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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.80 - Vehicle Wreckers. › 46.80.080 - Records—Penalty.

RCW 46.80.080
Records—Penalty.
(1) Every vehicle wrecker shall maintain books or files in which the wrecker shall keep a record and a description of:
(a) Every vehicle wrecked, dismantled, disassembled, or substantially altered by the wrecker; and
(b) Every major component part, including catalytic converters, acquired by the wrecker; together with a bill of sale signed by a seller whose identity has been verified and the name and address of the person, firm, or corporation from whom the wrecker purchased the vehicle or part. Major component parts other than cores shall be further identified by the vehicle identification number of the vehicle from which the part came.
(2) The record shall also contain the following data regarding the wrecked or acquired vehicle or vehicle that is the source of a major component part, including catalytic converters, other than a core:
(a) The certificate of title number (if previously titled in this or any other state);
(b) Name of state where last registered;
(c) Number of the last license number plate issued;
(d) Name of vehicle;
(e) Motor or identification number and serial number of the vehicle;
(f) Date purchased;
(g) Disposition of the motor and chassis;
(h) Yard number assigned by the licensee to the vehicle or major component part, which shall also appear on the identified vehicle or part; and
(i) Such other information as the department may require.
(3) The records shall also contain a bill of sale signed by the seller for other minor component parts, including catalytic converters, acquired by the licensee, identifying the seller by name, address, and date of sale.
(4) The records shall be maintained by the licensee at his or her established place of business for a period of three years from the date of acquisition.
(5) The record is subject to inspection at all times during regular business hours by members of the police department, sheriff's office, members of the Washington state patrol, or officers or employees of the department.
(6) A vehicle wrecker shall also maintain a similar record of all disabled vehicles that have been towed or transported to the vehicle wrecker's place of business or to other places designated by the owner of the vehicle or his or her representative. This record shall specify the name and description of the vehicle, name of owner, number of license plate, condition of the vehicle and place to which it was towed or transported.
(7) Failure to comply with this section is a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2022 c 221 § 7; 1999 c 278 § 2; 1995 c 256 § 10; 1977 ex.s. c 253 § 6; 1971 ex.s. c 7 § 6; 1967 c 32 § 99; 1961 c 12 § 46.80.080. Prior: 1947 c 262 § 8; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8326-47.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2022 c 221 §§ 5-7: See note following RCW 9A.56.410.
Findings—Intent—2022 c 221: See note following RCW 19.290.020.
Severability—1977 ex.s. c 253: See note following RCW 46.80.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.80 - Vehicle Wreckers. › 46.80.090 - Reports to department—Evidence of ownership.

RCW 46.80.090
Reports to department—Evidence of ownership.
Within thirty days after acquiring a vehicle, the vehicle wrecker shall furnish a written report to the department. This report shall be in such form as the department shall prescribe and shall be accompanied by evidence of ownership as determined by the department. No vehicle wrecker may acquire a vehicle, including a vehicle from an interim owner, without first obtaining evidence of ownership as determined by the department. For a vehicle from an interim owner, the evidence of ownership may not require that a title be issued in the name of the interim owner as required by RCW 46.12.650. The vehicle wrecker shall furnish a monthly report of all acquired vehicles. This report shall be made on forms prescribed by the department and contain such information as the department may require. This statement shall be signed by the vehicle wrecker or an authorized representative and the facts therein sworn to before a notary public, or before an officer or employee of the department designated by the director to administer oaths or acknowledge signatures, pursuant to RCW 46.01.180.
[ 2010 c 161 § 1139; 1999 c 278 § 3; 1995 c 256 § 11; 1979 c 158 § 194; 1977 ex.s. c 253 § 7; 1971 ex.s. c 7 § 7; 1967 c 32 § 100; 1961 c 12 § 46.80.090. Prior: 1947 c 262 § 9; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8326-48.]
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.
Severability—1977 ex.s. c 253: See note following RCW 46.80.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.80 - Vehicle Wreckers. › 46.80.100 - Cancellation of bond.

RCW 46.80.100
Cancellation of bond.
If, after issuing a vehicle wrecker's license, the bond is canceled by the surety in a method provided by law, the department shall immediately notify the principal covered by the bond and afford the principal the opportunity of obtaining another bond before the termination of the original. If the principal fails, neglects, or refuses to obtain a replacement, the director may cancel or suspend the vehicle wrecker's license. Notice of cancellation of the bond may be accomplished by sending a notice by first-class mail using the last known address in department records for the principal covered by the bond and recording the transmittal on an affidavit of first-class mail.
[ 1995 c 256 § 12; 1977 ex.s. c 253 § 8; 1967 c 32 § 101; 1961 c 12 § 46.80.100. Prior: 1947 c 262 § 10; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8326-49.]
NOTES:
Severability—1977 ex.s. c 253: See note following RCW 46.80.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.80 - Vehicle Wreckers. › 46.80.110 - License penalties, civil fines, criminal penalties.

RCW 46.80.110
License penalties, civil fines, criminal penalties.
(1) The director or a designee may, pursuant to the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW, by order deny, suspend, or revoke the license of a vehicle wrecker, or assess a civil fine of up to five hundred dollars for each violation, if the director finds that the applicant or licensee has:
(a) Acquired a vehicle or major component part other than by first obtaining title or other documentation as provided by this chapter;
(b) Willfully misrepresented the physical condition of any motor or integral part of a vehicle;
(c) Sold, had in the wrecker's possession, or disposed of a vehicle or any part thereof when he or she knows that the vehicle or part has been stolen, or appropriated without the consent of the owner;
(d) Sold, bought, received, concealed, had in the wrecker's possession, or disposed of a vehicle or part thereof having a missing, defaced, altered, or covered manufacturer's identification number, unless approved by a law enforcement officer;
(e) Committed forgery or misstated a material fact on any title, registration, or other document covering a vehicle that has been reassembled from parts obtained from the disassembling of other vehicles;
(f) Committed any dishonest act or omission that the director has reason to believe has caused loss or serious inconvenience as a result of a sale of a vehicle or part thereof;
(g) Failed to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter or with any of the rules adopted under it, or with any of the provisions of Title 46 RCW relating to registration and certificates of title of vehicles;
(h) Procured a license fraudulently or dishonestly;
(i) Been convicted of a crime that directly relates to the business of a vehicle wrecker and the time elapsed since conviction is less than ten years, or suffered any judgment within the preceding five years in any civil action involving fraud, misrepresentation, or conversion. For the purposes of this section, conviction means in addition to a final conviction in either a federal, state, or municipal court, an unvacated forfeiture of bail or collateral deposited to secure a defendant's appearance in court, the payment of a fine, a plea of guilty, or a finding of guilt regardless of whether the sentence is deferred or the penalty is suspended.
(2) In addition to actions by the department under this section, it is a gross misdemeanor to violate subsection (1)(a), (b), or (h) of this section.
[ 1995 c 256 § 13; 1989 c 337 § 17; 1977 ex.s. c 253 § 9; 1971 ex.s. c 7 § 8; 1967 ex.s. c 13 § 3; 1967 c 32 § 102; 1961 c 12 § 46.80.110. Prior: 1947 c 262 § 11; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8326-50.]
NOTES:
Severability—1977 ex.s. c 253: See note following RCW 46.80.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.80 - Vehicle Wreckers. › 46.80.121 - False or unqualified applications.

RCW 46.80.121
False or unqualified applications.
If a person whose vehicle wrecker license has previously been canceled for cause by the department files an application for a license to conduct business as a vehicle wrecker, 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 may refuse to issue the person a license to conduct business as a vehicle wrecker.
[ 1995 c 256 § 14.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.80 - Vehicle Wreckers. › 46.80.130 - All storage at place of business—Screening required—Penalty.

RCW 46.80.130
All storage at place of business—Screening required—Penalty.
(1) It is unlawful for a vehicle wrecker to keep a vehicle or any integral part thereof in any place other than the established place of business, designated in the certificate issued by the department, without permission of the department.
(2) All premises containing vehicles or parts thereof shall be enclosed by a wall or fence of such height as to obscure the nature of the business carried on therein. To the extent reasonably necessary or permitted by the topography of the land, the department may establish specifications or standards for the fence or wall. The wall or fence shall be painted or stained a neutral shade that blends in with the surrounding premises, and the wall or fence must be kept in good repair. A living hedge of sufficient density to prevent a view of the confined area may be substituted for such a wall or fence. Any dead or dying portion of the hedge shall be replaced.
(3) Violation of subsection (1) of this section is a gross misdemeanor.
[ 1995 c 256 § 15; 1971 ex.s. c 7 § 9; 1967 ex.s. c 13 § 4; 1967 c 32 § 103; 1965 c 117 § 1; 1961 c 12 § 46.80.130. Prior: 1947 c 262 § 13; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8326-52.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.80 - Vehicle Wreckers. › 46.80.140 - Rules.

RCW 46.80.140
Rules.
The director is hereby authorized to promulgate and adopt reasonable rules and regulations not in conflict with provisions hereof for the proper operation and enforcement of this chapter.
[ 1967 c 32 § 104; 1961 c 12 § 46.80.140. Prior: 1947 c 262 § 14; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8326-53.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.80 - Vehicle Wreckers. › 46.80.150 - Inspection of licensed premises and records.

RCW 46.80.150
Inspection of licensed premises and records.
It shall be the duty of the chiefs of police, or the Washington state patrol, in cities having a population of over five thousand persons, and in all other cases the Washington state patrol, to make periodic inspection of the vehicle wrecker's licensed premises and records provided for in this chapter during normal business hours, and furnish a certificate of inspection to the department in such manner as may be determined by the department. In any instance, an authorized representative of the department may make the inspection.
[ 1995 c 256 § 16; 1983 c 142 § 9; 1977 ex.s. c 253 § 10; 1971 ex.s. c 7 § 10; 1967 ex.s. c 13 § 5; 1967 c 32 § 105; 1961 c 12 § 46.80.150. Prior: 1947 c 262 § 15; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8326-54.]
NOTES:
Severability—1977 ex.s. c 253: See note following RCW 46.80.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.80 - Vehicle Wreckers. › 46.80.160 - Municipal compliance.

RCW 46.80.160
Municipal compliance.
Any municipality or political subdivision of this state that now has or subsequently makes provision for the regulation of vehicle wreckers shall comply strictly with the provisions of this chapter.
[ 1995 c 256 § 17; 1961 c 12 § 46.80.160. Prior: 1947 c 262 § 16; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8326-55.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.80 - Vehicle Wreckers. › 46.80.170 - Violations—Penalties.

RCW 46.80.170
Violations—Penalties.
Unless otherwise provided by law, it is a misdemeanor for any person to violate any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter.
[ 1995 c 256 § 18; 1977 ex.s. c 253 § 11.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: Bail in criminal traffic offense cases—Mandatory appearance—CrRLJ 3.2.
Severability—1977 ex.s. c 253: See note following RCW 46.80.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.80 - Vehicle Wreckers. › 46.80.180 - Cease and desist orders—Fines.

RCW 46.80.180
Cease and desist orders—Fines.
(1) If it appears to the director that an unlicensed person has engaged in an act or practice constituting a violation of this chapter, or a rule adopted or an order issued under this chapter, the director may issue an order directing the person to cease and desist from continuing the act or practice. The director shall give the person reasonable notice of and opportunity for a hearing. The director may issue a temporary order pending a hearing. The temporary order remains in effect until ten days after the hearing is held and becomes final if the person to whom the notice is addressed does not request a hearing within fifteen days after receipt of the notice.
(2) The director may assess a fine of up to one thousand dollars with the final order for each act or practice constituting a violation of this chapter by an unlicensed person.
[ 1995 c 256 § 19.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.80 - Vehicle Wreckers. › 46.80.190 - Subpoenas.

RCW 46.80.190
Subpoenas.
(1) The department of licensing or its authorized agent may examine or subpoena any persons, books, papers, records, data, vehicles, or vehicle parts bearing upon the investigation or proceeding under this chapter.
(2) The persons subpoenaed may be required to testify and produce any books, papers, records, data, vehicles, or vehicle parts that the director deems relevant or material to the inquiry.
(3) The director or an authorized agent may administer an oath to the person required to testify, and a person giving false testimony after the administration of the oath is guilty of perjury in the first degree under RCW 9A.72.020.
(4) A court of competent jurisdiction may, upon application by the director, issue to a person who fails to comply, an order to appear before the director or officer designated by the director, to produce documentary or other evidence touching the matter under investigation or in question.
[ 2003 c 53 § 254; 1995 c 256 § 20.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.80 - Vehicle Wreckers. › 46.80.200 - Wholesale motor vehicle auction dealers.

RCW 46.80.200
Wholesale motor vehicle auction dealers.
(1) A wholesale motor vehicle auction dealer may:
(a) Sell any classification of motor vehicle;
(b) Sell only to motor vehicle dealers and vehicle wreckers licensed under Title 46 RCW by the state of Washington or licensed by any other state; or
(c) Sell a motor vehicle belonging to the United States government, the state of Washington, or a political subdivision to nonlicensed persons as may be required by the contracting public agency. However, a publicly owned "wrecked vehicle" may be sold to motor vehicle dealers and vehicle wreckers licensed under Title 46 RCW by the state of Washington or licensed by any other state.
(2) If the wholesale motor vehicle auction dealer knows that a vehicle is a "wrecked vehicle," the dealer must disclose this fact on the bill of sale.
[ 1998 c 282 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.80 - Vehicle Wreckers. › 46.80.210 - Metal property transactions.

RCW 46.80.210
Metal property transactions.
Payment to individual sellers of private metal property as defined in RCW 19.290.010 may not be made at the time of the transaction and shall not be paid earlier than three business days after the transaction was made.
No transaction involving catalytic converters may be made in cash or with any person who does not provide a street address and photographic identification. The person with whom the transaction is being made may only be paid by a nontransferable check, mailed by the licensed auto wrecker to a street address recorded according to RCW 46.80.080, no earlier than three days after the transaction was made. A transaction occurs on the date provided in the record required under RCW 46.80.080.
[ 2022 c 221 § 6.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2022 c 221 §§ 5-7: See note following RCW 9A.56.410.
Findings—Intent—2022 c 221: See note following RCW 19.290.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.80 - Vehicle Wreckers. › 46.80.900 - Liberal construction.

RCW 46.80.900
Liberal construction.
The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to the end that traffic in stolen vehicle parts may be prevented, and irresponsible, unreliable, or dishonest persons may be prevented from engaging in the business of wrecking vehicles or selling used vehicle parts in this state and reliable persons may be encouraged to engage in businesses of wrecking or reselling vehicle parts in this state.
[ 1995 c 256 § 21; 1977 ex.s. c 253 § 13.]
NOTES:
Severability—1977 ex.s. c 253: See note following RCW 46.80.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.81A - Motorcycle Skills Education Program. › 46.81A.001 - Purpose.

RCW 46.81A.001
Purpose.
It is the purpose of this chapter to provide the motorcycle riders of the state with an affordable motorcycle skills education program in order to promote motorcycle safety awareness.
[ 1988 c 227 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.81A - Motorcycle Skills Education Program. › 46.81A.010 - Definitions.

RCW 46.81A.010
Definitions.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "Department" means the department of licensing.
(2) "Director" means the director of licensing.
(3) "Motorcycle" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 46.04.330 and excludes off-road motorcycles.
(4) "Motorcycle skills education program" means a motorcycle rider skills training program to be administered by the department.
[ 2013 c 174 § 3. Prior: 2003 c 353 § 11; 2003 c 41 § 4; 1988 c 227 § 2.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: The definitions in this section have been alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k).
Effective date—2003 c 353: See note following RCW 46.04.320.
Short title—Effective date—2003 c 41: See notes following RCW 46.20.500.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.81A - Motorcycle Skills Education Program. › 46.81A.030 - Deposit of gifts.

RCW 46.81A.030
Deposit of gifts.
The director may receive gifts, grants, or endowments from private sources which shall be deposited in the motorcycle safety [education] account within the highway safety fund.
[ 1988 c 227 § 4.]
NOTES:
Motorcycle safety education account: RCW 46.68.065.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.82 - Driver Training Schools. › 46.82.285 - Application of uniform regulation of business and professions act.

RCW 46.82.285
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.
[ 2006 c 219 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2006 c 219: "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 [March 24, 2006]." [ 2006 c 219 § 15.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.82 - Driver Training Schools. › 46.82.290 - Administration of chapter—Adoption of rules.

RCW 46.82.290
Administration of chapter—Adoption of rules.
(1) The director shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of the law pertaining to driver training schools as set forth in this chapter.
(2) The director is authorized to adopt and enforce such reasonable rules as may be consistent with and necessary to carry out this chapter.
[ 1979 ex.s. c 51 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.82 - Driver Training Schools. › 46.82.300 - Driver instructors' advisory committee.

RCW 46.82.300
Driver instructors' advisory committee.
NOTES:
Reviser's note: RCW 46.82.300 was amended by 2010 c 8 § 9099 without reference to its repeal by 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 20. It has been decodified for publication purposes under RCW 1.12.025.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.82 - Driver Training Schools. › 46.82.320 - Instructor's license.

RCW 46.82.320
Instructor's license.
(1) No person affiliated with a driver training school shall give instruction in the operation of an automobile for a fee without a license issued by the director for that purpose. An application for an original or renewal instructor's license shall be filed with the director, containing such information as prescribed by this chapter and by the director, accompanied by an application fee set by rule of the department, which shall in no event be refunded. An application for a renewal instructor's license must be accompanied by proof of the applicant's continuing professional development that meets the standards adopted by the director. If the applicant satisfactorily meets the application requirements as prescribed in RCW 46.82.330, the applicant shall be granted a license valid for a period of two years from the date of issuance. An applicant for a renewal instructor's license is not required to retake the examination specified in RCW 46.82.330 to renew his or her instructor's license if his or her original instructor's license is unexpired or has not been expired for longer than six months before submission of his or her renewal application.
(2) The director shall issue a license certificate to each qualified applicant.
(a) An employing driver training school must conspicuously display an instructor's license at its established place of business and display copies of the instructor's license at any branch office where the instructor provides instruction.
(b) Unless revoked, canceled, or denied by the director, the license shall remain the property of the licensee in the event of termination of employment or employment by another driver training school.
(c) If the director has not received a renewal application on or before the date a license expires, the license is void, requiring a new application as provided for in this chapter, including payment of all fees, as well as an examination subject to the exception in subsection (1) of this section.
(d) If revoked, canceled, or denied by the director, the license must be surrendered to the department within ten days following the effective date of such action.
(3) Each licensee shall be provided with a wallet-size identification card by the director at the time the license is issued which shall be in the instructor's immediate possession at all times while engaged in instructing.
(4) The person to whom an instructor's license has been issued shall notify the director in writing within ten days of any change of employment or termination of employment, providing the name and address of the new driver training school by whom the instructor will be employed.
[ 2017 c 197 § 9; 2009 c 101 § 4; 2006 c 219 § 5; 2002 c 352 § 25; 1989 c 337 § 18; 1986 c 80 § 2; 1979 ex.s. c 51 § 5.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Effective date—2017 c 197: See notes following RCW 28A.220.020.
Effective date—2006 c 219: See note following RCW 46.82.285.
Effective dates—2002 c 352: See note following RCW 46.09.410.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.82 - Driver Training Schools. › 46.82.325 - Background checks for school personnel.

RCW 46.82.325
Background checks for school personnel.
(1) Instructors, owners, and other persons affiliated with a school who have regularly scheduled, unsupervised contact with students are required to have a background check through the Washington state patrol criminal identification system and through the federal bureau of investigation. The background check shall also include a fingerprint check using a fingerprint card. Persons covered by this section must have their background rechecked under this subsection every five years.
(2) In addition to the background check required under subsection (1) of this section, persons covered by this section must have a background check through the Washington criminal identification system at the time of application for any renewal license.
(3) The cost of the background check shall be paid by the person.
[ 2009 c 101 § 5; 2006 c 219 § 6; 2002 c 195 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2006 c 219: See note following RCW 46.82.285.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.82 - Driver Training Schools. › 46.82.340 - Duplicate license certificates.

RCW 46.82.340
Duplicate license certificates.
In case of the loss, mutilation, or destruction of a driver training school license certificate or an instructor's license certificate, the director shall issue a duplicate thereof upon proof of the facts and payment of a fee as set by rule of the department.
[ 2006 c 219 § 8; 1979 ex.s. c 51 § 7.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2006 c 219: See note following RCW 46.82.285.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.82 - Driver Training Schools. › 46.82.350 - Suspension, revocation, or denial of licenses—Causes enumerated.

RCW 46.82.350
Suspension, revocation, or denial of licenses—Causes enumerated.
The director may suspend, revoke, deny, or refuse to renew an instructor's license or a driver training school license, or impose such other disciplinary action authorized under RCW 18.235.110, upon determination that the applicant, licensee, or owner has engaged in unprofessional conduct as defined by RCW 18.235.130 or for any of the following causes:
(1) Upon determination that the licensee has made a false statement or concealed any material fact in connection with the application or license renewal;
(2) Upon determination that the applicant, licensee, owner, or any person directly or indirectly interested in the driver training school's business has been convicted of a felony, or any crime involving violence, dishonesty, deceit, indecency, degeneracy, or moral turpitude;
(3) Upon determination that the applicant, licensee, owner, or any person directly or indirectly interested in the driver training school's business previously held a driver training school license which was revoked, suspended, or refused renewal by the director;
(4) Upon determination that the applicant, licensee, or owner does not have an established place of business as required by this chapter;
(5) Upon determination that the applicant or licensee has failed to require all persons with financial interest in the driver training school to be signatories to the application;
(6) Upon determination that the applicant, licensee, or owner has committed fraud, induced another to commit fraud, or engaged in fraudulent practices in relation to the business conducted under the license, or has induced another to resort to fraud in relation to securing for himself, herself, or another a license to drive a motor vehicle;
(7) Upon determination that the applicant, licensee, or owner has engaged in conduct that could endanger the educational welfare or personal safety of students or others;
(8) Upon determination that a licensed instructor no longer possesses and meets the qualifications and conditions set out in RCW 46.82.330(2)(a); or
(9) Upon determination that the applicant, licensee or owner failed to satisfy or fails to satisfy the other conditions stated in this chapter.
[ 2006 c 219 § 9; 1979 ex.s. c 51 § 8.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2006 c 219: See note following RCW 46.82.285.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.82 - Driver Training Schools. › 46.82.370 - Suspension, revocation, or denial of licenses—Appeal of action—Emergency suspension—Hearing, notice and procedure.

RCW 46.82.370
Suspension, revocation, or denial of licenses—Appeal of action—Emergency suspension—Hearing, notice and procedure.
Upon notification of suspension, revocation, denial, or refusal to renew a license under this chapter, a driver training school or instructor shall have the right to appeal the action being taken. An appeal may be made to the director, who shall cause a hearing to be held in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW. Filing an appeal shall stay the action pending the hearing and the director's decision. Upon conclusion of the hearing, the director shall issue a decision on the appeal.
(1) A license may, however, be temporarily suspended by the director without notice pending any prosecution, investigation, or hearing where such emergency action is warranted. A licensee or applicant entitled to a hearing shall be given due notice thereof.
(2) The sending of a notice of a hearing by registered mail to the last known address of a licensee or applicant in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW shall be deemed due notice.
(3) The director or the director's authorized representative shall preside over the hearing and shall have the power to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths to witnesses, take testimony of any person, and cause depositions to be taken. A subpoena issued under the authority of this section shall be served in the same manner as a subpoena issued by a court of record. Witnesses subpoenaed under this section and persons other than officers or employees of the department of licensing shall be entitled to the same fees and mileage as are allowed in civil actions in courts of law.
[ 2006 c 219 § 11; 1979 ex.s. c 51 § 10.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2006 c 219: See note following RCW 46.82.285.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.82 - Driver Training Schools. › 46.82.380 - Appeal from action or decision of director.

RCW 46.82.380
Appeal from action or decision of director.
Any action or decision of the director may, after a hearing is held as provided in this chapter, be appealed by the party aggrieved to the superior court of the county in which the place of business is located or where the aggrieved person resides.
[ 1979 ex.s. c 51 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.82 - Driver Training Schools. › 46.82.390 - Penalty.

RCW 46.82.390
Penalty.
A violation of any provision of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor.
[ 1979 ex.s. c 51 § 12.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: Bail in criminal traffic offense cases—Mandatory appearance—CrRLJ 3.2.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.82 - Driver Training Schools. › 46.82.400 - Chapter not applicable to educational institutions.

RCW 46.82.400
Chapter not applicable to educational institutions.
This chapter shall not apply to or affect in any manner courses of instruction offered in high schools, vocational-technical schools, colleges, or universities which are now or hereafter established, nor shall it be applicable to instructors in any such high schools, vocational-technical schools, colleges, or universities: PROVIDED, That such course or courses are conducted by such schools in a like manner to their other regular courses. If such course is conducted by any commercial school as herein identified on a contractual basis, such school and instructors must qualify under this chapter.
[ 1979 ex.s. c 51 § 13.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.82 - Driver Training Schools. › 46.82.410 - Disposition of moneys collected.

RCW 46.82.410
Disposition of moneys collected.
All moneys collected from driver training school licenses and instructor licenses shall be deposited in the highway safety fund.
[ 1990 c 250 § 73; 1979 ex.s. c 51 § 14.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.82 - Driver Training Schools. › 46.82.430 - Instructional material requirements.

RCW 46.82.430
Instructional material requirements.
Instructional material used in driver training schools shall include information on the proper use of the left-hand lane by motor vehicles on multilane highways and on bicyclists' and pedestrians' rights and responsibilities and suggested riding procedures in common traffic situations.
[ 1998 c 165 § 6; 1986 c 93 § 5.]
NOTES:
Short title—1998 c 165: See note following RCW 43.59.010.
Keep right except when passing, etc.: RCW 46.61.100.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.82 - Driver Training Schools. › 46.82.440 - Military training or experience.

RCW 46.82.440
Military training or experience.
An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the director determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
[ 2011 c 351 § 19.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.82 - Driver Training Schools. › 46.82.441 - Spouses of military personnel—Licensure.

RCW 46.82.441
Spouses of military personnel—Licensure.
The director shall develop rules consistent with RCW 18.340.020 for the licensure of spouses of military personnel.
[ 2011 2nd sp.s. c 5 § 6.]
NOTES:
Implementation—2011 2nd sp.s. c 5: See note following RCW 18.340.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.82 - Driver Training Schools. › 46.82.460 - Interactive map of driver training education course providers, providers of traffic safety education program—Report of course and program pricing.

RCW 46.82.460
Interactive map of driver training education course providers, providers of traffic safety education program—Report of course and program pricing.
(1) By January 1, 2025, the department must publish on its website an interactive map of all driver training education course providers and providers of a traffic safety education program as defined in RCW 28A.220.020, including driver, motorcyclist, and commercial driver training and testing providers certified by the department. The interactive map, at a minimum, must provide training and testing provider names, locations, contact information, course and program pricing, and services offered by language.
(2) Each driving [driver] training education course and traffic safety education program provider must report course and program pricing to the department on an annual basis.
[ 2023 c 445 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.82 - Driver Training Schools. › 46.82.901 - Coordination of responsibilities with the office of the superintendent of public instruction—2017 c 197.

RCW 46.82.901
Coordination of responsibilities with the office of the superintendent of public instruction—2017 c 197.
See RCW 28A.220.901.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.83 - Traffic Schools. › 46.83.010 - City, town, and county traffic schools authorized—Procedure to establish.

RCW 46.83.010
City, town, and county traffic schools authorized—Procedure to establish.
Any city, town, or county may establish a traffic school for the purposes and under the conditions set forth in this chapter. A city, town, or county traffic school may be established whenever the governing body of the city, town, or county adopts an ordinance or a resolution declaring the intention to organize and operate a traffic school in accordance with the financing, organization, and operation of the traffic school as described in the ordinance or resolution.
[ 2016 c 201 § 1; 1961 c 12 § 46.83.010. Prior: 1959 c 182 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.83 - Traffic Schools. › 46.83.020 - City, town, or county governing bodies to control and supervise—Assistance of county sheriff or city or town police department.

RCW 46.83.020
City, town, or county governing bodies to control and supervise—Assistance of county sheriff or city or town police department.
A traffic school established under this chapter shall be under the control and supervision of the governing body of the city, town, or county that has established the traffic school, through such agents, assistants, or instructors as the governing body may designate. The traffic school of a city, town, or county shall be conducted with the assistance of the police department of the city or town or with the assistance of the county sheriff.
[ 2016 c 201 § 2; 1961 c 12 § 46.83.020. Prior: 1959 c 182 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.83 - Traffic Schools. › 46.83.030 - Deposit, control of funds—Support.

RCW 46.83.030
Deposit, control of funds—Support.
All funds appropriated by the city, town, or county to the operation of the traffic school shall be deposited with the city, town, or county treasurer and shall be administered by the governing body of the city, town, or county. The governing bodies of every city, town, or county participating in the operation of traffic schools are authorized to make such appropriations by ordinance or resolution, as the case may be, as they shall determine for the establishment and operation of traffic schools, and they are further authorized to accept and expend gifts, donations, and any other money from any source, private or public, given for the purpose of said schools.
[ 2016 c 201 § 3; 1961 c 12 § 46.83.030. Prior: 1959 c 182 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.83 - Traffic Schools. › 46.83.040 - Purpose of school.

RCW 46.83.040
Purpose of school.
It shall be the purpose of every traffic school which may be established hereunder to instruct, educate, and inform all persons appearing for training in the proper, lawful, and safe operation of motor vehicles, including but not limited to rules of the road and the limitations of persons, vehicles, and bicycles and roads, streets, and highways under varying conditions and circumstances.
[ 1998 c 165 § 7; 1961 c 12 § 46.83.040. Prior: 1959 c 182 § 4.]
NOTES:
Short title—1998 c 165: See note following RCW 43.59.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.83 - Traffic Schools. › 46.83.050 - Court may order attendance.

RCW 46.83.050
Court may order attendance.
Every municipal court, district court, juvenile court, superior court, and every other court handling traffic cases within the limits of a county wherein a traffic school has been established may, as a part of any sentence imposed following a conviction for any traffic law violation, or as a condition on the suspension of sentence or deferral of any imposition of sentence, order any person so convicted, whether that person be a juvenile, a minor, or an adult, to attend the traffic school for a number of days to be determined by the court, but not to exceed the maximum number of days which the violator could be required to serve in the city or county jail as a result of his or her conviction.
[ 1984 c 258 § 138; 1961 c 12 § 46.83.050. Prior: 1959 c 182 § 5.]
NOTES:
Court Improvement Act of 1984—Effective dates—Severability—Short title—1984 c 258: See notes following RCW 3.30.010.
Application—1984 c 258 §§ 101-139: See note following RCW 3.50.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.83 - Traffic Schools. › 46.83.060 - Duty of person required to attend—Penalty.

RCW 46.83.060
Duty of person required to attend—Penalty.
Every person required to attend a traffic school as established under the provisions of this chapter shall maintain attendance in accordance with the sentence or order. Failure so to do, unless for good cause shown by clear and convincing evidence, is a traffic infraction.
[ 1979 ex.s. c 136 § 98; 1961 c 12 § 46.83.060. Prior: 1959 c 182 § 6.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1979 ex.s. c 136: See notes following RCW 46.63.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.83 - Traffic Schools. › 46.83.070 - Use of fees collected in excess of school costs—Limitations.

RCW 46.83.070
Use of fees collected in excess of school costs—Limitations.
(1) A traffic school established by a city, town, or county under this chapter that collects fees for the cost of attending the traffic school may use any fees collected that are in excess of the costs of the traffic school for the following activities:
(a) Safe driver education materials and programs;
(b) Safe driver education promotions and advertising; or
(c) Costs associated with the training of law enforcement officers.
(2) This section does not authorize a city, town, or county to increase or impose new fees for traffic schools solely for the uses authorized in subsection (1) of this section.
(3) This section is not intended, and may not be construed, to reduce, increase, or otherwise impact funding for judicial programs, functions, or services.
(4) The fees collected by a traffic school in excess of the costs of the traffic school must be used only for the activities listed in subsection (1) of this section and are not subject to indirect costs or to be used to supplement any other costs of a city, town, or county not specifically described in this section.
[ 2013 c 41 § 1; 2011 c 197 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.83 - Traffic Schools. › 46.83.080 - Prohibition on school fee in excess of penalty for unscheduled traffic infraction.

RCW 46.83.080
Prohibition on school fee in excess of penalty for unscheduled traffic infraction.
A traffic school established by a city, town, or county under this chapter that collects fees for the cost of attending the traffic school may not charge a fee in excess of the penalty for an unscheduled traffic infraction established by the supreme court pursuant to RCW 46.63.110. For the purposes of this section, the penalty includes the base penalty and all assessments and other costs that are required by statute or rule to be added to the base penalty.
[ 2011 c 197 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.83 - Traffic Schools. › 46.83.090 - Bicycle and pedestrian curriculum requirement.

RCW 46.83.090
Bicycle and pedestrian curriculum requirement.
Any jurisdiction conducting a traffic school or traffic safety course in connection with a condition of a deferral, sentence, or penalty for a traffic infraction or traffic-related criminal offense listed under RCW 46.63.020 shall include, as part of its curriculum, the curriculum for driving safely among bicyclists and pedestrians that has been approved by the department of licensing for driver training schools. This curriculum requirement does not require that more than thirty minutes be devoted to the bicycle and pedestrian curriculum.
[ 2011 c 17 § 2.]
NOTES:
Finding—2011 c 17: "The legislature finds that a number of cities and counties in the state of Washington conduct traffic schools or traffic safety courses for persons cited for traffic infractions or traffic-related criminal offenses as a condition of a deferral, sentence, or penalty. The legislature recognizes that since driver education programs have only recently been required to provide information about how to drive safely among bicyclists and pedestrians, many licensed drivers do not have knowledge about such safe driving practices. In order to increase such knowledge and to avoid unnecessary injuries, fatalities, and conflicts, the legislature believes that it is appropriate to include the bicycle and pedestrian curriculum approved by the department of licensing for driver training schools as part of the curriculum of such traffic schools and traffic safety courses. Curriculum materials, which are donated by bicycle organizations to the department of licensing without state expense, are available from the department of licensing and are also available electronically on the department's website." [ 2011 c 17 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.85 - Reciprocal or Proportional Registration of Vehicles. › 46.85.010 - Declaration of policy.

RCW 46.85.010
Declaration of policy.
It is the policy of this state to promote and encourage the fullest possible use of its highway system by authorizing the making and execution of vehicle reciprocal or proportional registration agreements, arrangements and declarations with other states, provinces, territories, and countries with respect to vehicles registered in this and such other states, provinces, territories, and countries thus contributing to the economic and social development and growth of this state.
[ 1987 c 244 § 8; 1963 c 106 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.85 - Reciprocal or Proportional Registration of Vehicles. › 46.85.020 - Definitions.

RCW 46.85.020
Definitions.
The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Jurisdiction" means and includes a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a foreign country, and a state or province of a foreign country.
(2) "Owner" means a person, business firm, or corporation who holds the legal title to a vehicle, or in the event a vehicle is the subject of an agreement for the conditional sale thereof with the right of purchase upon performance of the conditions stated in the agreement and with an immediate right of possession vested in the conditional vendee, or in the event a vehicle is subject to a lease, contract, or other legal arrangement vesting right of possession or control, for security or otherwise, or in the event a mortgagor of a vehicle is entitled to possession, then the owner shall be deemed to be such person in whom is vested right of possession or control.
(3) "Properly registered," as applied to place of registration, means:
(a) The jurisdiction where the person registering the vehicle has his or her legal residence; or
(b) In the case of a commercial vehicle, the jurisdiction in which it is registered if the commercial enterprise in which such vehicle is used has a place of business therein, and, if the vehicle is most frequently dispatched, garaged, serviced, maintained, operated, or otherwise controlled in or from such place of business, and, the vehicle has been assigned to such place of business; or
(c) In the case of a commercial vehicle, the jurisdiction where, because of an agreement or arrangement between two or more jurisdictions, or pursuant to a declaration, the vehicle has been registered as required by said jurisdiction.
In case of doubt or dispute as to the proper place of registration of a vehicle, the department shall make the final determination, but in making such determination, may confer with departments of the other jurisdictions affected.
[ 2010 c 8 § 9100; 1987 c 244 § 9; 1985 c 173 § 2; 1982 c 227 § 18; 1981 c 222 § 1; 1963 c 106 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Effective date—1982 c 227: See note following RCW 19.09.100.