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WA Rev Code § 46.55.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.55 - Towing and Impoundment.|46.55.200 - Penalties for certain acts or omissions.

RCW 46.55.200 Penalties for certain acts or omissions.A registered tow truck operator's license may be denied, suspended, or revoked, or the licensee may be ordered to pay a monetary penalty of a civil nature, not to exceed one thousand dollars per violation, or the licensee may be subjected to any combination of license and monetary penalty, whenever the director has reason to believe the licensee has committed, or is at the time committing, a violation of this chapter or rules adopted under it or any other statute or rule relating to the title or disposition of vehicles or vehicle hulks, including but not limited to:(1) Towing any abandoned vehicle without first obtaining and having in the operator's possession at all times while transporting it, appropriate evidence of ownership or an impound authorization properly executed by the private person or public official having control over the property on which the unauthorized vehicle was found;(2) Forging the signature of the registered or legal owner on a certificate of title, or forging the signature of any authorized person on documents pertaining to unauthorized or abandoned vehicles or automobile hulks;(3) Failing to comply with the statutes and rules relating to the processing and sale of abandoned vehicles;(4) Failing to accept bids on any abandoned vehicle offered at public sale;(5) Failing to transmit to the state surplus funds derived from the sale of an abandoned vehicle;(6) Selling, disposing of, or having in his or her possession, without notifying law enforcement officials, a vehicle that he or she knows or has reason to know has been stolen or illegally appropriated without the consent of the owner;(7) Failing to comply with the statutes and rules relating to the transfer of ownership of vehicles or other procedures after public sale; or(8) Failing to pay any civil monetary penalty assessed by the director pursuant to this section within ten days after the assessment becomes final.All orders by the director made under this chapter are subject to the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW.[ 2010 c 8 § 9063; 1989 c 111 § 16; 1985 c 377 § 20.]
WA Rev Code § 46.55.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.55 - Towing and Impoundment.|46.55.210 - Cease and desist order.

RCW 46.55.210 Cease and desist order.Whenever it appears to the director that any registered tow truck operator or a person offering towing services has engaged in or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting a violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted hereunder, the director may issue an order directing the operator or person to cease and desist from continuing the act or practice. Reasonable notice of and opportunity for a hearing shall be given. The director may issue a temporary order pending a hearing. The temporary order shall remain in effect until ten days after the hearing is held and shall become final if the person to whom notice is addressed does not request a hearing within fifteen days after the receipt of notice.[ 1987 c 311 § 17; 1985 c 377 § 21.]
WA Rev Code § 46.55.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.55 - Towing and Impoundment.|46.55.220 - Refusal to issue license, grounds for.

RCW 46.55.220 Refusal to issue license, grounds for.If an application for a license to conduct business as a registered tow truck operator is filed by any person whose license has previously been canceled for cause by the department, or if the department is of the opinion that the application is not filed in good faith or that the application is filed by some person as a subterfuge for the real person in interest whose license has previously been canceled for cause, the department, after a hearing, of which the applicant has been given twenty days' notice in writing and at which the applicant may appear in person or by counsel and present testimony, may refuse to issue such a person a license to conduct business as a registered tow truck operator.[ 1987 c 311 § 18; 1985 c 377 § 22.]
WA Rev Code § 46.55.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.55 - Towing and Impoundment.|46.55.300 - Vehicle immobilization.

RCW 46.55.300 Vehicle immobilization.(1) A property owner shall not immobilize any vehicle owned by a person other than the property owner.(2) This section does not apply to property owned by the state or any unit of local government.(3) A violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor.[ 2005 c 88 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 46.55.370 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.55 - Towing and Impoundment.|46.55.370 - Law enforcement liability immunity—Reasonable suspicion.

RCW 46.55.370 Law enforcement liability immunity—Reasonable suspicion.If an impoundment arising from an alleged violation of RCW 46.61.502 or 46.61.504 is determined to be in violation of this chapter, then the police officer directing the impoundment and the government employing the officer are not liable for damages for loss of use of the vehicle if the officer had reasonable suspicion to believe that the driver of the vehicle was driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, or was in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug.[ 2011 c 167 § 4.]NOTES:Short title—2011 c 167: See note following RCW 46.55.360.
WA Rev Code § 46.55.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.55 - Towing and Impoundment.|46.55.400 - Transporting abandoned recreational vehicles—Record of delivery—Report—Liability.

RCW 46.55.400 Transporting abandoned recreational vehicles—Record of delivery—Report—Liability.(1) A registered tow truck operator may transport an abandoned recreational vehicle under RCW 46.53.010 without being licensed as a hulk hauler. The transport of an abandoned recreational vehicle by a registered tow truck operator under this chapter must be completed by utilizing a reasonable, direct, and safe route on the date of transport.(2) A registered tow truck operator must provide a written record of the delivery to a licensed dismantler or authorized disposal site for each abandoned recreational vehicle by use of an abandoned vehicle report or junk vehicle affidavit to be sent to the department. A copy of the report must be maintained in the vehicle transaction file. Completion of the report relieves the registered tow truck operator from any civil or criminal liability for the disposal of a properly processed abandoned recreational vehicle.[ 2018 c 287 § 2.]NOTES:Findings—2018 c 287: "The legislature finds that:(1) Registered tow truck operators have continuing problems involving the disposal of recreational vehicles that have been impounded and abandoned pursuant to chapter 46.55 RCW;(2) Traditional methods of disposal are no longer adequate to meet the increasing problem of abandoned recreational vehicles in Washington state;(3) Abandoned recreational vehicles continue to be a hazard to the health and safety of citizens, business owners, and the environment; and(4) Adequate funding is necessary to resolve the problem of abandoned recreational vehicles in a manner that is environmentally friendly and economically sound so that registered tow truck operators may be successful in their duties of public impounding, transporting, and storing unauthorized vehicles." [ 2018 c 287 § 1.]Implementation—2018 c 287: "The director of licensing may take necessary steps to ensure that this act is implemented on its effective date." [ 2018 c 287 § 10.]Effective date—2018 c 287: "This act takes effect May 1, 2019." [ 2018 c 287 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 46.55.901 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.55 - Towing and Impoundment.|46.55.901 - Headings not part of law—1985 c 377.

RCW 46.55.901 Headings not part of law—1985 c 377.Headings and captions used in this act are not any part of the law.[ 1985 c 377 § 27.]
WA Rev Code § 46.55.902 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.55 - Towing and Impoundment.|46.55.902 - Effective date—1985 c 377.

RCW 46.55.902 Effective date—1985 c 377.This act shall take effect on January 1, 1986.[ 1985 c 377 § 31.]
WA Rev Code § 46.55.910 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.55 - Towing and Impoundment.|46.55.910 - Chapter not applicable to certain activities of department of transportation.

RCW 46.55.910 Chapter not applicable to certain activities of department of transportation.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.[ 1989 c 111 § 18.]
WA Rev Code § 46.61.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.005 - Chapter refers to vehicles upon highways—Exceptions.

RCW 46.61.005 Chapter refers to vehicles upon highways—Exceptions.The provisions of this chapter relating to the operation of vehicles refer exclusively to the operation of vehicles upon highways except:(1) Where a different place is specifically referred to in a given section.(2) The provisions of RCW 46.52.010 through 46.52.090, 46.61.500 through 46.61.525, and 46.61.5249 shall apply upon highways and elsewhere throughout the state.[ 1997 c 66 § 13; 1990 c 291 § 4; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 46.61.015 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.015 - Obedience to police officers, flaggers, or firefighters—Penalty.

RCW 46.61.015 Obedience to police officers, flaggers, or firefighters—Penalty.(1) No person shall willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of any duly authorized flagger or any police officer or firefighter invested by law with authority to direct, control, or regulate traffic.(2) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor.[ 2003 c 53 § 244; 2000 c 239 § 4; 1995 c 50 § 1; 1975 c 62 § 17; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 3.]NOTES:Rules of court: Bail in criminal traffic offense cases—Mandatory appearance—CrRLJ 3.2.Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.Captions not law—2000 c 239: See note following RCW 49.17.350.Severability—1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.
WA Rev Code § 46.61.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.020 - Refusal to give information to or cooperate with officer—Penalty.

RCW 46.61.020 Refusal to give information to or cooperate with officer—Penalty.(1) It is unlawful for any person while operating or in charge of any vehicle to refuse when requested by a police officer to give his or her name and address and the name and address of the owner of such vehicle, or for such person to give a false name and address, and it is likewise unlawful for any such person to refuse or neglect to stop when signaled to stop by any police officer or to refuse upon demand of such police officer to produce his or her certificate of license registration of such vehicle, his or her insurance identification card, or his or her vehicle driver's license or to refuse to permit such officer to take any such license, card, or certificate for the purpose of examination thereof or to refuse to permit the examination of any equipment of such vehicle or the weighing of such vehicle or to refuse or neglect to produce the certificate of license registration of such vehicle, insurance card, or his or her vehicle driver's license when requested by any court. Any police officer shall on request produce evidence of his or her authorization as such.(2) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor.[ 2003 c 53 § 245; 1995 c 50 § 2; 1989 c 353 § 6; 1967 c 32 § 65; 1961 c 12 § 46.56.190. Prior: 1937 c 189 § 126; RRS § 6360-126; 1927 c 309 § 38; RRS § 6362-38. Formerly RCW 46.56.190.]NOTES:Rules of court: Bail in criminal traffic offense cases—Mandatory appearance—CrRLJ 3.2.Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.Effective date—1989 c 353: See RCW 46.30.901.
WA Rev Code § 46.61.021 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.021 - Duty to obey law enforcement officer—Authority of officer.

RCW 46.61.021 Duty to obey law enforcement officer—Authority of officer.(1) Any person requested or signaled to stop by a law enforcement officer for a traffic infraction has a duty to stop.(2) Whenever any person is stopped for a traffic infraction, the officer may detain that person for a reasonable period of time necessary to identify the person, check for outstanding warrants, check the status of the person's license, insurance identification card, and the vehicle's registration, and complete and issue a notice of traffic infraction.(3) Any person requested to identify himself or herself to a law enforcement officer pursuant to an investigation of a traffic infraction has a duty to identify himself or herself and give his or her current address.[ 2006 c 270 § 1; 1997 sp.s. c 1 § 1; 1989 c 353 § 7; 1979 ex.s. c 136 § 4.]NOTES:Effective date—1997 sp.s. c 1: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [September 17, 1997]." [ 1997 sp.s. c 1 § 2.]Effective date—1989 c 353: See RCW 46.30.901.Effective date—Severability—1979 ex.s. c 136: See notes following RCW 46.63.010.
WA Rev Code § 46.61.022 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.022 - Failure to obey officer—Penalty.

RCW 46.61.022 Failure to obey officer—Penalty.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.[ 1979 ex.s. c 136 § 5.]NOTES:Rules of court: Bail in criminal traffic offense cases—Mandatory appearance—CrRLJ 3.2.Effective date—Severability—1979 ex.s. c 136: See notes following RCW 46.63.010.
WA Rev Code § 46.61.024 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.024 - Attempting to elude police vehicle—Defense—License revocation.

RCW 46.61.024 Attempting to elude police vehicle—Defense—License revocation.(1) Any driver of a motor vehicle who willfully fails or refuses to immediately bring his or her vehicle to a stop and who drives his or her vehicle in a reckless manner while attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle, after being given a visual or audible signal to bring the vehicle to a stop, shall be guilty of a class C felony. The signal given by the police officer may be by hand, voice, emergency light, or siren. The officer giving such a signal shall be in uniform and the vehicle shall be equipped with lights and sirens.(2) It is an affirmative defense to this section which must be established by a preponderance of the evidence that: (a) A reasonable person would not believe that the signal to stop was given by a police officer; and (b) driving after the signal to stop was reasonable under the circumstances.(3) The license or permit to drive or any nonresident driving privilege of a person convicted of a violation of this section shall be revoked by the department of licensing.[ 2010 c 8 § 9065; 2003 c 101 § 1; 1983 c 80 § 1; 1982 1st ex.s. c 47 § 25; 1979 ex.s. c 75 § 1.]NOTES:Severability—1982 1st ex.s. c 47: See note following RCW 9.41.190.
WA Rev Code § 46.61.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.025 - Persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles.

RCW 46.61.025 Persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles.Every person riding an animal or driving any animal-drawn vehicle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this chapter except those provisions of this chapter which by their very nature can have no application.[ 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 46.61.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.030 - Persons working on highway right-of-way—Exceptions.

RCW 46.61.030 Persons working on highway right-of-way—Exceptions.Unless specifically made applicable, the provisions of this chapter except those contained in RCW 46.61.500 through 46.61.520 shall not apply to persons, motor vehicles and other equipment while engaged in work within the right-of-way of any highway but shall apply to such persons and vehicles when traveling to or from such work.[ 1969 c 76 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 46.61.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.035 - Authorized emergency vehicles.

RCW 46.61.035 Authorized emergency vehicles.(1) The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle, when responding to an emergency call or when in the pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law or when responding to but not upon returning from a fire alarm, may exercise the privileges set forth in this section, but subject to the conditions herein stated.(2) The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may:(a) Park or stand, irrespective of the provisions of this chapter;(b) Proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation;(c) Exceed the maximum speed limits so long as he or she does not endanger life or property;(d) Disregard regulations governing direction of movement or turning in specified directions.(3) The exemptions herein granted to an authorized emergency vehicle shall apply only when such vehicle is making use of visual signals meeting the requirements of RCW 46.37.190, except that: (a) An authorized emergency vehicle operated as a police vehicle need not be equipped with or display a red light visible from in front of the vehicle; (b) authorized emergency vehicles shall use audible signals when necessary to warn others of the emergency nature of the situation but in no case shall they be required to use audible signals while parked or standing.(4) The foregoing provisions shall not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, nor shall such provisions protect the driver from the consequences of his or her reckless disregard for the safety of others.[ 2010 c 8 § 9066; 1969 c 23 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 46.61.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.050 - Obedience to and required traffic control devices.

RCW 46.61.050 Obedience to and required traffic control devices.(1) The driver of any vehicle, a person operating a bicycle, and every pedestrian shall obey, and the operation of every personal delivery device shall follow, the instructions of any official traffic control device applicable thereto, and as specified in this chapter, placed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, unless otherwise directed by a traffic or police officer, subject to the exception granted the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle in this chapter.(2) No provision of this chapter for which official traffic control devices are required shall be enforced against an alleged violator if at the time and place of the alleged violation an official device is not in proper position and sufficiently legible or visible to be seen by an ordinarily observant person. Whenever a particular section does not state that official traffic control devices are required, such section shall be effective even though no devices are erected or in place.(3) Whenever official traffic control devices are placed in position approximately conforming to the requirements of this chapter, such devices shall be presumed to have been so placed by the official act or direction of lawful authority, unless the contrary shall be established by competent evidence.(4) Any official traffic control device placed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and purporting to conform to the lawful requirements pertaining to such devices shall be presumed to comply with the requirements of this chapter, unless the contrary shall be established by competent evidence.[ 2020 c 66 § 1; 2019 c 214 § 9; 1975 c 62 § 18; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 7.]NOTES:Rules of court: Monetary penalty schedule—IRLJ 6.2.Effective date—2020 c 66: "This act takes effect October 1, 2020." [ 2020 c 66 § 6.]Effective date—2019 c 214: See note following RCW 46.75.010.Severability—1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.Bicycle awareness program: RCW 43.43.390.
WA Rev Code § 46.61.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.060 - Pedestrian control signals—Pedestrians, personal delivery devices.

RCW 46.61.060 Pedestrian control signals—Pedestrians, personal delivery devices.Whenever pedestrian control signals exhibiting the words "Walk" or the walking person symbol or "Don't Walk" or the hand symbol are operating, the signals shall indicate as follows:(1) WALK or walking person symbol—Pedestrians or personal delivery devices facing such signal may cross the roadway in the direction of the signal. Vehicle operators shall stop for pedestrians who or personal delivery devices that are lawfully moving within the intersection control area on such signal as required by RCW 46.61.235(1).(2) Steady or flashing DON'T WALK or hand symbol—Pedestrians or personal delivery devices facing such signal shall not enter the roadway. Vehicle operators shall stop for pedestrians who or personal delivery devices that have begun to cross the roadway before the display of either signal as required by RCW 46.61.235(1).(3) Pedestrian control signals having the "Wait" legend in use on August 6, 1965, shall be deemed authorized signals and shall indicate the same as the "Don't Walk" legend. Whenever such pedestrian control signals are replaced the legend "Wait" shall be replaced by the legend "Don't Walk" or the hand symbol.[ 2019 c 214 § 11; 1993 c 153 § 3; 1990 c 241 § 3; 1975 c 62 § 20; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 9.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 214: See note following RCW 46.75.010.Severability—1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.
WA Rev Code § 46.61.065 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.065 - Flashing signals.

RCW 46.61.065 Flashing signals.(1) Whenever an illuminated flashing red or yellow signal is used in a traffic sign or signal it shall require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows:(a) FLASHING RED (STOP SIGNAL). When a red lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering a marked crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or, if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection, and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.(b) FLASHING YELLOW (CAUTION SIGNAL). When a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past such signal only with caution.(2) This section shall not apply at railroad grade crossings. Conduct of drivers of vehicles approaching railroad grade crossings shall be governed by the rules as set forth in RCW 46.61.340.[ 1975 c 62 § 21; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 10.]NOTES:Severability—1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.