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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.71 - Automotive Repair. › 46.71.080 - Notice of chapter to vehicle owners.

RCW 46.71.080
Notice of chapter to vehicle owners.
Whenever a vehicle license renewal form under RCW 46.16A.110 is given to the registered owner of any vehicle, the department of licensing shall give to the owner written notice of the provisions of this chapter in a manner prescribed by the director of licensing.
[ 2011 c 171 § 93; 1982 c 62 § 10.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.71 - Automotive Repair. › 46.71.090 - Notice of chapter to repair facilities.

RCW 46.71.090
Notice of chapter to repair facilities.
When the department of revenue issues a registration certificate under RCW 82.32.030 to an automotive repair facility, it must give written notice to the person of the requirements of this chapter in a manner prescribed by the director of revenue, including by electronic means. The department of revenue must also post information about the requirements of this chapter on its public website.
[ 2015 c 86 § 201; 1993 c 424 § 13; 1982 c 62 § 11.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1993 c 424: See notes following RCW 46.71.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.71 - Automotive Repair. › 46.71.100 - Transporter's license allowed.

RCW 46.71.100
Transporter's license allowed.
Any automotive repair facility may apply for a transporter's license under chapter 46.76 RCW for the purpose of evaluating vehicles in need of repair, or that have been repaired, on the public roads of this state.
[ 2018 c 16 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72 - Transportation of Passengers in for Hire Vehicles. › 46.72.001 - Finding and intent.

RCW 46.72.001
Finding and intent.
The legislature finds and declares that privately operated for hire transportation service is a vital part of the transportation system within the state. Consequently, the safety, reliability, and stability of privately operated for hire transportation services are matters of statewide importance. The regulation of privately operated for hire transportation services is thus an essential governmental function. Therefore, it is the intent of the legislature to permit political subdivisions of the state to regulate for hire transportation services without liability under federal antitrust laws.
[ 1996 c 87 § 17.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72 - Transportation of Passengers in for Hire Vehicles. › 46.72.010 - Definitions.

RCW 46.72.010
Definitions.
When used in this chapter:
(1) The term "for hire vehicle" includes all vehicles used for the transportation of passengers for compensation, except auto stages, school buses operating exclusively under a contract to a school district, ride-sharing vehicles under chapter 46.74 RCW, limousine carriers licensed under chapter 46.72A RCW, vehicles used by nonprofit transportation providers for persons who are aging or persons with a disability and their attendants under chapter 81.66 RCW, vehicles used by auto transportation companies licensed under chapter 81.68 RCW, vehicles used to provide courtesy transportation at no charge to and from parking lots, hotels, and rental offices, and vehicles used by charter party carriers of passengers and excursion service carriers licensed under chapter 81.70 RCW;
(2) The term "for hire operator" means and includes any person, concern, or entity engaged in the transportation of passengers for compensation in for hire vehicles.
[ 2020 c 274 § 28; 1996 c 87 § 18; 1991 c 99 § 1; 1979 c 111 § 14; 1961 c 12 § 46.72.010. Prior: 1947 c 253 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6386-1. Formerly RCW 81.72.010.]
NOTES:
Severability—1979 c 111: See note following RCW 46.74.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72 - Transportation of Passengers in for Hire Vehicles. › 46.72.020 - Permit required—Form of application.

RCW 46.72.020
Permit required—Form of application.
No for hire operator shall cause operation of a for hire vehicle upon any highway of this state without first obtaining a permit from the director of licensing, except for those for hire operators regulated by cities or counties in accordance with chapter 81.72 RCW. Application for a permit shall be made on forms provided by the director and shall include (1) the name and address of the owner or owners, and if a corporation, the names and addresses of the principal officers thereof; (2) city, town or locality in which any vehicle will be operated; (3) name and motor number of any vehicle to be operated; (4) the endorsement of a city official authorizing an operator under a law or ordinance requiring a license; and (5) such other information as the director may require.
[ 1992 c 114 § 1; 1979 c 158 § 188; 1967 c 32 § 80; 1961 c 12 § 46.72.020. Prior: 1947 c 253 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6386-2; prior: 1915 c 57 § 1; RRS § 6382. Formerly RCW 81.72.020.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72 - Transportation of Passengers in for Hire Vehicles. › 46.72.030 - Permit fee—Issuance—Display.

RCW 46.72.030
Permit fee—Issuance—Display.
Application for a permit shall be forwarded to the director with a fee. Upon receipt of such application and fee, the director shall, if such application be in proper form, issue a permit authorizing the applicant to operate for hire vehicles upon the highways of this state until such owner ceases to do business as such, or until the permit is suspended or revoked. Such permit shall be displayed in a conspicuous place in the principal place of business of the owner.
[ 1992 c 114 § 2; 1967 c 32 § 81; 1961 c 12 § 46.72.030. Prior: 1947 c 253 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6386-3; prior: 1933 c 73 § 1, part; 1915 c 57 § 2, part; RRS § 6383, part. Formerly RCW 81.72.030.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72 - Transportation of Passengers in for Hire Vehicles. › 46.72.039 - Personal vehicles under chapter 48.177 RCW.

RCW 46.72.039
Personal vehicles under chapter 48.177 RCW.
RCW 46.72.040 and 46.72.050 do not apply to personal vehicles under chapter 48.177 RCW.
[ 2015 c 236 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72 - Transportation of Passengers in for Hire Vehicles. › 46.72.040 - Surety bond.

RCW 46.72.040
Surety bond.
Before a permit is issued every for hire operator shall be required to deposit and thereafter keep on file with the director a surety bond running to the state of Washington covering each and every for hire vehicle as may be owned or leased by him or her and used in the conduct of his or her business as a for hire operator. Such bond shall be in the sum of one hundred thousand dollars for any recovery for death or personal injury by one person, and three hundred thousand dollars for all persons killed or receiving personal injury by reason of one act of negligence, and twenty-five thousand dollars for damage to property of any person other than the assured, with a good and sufficient surety company licensed to do business in this state as surety and to be approved by the director, conditioned for the faithful compliance by the principal of said bond with the provisions of this chapter, and to pay all damages which may be sustained by any person injured by reason of any careless negligence or unlawful act on the part of said principal, his or her agents or employees in the conduct of said business or in the operation of any motor propelled vehicle used in transporting passengers for compensation on any public highway of this state.
[ 2010 c 8 § 9089; 1973 c 15 § 1; 1967 c 32 § 82; 1961 c 12 § 46.72.040. Prior: 1947 c 253 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6386-4; prior: 1933 c 73 § 1, part; 1915 c 57 § 2, part; RRS § 6383, part. Formerly RCW 81.72.040.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72 - Transportation of Passengers in for Hire Vehicles. › 46.72.050 - Liability coverage—Right of action saved.

RCW 46.72.050
Liability coverage—Right of action saved.
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.
[ 1973 c 15 § 2; 1967 c 32 § 83; 1961 c 12 § 46.72.050. Prior: 1947 c 253 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6386-5. Formerly RCW 81.72.050.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72 - Transportation of Passengers in for Hire Vehicles. › 46.72.060 - Right of action—Limitation of recovery.

RCW 46.72.060
Right of action—Limitation of recovery.
Every person having a cause of action for damages against any person, firm, or corporation receiving a permit under the provisions of this chapter, for injury, damages, or wrongful death caused by any careless, negligent, or unlawful act of any such person, firm, or corporation or his or her or its agents or employees in conducting or carrying on said business or in operating any motor propelled vehicle for the carrying and transporting of passengers on any public street, road, or highway shall have a cause of action against the principal and surety upon the bond or the insurance company and the insured for all damages sustained, and in any such action the full amount of damages sustained may be recovered against the principal, but the recovery against the surety shall be limited to the amount of the bond.
[ 2010 c 161 § 1137; 2010 c 8 § 9090, 1961 c 12 § 46.72.060. Prior: 1947 c 253 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6386-6; prior: 1929 c 27 § 1; 1927 c 161 § 1; 1915 c 57 § 3; RRS § 6384. Formerly RCW 81.72.060.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2010 c 8 § 9090 and by 2010 c 161 § 1137, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72 - Transportation of Passengers in for Hire Vehicles. › 46.72.070 - Certificate—Fee.

RCW 46.72.070
Certificate—Fee.
The director shall approve and file all bonds and policies of insurance. The director shall, upon receipt of fees and after approving the bond or policy, furnish the owner with an appropriate certificate which must be carried in a conspicuous place in the vehicle at all times during for hire operation. A for hire operator shall secure a certificate for each for hire vehicle operated and pay therefor a fee for each vehicle so registered. Such permit or certificate shall expire on June 30th of each year, and may be annually renewed upon payment of a fee.
[ 1992 c 114 § 3; 1967 c 32 § 84; 1961 c 12 § 46.72.070. Prior: 1947 c 253 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6386-7. Formerly RCW 81.72.070.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72 - Transportation of Passengers in for Hire Vehicles. › 46.72.080 - Substitution of security—New certificate.

RCW 46.72.080
Substitution of security—New certificate.
In the event the owner substitutes a policy or bond after a for hire certificate has been issued, a new certificate shall be issued to the owner. The owner shall submit the substituted bond or policy to the director for approval, together with a fee. If the director approves the substituted policy or bond, a new certificate shall be issued. In the event any certificate has been lost, destroyed or stolen, a duplicate thereof may be obtained by filing an affidavit of loss and paying a fee.
[ 1992 c 114 § 4; 1967 c 32 § 85; 1961 c 12 § 46.72.080. Prior: 1947 c 253 § 8; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6386-8. Formerly RCW 81.72.080.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72 - Transportation of Passengers in for Hire Vehicles. › 46.72.100 - Unprofessional conduct—Bond/insurance policy—Penalty.

RCW 46.72.100
Unprofessional conduct—Bond/insurance policy—Penalty.
(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.
[ 2003 c 53 § 250; 2002 c 86 § 293; 1983 c 164 § 8; 1967 c 32 § 86; 1961 c 12 § 46.72.100. Prior: 1947 c 253 § 9; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6386-9; prior: 1915 c 57 § 4; RRS § 6385. Formerly RCW 81.72.100.]
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 dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72 - Transportation of Passengers in for Hire Vehicles. › 46.72.110 - Fees to highway safety fund.

RCW 46.72.110
Fees to highway safety fund.
All fees received by the director under the provisions of this chapter must be transmitted by him or her, together with a proper identifying report, to the state treasurer to be deposited by the state treasurer in the highway safety fund. Appropriations from the highway safety fund will support expenses incurred in carrying out the licensing and regulatory activities of this chapter.
[ 2011 c 298 § 27; 2010 c 8 § 9091; 1967 c 32 § 87; 1961 c 12 § 46.72.110. Prior: 1947 c 253 § 10; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6386-10. Formerly RCW 81.72.110.]
NOTES:
Purpose—Intent—Agency transfer—Contracting—Effective date—2011 c 298: See notes following RCW 19.02.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72 - Transportation of Passengers in for Hire Vehicles. › 46.72.120 - Rules.

RCW 46.72.120
Rules.
The director is empowered to make and enforce such rules and regulations, including the setting of fees, as may be consistent with and necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
[ 1992 c 114 § 5; 1967 c 32 § 88; 1961 c 12 § 46.72.120. Prior: 1947 c 253 § 11; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6386-11. Formerly RCW 81.72.120.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72 - Transportation of Passengers in for Hire Vehicles. › 46.72.130 - Nonresident taxicabs—Permit—Fee—Compliance.

RCW 46.72.130
Nonresident taxicabs—Permit—Fee—Compliance.
No operator of a taxicab licensed or possessing a permit in another state to transport passengers for hire, and principally engaged as a for hire operator in another state, shall cause the operation of a taxicab upon any highway of this state without first obtaining an annual permit from the director upon an application accompanied with an annual fee for each taxicab. The issuance of a permit shall be further conditioned upon compliance with this chapter.
[ 1992 c 114 § 6; 1967 c 32 § 89; 1961 c 12 § 46.72.130. Prior: 1953 c 12 § 1; 1951 c 219 § 1. Formerly RCW 81.72.130.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72 - Transportation of Passengers in for Hire Vehicles. › 46.72.140 - Nonresident taxicabs—Permit required for entry.

RCW 46.72.140
Nonresident taxicabs—Permit required for entry.
All law enforcement officers shall refuse every taxicab entry into this state which does not have a certificate from the director on the vehicle.
[ 1967 c 32 § 90; 1961 c 12 § 46.72.140. Prior: 1951 c 219 § 2. Formerly RCW 81.72.140.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72 - Transportation of Passengers in for Hire Vehicles. › 46.72.150 - Nonresident taxicabs—Reciprocity.

RCW 46.72.150
Nonresident taxicabs—Reciprocity.
RCW 46.72.130 and 46.72.140 shall be inoperative to operators of taxicabs residing and licensed in any state which allows Washington operators of taxicabs to use such state's highways free from such regulations.
[ 1961 c 12 § 46.72.150. Prior: 1951 c 219 § 3. Formerly RCW 81.72.150.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72 - Transportation of Passengers in for Hire Vehicles. › 46.72.160 - Local regulation.

RCW 46.72.160
Local regulation.
Cities, counties, and port districts may license, control, and regulate all for hire vehicles operating within their respective jurisdictions. The power to regulate includes:
(1) Regulating entry into the business of providing for hire vehicle transportation services;
(2) Requiring a license to be purchased as a condition of operating a for hire vehicle and the right to revoke, cancel, or refuse to reissue a license for failure to comply with regulatory requirements;
(3) Controlling the rates charged for providing for hire vehicle transportation service and the manner in which rates are calculated and collected;
(4) Regulating the routes and operations of for hire vehicles, including restricting access to airports;
(5) Establishing safety and equipment requirements; and
(6) Any other requirements adopted to ensure safe and reliable for hire vehicle transportation service.
[ 1996 c 87 § 19.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72 - Transportation of Passengers in for Hire Vehicles. › 46.72.170 - Joint regulation.

RCW 46.72.170
Joint regulation.
The department, a city, county, or port district may enter into cooperative agreements with any other city, town, county, or port district for the joint regulation of for hire vehicles. Cooperative agreements may provide for, but are not limited to, the granting, revocation, and suspension of joint for hire vehicle licenses.
[ 1996 c 87 § 20.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72 - Transportation of Passengers in for Hire Vehicles. › 46.72.180 - Uniform regulation of business and professions act.

RCW 46.72.180
Uniform regulation of business and professions act.
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.
[ 2002 c 86 § 294.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72A - Limousines. › 46.72A.040 - State preemption—Exceptions.

RCW 46.72A.040
State preemption—Exceptions.
Except when a port district regulates limousine carriers under RCW 46.72A.030 or a city with a population of five hundred thousand or more is authorized under RCW 46.72A.150 to enforce state laws or rules applicable to limousine carriers, limousines, and chauffeurs, subject to the limitations set forth in RCW 46.72A.150, the state of Washington fully occupies and preempts the entire field of regulation over limousine carriers as regulated by this chapter. Cities, towns, and counties or other municipalities may enact only those laws and ordinances relating to limousine carriers that are consistent with this chapter.
[ 2011 c 374 § 4; 1996 c 87 § 7.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 c 374 §§ 1-12: See note following RCW 46.72A.010.
Report by internal work group on issuance of chauffeur licenses—2011 c 374: See note following RCW 46.72A.090.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72A - Limousines. › 46.72A.050 - Registration—Carrier license, vehicle certificates required—Rules—Penalty.

RCW 46.72A.050
Registration—Carrier license, vehicle certificates required—Rules—Penalty.
(1) No limousine carrier may operate a limousine upon the highways of this state without first being properly registered as a business in Washington and having been issued a unified business identifier.
(2) In addition, a limousine carrier shall obtain from the department a limousine carrier license for the business and a limousine vehicle certificate for each limousine operated by the carrier. The limousine carrier license and limousine vehicle certificates must be renewed through the department annually or as may be required by the department. The department shall establish by rule the procedure for obtaining, and the fees for, the limousine carrier license and limousine vehicle certificate. 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 limousine is operated without a valid limousine carrier license or valid limousine vehicle certificate required under this subsection.
[ 2011 c 374 § 5; 1996 c 87 § 8.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 c 374 §§ 1-12: See note following RCW 46.72A.010.
Report by internal work group on issuance of chauffeur licenses—2011 c 374: See note following RCW 46.72A.090.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72A - Limousines. › 46.72A.060 - Insurance—Amount—Penalty.

RCW 46.72A.060
Insurance—Amount—Penalty.
(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.
[ 2011 c 374 § 6; 2003 c 53 § 251; 1996 c 87 § 9.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 c 374 §§ 1-12: See note following RCW 46.72A.010.
Report by internal work group on issuance of chauffeur licenses—2011 c 374: See note following RCW 46.72A.090.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72A - Limousines. › 46.72A.070 - Vehicle certificates—Issuance of new or duplicate certificate—Penalty.

RCW 46.72A.070
Vehicle certificates—Issuance of new or duplicate certificate—Penalty.
(1) If the limousine carrier substitutes a liability and property damage insurance policy after a vehicle certificate has been issued, a new vehicle certificate is required. The limousine carrier shall submit the substituted policy to the department for approval, together with a fee. If the department approves the substituted policy, the department shall issue a new vehicle certificate.
(2) If a vehicle certificate has been lost, destroyed, or stolen, a duplicate vehicle certificate may be obtained by filing an affidavit of loss and paying a fee.
(3)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, a limousine carrier who operates a vehicle without first having received a vehicle certificate as required by this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(b) A second or subsequent offense is a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2003 c 53 § 252; 1996 c 87 § 10.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72A - Limousines. › 46.72A.090 - Chauffeurs—Criteria for, physical exams.

RCW 46.72A.090
Chauffeurs—Criteria for, physical exams.
(1) The limousine carrier shall, before a chauffeur operates a limousine, provide proof in a form approved by the department to the appropriate regulating authority that each chauffeur hired to operate a limousine meets the following criteria administered or monitored by the department or an authority approved by the department: (a) Is at least twenty-one years of age; (b) holds a valid Washington state driver's license; (c) has successfully completed a training course approved by the department; (d) has successfully passed a written examination which, to the greatest extent practicable, the department must administer in the applicant's language of preference; (e) has successfully completed a background check performed by the Washington state patrol or a credentialing authority approved by the department that meets standards adopted by rule by the department; (f) has passed an initial test and is participating in a random testing program designed to detect the presence of any controlled substances determined by the department; (g) has a satisfactory driving record that meets moving accident and moving violation conviction standards adopted by rule by the department; and (h) has submitted a medical certificate certifying the individual's fitness as a chauffeur. Upon initial application and every two years thereafter, a chauffeur must file a physician's certification with the limousine carrier validating the individual's fitness to drive a limousine. The department shall determine by rule the scope of the examination and standards for denial based upon the chauffeur's physical examination. The director may require a chauffeur to undergo an additional controlled substance test or physical examination if the chauffeur has failed a controlled substance test or his or her physical fitness has been called into question.
(2) The limousine carrier shall keep on file and make available for inspection all documents required by this section.
[ 2011 c 374 § 8; 1996 c 87 § 12.]
NOTES:
Report by internal work group on issuance of chauffeur licenses—2011 c 374: "The department of licensing shall convene an internal work group regarding the issuance of chauffeur licenses. The department shall provide a report on its recommendations on this issue to the transportation committees of the legislature by November 15, 2012." [ 2011 c 374 § 13.]
Effective date—2011 c 374 §§ 1-12: See note following RCW 46.72A.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72A - Limousines. › 46.72A.100 - Unprofessional conduct—Sanctions—Chauffeur.

RCW 46.72A.100
Unprofessional conduct—Sanctions—Chauffeur.
The director may impose any of the sanctions specified in RCW 18.235.110 for unprofessional conduct as described in RCW 18.235.130 or if one of the following is true of a chauffeur hired to drive a limousine, including where such a chauffeur is also the carrier: (1) The person has been convicted of an offense of such a nature as to indicate that he or she is unfit to qualify as a chauffeur; (2) the person is guilty of committing an offense for which mandatory revocation of a driver's license is provided by law; (3) the person has been convicted of vehicular homicide or vehicular assault; (4) the person is intemperate or addicted to narcotics; or (5) the person, while participating in a random testing program designed to detect the presence of any controlled substances determined by the department under RCW 46.72A.090, is found to have taken one of the controlled substances determined by the department without a valid and current prescription from a licensed physician.
[ 2011 c 374 § 9; 2002 c 86 § 295; 1996 c 87 § 13.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 c 374 §§ 1-12: See note following RCW 46.72A.010.
Report by internal work group on issuance of chauffeur licenses—2011 c 374: See note following RCW 46.72A.090.
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72A - Limousines. › 46.72A.110 - Deposit of fees.

RCW 46.72A.110
Deposit of fees.
The department must transmit all license and vehicle certificate fees received under this chapter, together with a proper identifying report, to the state treasurer to be deposited by the state treasurer in the highway safety fund. Appropriations from the highway safety fund will support expenses incurred in carrying out the licensing and regulatory activities of this chapter.
[ 2011 c 298 § 28; 1996 c 87 § 14.]
NOTES:
Purpose—Intent—Agency transfer—Contracting—Effective date—2011 c 298: See notes following RCW 19.02.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72A - Limousines. › 46.72A.120 - Rules and fees.

RCW 46.72A.120
Rules and fees.
The department may adopt and enforce such rules, including the setting of fees, as may be consistent with and necessary to carry out this chapter. The fees must approximate the cost of administration. Any fee related to limousine vehicle certificates must not exceed seventy-five dollars. Any fee related to a limousine carrier license for a business must not exceed three hundred fifty dollars. Any fee related to limousine vehicle inspections must not exceed twenty-five dollars.
[ 2011 c 374 § 10; 1996 c 87 § 15.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 c 374 §§ 1-12: See note following RCW 46.72A.010.
Report by internal work group on issuance of chauffeur licenses—2011 c 374: See note following RCW 46.72A.090.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72A - Limousines. › 46.72A.130 - Continued operation of existing limousines.

RCW 46.72A.130
Continued operation of existing limousines.
A vehicle operated as a limousine under *chapter 81.90 RCW before April 1, 1996, may continue to operate as a limousine even though it may not meet the definition of limousine in RCW 46.04.274 as long as the owner is the same as the registered owner on April 1, 1996, and the vehicle and limousine carrier otherwise comply with this chapter.
[ 1996 c 87 § 16.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: Chapter 81.90 RCW was repealed by 1996 c 87 § 23.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72A - Limousines. › 46.72A.140 - Uniform regulation of business and professions act.

RCW 46.72A.140
Uniform regulation of business and professions act.
The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter by the department.
[ 2011 c 374 § 11; 2002 c 86 § 296.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 c 374 §§ 1-12: See note following RCW 46.72A.010.
Report by internal work group on issuance of chauffeur licenses—2011 c 374: See note following RCW 46.72A.090.
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72A - Limousines. › 46.72A.150 - Cooperative agreements with cities with populations of five hundred thousand or more—Enforcement authority, limitations.

RCW 46.72A.150
Cooperative agreements with cities with populations of five hundred thousand or more—Enforcement authority, limitations.
(1) The department may enter into cooperative agreements with cities with populations of five hundred thousand or more for the purpose of enforcing state laws or rules applicable to limousine carriers and chauffeurs. This power to enforce includes the right to adopt local limousine laws by city ordinance that are consistent with this chapter and the right to impose monetary penalties by civil infraction as provided in this chapter.
(2) In addition, the following specific authority and limitations to city enforcement must be included:
(a) City enforcement officers may conduct street enforcement activity consistent with this chapter;
(b) City enforcement officers may conduct inspections of limousines to verify compliance with limousine standards adopted by rule by the department and, if the carrier requests, conduct annual limousine vehicle inspections in lieu of an inspection conducted by the Washington state patrol. The city may receive all limousine inspection or reinspection fees for inspections conducted by city enforcement officers;
(c) A city may require that any limousine carrier dispatching a limousine to pick up passengers within the incorporated area of the city to maintain on file with the city insurance documents that meet the requirements adopted by rule by the department. The city may issue civil infractions to carriers and summarily suspend limousine vehicle certificates for failure to maintain on file valid insurance documents with the city.
(3) A cooperative agreement with the department for delegated enforcement must specify the schedule and amount of funds derived from limousine carrier license, limousine vehicle certificate, and chauffeur license fee revenue to be provided to the city to allow the city to provide the agreed upon level of enforcement. In addition, the cooperative agreement must restrict the fee revenue use by a city to the costs of enforcing state laws or rules applicable to limousine carriers and chauffeurs.
[ 2011 c 374 § 12.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 c 374 §§ 1-12: See note following RCW 46.72A.010.
Report by internal work group on issuance of chauffeur licenses—2011 c 374: See note following RCW 46.72A.090.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72A - Limousines. › 46.72A.160 - Limousine carriers account.

RCW 46.72A.160
Limousine carriers account.
(1) The limousine carriers account is created in the state treasury. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all receipts from each civil infraction and violation imposed by this chapter must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account must be spent only after appropriation.
(2) Expenditures from the account may be used only for regulation and enforcement under this chapter, including regulation and enforcement through a cooperative agreement as described in RCW 46.72A.150.
[ 2011 c 374 § 14.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 c 374 § 14: "Section 14 of this act takes effect July 1, 2012." [ 2011 c 374 § 16.]
Report by internal work group on issuance of chauffeur licenses—2011 c 374: See note following RCW 46.72A.090.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72B - Transportation Network Companies. › 46.72B.010 - Purpose.

RCW 46.72B.010
Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to: Provide statewide uniform regulation for transportation network companies within the state of Washington, encourage technological innovation, and preserve and enhance access to important transportation options for residents and visitors to Washington state.
[ 2022 c 281 § 14.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72B - Transportation Network Companies. › 46.72B.020 - Definitions.

RCW 46.72B.020
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Department" means the department of licensing.
(2) "Digital network" means any online-enabled application, website, or system offered or used by a transportation network company that enables the prearrangement of rides between drivers and passengers.
(3) "Director" means the director of the department of licensing.
(4) "Driver" has the meaning provided in RCW 49.46.300.
(5) "Network services" has the meaning provided in RCW 49.46.300.
(6) "Passenger" means an individual who uses a digital network to connect with a driver in order to obtain a prearranged ride in the driver's transportation network company vehicle. A person may use a digital network to request a prearranged ride on behalf of a passenger.
(7) "Prearranged ride" has the same meaning provided in RCW 48.177.005.
(8) "Transportation network company" has the meaning provided in RCW 49.46.300.
(9) "Transportation network company vehicle" has the same meaning as "personal vehicle" in RCW 48.177.005.
[ 2022 c 281 § 15.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72B - Transportation Network Companies. › 46.72B.030 - Permits.

RCW 46.72B.030
Permits.
(1) A person must first obtain a permit from the department to operate a transportation network company in Washington state, except that any transportation network company operating in the state before March 1, 2023, may continue operating until the department creates a permit process and sets a registration deadline.
(2) The department must annually issue a permit to each applicant that meets the requirements for a transportation network company as set forth in this chapter and pays an annual permit fee of $5,000 to the department.
[ 2022 c 281 § 17.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2022 c 281 §§ 8-13, 17, and 28: See note following RCW 51.12.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72B - Transportation Network Companies. › 46.72B.050 - Fare for prearranged ride.

RCW 46.72B.050
Fare for prearranged ride.
(1) Before a passenger enters a transportation network company vehicle, the transportation network company must provide, on behalf of the driver, either the fare for the prearranged ride or the option to receive an estimated fare for the prearranged ride.
(2) During the first seven days of a state of emergency, as declared by the governor or the president of the United States, a transportation network company may not charge a fare for transportation network company services provided to any passenger that exceeds two and one-half times the fare that would otherwise be applicable for the prearranged ride.
[ 2022 c 281 § 19.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72B - Transportation Network Companies. › 46.72B.060 - Digital network to include driver photograph, license plate number.

RCW 46.72B.060
Digital network to include driver photograph, license plate number.
A transportation network company's digital network or website must display a photograph of the driver and the license plate number of the transportation network company vehicle.
[ 2022 c 281 § 20.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72B - Transportation Network Companies. › 46.72B.070 - Age of motor vehicle.

RCW 46.72B.070
Age of motor vehicle.
A transportation network company must require that any motor vehicle that a transportation network company driver will use to provide prearranged rides is not more than 15 years old as determined by the model year of the vehicle.
[ 2022 c 281 § 21.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72B - Transportation Network Companies. › 46.72B.080 - Zero tolerance policy.

RCW 46.72B.080
Zero tolerance policy.
(1) A transportation network company must implement a zero tolerance policy regarding a driver's activities while accessing the transportation network company's digital network. The zero tolerance policy must address the use of drugs or alcohol while a driver is providing prearranged rides or is logged in to the transportation network company's digital network but is not providing prearranged rides.
(2) A transportation network company must provide notice of this policy on its website, as well as procedures to report a complaint about a driver with whom a passenger was matched and whom the passenger reasonably suspects was under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the course of the trip.
(3) A transportation network company must maintain records relevant to the enforcement of the policy under this section for a period of at least two years from the date that a passenger complaint is received by the transportation network company.
[ 2022 c 281 § 22.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72B - Transportation Network Companies. › 46.72B.100 - Drivers—Prohibited activities.

RCW 46.72B.100
Drivers—Prohibited activities.
A driver may not:
(1) Solicit or accept a trip request to provide network services other than a trip request arranged through a transportation network company's digital network;
(2) Provide network services for more than 14 consecutive hours in a 24-hour period; or
(3) Allow any other individual to use that driver's access to a transportation network company's digital network.
[ 2022 c 281 § 24.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72B - Transportation Network Companies. › 46.72B.110 - Nondiscrimination policy.

RCW 46.72B.110
Nondiscrimination policy.
(1) A transportation network company must adopt a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, families with children, creed, religious belief or affiliation, sex, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or gender identity, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other protected class under RCW 49.60.010, with respect to passengers and potential passengers and notify drivers of such policy.
(2) A driver must comply with all applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination against transportation network company riders or potential riders on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, families with children, creed, religious belief or affiliation, sex, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or gender identity, or any other protected class under RCW 49.60.010.
(3) A driver must comply with all applicable laws relating to the transportation of service animals.
(4) A transportation network company may not impose additional charges for providing services to persons with disabilities because of those disabilities.
[ 2022 c 281 § 25.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72B - Transportation Network Companies. › 46.72B.120 - Public safety measures, not indicative of employment relationship.

RCW 46.72B.120
Public safety measures, not indicative of employment relationship.
Any safety product, feature, process, policy, standard, or other effort undertaken by a transportation network company, or the provision of equipment by a transportation network company, to further public safety is not an indicia of an employment or agency relationship with a driver.
[ 2022 c 281 § 26.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72B - Transportation Network Companies. › 46.72B.130 - Records.

RCW 46.72B.130
Records.
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.
[ 2022 c 281 § 27.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72B - Transportation Network Companies. › 46.72B.140 - Record inspection.

RCW 46.72B.140
Record inspection.
(1) For the sole purpose of verifying that a transportation network company is in compliance with the requirements of this chapter and no more than twice per year, the department may review a sample of records that the transportation network company is required to maintain under this chapter. The sample of records must be chosen randomly by the department in a manner agreeable to both parties. Any record sample furnished to the department may exclude information that would reasonably identify specific drivers or passengers.
(2) Records provided to the department for inspection under this chapter are exempt from disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW and are confidential and not subject to disclosure to a third party by the department without prior written consent of the transportation network company.
[ 2022 c 281 § 28.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2022 c 281 §§ 8-13, 17, and 28: See note following RCW 51.12.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72B - Transportation Network Companies. › 46.72B.150 - Application of uniform regulation of business and professions act.

RCW 46.72B.150
Application of uniform regulation of business and professions act.
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.
[ 2022 c 281 § 29.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.72B - Transportation Network Companies. › 46.72B.170 - Company duties—Nondiscrimination based on protected class—Driver remedies.

RCW 46.72B.170
Company duties—Nondiscrimination based on protected class—Driver remedies.
(1) A transportation network company shall not, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification, refuse to contract with or terminate the contract of a driver based upon age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or gender identity, race, creed, religious belief or affiliation, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, families with children, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other protected class under RCW 49.60.010.
(2) Drivers shall have all rights and remedies available under chapter 49.60 RCW solely to enforce this section.
[ 2022 c 281 § 31.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.73 - Private Carrier Drivers. › 46.73.010 - Qualifications and hours of service.

RCW 46.73.010
Qualifications and hours of service.
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.
[ 2005 c 319 § 120; 1985 c 333 § 1.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: Due to the alphabetization of RCW 81.80.010 pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k), subsection (6) was changed to subsection (9).
Findings—Intent—Part headings—Effective dates—2005 c 319: See notes following RCW 43.17.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.73 - Private Carrier Drivers. › 46.73.020 - Federal funds as necessary condition.

RCW 46.73.020
Federal funds as necessary condition.
The delegation of rule-making authority contained in RCW 46.73.010 is conditioned upon the continued receipt of federal funds or grants for the support of state enforcement of such rules. Within ninety days of finding that federal funds or grants are withdrawn or not renewed, the Washington state patrol and the Washington utilities and transportation commission shall repeal any and all rules adopted under RCW 46.73.010.
[ 1985 c 333 § 2.]