing programs; and fifty percent in the state patrol highway account to be used solely for funding activities to increase the conviction rate and decrease the incidence of persons driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Effective July 1, 1997, the remainder of the fee shall be forwarded to the state treasurer who shall deposit: Fifteen percent in the death investigations' account to be used solely for funding the state toxicology laboratory blood or breath testing programs; and eighty-five percent in the state patrol highway account to be used solely for funding activities to increase the conviction rate and decrease the incidence of persons driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. (3) Twenty-five dollars of the fee assessed under subsection (1) of this section must be distributed to the highway safety fund to be used solely for funding Washington traffic safety commission grants to reduce statewide collisions caused by persons driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Grants awarded under this subsection may be for projects that encourage collaboration with other community, governmental, and private organizations, and that utilize innovative approaches based on best practices or proven strategies supported by research or rigorous evaluation. Grants recipients may include, for example: (a) DUI courts; (b) Jurisdictions implementing the victim impact panel registries under RCW 46.61.5152 and 10.01.230 ; and (c) Pilot programs in King and Spokane counties that are designed for persons with two or more prior offenses in seven years and include evidence-based assessment, enhanced intensive outpatient substance use disorder treatment, monitoring, and, when needed, priority entry into voluntary or involuntary detoxification services or residential substance use disorder treatment, if state funding is provided specifically for this purpose. (4) Fifty dollars of the fee assessed under subsection (1) of this section must be distributed to the highway safety fund to be used solely for funding Washington traffic safety commission grants to organizations within counties targeted for programs to reduce driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A minimum of three hundred thousand dollars of these grant funds shall support pilot programs in King and Spokane counties that are designed for persons with two or more prior offenses in seven years, as described in subsection (3)(c) of this section. (5) If the court has suspended payment of part of the fee pursuant to subsection (1)(b) of this section, amounts collected shall be distributed proportionately. (6) This section applies to any offense committed on or after July 1, 1993, and only to adult offenders.
RCW 46.29.330 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 330
RCW 46.29.330: Suspension for nonpayment of judgments.
Status: in_force

The department upon receipt of the certificates provided for by RCW 46.29.310 , on a form provided by the department, shall forthwith suspend the license and any nonresident's driving privilege of any person against whom such judgment was rendered, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
RCW 46.96.010 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 96 / Section 010
RCW 46.96.010: Legislative findings.
Status: in_force

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The legislature finds and declares that the distribution and sale of motor vehicles in this state vitally affect the general economy of the state and the public interest and public welfare, that provision for warranty service to motor vehicles is of substantial concern to the people of this state, that the maintenance of fair competition among dealers and others is in the public interest, and that the maintenance of strong and sound dealerships is essential to provide continuing and necessary reliable services to the consuming public in this state and to provide stable employment to the citizens of this state. The legislature further finds that there is a substantial disparity in bargaining power between automobile manufacturers and their dealers, and that in order to promote the public interest and the public welfare, and in the exercise of its police power, it is necessary to regulate the relationship between motor vehicle dealers and motor vehicle manufacturers, importers, distributors, and their representatives doing business in this state, not only for the protection of dealers but also for the benefit for the public in assuring the continued availability and servicing of automobiles sold to the public. The legislature recognizes it is in the best interest for manufacturers and dealers of motor vehicles to conduct business with each other in a fair, efficient, and competitive manner. The legislature declares the public interest is best served by dealers being assured of the ability to manage their business enterprises under a contractual obligation with manufacturers where dealers do not experience unreasonable interference and are assured of the ability to transfer ownership of their business without undue constraints. It is the intent of the legislature to impose a regulatory scheme and to regulate competition in the motor vehicle industry to the extent necessary to balance fairness and efficiency. These actions will permit motor vehicle dealers to better serve consumers and allow dealers to devote their best competitive efforts and resources to the sale and services of the manufacturer's products to consumers.
RCW 46.04.163 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 163
RCW 46.04.163: Director.
Status: in_force

The term "director" shall mean the director of licensing unless the director of a different department of government is specified.
RCW 46.04.240 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 240
RCW 46.04.240: Intersection control area.
Status: in_force

"Intersection control area" means intersection area, together with such modification of the adjacent roadway area as results from the arc of curb corners and together with any marked or unmarked crosswalks adjacent to the intersection.
RCW 46.72A.100 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72A / Section 100
RCW 46.72A.100: Unprofessional conduct—Sanctions—Chauffeur.
Status: in_force

The director may impose any of the sanctions specified in RCW 18.235.110 for unprofessional conduct as described in RCW 18.235.130 or if one of the following is true of a chauffeur hired to drive a limousine, including where such a chauffeur is also the carrier: (1) The person has been convicted of an offense of such a nature as to indicate that he or she is unfit to qualify as a chauffeur; (2) the person is guilty of committing an offense for which mandatory revocation of a driver's license is provided by law; (3) the person has been convicted of vehicular homicide or vehicular assault; (4) the person is intemperate or addicted to narcotics; or (5) the person, while participating in a random testing program designed to detect the presence of any controlled substances determined by the department under RCW 46.72A.090 , is found to have taken one of the controlled substances determined by the department without a valid and current prescription from a licensed physician.
RCW 46.29.130 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 130
RCW 46.29.130: Adjudication of nonliability.
Status: in_force

A person shall be relieved from the requirement for deposit of security in respect to a claim for injury or damage arising out of the accident in the event such person has been finally adjudicated not to be liable in respect to such claim.
RCW 46.80.170 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 80 / Section 170
RCW 46.80.170: Violations—Penalties.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided by law, it is a misdemeanor for any person to violate any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter.
RCW 46.55.037 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 55 / Section 037
RCW 46.55.037: Compensation for private impounds.
Status: in_force

A registered tow truck operator may receive compensation from a private property owner or agent for a private impound of an unauthorized vehicle that has an approximate fair market value equal only to the approximate value of the scrap in it. The private property owner or an agent must authorize the impound under RCW 46.55.080 . The registered tow truck operator shall process the vehicle in accordance with this chapter and shall deduct any compensation received from the private property owner or agent from the amount of the lien on the vehicle in accordance with this chapter.
RCW 46.19.080 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 19 / Section 080
RCW 46.19.080: Special parking privileges for persons with disabilities—Application—Temporary placard—Identification card.
Status: in_force

(1) The application for special parking privileges for persons with disabilities must contain: (a) The following statement immediately below the physician's, advanced registered nurse practitioner's, or physician assistant's signature: "A parking permit for a person with disabilities may be issued only for a medical necessity that severely affects mobility or involves acute sensitivity to light (RCW 46.19.010 ). An applicant or health care practitioner who knowingly provides false information on this application is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. The penalty is up to 364 days in jail and a fine of up to $5,000 or both. In addition, the health care practitioner may be subject to sanctions under chapter 18.130 RCW, the Uniform Disciplinary Act"; and (b) Other information as required by the department. (2) A natural person who has a disability described in RCW 46.19.010 (1) and is expected to improve within 12 months may be issued a temporary placard for a period not to exceed 12 months. If the disability exists after 12 months, a new temporary placard must be issued upon receipt of a new application with certification from the person's physician as prescribed in RCW 46.19.010 (3) and subsection (1) of this section. Special license plates for persons with disabilities may not be issued to a person with a temporary disability. (3) A natural person or veteran who qualifies for special parking privileges under this section must receive an identification card showing the name and date of birth of the person to whom the parking privilege has been issued and the serial number of the placard. (4) A natural person or veteran who qualifies for permanent special parking privileges under RCW 46.19.010 may receive one of the following: (a) Up to two parking placards; (b) One set of special license plates for persons with disabilities if the person with the disability is the registered owner of the vehicle on which the license plates will be displayed; (c) One parking placard and one set of special license plates for persons with disabilities if the person with the disability is the registered owner of the vehicle on which the license plates will be displayed; or (d) One special parking year tab for persons with disabilities and one parking placard. (5) Parking placards and identification cards described in this section must be issued free of charge. (6) The parking placard and identification card must be immediately returned to the department upon the placard holder's death. (7) This section expires October 1, 2035.
RCW 46.29.920 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 920
RCW 46.29.920: Repeals and saving.
Status: repealed

Sections 46.24.010 through 46.24.910 and sections 46.28.010 through 46.28.200 , chapter 12, Laws of 1961 and RCW 46.24.010 through 46.24.910 and RCW 46.28.010 through 46.28.200 are each repealed. Such repeals shall not be construed as affecting any existing right acquired under the statutes repealed, nor as affecting any proceeding instituted thereunder, nor any rule, regulation or order promulgated thereunder, nor any administrative action taken thereunder.