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WA Rev Code § 46.16A.350 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.350 - Temporary letter of authority for movement of unregistered vehicle for special community activity.

RCW 46.16A.350 Temporary letter of authority for movement of unregistered vehicle for special community activity.The department may issue a temporary letter of authority authorizing the movement of an unregistered vehicle or the temporary use of a special plate for the purpose of promoting or participating in an event such as a parade, pageant, fair, convention, or other special community activity. The letter of authority may not be issued to or used by anyone for personal gain, but public identification of the sponsor or owner of the donated vehicle shall not be considered to be personal gain.[ 2010 c 161 § 417; 1977 c 25 § 2. Formerly RCW 46.16.048.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.360 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.360 - Thirty, sixty, or ninety-day permits for registered out-of-state commercial vehicles.

RCW 46.16A.360 Thirty, sixty, or ninety-day permits for registered out-of-state commercial vehicles.The owner of a commercial vehicle properly registered in another state may apply to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director for an out-of-state commercial vehicle intrastate permit when operating the commercial vehicle in Washington state for periods less than one year. The permit may be issued for a thirty, sixty, or ninety-day period. For each thirty-day period, the cost of each permit is one-twelfth of the fees required under chapter 82.44 RCW if the vehicle is subject to locally imposed motor vehicle excise taxes and (1) under RCW 46.17.355(1) if the vehicle is a motor vehicle or (2) under RCW 46.17.350(1)(c) if the vehicle is a commercial trailer.[ 2010 c 161 § 427.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.405 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.405 - Campers, mopeds, and wheelchair conveyances.

RCW 46.16A.405 Campers, mopeds, and wheelchair conveyances.This chapter applies to the following:(1) Campers are considered vehicles for the purposes of vehicle registration and license plate display, except for campers held as part of a manufacturer's or dealer's inventory that:(a) Are unoccupied at all times;(b) Have been issued a dated demonstration permit that is valid for no more than seventy-two hours. The permit must be carried in the vehicle on which the camper is mounted; and(c) Are mounted on a properly registered vehicle.(2) Mopeds are considered vehicles for the purposes of vehicle registration and license plate display. The department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall charge the fee required under RCW 46.17.200(1)(a) when issuing an original moped license plate. Mopeds are exempt from personal property taxes and vehicle excise taxes imposed under chapter 82.44 RCW.(3) Wheelchair conveyances are considered vehicles for the purposes of vehicle registration and license plate display. Wheelchair conveyances that do not meet braking equipment requirements described in RCW 46.37.340 must be registered as mopeds.[ 2011 c 171 § 49; 2010 c 161 § 437.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.410 - Commercial motor vehicles.

RCW 46.16A.410 Commercial motor vehicles.(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.[ 2009 c 46 § 5; 2007 c 419 § 5. Formerly RCW 46.16.615.]NOTES:Findings—Short title—2007 c 419: See notes following RCW 46.16A.010.
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.420 - Farm vehicles—Farm exempt decal—Fee—Rules.

RCW 46.16A.420 Farm vehicles—Farm exempt decal—Fee—Rules.(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.[ 2013 c 299 § 1. Prior: 2010 c 161 § 409; 2010 c 8 § 9010; 1979 c 158 § 139; 1967 c 202 § 3. Formerly RCW 46.16.025.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.428 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.428 - Intermittent-use trailers—Permanent registration—Penalty—License plates—Definition—Rules.

RCW 46.16A.428 Intermittent-use trailers—Permanent registration—Penalty—License plates—Definition—Rules.(1) A trailer in good working order that has a scale weight of two thousand pounds or less and is used only for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, and parades, and for occasional pleasure use, is considered an intermittent-use trailer and may be issued a permanent registration. To be eligible to receive a permanent registration, the registered owner of the intermittent-use trailer must:(a) Apply for a permanent registration with the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director; and(b) Pay the fee required under RCW 46.17.345.(2) A trailer with a permanent registration under this section is exempt from annual registration renewal under RCW 46.16A.110.(3) The permanent registration under this section expires when the trailer changes ownership, is permanently removed from the state, or is otherwise disposed of.(4) A person in violation of this section is subject to a traffic infraction with a maximum fine of one hundred fifty dollars including all other applicable assessments and fees.(5) An intermittent-use trailer:(a) Must display a standard license plate; (b) Is not eligible for personalization; and(c) May not display a special license plate.(6) In lieu of displaying a standard issue license plate required in subsection (5)(a) of this section, a person applying for a permanent registration under this section may apply to the department to display a license plate that was issued by the department the year that the intermittent-use trailer was manufactured.(7) For purposes of this section, "occasional pleasure use" means use that is not general or daily, but seasonal or sporadic and not more than once per week on average. "Occasional pleasure use" does not mean (a) being held for rent to the public or (b) use for commercial or business purposes.(8) The department may adopt rules to implement this section.[ 2015 c 200 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—2015 c 200: "This act takes effect January 1, 2017." [ 2015 c 200 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.435 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.435 - Off-road motorcycles—Declaration required—Contents.

RCW 46.16A.435 Off-road motorcycles—Declaration required—Contents.(1) The department shall establish a declaration subject to the requirements of chapter 5.50 RCW, which must be submitted by an off-road motorcycle owner when applying for on-road registration of the off-road motorcycle. In order to be registered for on-road use, an off-road motorcycle must travel on two wheels with a seat designed to be straddled by the operator and with handlebar-type steering control.(2) Registration for on-road use of an off-road motorcycle is prohibited for dune buggies, snowmobiles, trimobiles, mopeds, pocket bikes, motor vehicles registered by the department, side-by-sides, utility vehicles, grey-market vehicles, off-road three-wheeled vehicles, and, as determined by the department, any other vehicles that were not originally certified by the manufacturer for use on public roads.(3) The declaration must include the following:(a) Documentation of a safety inspection to be completed by a licensed motorcycle dealer or repair shop in the state of Washington that must outline the vehicle information and certify that all off-road to on-road motorcycle equipment as required under RCW 46.61.705 meets the requirements outlined in state and federal law;(b) Documentation that the licensed motorcycle dealer or repair shop did not charge more than one hundred dollars per safety inspection and that the entire safety inspection fee is paid directly and only to the licensed motorcycle dealer or repair shop;(c) A statement that the licensed motorcycle dealer or repair shop is entitled to the full amount charged for the motorcycle safety inspection;(d) A vehicle identification number verification that must be completed by a licensed motorcycle dealer or repair shop in the state of Washington; and(e) A release signed by the owner of the off-road motorcycle and verified by the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director that releases the state from any liability and outlines that the owner understands that the original off-road motorcycle was not manufactured for on-road use and that it has been modified for use on public roads.(4) The department must track off-road motorcycles in a separate registration category for reporting purposes.[ 2019 c 232 § 20; 2011 c 121 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—2011 c 121: See note following RCW 46.04.363.
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.440 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.440 - Private use, single-axle trailers—Reduced license fee.

RCW 46.16A.440 Private use, single-axle trailers—Reduced license fee.Private use single-axle trailers of two thousand pounds scale weight or less may qualify for a reduced vehicle license fee described in RCW 46.17.350(1)(k). To qualify for the reduced vehicle license fee:(1) The trailer must be operated upon public highways;(2) The vehicle license fee must be collected annually for each registration year or fraction of a registration year; and(3) The trailer must be operated for personal use of the owner and not held for rental to the public or used in any commercial or business endeavor.[ 2010 c 161 § 421; 2006 c 337 § 2; 2005 c 314 § 203. Formerly RCW 46.16.086.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.Effective dates—2005 c 314 §§ 110 and 201-206: See note following RCW 46.68.035.Application—2005 c 314 §§ 201-206, 301, and 302: See note following RCW 46.68.035.Part headings not law—2005 c 314: See note following RCW 46.68.035.Boat trailer fee: RCW 46.17.305.
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.445 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.445 - Street rod or custom vehicles.

RCW 46.16A.445 Street rod or custom vehicles.A vehicle registration issued to a street rod or custom vehicle under this chapter need not be an initial vehicle registration for that vehicle.[ 2011 c 114 § 5.]NOTES:Effective date—2011 c 114: See note following RCW 46.04.572.
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.450 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.450 - Trailers—Permanent license plates and registration—Penalty—Rules.

RCW 46.16A.450 Trailers—Permanent license plates and registration—Penalty—Rules.(1) Trailers that are towed in combination with a truck, motor truck, truck tractor, road tractor, or tractor and used to transport loads in excess of forty thousand pounds combined gross weight may be issued a permanent license plate and registration. The permanent license plate and registration is valid until the trailer is sold, permanently removed from the state, or otherwise disposed of by the registered owner. The owner of the trailer shall:(a) Apply for the permanent license plate and registration with the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent;(b) Pay the combination trailer license plate fee required under RCW 46.17.250 in addition to any other fee or taxes due by law; and(c) Return the license plate and registration certificate to the department if the trailer is sold, permanently removed from the state, or otherwise disposed of.(2) The permanent license plate and registration authorized in subsection (1) of this section may not be issued to trailers that haul logs.(3) A violation of this section or misuse of a permanent license plate may subject the registered owner to prosecution or denial, or both, of future permanent registration of any trailer.(4) The department may adopt rules to implement this section for leased vehicles and other applications as necessary.[ 2010 c 161 § 418; 1998 c 321 § 32 (Referendum Bill No. 49, approved November 3, 1998); 1993 c 123 § 4. Formerly RCW 46.16.068.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.Purpose—Severability—1998 c 321: See notes following RCW 82.14.045.Contingent effective dates—1998 c 321 §§ 23-42: See note following RCW 35.58.410.Effective date of 1993 c 102 and c 123—1993 sp.s. c 23: See note following RCW 46.16A.455.
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.460 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.460 - Motorcycles and snow bikes—Concurrent, separate registrations—Declaration required—Department may adopt rules.

RCW 46.16A.460 Motorcycles and snow bikes—Concurrent, separate registrations—Declaration required—Department may adopt rules.(1) It is the intent of the legislature to create a concurrent licensing process to allow the owner of a motorcycle to maintain concurrent but separate registrations for the vehicle, for use as a motorcycle and for use as a snow bike.(2) The department shall allow the owner of a motorcycle to maintain concurrent licenses for the vehicle for use as a motorcycle and for use as a snow bike. When the vehicle is registered as a motorcycle, the terms of the registration are those under this chapter that apply to motorcycles, including applicable fees. When the vehicle is registered as a snow bike, the terms of the registration are those under chapter 46.10 RCW that apply to snowmobiles, including applicable fees.(3) The department shall establish a declaration subject to the requirements of *RCW 9A.72.085, which must be submitted by the motorcycle owner when initially applying for a snowmobile registration under chapter 46.10 RCW for the use of the converted motorcycle as a snow bike. The declaration must include a statement signed by the owner that a motorcycle that had been previously converted to a snow bike must conform with all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards and state standards while in use as a motorcycle upon public roads, streets, or highways. Once submitted by the motorcycle owner, the declaration is valid until the vehicle is sold or the title is otherwise transferred.(4) The department may adopt rules to implement this section.[ 2019 c 262 § 1.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 9A.72.085 was repealed by 2019 c 232 § 6, effective July 1, 2021.Effective date—2019 c 262: "This act takes effect September 1, 2019." [ 2019 c 262 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.500 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.500 - Liability of operator, owner, lessee for violations.

RCW 46.16A.500 Liability of operator, owner, lessee for violations.Both a person operating a vehicle with the express or implied permission of the owner and the owner of the vehicle are responsible for any act or omission that is declared unlawful in this chapter. The primary responsibility is the owner's.If the person operating the vehicle at the time of the unlawful act or omission is not the owner of the vehicle, the operator may accept the citation and execute the promise to appear on behalf of the owner.[ 2010 c 161 § 436; 1980 c 104 § 3; 1969 ex.s. c 69 § 2. Formerly RCW 46.16.500.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.510 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.510 - Immunity from liability for issuing a vehicle registration or license plates to nonroadworthy vehicle.

RCW 46.16A.510 Immunity from liability for issuing a vehicle registration or license plates to nonroadworthy vehicle.The director, the state of Washington, and its political subdivisions are immune from civil liability arising from the issuance of a vehicle registration or license plates to a nonroadworthy vehicle.[ 2011 c 171 § 51; 1986 c 186 § 5. Formerly RCW 46.16.012.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.520 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.520 - Allowing unauthorized person to drive—Penalty.

RCW 46.16A.520 Allowing unauthorized person to drive—Penalty.It is unlawful for any person in whose name a vehicle is registered knowingly to permit another person to drive the vehicle when the other person is not authorized to do so under the laws of this state. A violation of this section is a misdemeanor.[ 1987 c 388 § 10. Formerly RCW 46.16.011.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 388: See note following RCW 46.20.342.Allowing unauthorized child to drive: RCW 46.20.024.
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.530 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.530 - Unlawful to carry passengers for hire without vehicle registration.

RCW 46.16A.530 Unlawful to carry passengers for hire without vehicle registration.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.[ 2011 c 171 § 52; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.180. Prior: 1937 c 188 § 20; RRS § 6312-20. Formerly RCW 46.16.180.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
WA Rev Code § 46.16A.540 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.16A - Registration.|46.16A.540 - Overloading registered capacity—Additional registration—Penalties—Exceptions.

RCW 46.16A.540 Overloading registered capacity—Additional registration—Penalties—Exceptions.It is a traffic infraction for any person to operate, or cause, permit, or suffer to be operated upon a public highway of this state any bus, auto stage, motor truck, truck tractor, or tractor, with passengers, or with a maximum gross weight, in excess of that for which the motor vehicle or combination is registered.Any person who operates or causes to be operated upon a public highway of this state any motor truck, truck tractor, or tractor with a maximum gross weight in excess of the maximum gross weight for which the vehicle is registered shall be deemed to have set a new maximum gross weight and shall, in addition to any penalties otherwise provided, be required to purchase a new registration covering the new maximum gross weight, and any failure to secure such new registration is a traffic infraction. No such person may be permitted or required to purchase the new registration for a gross weight or combined gross weight which would exceed the maximum gross weight or combined gross weight allowed by law. This section does not apply to for hire vehicles, buses, or auto stages operating principally within cities and towns.[ 2011 c 171 § 53; 1986 c 18 § 13; 1979 ex.s. c 136 § 47; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.140. Prior: 1955 c 384 § 16; 1951 c 269 § 18; 1937 c 188 § 25, part; RRS § 6312-25, part. Formerly RCW 46.16.140.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.Effective date—Severability—1979 ex.s. c 136: See notes following RCW 46.63.010.