RCW 46.68.080 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 68 / Section 080
RCW 46.68.080: Refund of vehicle license fees and fuel taxes to island counties—Deposit of fuel taxes into Puget Sound ferry operations account.
Status: in_force

(1) Vehicle license fees collected under RCW 46.17.350 and 46.17.355 and fuel taxes collected under RCW 82.38.030 (1) and directly or indirectly paid by the residents of those counties composed entirely of islands and which have neither a fixed physical connection with the mainland nor any state highways on any of the islands of which they are composed, must be paid into the motor vehicle fund of the state of Washington and must monthly, as they accrue, and after deducting therefrom the expenses of issuing such licenses and the cost of collecting such fuel tax, be paid to the county treasurer of each such county to be by him or her disbursed as hereinafter provided. (2) One-half of the vehicle license fees collected under RCW 46.17.350 and 46.17.355 and one-half of the fuel taxes collected under RCW 82.38.030 (1) and directly or indirectly paid by the residents of those counties composed entirely of islands and which have either a fixed physical connection with the mainland or state highways on any of the islands of which they are composed, must be paid into the motor vehicle fund of the state of Washington and must monthly, as they accrue, and after deducting therefrom the expenses of issuing such licenses and the cost of collecting such fuel tax, be paid to the county treasurer of each such county to be by him or her disbursed as hereinafter provided. (3) All funds paid to the county treasurer of the counties of either class referred to in subsections (1) and (2) of this section, must be distributed and credited by the county treasurer to the several road districts of each such county and paid to the city treasurer of each incorporated city and town within each such county, in the direct proportion that the assessed valuation of each such road district and incorporated city and town bears to the total assessed valuation of each such county. (4) The amount of motor vehicle fuel tax paid by the residents of those counties composed entirely of islands must, for the purposes of this section, be that percentage of the total amount of motor vehicle fuel tax collected in the state that the vehicle license fees paid by the residents of counties composed entirely of islands bears to the total vehicle license fees paid by the residents of the state. (5)(a) An amount of fuel taxes must be deposited into the Puget Sound ferry operations account. This amount must equal the difference between the total amount of fuel taxes collected in the state under RCW 82.38.030 less the total amount of fuel taxes collected in the state under RCW 82.38.030 (1) and be multiplied by a fraction. The fraction must equal the amount of vehicle license fees collected under RCW 46.17.350 and 46.17.355 from counties described in subsection (1) of this section divided by the total amount of vehicle license fees collected in the state under RCW 46.17.350 and 46.17.355 . (b) An additional amount of fuel taxes must be deposited into the Puget Sound ferry operations account. This amount must equal the difference between the total amount of fuel taxes collected in the state under RCW 82.38.030 less the total amount of fuel taxes collected in the state under RCW 82.38.030 (1) and be multiplied by a fraction. The fraction must equal the amount of vehicle license fees collected under RCW 46.17.350 and 46.17.355 from counties described in subsection (2) of this section divided by the total amount of vehicle license fees collected in the state under RCW 46.17.350 and 46.17.355 , and this must be multiplied by one-half.
RCW 46.72.140 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72 / Section 140
RCW 46.72.140: Nonresident taxicabs—Permit required for entry.
Status: in_force

All law enforcement officers shall refuse every taxicab entry into this state which does not have a certificate from the director on the vehicle.
RCW 46.93.040 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 93 / Section 040
RCW 46.93.040: Determination of good cause, good faith—Petition, notice, decision, appeal.
Status: in_force

A new motorsports vehicle dealer who has received written notification from the manufacturer of the manufacturer's intent to terminate, cancel, or not renew the franchise, may file a petition with the department for a determination as to the existence of good cause and good faith for the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a franchise. The petition must contain a short statement setting forth the reasons for the dealer's objection to the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of the franchise. Upon the filing of the petition and the receipt of the filing fee, the department shall promptly notify the manufacturer that a timely petition has been filed and shall request the appointment of an administrative law judge under chapter 34.12 RCW to conduct a hearing. The franchise in question continues in full force and effect pending the administrative law judge's decision. If the decision of the administrative law judge terminating, canceling, or failing to renew a dealer's franchise is appealed by a dealer or manufacturer, the franchise continues in full force and effect until all appeals to a superior court or any appellate court have been completed. Nothing in this section precludes a manufacturer or dealer from petitioning the superior court for a stay or other relief pending judicial review.
RCW 46.17.135 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 135
RCW 46.17.135: Vehicle identification number reassignment fee.
Status: in_force

Before accepting an application for a certificate of title, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require an applicant to pay a five dollar vehicle identification number reassignment fee if the Washington state patrol has reassigned an identification number as authorized under RCW 46.12.560 . The reassignment fee must be deposited in the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070 .
RCW 46.04.535 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 535
RCW 46.04.535: Share the road license plates.
Status: in_force

"Share the road license plates" means special license plates displaying a symbol or artwork recognizing an organization that promotes bicycle safety and awareness education. Share the road license plates commemorate the life of Cooper Jones.
RCW 46.95.020 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 95 / Section 020
RCW 46.95.020: Requirement for a written manufacturer/dealer agreement—Area of sales responsibility.
Status: in_force

(1) A manufacturer or distributor may not sell a new recreational vehicle in this state to or through a dealer without having first entered into a manufacturer/dealer agreement with a dealer that has been signed by both parties. (2) The manufacturer shall designate the area of sales responsibility exclusively assigned to a dealer in the manufacturer/dealer agreement and may not change such area or contract with another dealer for sale of the same line-make in the designated area during the duration of the agreement. (3) The terms of the manufacturer/dealer agreement, including the area of sales responsibility, may not be reviewed or changed during the duration of the manufacturer/dealer agreement without the written mutual consent of the parties. The duration of the manufacturer/dealer agreement must be stated in the dealer agreement. (4) A recreational vehicle dealer may not sell a new recreational vehicle in this state without having first entered into a manufacturer/dealer agreement with a manufacturer or distributor and may not sell outside of the area of sales responsibility designated in the agreement. (5) A manufacturer may not unilaterally issue a policy or procedure that violates or substantially alters a provision of the manufacturer/dealer agreement during the duration of such agreement. (6) A manufacturer will distribute new recreational vehicles to its dealers in a fair and equitable manner. If requested, a manufacturer will provide information on its manner of distribution. (7) A manufacturer agrees to provide the dealer with adequate technical data to perform proper service and repairs.
RCW 46.44.043 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 44 / Section 043
RCW 46.44.043: Cement trucks—Axle loading controls.
Status: in_force

The switch that controls the raising and lowering of the retractable rear booster or tag axle on a ready-mix cement truck may be located within the reach of the driver's compartment as long as the variable control, used to adjust axle loadings by regulating air pressure or by other means, is out of the reach of the driver's compartment.
RCW 46.70.122 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 122
RCW 46.70.122: Duty when purchaser or transferee is a dealer.
Status: reserved

(1) If the purchaser or transferee is a dealer he or she shall, on selling, leasing, or otherwise disposing of the vehicle, promptly execute the assignment and warranty of title, in such form as the director shall prescribe. (2) The assignment and warranty shall show any secured party holding a security interest created or reserved at the time of resale or lease, to which shall be attached the assigned certificate of title and registration certificate received by the dealer. The dealer shall mail or deliver them to the department with the transferee's application for the issuance of new certificate of title and registration certificate. The certificate of title issued for a vehicle possessed by a dealer and subject to a security interest shall be delivered to the secured party who upon request of the dealer's transferee shall, unless the transfer was a breach of the security agreement, either deliver the certificate to the transferee for transmission to the department, or upon receipt from the transferee of the owner's bill of sale or sale document, the transferee's application for a new certificate and the required fee, mail or deliver to the department. Failure of a dealer to deliver the certificate of title to the secured party does not affect perfection of the security interest.
RCW 46.55.910 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 55 / Section 910
RCW 46.55.910: Chapter not applicable to certain activities of department of transportation.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to the state department of transportation to the extent that it may remove vehicles that are traffic hazards from bridges and the mountain passes without prior authorization. If such a vehicle is removed, the department shall immediately notify the appropriate local law enforcement agency, and the vehicle shall be processed in accordance with RCW 46.55.110 .
RCW 46.01.370 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 01 / Section 370
RCW 46.01.370: Authority to sell and distribute discover passes and day-use permits.
Status: in_force

The department may, in coordination with the state parks and recreation commission, offer for sale and distribute discover passes and day-use permits, as provided in chapter 79A.80 RCW, at the department's drivers' licenses offices. Any amounts collected by the department through the sales of discover passes and day-use permits must be deposited in the recreation access pass account created in RCW 79A.80.090 .
RCW 46.72B.130 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72B / Section 130
RCW 46.72B.130: Records.
Status: in_force

A transportation network company must maintain the following records: (1) Individual trip records, except receipts pursuant to RCW 49.46.300 (9), for at least three years from the end of the calendar year in which each trip was provided; and (2) Individual records of drivers, except receipts pursuant to RCW 49.46.300 (9), at least until the end of the calendar year marking the three-year anniversary of the date on which a driver's relationship with the transportation network company has ended.
RCW 46.04.582 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 582
RCW 46.04.582: Tandem axle.
Status: in_force

"Tandem axle" means any two or more consecutive axles whose centers are less than seven feet apart.
RCW 46.55.010 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 55 / Section 010
RCW 46.55.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

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The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter: (1) "Abandoned vehicle" means a vehicle that a registered tow truck operator has impounded and held in the operator's possession for 120 consecutive hours. (2) "Abandoned vehicle report" means the document prescribed by the state that the towing operator forwards to the department after a vehicle has become abandoned. (3) "Immobilize" means the use of a locking wheel boot that, when attached to the wheel of a vehicle, prevents the vehicle from moving without damage to the tire to which the locking wheel boot is attached. (4) "Impound" means to take and hold a vehicle in legal custody. There are two types of impounds — public and private. (a) "Public impound" means that the vehicle has been impounded at the direction of a law enforcement officer or by a public official having jurisdiction over the public property upon which the vehicle was located. (b) "Private impound" means that the vehicle has been impounded at the direction of a person having control or possession of the private property upon which the vehicle was located. (5) "Junk vehicle" means a vehicle certified under RCW 46.55.230 as meeting at least three of the following requirements: (a) Is three years old or older; (b) Is extensively damaged, such damage including but not limited to any of the following: A broken window or windshield, or missing wheels, tires, motor, or transmission; (c) Is apparently inoperable; (d) Has an approximate fair market value equal only to the approximate value of the scrap in it. (6) "Master log" means the document or an electronic facsimile prescribed by the department and the Washington state patrol in which an operator records transactions involving impounded vehicles. (7) "Registered tow truck operator" or "operator" means any person who engages in the impounding, transporting, or storage of unauthorized vehicles or the disposal of abandoned vehicles. (8) "Residential property" means property that has no more than four living units located on it. (9) "Suspended license impound" means an impound ordered under RCW 46.55.113 because the operator was arrested for a violation of RCW 46.20.342 or 46.20.345 . (10) "Tow truck" means a motor vehicle that is equipped for and used in the business of towing vehicles with equipment as approved by the state patrol. (11) "Tow truck number" means the number issued by the department to tow trucks used by a registered tow truck operator in the state of Washington. (12) "Tow truck permit" means the permit issued annually by the department that has the classification of service the tow truck may provide stamped upon it. (13) "Tow truck service" means the transporting upon the public streets and highways of this state of vehicles, together with personal effects and cargo, by a tow truck of a registered operator. (14) "Unauthorized vehicle" means a vehicle that is subject to impoundment after being left unattended in one of the following public or private locations for the indicated period of time: Subject to removal after: (a) Public locations: (i) Constituting an accident or a traffic hazard as defined in RCW 46.55.113 . . . . Immediately (ii) On a highway and tagged as described in RCW 46.55.085 . . . . 24 hours (iii) In a publicly owned or controlled parking facility, properly posted under RCW 46.55.070 . . . . Immediately (iv) Within the right-of-way used by a regional transit authority for high capacity transportation where the vehicle constitutes an obstruction to the operation of high capacity transportation vehicles or jeopardizes public safety. . . . Immediately (b) Private locations: (i) On residential property . . . . Immediately (ii) On private, nonresidential property, properly posted under RCW 46.55.070 . . . . Immediately (iii) On private, nonresidential property, not posted . . . . 24 hours
RCW 46.79.055 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 79 / Section 055
RCW 46.79.055: Staggering renewal periods.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the director may extend or diminish the licensing period of hulk haulers and scrap processors for the purpose of staggering renewal periods. The extension or diminishment shall be by rule of the department adopted in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW.
RCW 46.70.135 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 135
RCW 46.70.135: Mobile homes—Warranties and inspections—Delivery—Occupancy—Advertising of dimensions.
Status: in_force

Mobile home manufacturers and mobile home dealers who sell mobile homes to be assembled on-site and used as residences in this state shall conform to the following requirements: (1) No new manufactured home may be sold unless the purchaser is provided with a manufacturer's written warranty for construction of the home in compliance with the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (88 Stat. 2183; 15 U.S.C. Sec. 47 et seq.; 15 U.S.C. Sec. 2301 et seq.). (2) No new manufactured home may be sold unless the purchaser is provided with a dealer's written warranty for all installation services performed by the dealer. (3) The warranties required by subsections (1) and (2) of this section shall be valid for a minimum of one year measured from the date of delivery and shall not be invalidated by resale by the original purchaser to a subsequent purchaser or by the certificate of title being eliminated or not issued as described in chapter 65.20 RCW. Copies of the warranties shall be given to the purchaser upon signing a purchase agreement and shall include an explanation of remedies available to the purchaser under state and federal law for breach of warranty, the name and address of the federal department of housing and urban development and the state departments of licensing and labor and industries, and a brief description of the duties of these agencies concerning mobile homes. (4) Warranty service shall be completed within forty-five days after the owner gives written notice of the defect unless there is a bona fide dispute between the parties. Warranty service for a defect affecting health or safety shall be completed within seventy-two hours of receipt of written notice. Warranty service shall be performed on-site and a written work order describing labor performed and parts used shall be completed and signed by the service agent and the owner. If the owner's signature cannot be obtained, the reasons shall be described on the work order. Work orders shall be retained by the dealer or manufacturer for a period of three years. (5) Before delivery of possession of the home to the purchaser, an inspection shall be performed by the dealer or his or her agent and by the purchaser or his or her agent which shall include a test of all systems of the home to insure proper operation, unless such systems test is delayed pursuant to this subsection. At the time of the inspection, the purchaser shall be given copies of all documents required by state or federal agencies to be supplied by the manufacturer with the home which have not previously been provided as required under subsection (3) of this section, and the dealer shall complete any required purchaser information card and forward the card to the manufacturer. A purchaser is deemed to have taken delivery of the manufactured home when all three of the following events have occurred: (a) The contractual obligations between the purchaser and the seller have been met; (b) the inspection of the home is completed; and (c) the systems test of the home has been completed subsequent to the installation of the home, or fifteen days has elapsed since the transport of the home to the site where it will be installed, whichever is earlier. Occupancy of the manufactured home shall only occur after the systems test has occurred and all required utility connections have been approved after inspection. (6) Manufacturer and dealer advertising which states the dimensions of a home shall not include the length of the draw bar assembly in a listed dimension, and shall state the square footage of the actual floor area.
RCW 46.18.285 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 18 / Section 285
RCW 46.18.285: Ride share license plates.
Status: in_force

(1) A registered owner who uses a passenger motor vehicle for ride sharing or ride sharing for persons with special transportation needs, as defined in RCW 46.74.010 , shall apply to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director for special ride share license plates. The registered owner must qualify for the tax exemptions provided in RCW 82.08.0287 , 82.12.0282 , or 82.44.015 , and pay the special ride share license plate fee required under *RCW 46.17.220 (18) when the special ride share license plates are initially issued. (2) The special ride share license plates: (a) Must be of a distinguishing separate numerical series or design as defined by the department; (b) Must be returned to the department when no longer in use or when the registered owner no longer qualifies for the tax exemptions provided in subsection (1) of this section; and (c) Are not required to be renewed annually for motor vehicles described in RCW 46.16A.170 . (3) Special ride share license plates may be transferred from one motor vehicle to another motor vehicle 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) Any person who knowingly makes a false statement of a material fact in the application for a special license plate under subsection (1) of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
RCW 46.04.4141 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 4141
RCW 46.04.4141: Police officer.
Status: in_force

Police officer means every officer authorized to direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests for violations of traffic regulations.
RCW 46.04.5222 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 5222
RCW 46.04.5222: Seattle Reign FC license plates.
Status: in_force

"Seattle Reign FC license plates" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display the logo of the Seattle Reign FC.
RCW 46.25.082 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 25 / Section 082
RCW 46.25.082: Driving record information.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Before issuing a CDL or CLP, the department must obtain driving record information: (i) Through the commercial driver's license information system; (ii) Through the national driver register; (iii) From the current state of record; and (iv) From all states where the applicant was previously licensed over the last ten years to drive any type of motor vehicle. (b) A driving record check under (a)(iv) of this subsection need only be performed once at the time of initial issuance of a CDL or CLP, provided a notation is made on the driver's record confirming that the driving record check has been made and noting the date it was completed. (2) Within ten days after issuing a CDL or CLP, the department must notify the commercial driver's license information system of the information required under 49 C.F.R. Sec. 383.73 as it existed on July 8, 2014, or such subsequent date as may be provided by the department by rule, consistent with the purposes of this section and provide all information required to ensure identification of the person.
RCW 46.08.066 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 08 / Section 066
RCW 46.08.066: Publicly owned vehicles—Confidential license plates, drivers' licenses, identicards—Issuance, rules governing.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may issue confidential license plates to: (a) Units of local government and agencies of the federal government for law enforcement purposes only; (b) Any state official elected on a statewide basis for use on official business. Only one set of confidential license plates may be issued to these elected officials; (c) Any other public officer or public employee for the personal security of the officer or employee when recommended by the chief of the Washington state patrol. These confidential license plates may only be used on an unmarked publicly owned or controlled vehicle of the employing government agency for the conduct of official business for the period of time that the personal security of the state official, public officer, or other public employee may require; and (d) The office of the state treasurer. These confidential license plates may only be used on an unmarked state owned or controlled vehicle when required for the safe transportation of either state funds or negotiable securities to or from the office of the state treasurer. (2) The use of confidential license plates on other vehicles owned or operated by the state of Washington by any officer or employee of the state is limited to confidential, investigative, or undercover work of state law enforcement agencies, confidential public health work, and confidential public assistance fraud or child support investigations. (3)(a) The department may issue confidential drivers' licenses and identicards to commissioned officers of state and local law enforcement agencies and agencies of the federal government only for undercover or covert law enforcement activities. (b) Any driver's license or identicard issued under this subsection shall display an expiration date that complies with the department's rules, but a driver's license or identicard issued under this subsection may be used only during the duration of the officer's assignment to an undercover or covert operation. (c) Any driver's license or identicard issued under this subsection must be returned to the department within thirty days of the end of the officer's undercover assignment. Any driver's license or identicard issued under this subsection must be returned to the department immediately upon the officer's retirement, termination, dismissal, change in job assignment, or leave from the agency. (4) The director may adopt rules governing applications for, and the use of, confidential license plates, drivers' licenses, and identicards.
RCW 46.61.620 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 620
RCW 46.61.620: Opening and closing vehicle doors.
Status: in_force

No person shall open the door of a motor vehicle on the side adjacent to moving traffic unless and until it is reasonably safe to do so, and can be done without interfering with the movement of other traffic, nor shall any person leave a door open on the side of a vehicle adjacent to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers.
RCW 46.04.527 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 527
RCW 46.04.527: Security interest.
Status: in_force

"Security interest" has the same meaning as in RCW 62A.1-201 .
RCW 46.61.022 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 022
RCW 46.61.022: Failure to obey officer—Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person who wilfully fails to stop when requested or signaled to do so by a person reasonably identifiable as a law enforcement officer or to comply with RCW 46.61.021 (3), is guilty of a misdemeanor.
RCW 46.37.240 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 240
RCW 46.37.240: Single-beam road-lighting equipment.
Status: in_force

Head lamp systems which provide only a single distribution of light shall be permitted on all farm tractors regardless of date of manufacture, and on all other motor vehicles manufactured and sold prior to one year after March 18, 1955, in lieu of multiple-beam road-lighting equipment herein specified if the single distribution of light complies with the following requirements and limitations: (1) The head lamps shall be so aimed that when the vehicle is not loaded none of the high intensity portion of the light shall at a distance of twenty-five feet ahead project higher than a level of five inches below the level of the center of the lamp from which it comes, and in no case higher than forty-two inches above the level on which the vehicle stands at a distance of seventy-five feet ahead; (2) The intensity shall be sufficient to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least two hundred feet.
RCW 46.44.150 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 44 / Section 150
RCW 46.44.150: Highway improvement vehicles—Gross weight limit excesses authorized—Limitations.
Status: in_force

The state, county, or city authority having responsibility for the reconstruction or improvement of any public highway may, subject to prescribed conditions and limitations, authorize vehicles employed in such highway reconstruction or improvement to exceed the gross weight limitations contained in RCW 46.44.041 and 46.44.042 without a special permit or additional fees as prescribed by chapter 46.44 RCW, but only while operating within the boundaries of project limits as defined in the public works contract or plans.
RCW 46.93.210 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 93 / Section 210
RCW 46.93.210: Reporting of warranties for off-road vehicles and snowmobiles sold by out-of-state dealers—Department notice to buyers—Apportionment of fines.
Status: in_force

(1) By the first business day in February of each year, beginning in 2018, motorsports vehicle manufacturers must report to the department of licensing a listing of all motorsports vehicle warranties for off-road vehicles under chapter 46.09 RCW and snowmobiles under chapter 46.10 RCW sold to Washington residents by out-of-state motorsports vehicle dealers in the previous calendar year. The report must be transmitted such that the department receives the listing no later than the first business day in February. Failure to report a complete listing as required under this subsection results in an administrative fine of one hundred dollars for each day after the first business day in February that the department has not received the report. (2) The department of licensing shall examine the listing reported in subsection (1) of this section to verify whether the vehicles are properly registered in the state and shall transmit the results of its analysis to the department of revenue. Beginning in 2018, and to the extent that it has received the listing required under subsection (1) of this section, the department and the department of revenue shall jointly notify by first-class mail from the United States postal service by the end of February of each year, the purchasers of the warranties of the off-road vehicles and snowmobiles that are not properly registered in the state of the owner's obligations under state law regarding vehicle titling, registration, and use tax payment, as well as of the penalties for failure to comply with the law. (3) Fines received under this section must be paid into the state treasury and credited to the nonhighway and off-road vehicle activities program account under RCW 46.09.510 and to the snowmobile account under RCW 46.68.350 . The state treasurer must apportion the fines between the accounts according to the pro rata share of the number of off-road vehicle and snowmobile registrations in the previous calendar year. The department must provide the state treasurer with the information needed to determine the apportionment.
RCW 46.61.230 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 230
RCW 46.61.230: Pedestrians subject to traffic regulations.
Status: in_force

Pedestrians shall be subject to traffic-control signals at intersections as provided in RCW 46.61.060 , and at all other places pedestrians shall be accorded the privileges and shall be subject to the restrictions stated in this chapter.
RCW 46.16A.420 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 420
RCW 46.16A.420: Farm vehicles—Farm exempt decal—Fee—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) A farmer shall apply to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director for a farm exempt decal for a farm vehicle if the farm vehicle is exempt under RCW 46.16A.080 (3). The farm exempt decal: (a) Allows the farm vehicle to be operated on public highways as identified under RCW 46.16A.080 (3); (b) Must be displayed on the farm vehicle so that it is clearly visible from outside of the farm vehicle; (c) Must identify that the farm vehicle is exempt from the registration requirements of this chapter; and (d) Must be visible from the rear of the farm vehicle. This requirement for a farm exempt decal to be visible from the rear of the vehicle applies only to farm exempt decals issued after July 28, 2013. (2) A farmer or the farmer's representative must apply for a farm exempt decal on a form furnished or approved by the department. The application must show: (a) The name and address of the person who is the owner of the vehicle; (b) A full description of the vehicle, including its make, model, year, the motor number or the vehicle identification number if the vehicle is a motor vehicle, or the serial number if the vehicle is a trailer; (c) The purpose for which the vehicle is principally used; (d) The place where the farm vehicle is principally used or garaged; and (e) Other information as required by the department upon application. (3) The department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall collect the fee required under RCW 46.17.325 when issuing a farm exempt decal. (4) A farm exempt decal may not be renewed. The status as an exempt vehicle continues until suspended or revoked for misuse, or when the vehicle is no longer used as a farm vehicle. (5) The department may adopt rules to implement this section.
RCW 46.79.020 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 79 / Section 020
RCW 46.79.020: Transporting junk vehicles to scrap processor—Removal of parts, restrictions.
Status: in_force

Any hulk hauler or scrap processor licensed under the provisions of this chapter may: (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, transport any flattened or junk vehicle whether such vehicle is from in state or out of state, to a scrap processor upon obtaining the certificate of title or release of interest from the owner or an affidavit of sale from the landowner who has complied with RCW 46.55.230 . The scrap processor shall forward such document(s) to the department, together with a monthly report of all vehicles acquired from other than a licensed automobile wrecker, and no further identification shall be necessary. (2) Prepare vehicles and vehicle salvage for transportation and delivery to a scrap processor or vehicle wrecker only by removing the following vehicle parts: (a) Gas tanks; (b) Vehicle seats containing springs; (c) Tires; (d) Wheels; (e) Scrap batteries; (f) Scrap radiators. Such parts may not be removed if they will be accepted by a scrap processor or wrecker. Such parts may be removed only at a properly zoned location, and all preparation activity, vehicles, and vehicle parts shall be obscured from public view. Storage is limited to two vehicles or the parts thereof which are authorized by this subsection, and any such storage may take place only at a properly zoned location. Any vehicle parts removed under the authority of this subsection shall be lawfully disposed of at or through a public facility or service for waste disposal or by sale to a licensed vehicle wrecker.
RCW 46.20.205 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 205
RCW 46.20.205: Change of address or name.
Status: in_force

Whenever any person, after applying for or receiving a driver's license or identicard, moves from the address named in the application or in the license or identicard issued to him or her, or changes his or her name of record, the person shall, within ten days thereafter, notify the department of the name or address change as provided in RCW 46.08.195 . This notification information shall be transmitted to the secretary of state on a daily basis, including the person's name, former name, address, former address, date of birth, signature image, and date of the transaction.
RCW 46.17.060 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 060
RCW 46.17.060: Fees associated with a transitional ownership record.
Status: in_force

(1) Until June 30, 2017, before accepting a transitional ownership record filed under RCW 46.12.660 , the county auditor or other agent or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay: (a) The filing fee under RCW 46.17.005 (1), the license plate technology fee under RCW 46.17.015 , and the license service fee under RCW 46.17.025 to the county auditor or other agent; and (b) The service fee under RCW 46.17.040 (1)(b) to the subagent. (2)(a) Beginning July 1, 2017, before accepting a transitional ownership record filed under RCW 46.12.660 , the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay the filing fee under RCW 46.17.005 (1), the license plate technology fee under RCW 46.17.015 , the license service fee under RCW 46.17.025 , and the service fee under RCW 46.17.040 (1)(b). (b) Service fees collected under (a) of this subsection by the department or county auditor or other agent appointed by the director must be credited to the capital vessel replacement account under RCW 47.60.322 .
RCW 46.20.331 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 331
RCW 46.20.331: Hearing and decision by director's designee.
Status: in_force

The director may appoint a designee, or designees, to preside over hearings in adjudicative proceedings that may result in the denial, restriction, suspension, or revocation of a driver's license or driving privilege, or in the imposition of requirements to be met prior to issuance or reissuance of a driver's license, under Title 46 RCW. The director may delegate to any such designees the authority to render the final decision of the department in such proceedings. Chapter 34.12 RCW shall not apply to such proceedings.
RCW 46.35.020 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 35 / Section 020
RCW 46.35.020: Disclosure in owner's manual, subscription service agreement, and product manual.
Status: in_force

(1) A manufacturer of a motor vehicle sold or leased in this state, that is equipped with one or more recording devices, shall disclose in the owner's manual that the motor vehicle is equipped with one or more recording devices and, if so, the type of data recorded and whether the recording device or devices have the ability to transmit information to a central communications system or other external device. (2) If a recording device is used as part of a subscription service, the subscription service agreement must disclose the type of information that the device may record or transmit. (3) A disclosure made in writing is deemed a disclosure in the owner's manual. (4) If a recording device is to be installed in a vehicle aftermarket, the manufacturer or distributor of the device shall disclose in the product manual the type of information that the device may record and whether the recording device has the ability to transmit information to a central communications system or other external device. (5) A disclosure made in writing is deemed a disclosure in the product manual.
RCW 46.04.686 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 686
RCW 46.04.686: Washington honey bees and pollinators license plates.
Status: in_force

"Washington honey bees and pollinators license plates" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display images of honey bees and pollinators.
RCW 46.61.185 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 185
RCW 46.61.185: Vehicle turning left—Vulnerable users of a public way—Fine.
Status: in_force

(1) The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard. (2)(a) When the vehicle approaching from the opposite direction within the intersection or so close that it constitutes an immediate hazard is a vulnerable user of a public way, a driver of a motor vehicle found to be in violation of this section must be assessed an additional fine equal to the base penalty assessed under RCW 46.63.110 (3). This fine may not be waived, reduced, or suspended, unless the court finds the offender to be indigent, and is not subject to the additional fees and assessments that the base penalty for this violation is subject to under RCW 2.68.040 , 3.62.090 , and 46.63.110 . (b) For the purposes of this section, "vulnerable user of a public way" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 46.61.5259 . (3) The additional fine imposed under subsection (2) of this section must be deposited into the vulnerable roadway user education account created in RCW 46.61.145 .
RCW 46.37.535 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 535
RCW 46.37.535: Motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or mopeds—Helmet requirements when rented.
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to rent out motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or mopeds unless the person also has on hand for rent helmets of a type conforming to rules adopted by the state patrol. It shall be unlawful for any person to rent a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or moped unless the person has in his or her possession a helmet of a type approved by the state patrol, regardless of from whom the helmet is obtained.
RCW 46.19.020 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 19 / Section 020
RCW 46.19.020: Eligible organizations—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) The following organizations may apply for special parking privileges: (a) Public transportation authorities; (b) Nursing homes licensed under chapter 18.51 RCW; (c) Assisted living facilities licensed under chapter 18.20 RCW; (d) Senior citizen centers; (e) Accessible van rental companies registered with the department; (f) Private nonprofit corporations organized under chapter 24.03A RCW; (g) Cabulance companies that regularly transport persons with disabilities who have been determined eligible for special parking privileges under this section and who are registered with the department under chapter 46.72 RCW; and (h) Companies that dispatch taxicab vehicles under chapter 81.72 RCW or vehicles for hire under chapter 46.72 RCW, for such vehicles that are equipped with wheelchair accessible lifts or ramps for the transport of persons with disabilities and that are regularly dispatched and used in the transport of such persons. However, qualifying vehicles under this subsection (1)(h) may utilize special parking privileges only while in service. For the purposes of this subsection (1)(h), "in service" means while in the process of picking up, transporting, or discharging a passenger. (2) An organization that qualifies for special parking privileges may receive, upon application, special license plates or parking placards, or both, for persons with disabilities as defined by the department. (3) An organization that qualifies for special parking privileges under subsection (1) of this section and receives parking placards or special license plates under subsection (2) of this section is responsible for ensuring that the parking placards and special license plates are not used improperly and is responsible for all fines and penalties for improper use. (4) The department shall adopt rules to determine organization eligibility.
RCW 46.68.398 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 68 / Section 398
RCW 46.68.398: Congestion relief and traffic safety account.
Status: in_force

The congestion relief and traffic safety account is created in the state treasury. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may only be used for purposes related to congestion relief and traffic safety.
RCW 46.01.160 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 01 / Section 160
RCW 46.01.160: Forms for applications, certificates of title, registration certificates, etc.
Status: in_force

The director shall prescribe and provide suitable forms of applications, certificates of title and registration certificates, drivers' licenses, and all other forms and licenses requisite or deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this title and any other laws the enforcement and administration of which are vested in the department.
RCW 46.37.673 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 673
RCW 46.37.673: Signal preemption device—Accident—Property damage or less than substantial bodily harm—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) When an accident that results only in injury to property or injury to a person that does not arise 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 an accident by use of a signal preemption device. (2) Negligently causing an accident by use of a signal preemption device is a class C felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.
RCW 46.55.063 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 55 / Section 063
RCW 46.55.063: Fees, schedules, contracts, invoices.
Status: in_force

(1) An operator shall file a fee schedule with the department. All filed fees must be adequate to cover the costs of service provided. No fees may exceed those filed with the department. At least ten days before the effective date of any change in an operator's fee schedule, the registered tow truck operator shall file the revised fee schedule with the department. (2) Towing contracts with private property owners shall be in written form and state the hours of authorization to impound, the persons empowered to authorize the impounds, and the present charge of a private impound for the classes of tow trucks to be used in the impound, and must be retained in the files of the registered tow truck operator for three years. (3) A fee that is charged for tow truck service must be calculated on an hourly basis, and after the first hour must be charged to the nearest quarter hour. (4) Fees that are charged for the storage of a vehicle, or for other items of personal property registered or titled with the department, must be calculated on a twenty-four hour basis and must be charged to the nearest half day from the time when the operator has unloaded the vehicle and completed the necessary paperwork at the secure storage area. The total amount of time to unload the towed vehicle, complete required paperwork, and reasonably prepare the tow truck to return to service may be charged as part of the tow truck service in fifteen-minute increments not to exceed a total of sixty minutes after the return of the tow truck to the secure storage area. If a portion of any fifteen-minute increment exceeds a total of eight minutes, the total minutes must be rounded up to the next highest fifteen-minute period of total time except in the last fifteen minutes of the total sixty minutes. However, items of personal property registered or titled with the department that are wholly contained within an impounded vehicle are not subject to additional storage fees; they are, however, subject to satisfying the underlying lien for towing and storage of the vehicle in which they are contained. (5) All billing invoices that are provided to the redeemer of the vehicle, or other items of personal property registered or titled with the department, must be itemized so that the individual fees are clearly discernible.
RCW 46.20.710 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 710
RCW 46.20.710: Legislative finding.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds and declares: (1) There is a need to reduce the incidence of drivers on the highways and roads of this state who, because of their use, consumption, or possession of alcohol, pose a danger to the health and safety of other drivers; (2) One method of dealing with the problem of drinking drivers is to discourage the use of motor vehicles by persons who possess or have consumed alcoholic beverages; (3) The installation of an ignition interlock breath alcohol device or other biological or technical device will provide a means of deterring the use of motor vehicles by persons who have consumed alcoholic beverages; (4) Ignition interlock and other biological and technical devices are designed to supplement other methods of punishment that prevent drivers from using a motor vehicle after using, possessing, or consuming alcohol; (5) It is economically and technically feasible to have an ignition interlock or other biological or technical device installed in a motor vehicle in such a manner that the vehicle will not start if the operator has recently consumed alcohol.
RCW 46.16A.410 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 410
RCW 46.16A.410: Commercial motor vehicles.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall refuse to register a commercial motor vehicle that is owned by a motor carrier subject to RCW 46.32.080 , 46.87.294 , and 46.87.296 upon notification to the department by the Washington state patrol or the federal motor carrier safety administration that an out-of-service order has been placed on the department of transportation number issued to the motor carrier. (2) The department shall revoke the vehicle registration of all commercial motor vehicles that are owned by a motor carrier subject to RCW 46.32.080 , upon notification to the department by the Washington state patrol or the federal motor carrier safety administration that an out-of-service order has been placed on the department of transportation number issued to the motor carrier. The revocation must remain in effect until the department has been notified by the Washington state patrol that the out-of-service order has been rescinded. (3) Except as provided in subsections (4) and (5) of this section, by June 30, 2009, any original or renewal application for registration of a commercial motor vehicle that is owned by a motor carrier subject to RCW 46.32.080 that is submitted to the department must be accompanied by: (a) The department of transportation number issued to the motor carrier; and (b) The federal taxpayer identification number of the motor carrier. (4) By June 30, 2010, the requirements of subsection (3) of this section apply to any original or renewal application that is submitted to the department for registration of a commercial motor vehicle that is to be operated by an entity with authority under chapter 81.66 , 81.68, 81.70, or 81.77 RCW, or by a household goods carrier with authority under chapter 81.80 RCW. (5) By June 30, 2012, the requirements of subsection (3) of this section apply to any original or renewal application that is submitted to the department for registration of a commercial motor vehicle that is owned by a motor carrier subject to RCW 46.32.080 , and that has a gross vehicle weight rating of 7,258 kilograms (16,001 pounds) or more.
RCW 46.20.313 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 313
RCW 46.20.313: Reinstatement.
Status: in_force

(1) The department is authorized to administratively reinstate the license of a person suspended pursuant to RCW 46.20.289 (1) prior to January 1, 2023, because the person: (a) Failed to respond to a notice of traffic infraction for a moving violation; (b) Failed to appear at a requested hearing for a moving violation; (c) Violated a written promise to appear in court for a notice of infraction for a moving violation; or (d) Failed to comply with the terms of a notice of traffic infraction. (2) No later than 90 days after January 1, 2023, the department shall: (a) Take reasonable steps to publicize the availability of relief to reinstate a suspended license as provided in this section; and (b) Create an online application process for persons whose licenses are suspended and may be eligible for reinstatement as provided in this section. The online application process shall allow a person to determine whether the person is eligible to have his or her license reinstated and explain the process for reinstatement. A reissue fee as provided in RCW 46.20.311 shall apply. (3) A reissue fee as provided in RCW 46.20.311 shall apply to any license reinstated under this section.
RCW 46.37.525 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 525
RCW 46.37.525: Motorcycles and motor-driven cycles—Tail lamps, reflectors, and stop lamps.
Status: in_force

(1) Every motorcycle and motor-driven cycle shall have at least one tail lamp which shall be located at a height of not more than seventy-two nor less than fifteen inches. (2) Either a tail lamp or a separate lamp shall be so constructed and placed as to illuminate with a white light the rear registration plate and render it clearly legible from a distance of fifty feet to the rear. Any tail lamp or tail lamps, together with any separate lamp or lamps for illuminating the rear registration plate, shall be so wired as to be lighted whenever the head lamps or auxiliary driving lamps are lighted. (3) Every motorcycle and motor-driven cycle shall carry on the rear, either as part of the tail lamp or separately, at least one red reflector meeting the requirements of RCW 46.37.060 . (4) Every motorcycle and motor-driven cycle shall be equipped with at least one stop lamp meeting the requirements of RCW 46.37.070 .
RCW 46.04.350 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 350
RCW 46.04.350: Multiple lane highway.
Status: in_force

"Multiple lane highway" means any highway the roadway of which is of sufficient width to reasonably accommodate two or more separate lanes of vehicular traffic in the same direction, each lane of which shall be not less than the maximum legal vehicle width and whether or not such lanes are marked.
RCW 46.04.462 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 462
RCW 46.04.462: Registration.
Status: in_force

"Registration" means the registration certificate or license plates issued under the laws of this state pertaining to the registration of vehicles.
RCW 46.20.045 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 045
RCW 46.20.045: School bus, for hire drivers—Age.
Status: in_force

A person who is under the age of eighteen years shall not drive: (1) A school bus transporting school children; or (2) A motor vehicle transporting persons for compensation.
RCW 46.18.020 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 18 / Section 020
RCW 46.18.020: Rules.
Status: in_force

The director shall adopt rules to implement this chapter, including the setting of fees.
RCW 46.16A.445 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 445
RCW 46.16A.445: Street rod or custom vehicles.
Status: in_force

A vehicle registration issued to a street rod or custom vehicle under this chapter need not be an initial vehicle registration for that vehicle.
RCW 46.20.037 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 037
RCW 46.20.037: Facial recognition matching system.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may implement a facial recognition matching system for drivers' licenses, permits, and identicards. Any facial recognition matching system selected by the department must be used only to verify the identity of an applicant for or holder of a driver's license, permit, or identicard to determine whether the person has been issued a driver's license, permit, or identicard under a different name or names. (2) Any facial recognition matching system selected by the department must be capable of highly accurate matching, and must be compliant with appropriate standards established by the American association of motor vehicle administrators that exist on June 7, 2012, or such subsequent date as may be provided by the department by rule, consistent with the purposes of this section. (3) The department shall post notices in conspicuous locations at all department driver licensing offices, make written information available to all applicants at department driver licensing offices, and provide information on the department's website regarding the facial recognition matching system. The notices, written information, and information on the website must address how the facial recognition matching system works, all ways in which the department may use results from the facial recognition matching system, how an investigation based on results from the facial recognition matching system would be conducted, and a person's right to appeal any determinations made under this chapter. (4) Results from the facial recognition matching system: (a) Are not available for public inspection and copying under chapter 42.56 RCW; (b) May only be disclosed when authorized by a court order; (c) May only be disclosed to a federal government agency if specifically required under federal law; and (d) May only be disclosed by the department to a government agency, including a court or law enforcement agency, for use in carrying out its functions if the department has determined that person has committed one of the prohibited practices listed in RCW 46.20.0921 and this determination has been confirmed by a hearings examiner under this chapter or the person declined a hearing or did not attend a scheduled hearing. (5) All personally identifying information derived from the facial recognition matching system must be stored with appropriate security safeguards. Washington technology solutions shall develop the appropriate security standards for the department's use of the facial recognition matching system, subject to approval and oversight by the technology services board. (6) The department shall develop procedures to handle instances in which the facial recognition matching system fails to verify the identity of an applicant for a renewal or duplicate driver's license, permit, or identicard. These procedures must allow an applicant to prove identity without using the facial recognition matching system.
RCW 46.04.900 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 900
RCW 46.04.900: Construction—Title applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this title, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to marital relationships and married persons, and references to dissolution of marriage shall apply equally to state registered domestic partnerships that have been terminated, dissolved, or invalidated, to the extent that such interpretation does not conflict with federal law. Where necessary to implement chapter 521, Laws of 2009, gender-specific terms such as husband and wife used in any statute, rule, or other law shall be construed to be gender neutral, and applicable to individuals in state registered domestic partnerships.
RCW 46.04.028 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 028
RCW 46.04.028: Armed forces license plate collection.
Status: in_force

"Armed forces license plate collection" means the collection of six separate license plate designs issued under RCW 46.18.210 . Each license plate design displays a symbol representing one of the five branches of the armed forces, and one representing the national guard.
RCW 46.37.005 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 005
RCW 46.37.005: State patrol—Additional powers and duties.
Status: in_force

In addition to those powers and duties elsewhere granted, the chief of the Washington state patrol shall have the power and the duty to adopt, apply, and enforce such reasonable rules and regulations (1) relating to proper types of vehicles or combinations thereof for hauling passengers, commodities, freight, and supplies, (2) relating to vehicle equipment, and (3) relating to the enforcement of the provisions of this title with regard to vehicle equipment, as may be deemed necessary for the public welfare and safety in addition to but not inconsistent with the provisions of this title. The chief of the Washington state patrol is authorized to adopt by regulation, federal standards relating to motor vehicles and vehicle equipment, issued pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, or any amendment to said act, notwithstanding any provision in Title 46 RCW inconsistent with such standards. Federal standards adopted pursuant to this section shall be applicable only to vehicles manufactured in a model year following the adoption of such standards.
RCW 46.12.620 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 12 / Section 620
RCW 46.12.620: Legal owner not liable for acts of registered owner.
Status: in_force

A person shown as the legal owner on a certificate of title which has a different person shown as the registered owner does not incur liability and is not responsible for damage or any liability resulting from any act or contract made by the registered owner or by any other person acting for, or by or under the authority of, the registered owner.
RCW 46.04.586 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 586
RCW 46.04.586: THC concentration.
Status: in_force

"THC concentration" means nanograms of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol per milliliter of a person's whole blood. THC concentration does not include measurement of the metabolite THC-COOH, also known as carboxy-THC.
RCW 46.04.292 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 292
RCW 46.04.292: Market value threshold amount.
Status: in_force

"Market value threshold amount" means an amount set by rule by the department that is used to determine, together with the age of the vehicle, whether vehicle certificates of title for vehicles aged six years through twenty years should be identified as having been previously destroyed or reported as an insurance total loss.
RCW 46.72A.060 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72A / Section 060
RCW 46.72A.060: Insurance—Amount—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall require limousine carriers to obtain and continue in effect, liability and property damage insurance from a company licensed to sell liability insurance in this state for each limousine used to transport persons for compensation. (2) The department shall fix by rule coverages and limits, and prohibit provisions that limit coverage, for the insurance policy or policies, giving consideration to the character and amount of traffic, the number of persons affected, and the degree of danger that the proposed operation involves. The limousine carrier must maintain the liability and property damage insurance in force on each limousine while licensed by the department. (3) Failure to file and maintain in effect the insurance required under this section is a gross misdemeanor and the limousine vehicle certificate must be summarily suspended. It is a class 1 civil infraction, with monetary penalties against the carrier as specified in RCW 7.80.120 , for each day that a carrier operates a limousine with a summarily suspended limousine vehicle certificate.
RCW 46.65.010 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 65 / Section 010
RCW 46.65.010: State policy enunciated.
Status: in_force

It is hereby declared to be the policy of the state of Washington: (1) To provide maximum safety for all persons who travel or otherwise use the public highways of this state; and (2) To deny the privilege of operating motor vehicles on such highways to persons who by their conduct and record have demonstrated their indifference for the safety and welfare of others and their disrespect for the laws of the state, the orders of her courts and the statutorily required acts of her administrative agencies; and (3) To discourage repetition of criminal acts by individuals against the peace and dignity of the state and her political subdivisions and to impose increased and added deprivation of the privilege to operate motor vehicles upon habitual offenders who have been convicted repeatedly of violations of traffic laws.
RCW 46.87.335 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 87 / Section 335
RCW 46.87.335: Mitigation of assessments.
Status: in_force

Except in the case of violations of filing a false or fraudulent application, if the department deems mitigation of penalties, fees, and interest to be reasonable, it may mitigate such assessments giving consideration to the degree and extent of the lack of records and reporting errors. The department may ascertain the facts regarding recordkeeping and payment penalties in lieu of more elaborate proceedings under this chapter.
RCW 46.55.125 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 55 / Section 125
RCW 46.55.125: Redemption of motorcycle or moped as bailment while owner hospitalized due to accident—Requirements—Declaration form.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person, who is known to the registered or legal owner of a motorcycle or moped that was towed from the scene of an accident, may redeem the motorcycle or moped as a bailment on behalf of the registered or legal owner who is admitted as a patient in a hospital due to the accident subject to the following requirements: (a) The eligible person must pay the costs of towing, storage, or other services rendered during the course of towing, removal, or storing of the motorcycle or moped. (b) The eligible person must provide a valid government-issued photo identification, such as a current driver's license or state-issued identification card, military identification, or passport. (c) The eligible person must sign a declaration on a form furnished by the department that provides: (i) The person's name, telephone number, and physical address; (ii) The relationship between the person and the registered or legal owner; (iii) The name and location of the hospital where the registered or legal owner is admitted; (iv) The address of the physical location where the motorcycle or moped will be stored for the registered or legal owner at no additional cost to the owner; (v) A statement that the person agrees to protect the motorcycle or moped and return it to the registered or legal owner in the same form it was received when removed from the registered tow truck operator's premises; and (vi) A statement that the person knowingly agrees to become the bailee for the motorcycle or moped. (d) The declaration form under (c) of this subsection must be signed under penalty of perjury. (2) The registered tow truck operator may refuse an offer to redeem under this section for good cause, which includes, but is not limited to, competing applications for redemption from persons identified under RCW 46.55.120 (1)(a) or the person applying to be the bailee has been convicted of a crime of dishonesty or theft. This section does not require a registered tow truck operator to investigate or otherwise determine the criminal history or the honesty of the bailee. (3) Any registered tow truck operator acting in good faith in compliance with this section that releases a motorcycle or moped to bailment in accordance with the requirements of this section is immune from civil liability arising out of the bailment unless the tow truck operator's act or omission constitutes gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct. (4) In addition to any remedies provided by common law for bailments, a person who becomes the bailee of a motorcycle or moped under this section and fails to return the motorcycle or moped to the registered or legal owner may be charged with possession of a stolen vehicle under RCW 9A.56.068 . (5) The department must create a declaration form to be completed by individuals that identifies the required information in subsection (1)(b) and (c) of this section. The department must post the form on its website, and the form must be able to be downloaded from the department's website.
RCW 46.72.050 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72 / Section 050
RCW 46.72.050: Liability coverage—Right of action saved.
Status: in_force

In lieu of the surety bond as provided in this chapter, there may be deposited and kept on file and in force with the director a public liability insurance policy covering each and every motor vehicle operated or intended to be so operated, executed by an insurance company licensed and authorized to write such insurance policies in the state of Washington, assuring the applicant for a permit against property damage and personal liability to the public, with the premiums paid and payment noted thereon. Said policy of insurance shall provide a minimum coverage equal and identical to the coverage required by the aforesaid surety bond, specified under the provisions of RCW 46.72.040 . No provisions of this chapter shall be construed to limit the right of any injured person to any private right of action against a for hire operator as herein defined.
RCW 46.82.441 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 82 / Section 441
RCW 46.82.441: Spouses of military personnel—Licensure.
Status: in_force

The director shall develop rules consistent with RCW 18.340.020 for the licensure of spouses of military personnel.
RCW 46.96.210 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 96 / Section 210
RCW 46.96.210: Petition and hearing—Filing fee, costs, security.
Status: in_force

The department shall determine and establish the amount of the filing fee required in RCW 46.96.040 , 46.96.110 , 46.96.150 , and 46.96.200 . The fees shall be set in accordance with RCW 43.24.086 . The department may also require the petitioning or protesting party to give security, in such sum as the department deems proper but not in any event to exceed one thousand dollars, for the payment of such costs as may be incurred in conducting the hearing as required under this chapter. The security may be given in the form of a bond or stipulation or other undertaking with one or more sureties. At the conclusion of the hearing, the department shall assess, in equal shares, each of the parties to the hearing for the cost of conducting the hearing. Upon receipt of payment of the costs, the department shall refund and return to the petitioning party such excess funds, if any, initially posted by the party as security for the hearing costs. If the petitioning party provided security in the form of a bond or other undertaking with one or more sureties, the bond or other undertaking shall then be exonerated and the surety or sureties under it discharged.
RCW 46.17.360 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 360
RCW 46.17.360: Monthly declared gross weight license fees.
Status: in_force

A person applying for a monthly declared gross weight license as authorized in RCW 46.16A.455 shall pay an additional two dollars for each month of the declared gross weight license, plus an additional two dollars. These two dollar fees must be deposited in the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070 .
RCW 46.52.010 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 52 / Section 010
RCW 46.52.010: Duty on striking unattended car or other property—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) The operator of any vehicle which collided with any other vehicle which is unattended shall immediately stop and shall then and there either locate and notify the operator or owner of such vehicle of the name and address of the operator and owner of the vehicle striking the unattended vehicle or shall leave in a conspicuous place in the vehicle struck a written notice, giving the name and address of the operator and of the owner of the vehicle striking such other vehicle. (2) The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to property fixed or placed upon or adjacent to any public highway shall take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner or person in charge of such property of such fact and of the name and address of the operator and owner of the vehicle striking such property, or shall leave in a conspicuous place upon the property struck a written notice, giving the name and address of the operator and of the owner of the vehicle so striking the property, and such person shall further make report of such accident as in the case of other accidents upon the public highways of this state. (3) Any person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
RCW 46.04.355 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 355
RCW 46.04.355: Municipal transit vehicle.
Status: in_force

Municipal transit vehicle includes every motor vehicle, streetcar, train, trolley vehicle, and any other device, which (1) is capable of being moved within, upon, above, or below a public highway, (2) is owned or operated by a city, county, county transportation authority, public transportation benefit area, regional transit authority, or metropolitan municipal corporation within the state, and (3) is used for the purpose of carrying passengers together with incidental baggage and freight on a regular schedule.
RCW 46.70.320 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 320
RCW 46.70.320: Buyer's agents.
Status: in_force

The regulation of buyers' agents is a matter affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying chapter 19.86 RCW. Activities of buyers' agents prohibited under RCW 46.70.180 (11), (12), or (13) are not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business. A violation of RCW 46.70.180 (11), (12), or (13) constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice in trade or commerce for the purpose of applying chapter 19.86 RCW.
RCW 46.29.250 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 250
RCW 46.29.250: Application of sections requiring deposit of proof of financial responsibility for the future.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter requiring the deposit of proof of financial responsibility for the future, subject to certain exemptions, shall apply with respect to persons who have been convicted of or forfeited bail for certain offenses under motor vehicle laws, or who have failed to pay judgments upon causes of action arising out of ownership, maintenance or use of vehicles of a type subject to registration under the laws of this state, or who having driven or owned a vehicle involved in an accident are required to deposit security under the provisions of RCW 46.29.070 .
RCW 46.82.290 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 82 / Section 290
RCW 46.82.290: Administration of chapter—Adoption of rules.
Status: in_force

(1) The director shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of the law pertaining to driver training schools as set forth in this chapter. (2) The director is authorized to adopt and enforce such reasonable rules as may be consistent with and necessary to carry out this chapter.
RCW 46.79.110 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 79 / Section 110
RCW 46.79.110: Chapter not to prohibit individual towing of vehicles to wreckers or processors, registered tow truck operators from transporting abandoned recreational vehicles.
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit: Any individual not engaged in business as a hulk hauler or scrap processor from towing any vehicle owned by him or her to any vehicle wrecker or scrap processor, or a registered tow truck operator from transporting an abandoned recreational vehicle under RCW 46.53.010 in compliance with this chapter.
RCW 46.01.150 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 01 / Section 150
RCW 46.01.150: Branch offices.
Status: in_force

The department may maintain such branch offices within the state as the director may deem necessary properly to carry out the powers and duties vested in the department.
RCW 46.96.230 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 96 / Section 230
RCW 46.96.230: Manufacturer incentive programs.
Status: in_force

(1) A manufacturer or distributor shall pay a motor vehicle dealer's claim for payment or other compensation due under a manufacturer incentive program within thirty days after approval of the claim. A claim that is not disapproved or disallowed within thirty days after the manufacturer or distributor receives the claim is deemed automatically approved. If the motor vehicle dealer's claim is not approved, the manufacturer or distributor shall provide the dealer with written notice of the reasons for the disapproval at the time notice of disapproval is given. (2) A manufacturer may not deny a claim based solely on a motor vehicle dealer's incidental failure to comply with a specific claim-processing requirement that results in a clerical error or other administrative technicality. (3) Notwithstanding the terms of a franchise agreement or other contract with a manufacturer or distributor, a motor vehicle dealer has one year after the expiration of a manufacturer or distributor incentive program to submit a claim for payment or compensation under the program. (4) Notwithstanding the terms of a franchise agreement or other contract with a dealer and except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, after the expiration of one year after the date of payment of a claim under a manufacturer or distributor incentive program, a manufacturer or distributor may not: (a) Charge back to a motor vehicle dealer, whether directly or indirectly, the amount of a claim that has been approved and paid by the manufacturer or distributor under an incentive program; (b) Charge back to a motor vehicle dealer, whether directly or indirectly, the cash value of a prize or other thing of value awarded to the dealer under an incentive program; or (c) Audit the records of a motor vehicle dealer to determine compliance with the terms of an incentive program. Where, however, a manufacturer or distributor has reasonable grounds to believe that the dealer committed fraud with respect to the incentive program, the manufacturer or distributor may audit the dealer for a fraudulent claim during any period for which an action for fraud may be commenced under applicable state law. (5) Notwithstanding subsection (4)(a) and (b) of this section, a manufacturer or distributor may make charge-backs to a motor vehicle dealer if, after completion of an audit of the dealer's records, the manufacturer or distributor can show, by a preponderance of the evidence, that (a) the claim was intentionally false or fraudulent at the time it was submitted to the manufacturer or distributor, or (b) with respect to a claim under a service incentive program, the repair work was improperly performed in a substandard manner or was unnecessary to correct a defective condition.
RCW 46.83.040 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 83 / Section 040
RCW 46.83.040: Purpose of school.
Status: in_force

It shall be the purpose of every traffic school which may be established hereunder to instruct, educate, and inform all persons appearing for training in the proper, lawful, and safe operation of motor vehicles, including but not limited to rules of the road and the limitations of persons, vehicles, and bicycles and roads, streets, and highways under varying conditions and circumstances.
RCW 46.20.185 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 185
RCW 46.20.185: Photograph during renewal.
Status: in_force

The department of licensing shall establish a procedure for renewal of drivers' licenses under this chapter which does not deprive the applicant during the renewal process of an identification bearing the applicant's photograph. This identification shall be designed to and shall be accepted as proper identification under *RCW 66.16.040 .
RCW 46.10.340 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 10 / Section 340
RCW 46.10.340: Regulation by political subdivisions or state agencies.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this chapter, any city, county, or other political subdivision of this state, or any state agency, may regulate the operation of snowmobiles on public lands, waters, and other properties under its jurisdiction, and on streets or highways within its boundaries by adopting regulations or ordinances of its governing body, provided such regulations are not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter; and provided further that no such city, county, or other political subdivision of this state, nor any state agency, may adopt a regulation or ordinance which imposes a special fee for the use of public lands or waters by snowmobiles, or for the use of any access thereto which is owned by or under the jurisdiction of either the United States, this state, or any such city, county, or other political subdivision.
RCW 46.61.310 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 310
RCW 46.61.310: Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps.
Status: in_force

(1) Any stop or turn signal when required herein shall be given either by means of the hand and arm or by signal lamps, except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) hereof. (2) Any motor vehicle in use on a highway shall be equipped with, and required signal shall be given by, signal lamps when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the left outside limit of the body, cab or load of such motor vehicle exceeds twenty-four inches, or when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the rear limit of the body or load thereof exceeds fourteen feet. The latter measurements shall apply to any single vehicle, also to any combination of vehicles.
RCW 46.64.030 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 64 / Section 030
RCW 46.64.030: Procedure governing arrest and prosecution.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this title with regard to the apprehension and arrest of persons violating this title shall govern all police officers in making arrests without a warrant for violations of this title for offenses either committed in their presence or believed to have been committed based on probable cause pursuant to RCW 10.31.100 , but the procedure prescribed herein shall not otherwise be exclusive of any other method prescribed by law for the arrest and prosecution of a person for other like offenses.
RCW 46.04.588 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 588
RCW 46.04.588: Tow dolly.
Status: in_force

"Tow dolly" means a trailer equipped with between one and three axles designed to connect to a tow bar on the rear of a motor vehicle that is used to tow another vehicle. The front or rear wheels of the towed vehicle are secured to and rest on the tow dolly.
RCW 46.61.195 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 195
RCW 46.61.195: Arterial highways designated—Stopping on entering.
Status: in_force

All state highways are hereby declared to be arterial highways as respects all other public highways or private ways, except that the state department of transportation has the authority to designate any county road or city street as an arterial having preference over the traffic on the state highway if traffic conditions will be improved by such action. Those city streets designated by the state department of transportation as forming a part of the routes of state highways through incorporated cities and towns are declared to be arterial highways as respects all other city streets or private ways. The governing authorities of incorporated cities and towns may designate any street as an arterial having preference over the traffic on a state highway if the change is first approved in writing by the state department of transportation. The local authorities making such a change in arterial designation shall do so by proper ordinance or resolution and shall erect or cause to be erected and maintained standard stop signs, or "Yield" signs, to accomplish this change in arterial designation. The operator of any vehicle entering upon any arterial highway from any other public highway or private way shall come to a complete stop before entering the arterial highway when stop signs are erected as provided by law.
RCW 46.16A.175 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 175
RCW 46.16A.175: Exemptions from vehicle license fees—Vehicles owned by Indian tribes—Conditions.
Status: in_force

(1) The provisions of this chapter relating to registering vehicles by this state, including the display of license plates and registration certificates, do not apply to vehicles owned or leased by the governing body of an Indian tribe located within this state and recognized as a governmental entity by the United States department of the interior if: (a) The vehicle is used exclusively in tribal government service; (b) The vehicle has been registered under a law adopted by the tribal government; (c) License plates issued by the tribe showing the initial or abbreviation of the name of the tribe are displayed on the vehicle as required in this state; (d) The tribe has not elected to receive Washington state license plates for tribal government service vehicles as authorized in RCW 46.16A.170 ; and (e) If required by the department, the tribe provides the department with vehicle description and ownership information similar to that required for vehicles registered in this state, which may include the model year, make, model series, body type, type of power, vehicle identification number, and the license plate number assigned to each government service vehicle registered by that tribe. (2) This section applies only if the laws of the tribe: (a) Allow similar exemptions and privileges to all vehicles registered under the laws of this state on all tribal roads within the tribe's reservation; and (b) Do not require persons operating vehicles registered by this state to pay a registration fee or to carry or display license plates or a registration certificate issued by the tribe.
RCW 46.04.204 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 204
RCW 46.04.204: Hybrid motor vehicle.
Status: in_force

"Hybrid motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle that uses multiple power sources or fuel types for propulsion and meets the federal definition of a hybrid motor vehicle.
RCW 46.82.325 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 82 / Section 325
RCW 46.82.325: Background checks for school personnel.
Status: in_force

(1) Instructors, owners, and other persons affiliated with a school who have regularly scheduled, unsupervised contact with students are required to have a background check through the Washington state patrol criminal identification system and through the federal bureau of investigation. The background check shall also include a fingerprint check using a fingerprint card. Persons covered by this section must have their background rechecked under this subsection every five years. (2) In addition to the background check required under subsection (1) of this section, persons covered by this section must have a background check through the Washington criminal identification system at the time of application for any renewal license. (3) The cost of the background check shall be paid by the person.
RCW 46.72.100 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72 / Section 100
RCW 46.72.100: Unprofessional conduct—Bond/insurance policy—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to the unprofessional conduct specified in RCW 18.235.130 , the director may take disciplinary action if he or she has good reason to believe that one of the following is true of the operator or the applicant for a permit or certificate: (a) He or she is guilty of committing two or more offenses for which mandatory revocation of driver's license is provided by law; (b) he or she has been convicted of vehicular homicide or vehicular assault; (c) he or she is intemperate or addicted to the use of narcotics. (2) Any for hire operator who operates a for hire vehicle without first having filed a bond or insurance policy and having received a for hire permit and a for hire certificate as required by this chapter is guilty of a gross misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be punished by imprisonment in jail for a period not exceeding ninety days or a fine of not exceeding five hundred dollars, or both fine and imprisonment.
RCW 46.04.572 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 572
RCW 46.04.572: Street rod vehicle.
Status: in_force

"Street rod vehicle" means a motor vehicle that: (1) Is a 1948 or older vehicle or the vehicle was manufactured after 1948 to resemble a vehicle manufactured before 1949; and (2) Has alterations to one or more of the major component parts listed in RCW 46.80.010 that change the appearance or performance of the vehicle from the original manufacturer's design or has a body constructed from nonoriginal materials.
RCW 46.04.653 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 653
RCW 46.04.653: Truck.
Status: in_force

"Truck" means every motor vehicle designed, used, or maintained primarily for the transportation of property.
RCW 46.87.400 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 87 / Section 400
RCW 46.87.400: Civil immunity.
Status: in_force

(1) The director, the state of Washington, and its political subdivisions are immune from civil liability arising from the issuance of a vehicle license to a nonroadworthy vehicle. (2) No suit or action may be commenced or prosecuted against the director or the state of Washington by reason of any act done or omitted to be done in the administration of the duties and responsibilities imposed upon the director under this chapter.
RCW 46.70.061 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 061
RCW 46.70.061: Fees—Disposition.
Status: in_force

(1) The annual fees for original licenses issued for twelve consecutive months from the date of issuance under this chapter shall be: (a) Vehicle dealers, principal place of business for each and every license classification: Nine hundred seventy-five dollars; (b) Vehicle dealers, each subagency, and temporary subagency: One hundred dollars; (c) Vehicle manufacturers: Five hundred dollars. (2) The annual fee for renewal of any license issued pursuant to this chapter shall be: (a) Vehicle dealers, principal place of business for each and every license classification: Three hundred twenty-five dollars; (b) Vehicle dealer, each and every subagency: Twenty-five dollars; (c) Vehicle manufacturers: Two hundred fifty dollars. If any licensee fails or neglects to apply for such renewal within thirty days after the expiration of the license, or assigned renewal date under a staggered licensing system, the license shall be declared canceled by the director, in which case the licensee will be required to apply for an original license and pay the fee required for the original license. (3) The fee for the transfer to another location of any license classification issued pursuant to this chapter shall be twenty-five dollars. (4) The fee for vehicle dealer license plates and manufacturer license plates shall be the amount required by law for vehicle license plates exclusive of excise tax and gross weight and tonnage fees. (5) All fees collected under this chapter shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the motor vehicle fund. (6) The fees prescribed in this section are in addition to any excise taxes imposed by chapter 82.44 RCW.
RCW 46.37.523 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 523
RCW 46.37.523: Motorcycles and motor-driven cycles—Head lamps.
Status: in_force

(1) Every motorcycle and every motor-driven cycle shall be equipped with at least one lamp which shall comply with the requirements and limitations of this section. (2) Every head lamp upon every motorcycle and motor-driven cycle shall be located at a height of not more than fifty-four inches nor less than twenty-four inches to be measured as set forth in RCW 46.37.030 (2). (3) Every motorcycle other than a motor-driven cycle shall be equipped with multiple-beam road-lighting equipment. (4) Such equipment shall: (a) Reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least three hundred feet ahead when the uppermost distribution of light is selected; (b) Reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least one hundred fifty feet ahead when the lowermost distribution of light is selected, and on a straight, level road under any condition of loading none of the high intensity portion of the beam shall be directed to strike the eyes of an approaching driver.
RCW 46.37.400 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 400
RCW 46.37.400: Mirrors, backup devices.
Status: in_force

(1) Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a mirror mounted on the left side of the vehicle and so located to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least two hundred feet to the rear of such vehicle. (2) Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with an additional mirror mounted either inside the vehicle approximately in the center or outside the vehicle on the right side and so located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least two hundred feet to the rear of such vehicle. (3) Every truck registered or based in Washington that is equipped with a cube-style, walk-in cargo box up to eighteen feet long used in the commercial delivery of goods and services must be equipped with a rear crossview mirror or backup device to alert the driver that a person or object is behind the truck. (4) All mirrors and backup devices required by this section shall be maintained in good condition. Rear crossview mirrors and backup devices will be of a type approved by the Washington state patrol.
RCW 46.72.180 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72 / Section 180
RCW 46.72.180: 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 46.04.692 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 692
RCW 46.04.692: Washington's National Park Fund license plates.
Status: in_force

"Washington's National Park Fund license plates" means license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display a symbol or artwork recognizing the efforts of Washington's National Park Fund in preserving Washington's national parks for future generations in Washington state.
RCW 46.64.050 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 64 / Section 050
RCW 46.64.050: General penalty.
Status: in_force

It is a traffic infraction for any person to violate any of the provisions of this title unless violation is by this title or other law of this state declared to be a felony, a gross misdemeanor, or a misdemeanor. Unless another penalty is in this title provided, every person convicted of a misdemeanor for violation of any provisions of this title shall be punished accordingly.
RCW 46.16A.230 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 230
RCW 46.16A.230: Tribal license plates and vehicle registration—Compacts.
Status: in_force

(1) The governor may enter into compacts with federally recognized Indian tribes principally located within this state concerning the licensing and registration of tribal government and tribal member-owned vehicles with tribal license plates issued by the department. (2) Each compact entered into under this section must contain the following provisions: (a) The design of a tribal license plate shall be determined by the compacting tribe, except that the design must be readable by toll collection facilities and configured in a manner allowing for electronic distribution through state and national law enforcement databases; (b) Tribal license plate recipients must pay all applicable taxes, fees, and vehicle tolls, except that the compacting tribe may pay these expenses on behalf of its enrolled members as provided in the compact; (c) That the eligibility for a tribal license plate is limited to tribal governments and enrolled members of the compacting tribe who reside in the state, and that the compact may address additional requirements; (d) Information regarding a vehicle that has been issued a tribal license plate, including vehicle description and ownership information, be maintained in the department's recordkeeping systems. (3) Each compact must also address the following subjects: (a) The department's administrative costs for issuing tribal license plates and maintaining information regarding vehicles that have been issued tribal license plates; (b) Information sharing between the department and the compacting tribe; (c) The process for applying for and receiving tribal license plates; and (d) Dispute resolution, including the use of mediation or other nonjudicial process. (4) The governor may delegate the power to negotiate compacts under this section to the department.
RCW 46.87.260 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 87 / Section 260
RCW 46.87.260: Alteration or forgery of credential—Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person who alters, forges, or causes to be altered or forged any credential, or holds or uses any credential knowing the credential to have been altered or forged, is guilty of a class B felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.
RCW 46.29.520 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 520
RCW 46.29.520: Bond as proof.
Status: in_force

Proof of financial responsibility may be evidenced by the bond of a surety company duly authorized to transact business within this state, or a bond with at least two individual sureties each owning real estate within this state, and together having equities equal in value to at least twice the amount of the bond, which real estate shall be scheduled in the bond approved by a judge of the superior court, which said bond shall be conditioned for payment of the amounts specified in RCW 46.29.260 . Such bond shall be filed with the department and shall not be cancellable except after ten days written notice to the department.
RCW 46.76.020 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 76 / Section 020
RCW 46.76.020: Application for license.
Status: in_force

Application for a transporter's license shall be made on a form provided for that purpose by the director of licensing and when executed shall be forwarded to the director together with the proper fee. The application shall contain the name and address of the applicant, state whether or not the license will be used to provide towing services for monetary compensation as described in RCW 46.55.025 and, if so, whether or not the applicant is a registered tow truck operator, and contain other information as the director may require.
RCW 46.10.505 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 10 / Section 505
RCW 46.10.505: Failure to register a snowmobile—Penalty, circumstances when.
Status: in_force

(1) It is a gross misdemeanor, punishable as provided under chapter 9A.20 RCW, for a resident, as identified in RCW 46.16A.140 , to: (a) Knowingly fail to register a snowmobile within fifteen days of receiving or refusing a notice issued by the department under RCW 46.93.210 ; or (b) Register a snowmobile in another state to avoid retail sales and use taxes under chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW. (2) For a second or subsequent offense, the person convicted is also subject to a fine equal to four times the amount of avoided taxes and fees, which may not be suspended, except as provided in RCW 10.05.180 . (3) Excise taxes owed and fines assessed must be deposited in the manner provided under RCW 46.16A.030 (6).
RCW 46.73.010 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 73 / Section 010
RCW 46.73.010: Qualifications and hours of service.
Status: in_force

The Washington state patrol may adopt rules establishing standards for qualifications and hours of service of drivers for private carriers as defined by *RCW 81.80.010 (6). Such standards shall correlate with and, as far as reasonable, conform to the regulations contained in Title 49 C.F.R., Chapter 3, Subchapter B, Parts 391 and 395, on July 28, 1985.
RCW 70A.25.130 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 25 / Section 130
RCW 70A.25.130: Scientific advisory board—Composition of board—Duties.
Status: in_force

The department shall establish a scientific advisory board to review plans to establish or expand the geographic area where an inspection and maintenance system for motor vehicle emissions is required. The board shall consist of three to five members. All members shall have at least a master's degree in physics, chemistry, or engineering, or a closely related field. No member may be a current employee of a local air pollution control authority, the department, the United States environmental protection agency, or a company that may benefit from a review by the board. The board shall review an inspection and maintenance plan at the request of a local air pollution control authority, the department, or by a petition of at least fifty people living within the proposed boundaries of a vehicle emission inspection and maintenance system. The entity or entities requesting a scientific review may include specific issues for the board to consider in its review. The board shall limit its review to matters of science and shall not provide advice on penalties or issues that are strictly legal in nature. The board shall provide a complete written review to the department. If the board members are not in agreement as to the scientific merit of any issue under review, the board may include a dissenting opinion in its report to the department. The department shall immediately make copies available to the local air pollution control authority and to the public. The department shall conduct a public hearing, within the area affected by the proposed rule, if any significant aspect of the rule is in conflict with a majority opinion of the board. The department shall include in its responsiveness summary the rationale for including a rule that is not consistent with the review of the board, including a response to the issues raised at the public hearing. Members shall be reimbursed for travel expenses as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 .(1) Within ten days after receiving a report of the conviction of or finding that a traffic infraction has been committed by any nonresident holder of a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit, or any nonresident operating a commercial motor vehicle, for any violation of state law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control, other than parking violations, the department shall notify the driver licensing authority in the licensing state of the conviction. (2)(a) No later than ten days after disqualifying any nonresident holder of a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit from operating a commercial motor vehicle, or revoking, suspending, or canceling the nonresident driving privileges of the nonresident holder of a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit for at least sixty days, the department must notify the state that issued the license of the disqualification, revocation, suspension, or cancellation. (b) The notification must include both the disqualification and the violation that resulted in the disqualification, revocation, suspension, or cancellation. The notification and the information it provides must be recorded on the driver's record.
RCW 46.93.050 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 93 / Section 050
RCW 46.93.050: Determination of good cause, good faith—Hearing, decision, procedures—Judicial review.
Status: in_force

(1) The administrative law judge shall conduct the hearing and render a final decision as expeditiously as possible, but in any event not later than one hundred eighty days after a petition is filed. If the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal is under RCW 46.93.070 (2), the administrative law judge shall give the proceeding priority consideration and shall render a final decision not later than sixty days after a petition is filed. (2) The administrative law judge shall conduct the hearing as an adjudicative proceeding in accordance with the procedures provided for in the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW. The administrative law judge shall render the final decision and shall enter a final order. Except as otherwise provided in RCW 34.05.446 and 34.05.449 , all hearing costs must be borne on an equal basis by the parties to the hearing. (3) A party to a hearing under this chapter may be represented by counsel. A party to a hearing aggrieved by the final order of the administrative law judge concerning the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a franchise may seek judicial review of the order in the superior court or appellate court in the manner provided for in RCW 34.05.510 through 34.05.598 . A petitioner for judicial review need not exhaust all administrative appeals or administrative review processes as a prerequisite for seeking judicial review under this section.
RCW 46.79.090 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 79 / Section 090
RCW 46.79.090: Inspection of premises and records—Certificate of inspection.
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the chiefs of police, or the Washington state patrol, in cities having a population of over five thousand persons, and in all other cases the Washington state patrol, to make periodic inspection of the hulk hauler's or scrap processor's premises and records provided for in this chapter, and furnish a certificate of inspection to the director in such manner as may be determined by the director: PROVIDED, That the above inspection in any instance can be made by an authorized representative of the department. The department is hereby authorized to enlist the services and cooperation of any law enforcement officer or state agency of another state to inspect the premises of any hulk hauler or scrap processor whose established place of business is in that other state but who is licensed to transport automobile hulks within Washington state.
RCW 46.95.010 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 95 / Section 010
RCW 46.95.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Area of sales responsibility" means the geographical area agreed to by the dealer and the manufacturer in the manufacturer/dealer agreement within which the dealer has the exclusive right to display or sell the manufacturer's new recreational vehicles of a particular line-make. (2) "Component manufacturer" means any person, firm, corporation, or business entity that engages in the manufacturing of components, accessories, or parts used in manufacturing recreational vehicles. (3) "Dealer" means any person, firm, corporation, or business entity licensed or required to be licensed that sells new recreational vehicles at retail in the state of Washington. (4) "Distributor" means any person, firm, corporation, or business entity that purchases new recreational vehicles for resale to dealers. (5) "Factory campaign" means an effort on the part of a warrantor to contact recreational vehicle owners or dealers in order to address a part or equipment issue. (6) "Family member" means a spouse, child, grandchild, parent, sibling, niece, or nephew, or the spouse thereof. (7) "Line-make" means a specific series of recreational vehicle products that: (a) Are targeted to a particular market segment as determined by their décor, features, equipment, size, weight, and price range; (b) Have lengths and interior floor plans that distinguish the recreational vehicles from other recreational vehicles with substantially the same décor, equipment, features, price, and weight; (c) Belong to a single, distinct classification of recreational vehicle product type having a substantial degree of commonality in the construction of the chassis, frame, and body; and (d) The manufacturer/dealer agreement authorizes a dealer to sell. (8) "Manufacturer" means any person, firm, corporation, or business entity that engages in the manufacturing of recreational vehicles. (9) "Manufacturer/dealer agreement" means a written agreement or contract entered into between a manufacturer and a dealer that fixes the rights and responsibilities of the parties and pursuant to which the dealer sells new recreational vehicles. (10) "Model" is a series of recreational vehicle products identified by a common series trade name or trademark that is a subset of a line-make. (11) "Proprietary part" means any part manufactured by or for and sold exclusively by the manufacturer. (12) "Recreational vehicle" means a vehicle that is towed by a consumer-owned tow vehicle and designed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use, including only travel trailers, fifth-wheel travel trailers, truck campers, and folding camping trailers. (13) "Transient customer" means a customer who is temporarily traveling through a dealer's area of sales responsibility. (14) "Warrantor" means any person, firm, corporation, or business entity that gives a warranty in connection with a new recreational vehicle or parts, accessories, or components thereof. "Warrantor" does not include service contracts, mechanical or other insurance, or extended warranties sold for separate consideration by a dealer or other person not controlled by a manufacturer.
RCW 46.37.360 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 360
RCW 46.37.360: Maintenance of brakes—Brake system failure indicator.
Status: in_force

(1) All brakes shall be maintained in good working order and shall be so adjusted as to operate as equally as practicable with respect to the front and back wheels and to wheels on opposite sides of the vehicle. (2) All passenger cars manufactured on or after January 1, 1968, and other types of vehicles manufactured on or after September 1, 1975, shall be equipped with brake system failure indicator lamps which shall be maintained in good working order. The brake system shall demonstrate good working order and integrity by the application of a force of one hundred twenty-five pounds to the brake pedal for ten seconds without the occurrence of any of the following: (i) Illumination of the brake system failure indicator lamp; (ii) A decrease of more than eighty percent of service brake pedal height as measured from its free position to the floorboard or any other object which restricts service brake pedal travel; (iii) Failure of any hydraulic line or other part. (3) Brake hoses shall not be mounted so as to contact the vehicle body or chassis. In addition, brake hoses shall not be cracked, chafed, flattened, abraded, or visibly leaking. Protection devices such as "rub rings" shall not be considered part of the hose or tubing. (4) Disc and drum condition. If the drum is embossed with a maximum safe diameter dimension or the rotor is embossed with a minimum safety thickness dimension, the drum or disc shall be within the appropriate specifications. These dimensions will be found on motor vehicles manufactured since January 1, 1971, and may be found on vehicles manufactured for several years prior to that time. If the drums and discs are not embossed, the drums and discs shall be within the manufacturer's specifications. (5) Friction materials. On each brake the thickness of the lining or pad shall not be less than one thirty-second of an inch over the rivet heads, or the brake shoe on bonded linings or pads. Brake linings and pads shall not have cracks or breaks that extend to rivet holes except minor cracks that do not impair attachment. Drum brake linings shall be securely attached to brake shoes. Disc brake pads shall be securely attached to shoe plates. (6) Backing plates and caliper assemblies shall not be deformed or cracked. System parts shall not be broken, misaligned, missing, binding, or show evidence of severe wear. Automatic adjusters and other parts shall be assembled and installed correctly.
RCW 46.93.180 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 93 / Section 180
RCW 46.93.180: Sale, transfer, or exchange of franchise.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the terms of a franchise, a manufacturer may not unreasonably withhold consent to the sale, transfer, or exchange of a franchise to a qualified buyer who meets the normal, reasonable, and uniformly applied standards established by the manufacturer for the appointment of a dealer or is capable of being approved by the department as a dealer in this state. A manufacturer's failure to respond in writing to a request for consent under this subsection within sixty days after receipt of a written request on the forms, if any, generally used by the manufacturer containing the information and reasonable promises required by a manufacturer, is deemed to be consent to the request. A manufacturer may request, and, if so requested, the applicant for a franchise (a) shall promptly provide such personal and financial information as is reasonably necessary to determine whether the sale, transfer, or exchange should be approved, and (b) shall agree to be bound by all reasonable terms and conditions of the franchise. (2) If a manufacturer refuses to approve the sale, transfer, or exchange of a franchise, the manufacturer shall serve written notice on the applicant, the transferring, selling, or exchanging dealer, and the department, of its refusal to approve the transfer of the franchise no later than sixty days after the date the manufacturer receives the written request from the dealer. If the manufacturer has requested personal or financial information from the applicant under subsection (1) of this section, the notice must be served not later than sixty days after the receipt of all of such documents. Service of all notices under this section must be made by personal service or by certified mail, return receipt requested. (3) The notice in subsection (2) of this section must state the specific grounds for the refusal to approve the sale, transfer, or exchange of the franchise. (4) Within twenty days after receipt of the notice of refusal to approve the sale, transfer, or exchange of the franchise by the transferring dealer, the dealer may file a petition with the department to protest the refusal to approve the sale, transfer, or exchange. The petition must contain a short statement setting forth the reasons for the dealer's protest. Upon the filing of a protest and the receipt of the filing fee, the department shall promptly notify the manufacturer that a timely protest has been filed, and the department shall arrange for a hearing with an administrative law judge as the presiding officer to determine if the manufacturer unreasonably withheld consent to the sale, transfer, or exchange of the franchise. (5) In determining whether the manufacturer unreasonably withheld its approval to the sale, transfer, or exchange, the manufacturer has the burden of proof that it acted reasonably. A manufacturer's refusal to accept or approve a proposed buyer who otherwise meets the normal, reasonable, and uniformly applied standards established by the manufacturer for the appointment of a new dealer, or who otherwise is capable of operating as a dealer in this state, is presumed to be unreasonable. (6) The administrative law judge shall conduct a hearing and render a final decision as expeditiously as possible, but in any event not later than one hundred twenty days after a protest is filed. Only the selling, transferring, or exchanging dealer and the manufacturer may be parties to the hearing. (7) The administrative law judge shall conduct any hearing as provided in RCW 46.93.050 (2), and all hearing costs must be borne as provided in that subsection. Only the manufacturer and the selling, transferring, or exchanging dealer may appeal the final order of the administrative law judge to the superior court or the appellate court as provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW.
RCW 46.04.382 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 382
RCW 46.04.382: Passenger car.
Status: in_force

"Passenger car" means every motor vehicle except motorcycles and motor-driven cycles, designed for carrying ten passengers or less and used for the transportation of persons.
RCW 46.61.184 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 184
RCW 46.61.184: Bicycle, moped, or street legal motorcycle at intersection with inoperative vehicle detection device.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the operator of a bicycle, moped, or street legal motorcycle approaching an intersection, including a left turn intersection, that is controlled by a triggered traffic control signal using a vehicle detection device that is inoperative due to the size or composition of the bicycle, moped, or street legal motorcycle shall come to a full and complete stop at the intersection. If the traffic control signal, including the left turn signal, as appropriate, fails to operate after one cycle of the traffic signal, the operator may, after exercising due care, proceed directly through the intersection or proceed to turn left, as appropriate. It is not a defense to a violation of RCW 46.61.050 that the operator of a bicycle, moped, or motorcycle proceeded under the belief that a traffic control signal used a vehicle detection device or was inoperative due to the size or composition of the bicycle, moped, or motorcycle when the signal did not use a vehicle detection device or that any such device was not in fact inoperative due to the size or composition of the bicycle, moped, or motorcycle. For purposes of this section, "bicycle" includes a bicycle, as defined in RCW 46.04.071 , and an electric-assisted bicycle, as defined in RCW 46.04.169 .
RCW 46.37.200 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 200
RCW 46.37.200: Stop lamps and electric turn signals displayed.
Status: in_force

(1) Any vehicle may be equipped and when required under this chapter shall be equipped with a stop lamp or lamps on the rear of the vehicle which shall display a red or amber light, or any shade of color between red and amber, visible from a distance of not less than one hundred feet and on any vehicle manufactured or assembled after January 1, 1964, three hundred feet to the rear in normal sunlight, and which shall be actuated upon application of a service brake, and which may but need not be incorporated with one or more other rear lamps. However, for commercial motor vehicles defined in RCW 46.32.005 , stop lamps must be red. (2) Any vehicle may be equipped and when required under RCW 46.37.070 (2) shall be equipped with electric turn signals which shall indicate an intention to turn by flashing lights showing to the front and rear of a vehicle or on a combination of vehicles on the side of the vehicle or combination toward which the turn is to be made. The lamps showing to the front shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable and, when signaling, shall emit amber light: PROVIDED, That on any vehicle manufactured prior to January 1, 1969, the lamps showing to the front may emit white or amber light, or any shade of light between white and amber. The lamp showing to the rear shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and, when signaling, shall emit a red or amber light, or any shade of color between red and amber. Turn signal lamps shall be visible from a distance of not less than five hundred feet to the front and rear in normal sunlight. Turn signal lamps may, but need not be, incorporated in other lamps on the vehicle. (3) Any vehicle may be equipped and when required under this chapter shall be equipped with a center high-mounted stop lamp mounted on the center line of the rear of the vehicle. These stop lamps shall display a red light visible from a distance of not less than three hundred feet to the rear in normal sunlight, and shall be actuated upon application of a service brake, and may not be incorporated with any other rear lamps.
RCW 46.96.100 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 96 / Section 100
RCW 46.96.100: Mitigation of damages.
Status: in_force

RCW 46.96.030 through 46.96.090 do not relieve a new motor vehicle dealer from the obligation to mitigate the dealer's damages upon termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of the franchise.
RCW 46.65.030 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 65 / Section 030
RCW 46.65.030: Transcript or abstract of conviction record certified—As prima facie evidence.
Status: in_force

The director of the department of licensing shall certify a transcript or abstract of the record of convictions and findings of traffic infractions as maintained by the department of licensing of any person whose record brings him or her within the definition of an habitual offender, as defined in RCW 46.65.020 , to the hearing officer appointed in the event a hearing is requested. Such transcript or abstract may be admitted as evidence in any hearing or court proceeding and shall be prima facie evidence that the person named therein was duly convicted by the court wherein such conviction or holding was made of each offense shown by such transcript or abstract; and if such person denies any of the facts as stated therein, he or she shall have the burden of proving that such fact is untrue.
RCW 46.93.080 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 93 / Section 080
RCW 46.93.080: Payments by manufacturer to dealer for inventory, equipment, etc.
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a franchise, the manufacturer shall pay the dealer, at a minimum: (a) Dealer cost, less all allowances paid or credited to the dealer by the manufacturer, of unused, undamaged, and unsold new motorsports vehicles in the dealer's inventory that were acquired from the manufacturer or another dealer of the same line make in the ordinary course of business; (b) Dealer cost for all unused, undamaged, and unsold supplies, parts, and accessories in original packaging, except that in the case of sheet metal, a comparable substitute for original packaging may be used, if the supply, part, or accessory was acquired from the manufacturer or from another dealer ceasing operations as a part of the dealer's initial inventory, as long as the supplies, parts, and accessories appear in the manufacturer's current parts catalog, list, or current offering; (c) Dealer cost for all unused, undamaged, and unsold inventory, whether vehicles, parts, or accessories, the purchase of which was required by the manufacturer; (d) The fair market value of each undamaged sign owned by the dealer that bears a common name, trade name, or trademark of the manufacturer, if acquisition of the sign was recommended or required by the manufacturer and the sign is in good and usable condition less reasonable wear and tear, and has not been depreciated by the dealer more than fifty percent of the value of the sign; and (e) The fair market value of all special tools owned or leased by the dealer that were acquired from the manufacturer or persons approved by the manufacturer, and that were required by the manufacturer, and are in good and usable condition, less reasonable wear and tear. However, if the tools are leased by the dealer, the manufacturer shall pay the dealer such amounts that are required by the lessor to terminate the lease under the terms of the lease agreement. (2) To the extent the franchise agreement provides for payment or reimbursement to the dealer in excess of that specified in this section, the provisions of the franchise agreement will control. (3) The manufacturer shall pay the dealer the sums specified in subsection (1) of this section within ninety days after the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of the franchise, if the dealer has clear title to the property or can provide clear title to the property upon payment by the manufacturer and is in a position to convey that title to the manufacturer.
RCW 46.61.733 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 733
RCW 46.61.733: Personal delivery device.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter, "personal delivery device" has the same meaning as in RCW 46.75.010 .
RCW 46.44.030 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 44 / Section 030
RCW 46.44.030: Maximum lengths.
Status: in_force

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(1) It is unlawful for any person to operate upon the public highways of this state any vehicle having an overall length, with or without load, in excess of forty feet. This restriction does not apply to (a) a municipal transit vehicle, (b) auto stage, private carrier bus, school bus, travel trailer, or motor home with an overall length not to exceed forty-six feet, (c) an articulated auto stage with an overall length not to exceed sixty-one feet, excluding a bike rack up to four feet in length, or (d) an auto recycling carrier up to forty-two feet in length manufactured prior to 2005. (2)(a) It is unlawful for any person to operate upon the public highways of this state any combination consisting of a tractor and semitrailer that has a semitrailer length in excess of fifty-three feet or a combination consisting of a tractor and two trailers in which the combined length of the trailers exceeds sixty-one feet, with or without load. (b) The restriction under this subsection does not apply to two trailers or semitrailers with a total weight that does not exceed twenty-six thousand pounds and when the two trailers or semitrailers do not carry property but constitute inventory property of a manufacturer, distributor, or dealer of such trailers. The total combination under this subsection (2)(b) may not exceed eighty-two feet of overall length. (3) It is unlawful for any person to operate on the highways of this state any combination consisting of a truck and trailer, or log truck and stinger-steered pole trailer, with an overall length, with or without load, in excess of seventy-five feet. "Stinger-steered," as used in this section, means the coupling device is located behind the tread of the tires of the last axle of the towing vehicle. (4)(a) The length limitations under this section do not apply to vehicles transporting poles, pipe, machinery, or other objects of a structural nature that cannot be dismembered and operated by a public utility when required for emergency repair of public service facilities or properties, but in respect to night transportation every such vehicle and load thereon shall be equipped with a sufficient number of clearance lamps on both sides and marker lamps upon the extreme ends of any projecting load to clearly mark the dimensions of the load. (b) Excluded from the calculation of length under this section are certain devices that provide added safety, energy conservation, or are otherwise necessary, and are not designed or used to carry cargo. The length-exclusive devices must be identified in rules adopted by the department of transportation under RCW 46.44.101 .
RCW 46.01.040 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 01 / Section 040
RCW 46.01.040: Powers, duties, and functions relating to motor vehicle laws vested in department.
Status: in_force

The department is vested with all powers, functions, and duties with respect to and including the following: (1) The fuel tax and aircraft fuel tax as provided in chapters 82.38 and 82.42 RCW; (2) The motor vehicle excise tax as provided in chapter 82.44 RCW; (3) The travel trailers and campers excise tax as provided in chapter 82.50 RCW; (4) All general powers and duties relating to motor vehicles as provided in chapter 46.08 RCW; (5) Certificates of title and registration certificates as provided in chapters 46.12 and 46.16A RCW; (6) The registration of motor vehicles as provided in chapter 46.16A RCW; (7) Dealers' licenses as provided in chapter 46.70 RCW; (8) The licensing of motor vehicle transporters as provided in chapter 46.76 RCW; (9) The licensing of vehicle wreckers as provided in chapter 46.80 RCW; (10) The administration of the laws relating to reciprocal or proportional registration of motor vehicles as provided in chapter 46.85 RCW; (11) The licensing of passenger vehicles for hire as provided in chapter 46.72 RCW; (12) Drivers' licenses as provided in chapter 46.20 RCW; (13) Commercial driver training schools as provided in chapter 46.82 RCW; (14) Financial responsibility as provided in chapter 46.29 RCW; (15) Accident reporting as provided in chapter 46.52 RCW; (16) Disposition of revenues as provided in chapter 46.68 RCW; and (17) The administration of all other laws relating to motor vehicles vested in the director of licenses on June 30, 1965.
RCW 46.73.030 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 73 / Section 030
RCW 46.73.030: Penalty.
Status: in_force

A violation of any rule adopted by the Washington state patrol under RCW 46.73.010 is a traffic infraction.
RCW 46.61.480 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 480
RCW 46.61.480: Determination of maximum speed on nonlimited access state highways within tribal reservation boundaries.
Status: in_force

(1) Tribal authorities, within their reservation boundaries, may determine based on an engineering and traffic investigation that the maximum speed permitted under RCW 46.61.400 or 46.61.405 is greater or less than is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist upon a nonlimited access state highway or part of a nonlimited access state highway. Then, the tribal authority may determine and declare a reasonable and safe maximum limit thereon which: (a) Decreases the limit at intersections; (b) Increases the limit, not exceeding sixty miles per hour; or (c) Decreases the limit, not lower than twenty miles per hour. (2) Any alteration by tribal authorities of maximum limits on a nonlimited access state highway is not effective until the alteration has been approved by the secretary of transportation and appropriate signs giving notice of the alteration have been posted. In the case of an alteration by tribal authorities of maximum limits on a nonlimited access state highway that is also part of a city or town street or county road within tribal reservation boundaries, the alteration is not effective until that alteration has also been approved by the applicable local authority.
RCW 46.61.110 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 110
RCW 46.61.110: Overtaking on the left—Fine.
Status: in_force

The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction: (1)(a) The driver of a vehicle overtaking other traffic proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left of it at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken traffic. (b)(i) When the vehicle being overtaken is a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or moped, a driver of a motor vehicle found to be in violation of (a) of this subsection must be assessed an additional fine equal to the base penalty assessed under RCW 46.63.110 (3). This fine may not be waived, reduced, or suspended, unless the court finds the offender to be indigent, and is not subject to the additional fees and assessments that the base penalty for this violation is subject to under RCW 2.68.040 , 3.62.090 , and 46.63.110 . (ii) The additional fine imposed under (b)(i) of this subsection must be deposited into the vulnerable roadway user education account created in RCW 46.61.145 . (2)(a) The driver of a vehicle approaching an individual who is traveling as a pedestrian or on a bicycle, riding an animal, or using a farm tractor or implement of husbandry without an enclosed shell, and who is traveling in the right lane of a roadway or on the right-hand shoulder or bicycle lane of the roadway, shall: (i) On a roadway with two lanes or more for traffic moving in the direction of travel, before passing and until safely clear of the individual, move completely into a lane to the left of the right lane when it is safe to do so; (ii) On a roadway with only one lane for traffic moving in the direction of travel: (A) When there is sufficient room to the left of the individual in the lane for traffic moving in the direction of travel, before passing and until safely clear of the individual: (I) Reduce speed to a safe speed for passing relative to the speed of the individual; and (II) Pass at a safe distance, where practicable of at least three feet, to clearly avoid coming into contact with the individual or the individual's vehicle or animal; or (B) When there is insufficient room to the left of the individual in the lane for traffic moving in the direction of travel to comply with (a)(ii)(A) of this subsection, before passing and until safely clear of the individual, move completely into the lane for traffic moving in the opposite direction when it is safe to do so and in compliance with RCW 46.61.120 and 46.61.125 . (b) A driver of a motor vehicle found to be in violation of this subsection (2) must be assessed an additional fine equal to the base penalty assessed under RCW 46.63.110 (3). This fine may not be waived, reduced, or suspended, unless the court finds the offender to be indigent, and is not subject to the additional fees and assessments that the base penalty for this violation is subject to under RCW 2.68.040 , 3.62.090 , and 46.63.110 . (c) The additional fine imposed under (b) of this subsection must be deposited into the vulnerable roadway user education account created in RCW 46.61.145 . (d) For the purposes of this section, "vulnerable user of a public way" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 46.61.5259 . (e) This subsection (2) does not apply on a shared street as defined in RCW 46.61.197 . (3) Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, overtaken traffic shall give way to the right in favor of an overtaking vehicle on audible signal and shall not increase speed until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.
RCW 46.18.210 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 18 / Section 210
RCW 46.18.210: Armed forces license plates.
Status: in_force

(1) A registered owner may apply to the department for special armed forces license plates for vehicles representing the following: (a) Air force; (b) Army; (c) Coast guard; (d) Marine corps; (e) National guard; or (f) Navy. (2) Armed forces license plates may be purchased by: (a) Active duty military personnel; (b) Families of veterans and service members; (c) Members of the national guard; (d) Reservists; or (e) Veterans, as defined in RCW 41.04.007 . (3) A person who applies for special armed forces license plates shall provide: (a) DD-214 or discharge papers if the applicant is a veteran; (b) A military identification card or retired military identification card; or (c) A declaration of fact attesting to the applicant's eligibility as required under this section. (4) For the purposes of this section: (a) "Child" includes stepchild, adopted child, foster child, grandchild, or son or daughter-in-law. (b) "Family" or "families" includes an individual's spouse, child, parent, sibling, aunt, uncle, or cousin. (c) "Parent" includes stepparent, grandparent, or in-laws. (d) "Sibling" includes brother, half brother, stepbrother, sister, half sister, stepsister, or brother or sister-in-law. (5) Armed forces license plates are not free of charge to disabled veterans, former prisoners of war, or spouses or domestic partners of deceased former prisoners of war under RCW 46.18.235 .
RCW 46.20.765 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 765
RCW 46.20.765: Intelligent speed assistance device—Installation, repair, maintain, monitor, or remove—Application—Criminal background check results—Department may issue rules.
Status: in_force

(1) To be eligible to install, repair, maintain, monitor, or remove an intelligent speed assistance device, a person must apply to the department and meet the requirements as provided in this section. (2) An applicant seeking approval to install the device must submit a declaration to the department that the device is an intelligent speed assistance device as defined in RCW 46.04.218 and, when installed in a vehicle, is configured and programmed as provided in subsection (3) of this section. (3)(a) An intelligent speed assistance device must employ a technology using a global positioning system and must be programmed to limit the velocity of a moving vehicle to the posted speed limit, except as provided in (b) of this subsection. (b) The intelligent speed assistance device must include an override function to allow the vehicle to exceed the speed limit on no more than three occasions in each calendar month. The use of the override function under this subsection is subject to the requirements and limitations of RCW 46.61.425 . (c) All data collected under chapter 228, Laws of 2025 must be securely maintained by an intelligent speed assistance device company and may not be shared with any third parties, except for data pertaining to installation and removal of the device, without a court order. (4) To maintain eligibility under this section, a person must submit the results of a criminal background check to the department annually for any individual that is hired to install, repair, maintain, monitor, or remove the device. (5) The department may issue rules regarding the application process and eligibility under this section.
RCW 46.20.1921 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 1921
RCW 46.20.1921: Compliance with federal REAL ID Act of 2005 requirements—Design feature restrictions.
Status: in_force

(1) A driver's license or identicard issued with the design features required in RCW 46.20.192 may not be used as evidence of or as a basis to infer an individual's citizenship or immigration status for any purpose. (2) The presence of the design features required in RCW 46.20.192 on a person's driver's license or identicard may not be used as a basis for the criminal investigation, arrest, or detention of that person in circumstances where a person with a driver's license or identicard without these design features would not be criminally investigated, arrested, or detained.
RCW 46.61.419 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 419
RCW 46.61.419: Private roads—Speed enforcement.
Status: in_force

State, local, or county law enforcement personnel may enforce speeding violations under RCW 46.61.400 on private roads within a community organized under chapter 64.34 , 64.32, or 64.38 RCW if: (1) A majority of the homeowner's association's, association of apartment owners', or condominium association's board of directors votes to authorize the issuance of speeding infractions on its private roads, and declares a speed limit not lower than twenty miles per hour; (2) A written agreement regarding the speeding enforcement is signed by the homeowner's association, association of apartment owners, or condominium association president and the chief law enforcement official of the city or county within whose jurisdiction the private road is located; (3) The homeowner's association, association of apartment owners, or condominium association has provided written notice to all of the homeowners, apartment owners, or unit owners describing the new authority to issue speeding infractions; and (4) Signs have been posted declaring the speed limit at all vehicle entrances to the community.

PDF RCW 46.61.419

Private roads — Speed enforcement. (Effective January 1, 2028.)

State, local, or county law enforcement personnel may enforce speeding violations under RCW 46.61.400 on private roads within a community organized under chapter 64.90 RCW if: (1) A majority of the unit owners association's board of directors votes to authorize the issuance of speeding infractions on its private roads, and declares a speed limit not lower than twenty miles per hour; (2) A written agreement regarding the speeding enforcement is signed by the unit owners association president and the chief law enforcement official of the city or county within whose jurisdiction the private road is located; (3) The unit owners association has provided written notice to all of the unit owners describing the new authority to issue speeding infractions; and (4) Signs have been posted declaring the speed limit at all vehicle entrances to the common interest community.
RCW 46.37.369 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 369
RCW 46.37.369: Wheels and front suspension.
Status: in_force

(1) No vehicle shall be equipped with wheel nuts, hub caps, or wheel discs extending outside the body of the vehicle when viewed from directly above which: (a) Incorporate winged projections; or (b) Constitute a hazard to pedestrians and cyclists. For the purposes of this section, a wheel nut is defined as an exposed nut which is mounted at the center or hub of a wheel, and is not one of the ordinary hexagonal nuts which secure a wheel to an axle and are normally covered by a hub cap or wheel disc. (2) Tire rims and wheel discs shall have no visible cracks, elongated bolt holes, or indications of repair by welding. In addition, the lateral and radial runout of each rim bead area shall not exceed one-eighth of an inch of total indicated runout. (3) King pins or ball joints shall not be worn to the extent that front wheels tip in or out more than one-quarter of an inch at the lower edge of the tire.
RCW 46.70.120 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 70 / Section 120
RCW 46.70.120: Record of transactions.
Status: in_force

A dealer shall complete and maintain for a period of at least five years a record of the purchase and sale or lease of all vehicles purchased, sold, or leased by him or her. The records shall consist of: (1) The license and title numbers of the state in which the last license was issued; (2) A description of the vehicle; (3) The name and address of the person from whom purchased; (4) The name of the legal owner, if any; (5) The name and address of the purchaser or lessee; (6) If purchased from a dealer, the name, business address, dealer license number, and resale tax number of the dealer; (7) The price paid for the vehicle and the method of payment; (8) The vehicle odometer disclosure statement given by the seller to the dealer, and the vehicle odometer disclosure statement given by the dealer to the purchaser or lessee; (9) The written agreement to allow a dealer to sell between the dealer and the consignor, or the listing dealer and the seller; (10) Trust account records of receipts, deposits, and withdrawals; (11) All sale documents, which shall show the full name of dealer employees involved in the sale or lease; and (12) Any additional information the department may require. However, the department may not require a dealer to collect or retain the hardback copy of a temporary license permit after the permanent license plates for a vehicle have been provided to the purchaser or lessee, if the dealer maintains some other copy of the temporary license permit together with a log of the permits issued. Such records shall be maintained separate from all other business records of the dealer. Paper records older than two years may be kept at a location other than the dealer's place of business if those records are made available in hard copy for inspection within three calendar days, exclusive of Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday, after a request by the director or the director's authorized agent. Records kept at the vehicle dealer's place of business must be available for inspection by the director or the director's authorized agent during normal business hours. Records shall be kept in paper form for one year and, after such time, may be kept solely as electronic records and not as hard copies as long as such electronic records can be accessed by computer at the dealer's place of business during normal business hours for the remainder of the five-year retention period. Records that originate as electronic records may be retained as electronic records with no paper form and must be accessible by computer at the dealer's place of business for at least five years. The director may adopt rules necessary to implement electronic records retention. Dealers may maintain their recordkeeping and filing systems in accordance with their own particular business needs and practices. Nothing in this chapter requires dealers to maintain their records in any particular order or manner, as long as the records identified in this section are maintained in the dealership's recordkeeping system.
RCW 46.18.300 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 18 / Section 300
RCW 46.18.300: Veteran suicide emblems.
Status: in_force

(1) The general public may purchase a prevent veteran suicide emblem for a prescribed fee set by the department. The emblem must be displayed on license plates in the manner described by the department, existing vehicular registration procedures, and current laws. (2) The department, in creating the prevent veteran suicide emblem, must consult with the department of veterans affairs on the design of the emblem. The emblem must incorporate the 988 suicide prevention hotline or its successor. (3) Revenues from the prevent veteran suicide emblem must be deposited into the veterans and military members suicide prevention account created in RCW 43.60A.270 .
RCW 46.71.015 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 71 / Section 015
RCW 46.71.015: Estimates—Invoices—Recordkeeping requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in RCW 46.71.025 , all estimates that exceed one hundred dollars shall be in writing and include the following information: The date; the name, address, and telephone number of the repair facility; the name, address, and telephone number, if available, of the customer or the customer's designee; if the vehicle is delivered for repair, the year, make, and model of the vehicle, the vehicle license plate number or last eight digits of the vehicle identification number, and the odometer reading of the vehicle; a description of the problem reported by the customer or the specific repairs requested by the customer; and a choice of alternatives described in RCW 46.71.025 . (2) Whether or not a written estimate is required, parts and labor provided by an automotive repair facility shall be clearly and accurately recorded in writing on an invoice and shall include, in addition to the information listed in subsection (1) of this section, the following information: A description of the repair or maintenance services performed on the vehicle; a list of all parts supplied, identified by name and part number, if available, part kit description or recognized package or shop supplies, if any, and an indication whether the parts supplied are rebuilt, or used, if applicable or where collision repair is involved, aftermarket body parts or nonoriginal equipment manufacturer body parts, if applicable; the price per part charged, if any, and the total amount charged for all parts; the total amount charged for all labor, if any; and the total charge. Parts and labor do not need to be separately disclosed if pricing is expressed as an advertised special by the job, a predisclosed written repair menu item, or a routine service package. (3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, if the repair work is performed under warranty or without charge to the customer, other than an applicable deductible, the repair facility shall provide either an itemized list of the parts supplied, or describe the service performed on the vehicle, but the repair facility is not required to provide any pricing information for parts or labor. (4) A copy of the estimate, unless waived, shall be provided to the customer or customer's designee prior to providing parts or labor as required under RCW 46.71.025 . A copy of the invoice shall be provided to the customer upon completion of the repairs. (5) Only material omissions, under this section, are actionable in a court of law or equity.
RCW 46.09.320 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 09 / Section 320
RCW 46.09.320: Certificates of title.
Status: in_force

(1) The application for a certificate of title of an off-road vehicle must be made by the owner or owner's representative to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director on a form furnished or approved by the department and must contain: (a) A description of the off-road vehicle, including make, model, vehicle identification number or engine serial number if no vehicle identification number exists, type of body, and model year of the vehicle; (b) The name and address of the person who is the registered owner of the off-road vehicle and, if the off-road vehicle is subject to a security interest, the name and address of the secured party; and (c) Other information the department may require. (2) The application for a certificate of title must be signed by the person applying to be the registered owner and be sworn to by that person in the manner described under chapter 5.50 RCW. (3) The owner must pay the fee established under RCW 46.17.100 . (4) Issuance of the certificate of title does not qualify the off-road vehicle for registration under chapter 46.16A RCW.
RCW 46.17.155 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 155
RCW 46.17.155: Manufactured home transaction fee.
Status: in_force

(1) Before accepting an application for a certificate of title for an original or transfer manufactured home transaction as required in this title or chapter 65.20 RCW, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay a fee, in accordance with subsection (4) of this section, in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law if the manufactured home: (a) Is located in a mobile home park; (b) Is one year old or older; and (c) Is new or ownership changes, excluding changes that involve adding or deleting spouse or domestic partner coregistered owners or legal owners. (2) The fee amount established in subsection (4) of this section must be forwarded to the state treasurer, who shall deposit the fee in the manufactured/mobile home park relocation fund created in RCW 59.21.050 . (3) The department and the state treasurer may adopt rules necessary to carry out this section. (4) The amount of the fee that the department must collect must be 0.25 percent of the sale price of the manufactured home, but in no case may the fee be less than one hundred dollars or greater than five hundred dollars.
RCW 46.10.330 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 10 / Section 330
RCW 46.10.330: Accident reports.
Status: in_force

The operator of any snowmobile involved in any accident resulting in injury to or death of any person, or property damage to an apparent extent equal to or greater than the minimum amount established by rule adopted by the Washington state patrol in accordance with chapter 46.52 RCW, or a person acting for the operator, or the owner of the snowmobile having knowledge of the accident, if the operator of the snowmobile is unknown, shall submit such reports as are required under chapter 46.52 RCW, and the provisions of chapter 46.52 RCW applies to the reports when submitted.
RCW 46.44.080 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 44 / Section 080
RCW 46.44.080: Local regulations—State highway regulations.
Status: in_force

Local authorities with respect to public highways under their jurisdiction may prohibit the operation thereon of motor trucks or other vehicles or may impose limits as to the weight thereof, or any other restrictions as may be deemed necessary, whenever any such public highway by reason of rain, snow, climatic or other conditions, will be seriously damaged or destroyed unless the operation of vehicles thereon be prohibited or restricted or the permissible weights thereof reduced: PROVIDED, That whenever a highway has been closed generally to vehicles or specified classes of vehicles, local authorities shall by general rule or by special permit authorize the operation thereon of school buses, emergency vehicles, and motor trucks transporting perishable commodities or commodities necessary for the health and welfare of local residents under such weight and speed restrictions as the local authorities deem necessary to protect the highway from undue damage: PROVIDED FURTHER, That the governing authorities of incorporated cities and towns shall not prohibit the use of any city street designated a part of the route of any primary state highway through any such incorporated city or town by vehicles or any class of vehicles or impose any restrictions or reductions in permissible weights unless such restriction, limitation, or prohibition, or reduction in permissible weights be first approved in writing by the department of transportation. The local authorities imposing any such restrictions or limitations, or prohibiting any use or reducing the permissible weights shall do so by proper ordinance or resolution and shall erect or cause to be erected and maintained signs designating the provisions of the ordinance or resolution in each end of the portion of any public highway affected thereby, and no such ordinance or resolution shall be effective unless and until such signs are erected and maintained. The department shall have the same authority as hereinabove granted to local authorities to prohibit or restrict the operation of vehicles upon state highways. The department shall give public notice of closure or restriction. The department may issue special permits for the operation of school buses and motor trucks transporting perishable commodities or commodities necessary for the health and welfare of local residents under specified weight and speed restrictions as may be necessary to protect any state highway from undue damage.
RCW 46.01.190 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 01 / Section 190
RCW 46.01.190: Designation of state patrol as agent for surrender of drivers' licenses.
Status: in_force

The director of licensing may designate the Washington state patrol as an agent to secure the surrender of drivers' licenses which have been suspended, revoked, or canceled pursuant to law.
RCW 46.04.271 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 271
RCW 46.04.271: Light truck.
Status: in_force

"Light truck" means a motor vehicle manufactured as a truck with a declared gross weight of twelve thousand pounds or less.
RCW 46.04.100 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 100
RCW 46.04.100: Center line.
Status: in_force

"Center line" means the line, marked or unmarked, parallel to and equidistant from the sides of a two-way traffic roadway of a highway except where otherwise indicated by painted lines or markers.
RCW 46.18.265 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 18 / Section 265
RCW 46.18.265: Military affiliate radio system license plates.
Status: in_force

(1) A registered owner who has a valid military affiliate radio system station license may apply to the department for special license plates for use on only one motor vehicle owned by the qualified applicant. The applicant must: (a) Be a resident of this state; (b) Provide a copy of the current official military affiliate radio system station license authorized by the department of defense and issued by the United States army, air force, navy, or marine corps; (c) Be recorded as the registered owner of the motor vehicle on which the military affiliate radio system license plates will be displayed; and (d) Pay the military affiliate radio system license plate fee required under *RCW 46.17.220 (14), in addition to any other fees or taxes required by law. (2) A person who has been issued military affiliate radio system license plates as provided in this section must: (a) Notify the department if the military affiliate radio system station license assigned is canceled or expires; and (b) Provide a copy of the renewed military affiliate radio system station license to the department when it is renewed. (3) Military affiliate radio system license plates: (a) Are not available for motorcycles; and (b) May be transferred from one motor vehicle to another motor vehicle owned by the military affiliate radio system operator upon application to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director.
RCW 46.66.070 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 66 / Section 070
RCW 46.66.070: Members—Immunity.
Status: in_force

Any member serving in their official capacity on the Washington auto theft prevention authority, or either their employer or employers, or other entity that selected the members to serve, are immune from a civil action based upon an act performed in good faith.
RCW 46.44.200 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 44 / Section 200
RCW 46.44.200: Vehicles or combination of vehicles with weight rating over forty thousand pounds and transporting cattle—Mandatory stops at state patrol-operated ports of entry—Exception—Penalty—Application.
Status: in_force

(1) Upon entering the state, any vehicle or combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than forty thousand pounds and transporting cattle must immediately stop at a port of entry, which is operated by the Washington state patrol. (2) The requirement of subsection (1) of this section does not apply to the operator of a vehicle in possession of a pasture permit or cattle consigned to a public auction or sales yard. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize a vehicle to bypass an open weigh station or port of entry. (3) Operation of any vehicle or combination of vehicles in violation of this section is prima facie evidence that the owner of the vehicle or combination of vehicles caused or permitted the vehicle or combination of vehicles to be so operated, and the owner is liable for any penalties imposed under this section. (4) The penalty for failure to comply with this section is one thousand dollars. All fines collected under this section must be deposited in the motor vehicle fund established under RCW 46.68.070 to be used for road maintenance purposes. (5) The requirements and penalties in this section apply only in a county located east of the crest of the Cascade mountains with a population of at least four hundred fifty thousand and an adjacent county with a population of at least thirteen thousand but less than fifteen thousand. (6) The Washington state patrol must provide a one-time written notification of the requirements of this section to affected carriers known to have previously entered the state of Washington in the counties described in subsection (5) of this section. The notification requirement is not a defense for a driver from enforcement action if found in violation of this section. Notification must be provided by August 1, 2011.
RCW 46.20.345 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 345
RCW 46.20.345: Operation under other license or permit while license suspended or revoked—Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any resident or nonresident whose driver's license or right or privilege to operate a motor vehicle in this state has been suspended or revoked as provided in this title shall not operate a motor vehicle in this state under a license, permit, or registration certificate issued by any other jurisdiction or otherwise during such suspension or after such revocation until a new license is obtained when and as permitted under this chapter. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
RCW 46.30.040 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 30 / Section 040
RCW 46.30.040: Providing false evidence of financial responsibility—Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person who knowingly provides false evidence of financial responsibility to a law enforcement officer or to a court, including an expired or canceled insurance policy, bond, or certificate of deposit is guilty of a misdemeanor.
RCW 46.20.181 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 181
RCW 46.20.181: Expiration date—Renewal—Fees—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (4) or (5) of this section or RCW 46.20.1191 (10), every driver's license expires on the eighth anniversary of the licensee's birthdate following the issuance of the license. (2) A person may renew a license on or before the expiration date by submitting an application as prescribed by the department and paying a fee of $72. This fee includes the fee for the required photograph. (3) A person renewing a driver's license more than 60 days after the license has expired shall pay a penalty fee of $10 in addition to the renewal fee, unless the license expired when: (a) The person was outside the state and the licensee renews the license within 60 days after returning to this state; or (b) The person was incapacitated and the licensee renews the license within 60 days after the termination of the incapacity. (4) The department may issue or renew a driver's license for a period other than eight years, or may extend by mail or electronic commerce a license that has already been issued. The fee for a driver's license issued or renewed for a period other than eight years, or that has been extended by mail or electronic commerce, is nine dollars for each year that the license is issued, renewed, or extended. The department must offer the option to issue or renew a driver's license for six years in addition to the eight year issuance. The department may adopt any rules as are necessary to carry out this subsection. (5) A driver's license that includes a hazardous materials endorsement under chapter 46.25 RCW may expire on an anniversary of the licensee's birthdate other than the eighth year following issuance or renewal of the license in order to match, as nearly as possible, the validity of certification from the federal transportation security administration that the licensee has been determined not to pose a security risk. The fee for a driver's license issued or renewed for a period other than eight years is $9 for each year that the license is issued or renewed, not including any endorsement fees. The department may adjust the expiration date of a driver's license that has previously been issued to conform to the provisions of this subsection if a hazardous materials endorsement is added to the license subsequent to its issuance. If the validity of the driver's license is extended, the licensee must pay a fee of $9 for each year that the license is extended. (6) The department may adopt any rules as are necessary to carry out this section.
RCW 46.32.070 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 32 / Section 070
RCW 46.32.070: Inspection of damaged vehicle.
Status: in_force

If a vehicle required to be inspected becomes damaged or deteriorated in such a manner that such vehicle has become unsafe for operation upon the public highways of this state, it is unlawful for the owner or operator thereof to cause such vehicle to be operated upon a public highway upon its return to service unless such owner or operator presents such vehicle for inspection of equipment within twenty-four hours after its return to service.
RCW 46.93.030 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 93 / Section 030
RCW 46.93.030: Termination, cancellation, nonrenewal of franchise restricted.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the terms of a franchise and notwithstanding the terms of a waiver, no manufacturer may terminate, cancel, or fail to renew a franchise with a new motorsports vehicle dealer, unless the manufacturer has complied with the notice requirements of RCW 46.93.070 and an administrative law judge has determined, if requested in writing by the dealer within forty-five days of receiving a notice from a manufacturer, after hearing, that there is good cause for the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of the franchise and that the manufacturer has acted in good faith regarding the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal.
RCW 46.21.020 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 21 / Section 020
RCW 46.21.020: "Licensing authority" defined—Duty to furnish information.
Status: in_force

As used in the compact, the term "licensing authority" with reference to this state, shall mean the department of licensing. Said department shall furnish to the appropriate authorities of any other party state any information or documents reasonably necessary to facilitate the administration of Articles III, IV, and V of the compact.
RCW 46.09.450 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 09 / Section 450
RCW 46.09.450: Authorized and prohibited uses for off-road vehicles.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is lawful to operate an off-road vehicle upon: (a) A nonhighway road and in parking areas serving designated off-road vehicle areas if the state, federal, local, or private authority responsible for the management of the nonhighway road authorizes the use of off-road vehicles; (b) A street, road, or highway as authorized under RCW 46.09.360 ; and (c) Any trail, nonhighway road, or highway within the state while being used under the authority or direction of an appropriate agency that engages in emergency management, as defined in RCW 46.09.310 , or search and rescue, as defined in RCW 38.52.010 , or a law enforcement agency, as defined in RCW 16.52.011 , within the scope of the agency's official duties. (2) An off-road vehicle operated on a nonhighway road or on a street, road, or highway as authorized under RCW 46.09.360 and this section is exempt from both registration requirements of chapter 46.16A RCW and vehicle lighting and equipment requirements of chapter 46.37 RCW. (3) It is unlawful to operate an off-road vehicle upon a private nonhighway road if the road owner has not authorized the use of off-road vehicles. (4) Nothing in this section authorizes trespass on private property. (5) The provisions of RCW 4.24.210 (5) apply to public and private landowners who allow members of the public to use public facilities accessed by a highway, street, or nonhighway road for recreational off-road vehicle use.
RCW 46.04.480 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 480
RCW 46.04.480: Revoke.
Status: in_force

"Revoke," in all its forms, means the invalidation for a period of one calendar year and thereafter until reissue. However, under the provisions of RCW 46.20.285 , 46.20.311 , 46.20.265 , or 46.61.5055 , and chapters 46.32 and 46.65 RCW, the invalidation may last for a period other than one calendar year.
RCW 46.04.272 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 272
RCW 46.04.272: Lightweight stud.
Status: in_force

(1) "Lightweight stud" means a stud intended for installation and use in a vehicle tire. As used in this title, this means a stud that is recommended by the manufacturer of the tire for the type and size of the tire and that: (a) Weighs no more than 1.5 grams if the stud conforms to Tire Stud Manufacturing Institute (TSMI) stud size 14 or less; (b) Weighs no more than 2.3 grams if the stud conforms to TSMI stud size 15 or 16; or (c) Weighs no more than 3.0 grams if the stud conforms to TSMI stud size 17 or larger. (2) A lightweight stud may contain any materials necessary to achieve the lighter weight. (3) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to retractable studs as described in RCW 46.37.420 .
RCW 46.09.480 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 09 / Section 480
RCW 46.09.480: Additional violations—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) No person may operate a nonhighway vehicle in such a way as to endanger human life. (2) No person shall operate a nonhighway vehicle in such a way as to run down or harass any wildlife or animal, nor carry, transport, or convey any loaded weapon in or upon, nor hunt from, any nonhighway vehicle except by permit issued by the director of fish and wildlife under RCW 77.32.237 : PROVIDED, That it shall not be unlawful to carry, transport, or convey a loaded pistol in or upon a nonhighway vehicle if the person complies with the terms and conditions of chapter 9.41 RCW. (3) For the purposes of this section, "hunt" means any effort to kill, injure, capture, or purposely disturb a wild animal or bird. (4) Violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor.
RCW 46.16A.190 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 190
RCW 46.16A.190: Replacement registration certificates.
Status: in_force

A registered owner or the registered owner's authorized representative shall promptly apply for a duplicate registration certificate if the person is applying for a replacement license tab or windshield emblem or a registration certificate is lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed, or becomes illegible. The application for a duplicate registration certificate must include information required by the department and be accompanied by the fee required in RCW 46.17.320 . The duplicate registration certificate must contain the word, "duplicate." A person recovering a registration certificate for which a duplicate has been issued shall promptly return the recovered registration certificate to the department.
RCW 46.61.700 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 700
RCW 46.61.700: Parent or guardian shall not authorize or permit violation by a child or ward.
Status: in_force

The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any such child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this chapter.
RCW 46.20.1132 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 1132
RCW 46.20.1132: Information for bone marrow donation—Registry—Organizations and third parties may not utilize information obtained for fund-raising or other commercial purposes.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall provide each driver's license or identicard applicant with written materials regarding making a donation of bone marrow and being placed on the bone marrow donor registry at the completion of their licensing transaction. (2) The department of licensing, in cooperation with the national marrow donor program and other appropriate organizations, shall place signage in each of the licensing service offices that provide background on the written materials that the applicant will receive regarding bone marrow donation. This will include a notice that any information provided by the driver's license or identicard applicant will be used solely for allowing the applicant to obtain information on becoming a possible bone marrow donor and will not be used for commercial or fund-raising purposes. (3) No organization or third party may utilize the information obtained from this section for fund-raising or other commercial purposes.
RCW 46.61.145 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 145
RCW 46.61.145: Following too closely—Vulnerable users of a public way—Fine.
Status: in_force

(1) The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway. (2) The driver of any motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle when traveling upon a roadway outside of a business or residence district and which is following another motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle shall, whenever conditions permit, leave sufficient space so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy such space without danger, except that this shall not prevent a motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle from overtaking and passing any like vehicle or other vehicle. (3) Motor vehicles being driven upon any roadway outside of a business or residence district in a caravan or motorcade whether or not towing other vehicles shall be so operated as to allow sufficient space between each such vehicle or combination of vehicles so as to enable any other vehicle to enter and occupy such space without danger. This provision shall not apply to funeral processions. (4)(a) When the vehicle being followed is a vulnerable user of a public way, a driver of a motor vehicle found to be in violation of this section must be assessed an additional fine equal to the base penalty assessed under RCW 46.63.110 (3). This fine may not be waived, reduced, or suspended, unless the court finds the offender to be indigent, and is not subject to the additional fees and assessments that the base penalty for this violation is subject to under RCW 2.68.040 , 3.62.090 , and 46.63.110 . (b) For the purposes of this section, "vulnerable user of a public way" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 46.61.5259 . (5) The additional fine imposed under subsection (4) of this section must be deposited into the vulnerable roadway user education account created in subsection (6) of this section. (6) The vulnerable roadway user education account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from the additional fine in subsection (4) 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 by the Washington traffic safety commission solely to: (a) Support programs dedicated to increasing awareness by law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and judges of opportunities for the enforcement of traffic infractions and offenses committed against vulnerable roadway users; and (b) With any funds remaining once the program support specified in (a) of this subsection has been provided, support programs dedicated to increasing awareness by the public of the risks and penalties associated with traffic infractions and offenses committed against vulnerable roadway users.
RCW 46.44.093 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 44 / Section 093
RCW 46.44.093: Special permits—Discretion of issuer—Conditions.
Status: in_force

The department of transportation or the local authority is authorized to issue or withhold such special permit at its discretion, although where a mobile home is being moved, the verification of a valid license under chapter 46.70 RCW as a mobile home dealer or manufacturer, or under chapter 46.76 RCW as a transporter, shall be done by the department or local government. If the permit is issued, the department or local authority may limit the number of trips, establish seasonal or other time limitations within which the vehicle described may be operated on the public highways indicated, or otherwise limit or prescribe conditions of operation of the vehicle or vehicles when necessary to assure against undue damage to the road foundation, surfaces, or structures or safety of traffic and may require such undertaking or other security as may be deemed necessary to compensate for injury to any roadway or road structure.
RCW 46.17.210 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 210
RCW 46.17.210: Personalized license plate fees.
Status: in_force

In addition to all fees and taxes required to be paid upon application for a vehicle registration under chapter 46.16A RCW, the holder of a personalized license plate shall pay an initial fee of fifty-two dollars and forty-two dollars for each renewal. The personalized license plate fee must be distributed as provided in RCW 46.68.435 .
RCW 46.09.370 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 09 / Section 370
RCW 46.09.370: Statewide plan.
Status: in_force

The board shall maintain a statewide plan which shall be updated at least once every third biennium and shall be used by all participating agencies to guide distribution and expenditure of funds under this chapter.
RCW 46.18.150 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 18 / Section 150
RCW 46.18.150: Design services—Fees.
Status: in_force

The department shall offer special license plate design services to organizations that are sponsoring a new special license plate series and organizations seeking to redesign the appearance of an existing special license plate series that they sponsored. In providing this service, the department must work with the requesting organization in determining the specific qualities of the new special license plate design and must provide full design services to the organization. The department shall collect from the requesting organization a fee of two hundred dollars for providing special license plate design services. This fee includes one original special license plate design and up to five additional renditions of the original design. If the organization requests the department to provide further renditions, in addition to the five renditions provided for under the original fee, the department shall collect an additional fee of one hundred dollars per rendition. All revenue collected under this section must be deposited into the multimodal transportation account created in RCW 47.66.070 .
RCW 46.83.060 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 83 / Section 060
RCW 46.83.060: Duty of person required to attend—Penalty.
Status: in_force

Every person required to attend a traffic school as established under the provisions of this chapter shall maintain attendance in accordance with the sentence or order. Failure so to do, unless for good cause shown by clear and convincing evidence, is a traffic infraction.
RCW 46.17.325 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 17 / Section 325
RCW 46.17.325: Farm exempt decal fee.
Status: in_force

Before accepting an application for a farm exempt decal as required under RCW 46.16A.420 , the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay a five dollar fee in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law. The five dollar fee must be deposited in the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070 .
RCW 46.44.098 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 44 / Section 098
RCW 46.44.098: Increase in federal limits on sizes and weights—Increases by commission.
Status: in_force

If the congress of the United States further amends section 127, Title 23 of the United States Code, authorizing increased sizes and weights, the Washington state department of transportation may authorize the operation of vehicles and combinations of vehicles upon completed portions of the interstate highway system and other designated state highways if determined to be capable of accommodating the increased sizes and weights in excess of those prescribed in RCW 46.44.041 , or as provided in RCW 46.44.010 and 46.44.037 . The permitted increases shall not in any way exceed the federal limits which would jeopardize the state's allotment of federal funds.
RCW 46.29.350 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 29 / Section 350
RCW 46.29.350: Exception when consent granted by judgment creditor.
Status: in_force

If the judgment creditor consents in writing, in such form as the department may prescribe, that the judgment debtor be allowed a license or nonresident's driving privilege, the same may be allowed by the department, in its discretion, for six months from the date of such consent and thereafter until such consent is revoked in writing, notwithstanding default in the payment of such judgment, or of any installments thereof prescribed in RCW 46.29.400 , provided the judgment debtor furnishes proof of financial responsibility.
RCW 46.12.750 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 12 / Section 750
RCW 46.12.750: Penalty for false statements, illegal transfers, alterations, or forgeries—Exception.
Status: in_force

(1) A person is guilty of a class B felony if the person: (a) Knowingly makes any false statement of a material fact, either on an application for a certificate of title or in any transfer of a certificate of title; (b) Intentionally acquires or passes ownership of a vehicle which that person knows or has reason to believe has been stolen; (c) Receives or transfers possession of a stolen vehicle from or to another person; (d) Possesses any vehicle which that person knows or has reason to believe has been stolen; (e) Alters or forges or causes the alteration or forgery of: (i) A certificate of title or registration certificate issued by the department; (ii) An assignment of a certificate of title or registration certificate; or (iii) A release or notice of release of an encumbrance referred to on a certificate of title or registration certificate; or (f) Holds or uses a certificate of title, registration certificate, assignment, release, or notice of release, knowing that it has been altered or forged. (2) A person convicted of violating subsection (1) of this section must be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than ten years, or both such fine and imprisonment. This subsection does not exclude any other offenses or penalties prescribed by any existing or future law for the larceny or unauthorized taking of a vehicle. (3) It is a class C felony for a person to sell or convey a vehicle certificate of title except in conjunction with the sale or transfer of the vehicle for which the certificate was originally issued. (4) This section does not apply to an officer of the law engaged at the time in the performance of official authorized law enforcement activities.
RCW 46.87.296 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 87 / Section 296
RCW 46.87.296: Suspension, revocation under federal prohibition—Placement of out-of-service order.
Status: in_force

The department must suspend or revoke the credentials of a vehicle if the registrant or motor carrier responsible for the safety of the vehicle has been prohibited from operating by the federal motor carrier safety administration. The department may not register a vehicle if the Washington state patrol has placed an out-of-service order on the vehicle's department of transportation number, as defined in RCW 46.16A.010 .
RCW 46.61.606 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 606
RCW 46.61.606: Driving on sidewalk prohibited—Exception.
Status: in_force

No person shall drive any vehicle upon a sidewalk or sidewalk area except upon a permanent or duly authorized temporary driveway.
RCW 46.80.020 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 80 / Section 020
RCW 46.80.020: License required—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, it is unlawful for a person to engage in the business of wrecking vehicles without having first applied for and received a license. (b) As defined in chapter 70A.205 RCW, a solid waste disposal site that is compliant with all applicable regulations may wreck a nonmotorized abandoned recreational vehicle, as defined in RCW 46.53.010 . (2)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, a person or firm engaged in the unlawful activity described in this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. (b) A second or subsequent offense is a class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.
RCW 46.82.440 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 82 / Section 440
RCW 46.82.440: Military training or experience.
Status: in_force

An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the director determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
RCW 46.04.010 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 010
RCW 46.04.010: Scope and construction of terms.
Status: in_force

Terms used in this title shall have the meaning given to them in this chapter except where otherwise defined, and unless where used the context thereof shall clearly indicate to the contrary. Words and phrases used herein in the past, present or future tense shall include the past, present and future tenses; words and phrases used herein in the masculine, feminine or neuter gender shall include the masculine, feminine and neuter genders; and words and phrases used herein in the singular or plural shall include the singular and plural; unless the context thereof shall indicate to the contrary.
RCW 46.04.290 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 290
RCW 46.04.290: Marked crosswalk.
Status: in_force

"Marked crosswalk" means any portion of a roadway distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface thereof.
RCW 46.04.050 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 050
RCW 46.04.050: Auto stage.
Status: in_force

"Auto stage" means any motor vehicle used for the purpose of carrying passengers together with incidental baggage and freight or either, on a regular schedule of time and rates: PROVIDED, That no motor vehicle shall be considered to be an auto stage where substantially the entire route traveled by such vehicle is within the corporate limits of any city or town or the corporate limits of any adjoining cities or towns.
RCW 46.16A.530 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 16A / Section 530
RCW 46.16A.530: Unlawful to carry passengers for hire without vehicle registration.
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for the owner or operator of any vehicle not registered annually for hire or as an auto stage and for which additional seating capacity fee as required by this chapter has not been paid, to carry passengers therein for hire.
RCW 46.09.325 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 09 / Section 325
RCW 46.09.325: Vehicle identification number inspection—Exemption for vehicles titled.
Status: in_force

Vehicles titled under this chapter are exempt from the vehicle identification number inspection required in RCW 46.12.560 .
RCW 46.04.3551 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 3551
RCW 46.04.3551: Music Matters license plates.
Status: in_force

"Music Matters license plates" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display the "Music Matters" logo.
RCW 46.44.020 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 44 / Section 020
RCW 46.44.020: Maximum height—Impaired clearance signs.
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any vehicle unladen or with load to exceed a height of fourteen feet above the level surface upon which the vehicle stands. This height limitation does not apply to authorized emergency vehicles or repair equipment of a public utility engaged in reasonably necessary operation. The provisions of this section do not relieve the owner or operator of a vehicle or combination of vehicles from the exercise of due care in determining that sufficient vertical clearance is provided upon the public highways where the vehicle or combination of vehicles is being operated; and no liability may attach to the state or to any county, city, town, or other political subdivision by reason of any damage or injury to persons or property by reason of the existence of any structure over or across any public highway where the vertical clearance above the roadway is fourteen feet or more; or, where the vertical clearance is less than fourteen feet, if impaired clearance signs of a design approved by the state department of transportation are erected and maintained on the right side of any such public highway in accordance with the manual of uniform traffic control devices for streets and highways as adopted by the state department of transportation under chapter 47.36 RCW. If any structure over or across any public highway is not owned by the state or by a county, city, town, or other political subdivision, it is the duty of the owner thereof when billed therefor to reimburse the state department of transportation or the county, city, town, or other political subdivision having jurisdiction over the highway for the actual cost of erecting and maintaining the impaired clearance signs, but no liability may attach to the owner by reason of any damage or injury to persons or property caused by impaired vertical clearance above the roadway.
RCW 46.72A.030 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 72A / Section 030
RCW 46.72A.030: Regulation—Inspection—Fees—Penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) The department, in conjunction with the Washington state patrol, shall regulate limousine carriers with respect to entry, safety of equipment, chauffeur qualifications, and operations. The department shall adopt rules and require such reports as are necessary to carry out this chapter. The department may develop penalties for failure to comply with this section. (2) In addition, a port district in a county with a population of one million or more may regulate limousine carriers with respect to entry, safety of equipment, chauffeur qualifications, and operations. The county in which the port district is located may adopt ordinances and rules to assist the port district in enforcement of limousine regulations only at port facilities. In no event may this be construed to grant the county the authority to regulate limousines within its jurisdiction. The port district may not set limousine rates, but the limousine carriers shall file their rates and schedules with the port district if requested. (3) The department, a port district in a county with a population of at least one million, or a county in which the port district is located may enter into cooperative agreements for the joint regulation of limousines. (4) The department and a city with a population of five hundred thousand or more may enter into cooperative agreements as provided in RCW 46.72A.150 , subject to the limitations set forth in RCW 46.72A.130 . (5) The Washington state patrol shall annually conduct a vehicle inspection of each limousine licensed under this chapter, except when a port district, or a city with a population of five hundred thousand or more, enforces limousine carrier regulations under subsection (2) or (4) of this section, that port district or county in which the port district is located, or a city with a population of five hundred thousand or more, may conduct the annual limousine vehicle inspection and random limousine vehicle inspections in conjunction with limousine regulation enforcement activities, provided that the inspection criteria and fees are substantially the same regardless of the authority conducting the inspection. Random limousine vehicle inspections may not be conducted while the limousine contains customers. The state patrol, the city, or the port district conducting the annual limousine vehicle inspection may impose an annual vehicle inspection fee and reinspection fee. A carrier must pay a reinspection fee if a limousine fails inspection for compliance with vehicle standards and is reinspected. If the limousine passes the first reinspection within thirty days of failing the original inspection, all of the reinspection fee must be refunded to the carrier. However, refunds are not available for subsequent reinspections. While a limousine is licensed by the department for commercial limousine use, failure to comply with vehicle inspection standards, established by the department by rule, is a class 3 civil infraction against the carrier, with monetary penalties against the carrier as specified in RCW 7.80.120 , for each violation of a safety requirement. It is a class 4 civil infraction for each violation of other vehicle standards, with monetary penalties against the carrier as specified in RCW 7.80.120 , and the limousine vehicle certificate must be summarily suspended until safety violations of vehicle standards are corrected and the limousine is reinspected.
RCW 46.10.495 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 10 / Section 495
RCW 46.10.495: Additional violations—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall operate a snowmobile in such a way as to endanger human life. (2) No person shall operate a snowmobile in such a way as to run down or harass deer, elk, or any wildlife, or any domestic animal, nor shall any person carry any loaded weapon upon, nor hunt from, any snowmobile except by permit issued by the director of fish and wildlife under RCW 77.32.237 . (3) Any person violating this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
RCW 46.87.220 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 87 / Section 220
RCW 46.87.220: Gross weight computation.
Status: in_force

The gross weight of a vehicle is the scale weight of the vehicle, plus the scale weight of any trailer, semitrailer, converter gear, or pole trailer to be towed by it, to which must be added the maximum weight of the load to be carried on it or towed by it as declared by the licensee as long as it does not exceed the weight limitations prescribed under chapter 46.44 RCW. The gross weight in the case of a bus, auto stage, or passenger-carrying for hire vehicle with a seating capacity over six, is the scale weight of the bus, auto stage, or passenger-carrying for hire vehicle plus the seating capacity, including the operator's seat, computed at one hundred fifty pounds per seat. If the resultant gross weight, according to this section, is not listed in RCW 46.17.355 , it must be increased to the next higher gross weight listed pursuant to chapter 46.44 RCW. A vehicle or combination of vehicles found to be loaded beyond the licensed gross weight of the vehicle or combination of vehicles must be cited and handled under RCW 46.16A.540 and 46.16A.545 .
RCW 46.04.183 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 04 / Section 183
RCW 46.04.183: Farming.
Status: in_force

"Farming" means the cultivation and tillage of the soil, dairying, the production, cultivation, growing, and harvesting of any agricultural or horticultural commodities (except forestry or forestry operations), the raising of livestock, bees, fur-bearing animals, or poultry, and any practices performed on a farm as an incident to or in conjunction with such farming operations.
RCW 46.61.672 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 61 / Section 672
RCW 46.61.672: Using a personal electronic device while driving.
Status: in_force

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(1) A person who uses a personal electronic device while driving a motor vehicle on a public highway is guilty of a traffic infraction and must pay a fine as provided in RCW 46.63.110 (3). (2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to: (a) A driver who is using a personal electronic device to contact emergency services; (b) The use of a system by a transit system employee for time-sensitive relay communication between the transit system employee and the transit system's dispatch services; (c) An individual employed as a commercial motor vehicle driver who uses a personal electronic device within the scope of such individual's employment if such use is permitted under 49 U.S.C. Sec. 31136 as it existed on July 23, 2017; and (d) A person operating an authorized emergency vehicle. (3) The state preempts the field of regulating the use of personal electronic devices in motor vehicles while driving, and this section supersedes any local laws, ordinances, orders, rules, or regulations enacted by any political subdivision or municipality to regulate the use of a personal electronic device by the operator of a motor vehicle. (4) A second or subsequent offense under this section is subject to two times the penalty amount under RCW 46.63.110 . (5) For purposes of this section: (a) "Driving" means to operate a motor vehicle on a public highway, including while temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic control device, or other momentary delays. "Driving" does not include when the vehicle has pulled over to the side of, or off of, an active roadway and has stopped in a location where it can safely remain stationary. (b) "Personal electronic device" means any portable electronic device that is capable of wireless communication or electronic data retrieval and is not manufactured primarily for hands-free use in a motor vehicle. "Personal electronic device" includes, but is not limited to, a cell phone, tablet, laptop, two-way messaging device, or electronic game. "Personal electronic device" does not include two-way radio, citizens band radio, or amateur radio equipment. (c) "Use" or "uses" means: (i) Holding a personal electronic device in either hand or both hands; (ii) Using your hand or finger to compose, send, read, view, access, browse, transmit, save, or retrieve email, text messages, instant messages, photographs, or other electronic data; however, this does not preclude the minimal use of a finger to activate, deactivate, or initiate a function of the device; (iii) Watching video on a personal electronic device.
RCW 46.80.130 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 80 / Section 130
RCW 46.80.130: All storage at place of business—Screening required—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for a vehicle wrecker to keep a vehicle or any integral part thereof in any place other than the established place of business, designated in the certificate issued by the department, without permission of the department. (2) All premises containing vehicles or parts thereof shall be enclosed by a wall or fence of such height as to obscure the nature of the business carried on therein. To the extent reasonably necessary or permitted by the topography of the land, the department may establish specifications or standards for the fence or wall. The wall or fence shall be painted or stained a neutral shade that blends in with the surrounding premises, and the wall or fence must be kept in good repair. A living hedge of sufficient density to prevent a view of the confined area may be substituted for such a wall or fence. Any dead or dying portion of the hedge shall be replaced. (3) Violation of subsection (1) of this section is a gross misdemeanor.
RCW 46.37.467 — Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 37 / Section 467
RCW 46.37.467: Alternative fuel source—Placard required.
Status: in_force

(1) Every automobile, truck, motorcycle, motor home, or off-road vehicle that is fueled by an alternative fuel source must bear a reflective placard issued by the national fire protection association indicating that the vehicle is so fueled. Violation of this subsection is a traffic infraction. (2) As used in this section "alternative fuel source" includes propane, compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, liquid petroleum gas, or any chemically similar gas but does not include gasoline or diesel fuel. (3) If a placard for a specific alternative fuel source has not been issued by the national fire protection association, a placard issued by the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, is required. The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, must develop rules for the design, size, and placement of the placard which remains effective until a specific placard is issued by the national fire protection association.