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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing. › 46.01.230 - Payment by check or money order—Dishonored checks or money orders—Failure to surrender canceled certificate, registration, or permit—Immunity from payment of uncollected fees—Rules.

RCW 46.01.230
Payment by check or money order—Dishonored checks or money orders—Failure to surrender canceled certificate, registration, or permit—Immunity from payment of uncollected fees—Rules.
(1) The department may accept checks and money orders for the payment of drivers' licenses, certificates of title and vehicle registrations, vehicle excise taxes, gross weight fees, and other fees and taxes collected by the department. Whenever registrations, licenses, or permits have been paid for by checks or money orders that have been dishonored by nonacceptance or nonpayment, the department shall:
(a) Cancel the registration, license, or permit;
(b) Send a notice of cancellation by first-class mail using the last known address in department records for the holder of the certificate, license, or permit, and complete an affidavit of first-class mail; and
(c) Assess a handling fee, set by rule.
(2) It is a traffic infraction to fail to surrender a certificate of title, registration certificate, or permit to the department or to an authorized agent within ten days of being notified that the certificate, registration, or permit has been canceled.
(3) County auditors, agents, and subagents appointed by the director may collect restitution for dishonored checks and money orders and keep the handling fee.
(4) A person who has recently acquired a vehicle by purchase, exchange, gift, lease, inheritance, or legal action is not liable or responsible for the payment of uncollected fees and taxes that were paid for by a predecessor's check or money order that was subsequently dishonored. The department may not deny an application to transfer ownership for the uncollected amount.
(5) The director may adopt rules to implement this section. The rules must provide for the public's convenience consistent with sound business practice and encourage annual renewal of vehicle registrations by mail, authorizing checks and money orders for payment.
[ 2010 c 161 § 205; 2003 c 369 § 1; 1994 c 262 § 1; 1992 c 216 § 2; 1987 c 302 § 2; 1979 ex.s. c 136 § 39; 1979 c 158 § 124; 1975 c 52 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 170 § 44.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
Effective date—2003 c 369: "This act takes effect October 1, 2003." [ 2003 c 369 § 2.]
Severability—1987 c 302: See note following RCW 46.01.140.
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 46.01 - Department of Licensing. › 46.01.235 - Payment by credit or debit card.

RCW 46.01.235
Payment by credit or debit card.
The department may adopt necessary rules and procedures to allow use of credit and debit cards for payment of fees and excise taxes to the department and its agents or subagents related to the licensing of drivers, the issuance of identicards, and vehicle and vessel certificates of title and registration. The department may establish a convenience fee to be paid by the credit or debit card user whenever a credit or debit card is chosen as the payment method. The fee must be sufficient to offset the charges imposed on the department and its agents and subagents by credit and debit card companies. In no event may the use of credit or debit cards authorized by this section create a loss of revenue to the state.
The use of a personal credit card does not rely upon the credit of the state as prohibited by Article VIII, section 5 of the state Constitution.
[ 2010 c 161 § 207; 2004 c 249 § 9; 1999 c 271 § 1.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing. › 46.01.240 - Internet payment option.

RCW 46.01.240
Internet payment option.
(1) The department shall provide on its internet payment option website:
(a) That a filing fee will be collected on all transactions subject to a filing fee;
(b) That a subagent service fee will be collected by a subagent office for mail or pickup licensing services; and
(c) The amount of the filing and subagent service fees.
(2) The filing and subagent service fees must be shown below each office listed.
[ 2010 c 161 § 206.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing. › 46.01.250 - Certified copies of records—Fee.

RCW 46.01.250
Certified copies of records—Fee.
The director shall have the power and it shall be his or her duty upon request and payment of the fee as provided herein to furnish under seal of the director certified copies of any records of the department, except those for confidential use only. The director shall charge and collect therefor the actual cost to the department. Any funds accruing to the director of licensing under this section shall be certified and sent to the state treasurer and by him or her deposited to the credit of the highway safety fund.
[ 2010 c 8 § 9001; 1979 c 158 § 125; 1967 c 32 § 3; 1961 c 12 § 46.08.110. Prior: 1937 c 188 § 80; RRS § 6312-80. Formerly RCW 46.08.110.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing. › 46.01.260 - Destruction of records by director.

RCW 46.01.260
Destruction of records by director.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the director may destroy applications for vehicle registrations, copies of vehicle registrations issued, applications for drivers' licenses, copies of issued drivers' licenses, certificates of title and registration or other documents, and records or supporting papers on file in the department that have been microfilmed or photographed or are more than five years old. The director may destroy applications for vehicle registrations that are renewal applications when the computer record of the applications has been updated.
(2)(a) The director shall not destroy records of convictions or adjudications of RCW 46.61.502, 46.61.503, 46.61.504, 46.61.520, and 46.61.522, records of deferred prosecutions granted under RCW 10.05.120, or any other records of a prior offense as defined in RCW 46.61.5055 and shall maintain such records permanently on file.
(b) For purposes of RCW 46.52.101 and 46.52.130, offenses subject to this subsection shall be considered "alcohol-related" offenses.
[ 2016 c 203 § 3; 2015 2nd sp.s. c 3 § 10; 2010 c 161 § 208; 2009 c 276 § 2; 1999 c 86 § 2; 1998 c 207 § 3; 1997 c 66 § 11; 1996 c 199 § 4; 1994 c 275 § 14; 1984 c 241 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 22 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 170 § 45; 1961 c 12 § 46.08.120. Prior: 1955 c 76 § 1; 1951 c 241 § 1; 1937 c 188 § 77; RRS § 6312-77. Formerly RCW 46.08.120.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2015 2nd sp.s. c 3: See note following RCW 10.21.055.
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
Effective date—1998 c 207: See note following RCW 46.61.5055.
Severability—1996 c 199: See note following RCW 9.94A.505.
Short title—Effective date—1994 c 275: See notes following RCW 46.04.015.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing. › 46.01.270 - Destruction of records by county auditor or other agent.

RCW 46.01.270
Destruction of records by county auditor or other agent.
A county auditor or other agent appointed by the director may destroy applications for vehicle registrations and any copies of vehicle registrations or other records issued after those records have been on file in the county auditor's or other agent's office for a period of eighteen months, unless otherwise directed by the director.
[ 2010 c 161 § 209; 1991 c 339 § 18; 1967 c 32 § 4; 1961 c 12 § 46.08.130. Prior: 1937 c 188 § 78; RRS § 6312-78. Formerly RCW 46.08.130.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing. › 46.01.290 - Director to make annual reports to governor.

RCW 46.01.290
Director to make annual reports to governor.
The director shall report annually to the governor on the activities of the department.
[ 1977 c 75 § 66; 1967 c 32 § 5; 1965 c 28 § 1; 1961 ex.s. c 21 § 29. Formerly RCW 46.08.200.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing. › 46.01.310 - Immunity of director, the state, county auditors, agents, and subagents.

RCW 46.01.310
Immunity of director, the state, county auditors, agents, and subagents.
No civil suit or action may ever be commenced or prosecuted against the director, the state of Washington, any county auditor or other agents appointed by the director, any other government officer or entity, or against any other person, by reason of any act done or omitted to be done in connection with the titling or registration of vehicles or vessels while administering duties and responsibilities imposed on the director or as an agent of the director, or as a subagent of an agent of the director. This section does not bar the state of Washington or the director from bringing any action, whether civil or criminal, against any agent, nor shall it bar a county auditor or other agent of the director from bringing an action against the agent.
[ 2010 c 161 § 210; 1987 c 302 § 3.]
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.
Retroactive application—1987 c 302 § 3: "Section 3 of this act shall apply retroactively to all claims for which actions have not been filed before May 8, 1987." [ 1987 c 302 § 4.]
Severability—1987 c 302: See note following RCW 46.01.140.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing. › 46.01.315 - Immunity of director, the state, licensed driver training schools, and school districts in administering knowledge and driving portions of driver licensing examination.

RCW 46.01.315
Immunity of director, the state, licensed driver training schools, and school districts in administering knowledge and driving portions of driver licensing examination.
A civil suit or action may not be commenced or prosecuted against the director, the state of Washington, any driver training school licensed by the department, any other government officer or entity, including a school district or an employee of a school district, or against any other person, by reason of any act done or omitted to be done in connection with administering the portions of the driver licensing examination that test the applicant's knowledge of traffic laws and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. This section does not bar the state of Washington or the director from bringing any action, whether civil or criminal, against any driver training school licensed by the department.
[ 2011 c 370 § 3.]
NOTES:
Intent—2011 c 370: See note following RCW 28A.220.030.
Inclusion of stakeholder groups in communications to facilitate transition of driver licensing examination administration—2011 c 370: See note following RCW 46.82.450.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing. › 46.01.320 - Title and registration advisory committee.

RCW 46.01.320
Title and registration advisory committee.
NOTES:
Reviser's note: RCW 46.01.320 was amended by 2010 c 161 § 1110 without reference to its repeal by 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 137. It has been decodified for publication purposes under RCW 1.12.025.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing. › 46.01.330 - Facilities siting coordination.

RCW 46.01.330
Facilities siting coordination.
The state patrol and the department of licensing shall coordinate their activities when siting facilities. This coordination shall result in the collocation of driver and vehicle licensing and vehicle inspection service facilities whenever possible.
The department and state patrol shall explore alternative state services, such as vehicle emission testing, that would be feasible to collocate in these joint facilities. The department and state patrol shall reach agreement with the department of transportation for the purposes of offering department of transportation permits at these one-stop transportation centers. All services provided at these transportation service facilities shall be provided at cost to the participating agencies.
In those instances where the community need or the agencies' needs do not warrant collocation this section shall not apply.
[ 1993 sp.s. c 23 § 46.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—1993 sp.s. c 23: See note following RCW 43.89.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing. › 46.01.340 - Database of fuel dealer and distributor license information.

RCW 46.01.340
Database of fuel dealer and distributor license information.
By December 31, 1996, the department of licensing shall implement a PC or server-based database of fuel dealer and distributor license application information.
[ 1996 c 104 § 17.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing. › 46.01.350 - Fuel tax advisory group.

RCW 46.01.350
Fuel tax advisory group.
By July 1, 1996, the department of licensing shall establish a fuel tax advisory group comprised of state agency and petroleum industry representatives to develop or recommend audit and investigation techniques, changes to fuel tax statutes and rules, information protocols that allow sharing of information with other states, and other tools that improve fuel tax administration or combat fuel tax evasion.
[ 1996 c 104 § 18.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing. › 46.01.360 - Fees—Study and adjustment.

RCW 46.01.360
Fees—Study and adjustment.
To ensure cost recovery for department of licensing services, the department of licensing shall submit a fee study to the transportation committees of the house of representatives and the senate by December 1, 2003, and on a biennial basis thereafter. Based on this fee study, the Washington state legislature will review and adjust fees accordingly.
[ 2002 c 352 § 27.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2002 c 352: See note following RCW 46.09.410.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing. › 46.01.370 - Authority to sell and distribute discover passes and day-use permits.

RCW 46.01.370
Authority to sell and distribute discover passes and day-use permits.
The department may, in coordination with the state parks and recreation commission, offer for sale and distribute discover passes and day-use permits, as provided in chapter 79A.80 RCW, at the department's drivers' licenses offices. Any amounts collected by the department through the sales of discover passes and day-use permits must be deposited in the recreation access pass account created in RCW 79A.80.090.
[ 2012 c 261 § 11.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2012 c 261: See note following RCW 79A.80.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing. › 46.01.380 - Cost recovery—Portion of credit card and other financial transaction costs.

RCW 46.01.380
Cost recovery—Portion of credit card and other financial transaction costs.
The department must implement cost recovery mechanisms to recoup at least a portion of credit card and other financial transaction costs as part of charges imposed for driver and vehicle fee transactions. The department must develop a method of tracking the amount of credit card and other financial cost recovery revenues. The department must notify the state treasurer of these amounts and the state treasurer must deposit these revenues in the agency financial transaction account created in RCW 46.01.385 on a quarterly basis.
[ 2021 c 32 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2021 c 32: "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 July 1, 2021." [ 2021 c 32 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing. › 46.01.385 - Agency financial transaction account.

RCW 46.01.385
Agency financial transaction account.
The agency financial transaction account is created in the state treasury. Receipts directed by law to the account from cost recovery charges for credit card and other financial transaction fees must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for paying credit card and financial transaction fees, and other related costs incurred by state agencies. During the 2021-2023 fiscal biennium, expenditures from the account may also be used for additional information technology costs related to supporting the department of licensing operations and addressing its staffing shortages.
[ 2022 c 186 § 703; 2021 c 32 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2022 c 186: See note following RCW 47.01.071.
Effective date—2021 c 32: See note following RCW 46.01.380.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.010 - Scope and construction of terms.

RCW 46.04.010
Scope and construction of terms.
Terms used in this title shall have the meaning given to them in this chapter except where otherwise defined, and unless where used the context thereof shall clearly indicate to the contrary.
Words and phrases used herein in the past, present or future tense shall include the past, present and future tenses; words and phrases used herein in the masculine, feminine or neuter gender shall include the masculine, feminine and neuter genders; and words and phrases used herein in the singular or plural shall include the singular and plural; unless the context thereof shall indicate to the contrary.
[ 1961 c 12 § 46.04.010. Prior: 1959 c 49 § 2; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 § 1, part; 1937 c 188 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6312-1, part; 1923 c 181 § 1, part; 1921 c 96 § 2, part; 1919 c 59 § 1, part; 1917 c 155 § 1, part; 1915 c 142 § 2, part; RRS § 6313, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 § 1, part; RRS § 6360-1, part; 1929 c 180 § 1, part; 1927 c 309 § 2, part; RRS § 6362-2, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.011 - 4-H license plates.

RCW 46.04.011
4-H license plates.
"4-H license plates" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display the "4-H" logo.
[ 2012 c 65 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2012 c 65: See note following RCW 46.18.200.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.013 - Affidavit of loss.

RCW 46.04.013
Affidavit of loss.
"Affidavit of loss" means a written statement confirming that the certificate of title, registration certificate, gross weight license, validation tab, or decal has been lost, stolen, destroyed, or mutilated. The statement must be in a form prescribed by the director.
[ 2010 c 161 § 101.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2010 c 161: "Except for section 1020 of this act, this act takes effect July 1, 2011." [ 2010 c 161 § 1238.]
Intent—2010 c 161: "This act is intended to streamline and make technical amendments to certain codified statutes that deal with vehicle and vessel registration and title. Any statutory changes made by this act should be interpreted as technical in nature and not be interpreted to have any substantive policy or legal implications." [ 2010 c 161 § 1.]
Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: "The senate and house of representatives transportation committees, in consultation with the office of the code reviser, shall prepare legislation for the 2011 regular legislative session that reconciles and conforms amendments made during the 2010 legislative session in this act." [ 2010 c 161 § 1201.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.014 - Agent.

RCW 46.04.014
Agent.
"Agent," for the purposes of entering into the standard contract required under RCW 46.01.140(1), means any county auditor or other individual, government, or business entity other than a subagent that is appointed to carry out vehicle registration and certificate of title functions for the department.
[ 2010 c 161 § 102.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.015 - Alcohol concentration.

RCW 46.04.015
Alcohol concentration.
"Alcohol concentration" means (1) grams of alcohol per two hundred ten liters of a person's breath, or (2) grams of alcohol per one hundred milliliters of a person's blood.
[ 1995 c 332 § 17; 1994 c 275 § 1.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective dates—1995 c 332: See notes following RCW 46.20.308.
Short title—1994 c 275: "This act shall be known as the "1994 Omnibus Drunk Driving Act."" [ 1994 c 275 § 43.]
Effective date—1994 c 275: "This act shall take effect July 1, 1994." [ 1994 c 275 § 46.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.020 - Alley.

RCW 46.04.020
Alley.
"Alley" means a public highway not designed for general travel and used primarily as a means of access to the rear of residences and business establishments.
[ 1961 c 12 § 46.04.020. Prior: 1959 c 49 § 3; prior: 1937 c 189 § 1, part; RRS § 6360-1, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.022 - Amateur radio operator license plates.

RCW 46.04.022
Amateur radio operator license plates.
"Amateur radio operator license plates" means special license plates displaying amateur radio call letters assigned by the federal communications commission.
[ 2010 c 161 § 103.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.028 - Armed forces license plate collection.

RCW 46.04.028
Armed forces license plate collection.
"Armed forces license plate collection" means the collection of six separate license plate designs issued under RCW 46.18.210. Each license plate design displays a symbol representing one of the five branches of the armed forces, and one representing the national guard.
[ 2010 c 161 § 104.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.030 - Arterial highway.

RCW 46.04.030
Arterial highway.
"Arterial highway" means every public highway, or portion thereof, designated as such by proper authority.
[ 1961 c 12 § 46.04.030. Prior: 1959 c 49 § 4; prior: 1937 c 189 § 1, part; RRS § 6360-1, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.040 - Authorized emergency vehicle.

RCW 46.04.040
Authorized emergency vehicle.
"Authorized emergency vehicle" means any vehicle of any fire department, police department, sheriff's office, coroner, prosecuting attorney, Washington state patrol, ambulance service, public or private, which need not be classified, registered or authorized by the state patrol, or any other vehicle authorized in writing by the state patrol.
[ 1987 c 330 § 701; 1961 c 12 § 46.04.040. Prior: 1959 c 49 § 5; 1953 c 40 § 1; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 § 1, part; 1937 c 188 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6312-1, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 § 1, part; RRS § 6360-1, part.]
NOTES:
Construction—Application of rules—Severability—1987 c 330: See notes following RCW 28B.12.050.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.050 - Auto stage.

RCW 46.04.050
Auto stage.
"Auto stage" means any motor vehicle used for the purpose of carrying passengers together with incidental baggage and freight or either, on a regular schedule of time and rates: PROVIDED, That no motor vehicle shall be considered to be an auto stage where substantially the entire route traveled by such vehicle is within the corporate limits of any city or town or the corporate limits of any adjoining cities or towns.
[ 1961 c 12 § 46.04.050. Prior: 1959 c 49 § 6; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 § 1, part; 1937 c 188 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6312-1, part; 1923 c 181 § 1, part; 1921 c 96 § 2, part; 1919 c 59 § 1, part; 1917 c 155 § 1, part; 1915 c 142 § 1, part; RRS § 6313, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 § 1, part; RRS § 6360-1, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.060 - Axle.

RCW 46.04.060
Axle.
"Axle" means structure or structures in the same or approximately the same transverse plane with a vehicle supported by wheels and on which or with which such wheels revolve.
[ 1961 c 12 § 46.04.060. Prior: 1959 c 49 § 7; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 § 1, part; 1937 c 188 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6312-1, part; 1923 c 181 § 1, part; RRS § 6313, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 § 1, part; RRS § 6360-1, part; 1929 c 180 § 1, part; 1927 c 309 § 2, part; RRS § 6362-2, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.071 - Bicycle.

RCW 46.04.071
Bicycle.
"Bicycle" means every device propelled solely by human power, or an electric-assisted bicycle as defined in RCW 46.04.169, upon which a person or persons may ride, having two tandem wheels either of which is sixteen inches or more in diameter, or three wheels, any one of which is twenty inches or more in diameter.
[ 2019 c 403 § 2; 2018 c 60 § 2; 1982 c 55 § 4; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 86.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2019 c 403: "The legislature finds that a number of the collision types that have resulted in a high number of serious injuries and deaths of vulnerable roadway users can be associated with certain types of traffic infractions. To address the heightened risk to vulnerable roadway users when violations of these traffic infractions occur, the legislature intends to: (1) Introduce an additional fine as a penalty for drivers who commit these violations against a vulnerable roadway user; (2) modify when certain vulnerable roadway users may be passed by motor vehicles; and (3) clarify when and how pedestrians and bicyclists may use the roadway. To increase enforcement of all traffic infractions and offenses committed against vulnerable roadway users, the legislature intends for revenue that is collected from the new fine to be dedicated to the education of law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and judges about opportunities for the enforcement of traffic violations committed against vulnerable roadway users, with any remaining funds to be used to increase awareness by the public of the risks and penalties associated with these traffic violations. The goals of this act are to achieve a reduction in the frequency with which drivers violate traffic laws that endanger vulnerable roadway users and to encourage safe sharing of the roadway by drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other vulnerable roadway users." [ 2019 c 403 § 1.]
Effective date—2019 c 403: "This act takes effect January 1, 2020." [ 2019 c 403 § 15.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.077 - Breast cancer awareness license plates.

RCW 46.04.077
Breast cancer awareness license plates.
"Breast cancer awareness license plates" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display a symbol or artwork recognizing breast cancer awareness.
[ 2014 c 77 § 6.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2014 c 77: See note following RCW 46.18.200.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.079 - Business day.

RCW 46.04.079
Business day.
"Business day" means Monday through Friday and excludes Saturday, Sunday, and state and federal holidays.
[ 2010 c 161 § 106.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.080 - Business district.

RCW 46.04.080
Business district.
"Business district" means the territory contiguous to and including a highway when within any six hundred feet along such highway there are buildings in use for business or industrial purposes, including but not limited to hotels, banks, or office buildings, railroad stations, and public buildings which occupy at least three hundred feet of frontage on one side or three hundred feet collectively on both sides of the highway.
[ 1975 c 62 § 2; 1961 c 12 § 46.04.080. Prior: 1959 c 49 § 9; prior: 1937 c 189 § 1, part; RRS § 6360-1, part; 1929 c 180 § 1, part; 1927 c 309 § 2, part; RRS § 6362-2, part.]
NOTES:
Severability—1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.083 - Cab and chassis.

RCW 46.04.083
Cab and chassis.
"Cab and chassis" means an incomplete vehicle manufactured and sold with only a cab, frame, and running gear.
[ 2010 c 161 § 107.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.085 - Camper.

RCW 46.04.085
Camper.
"Camper" means a structure designed to be mounted upon a motor vehicle which provides facilities for human habitation or for temporary outdoor or recreational lodging and which is five feet or more in overall length and five feet or more in height from its floor to its ceiling when fully extended, but shall not include motor homes as defined in RCW 46.04.305.
[ 1971 ex.s. c 231 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1971 ex.s. c 231: See note following RCW 46.01.130.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.090 - Cancel.

RCW 46.04.090
Cancel.
"Cancel," in all its forms, means invalidation indefinitely.
[ 1979 c 61 § 1; 1961 c 12 § 46.04.090. Prior: 1959 c 49 § 10; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 § 1, part; 1937 c 188 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6312-1, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 § 1, part; RRS § 6360-1, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.092 - Cannabis.

RCW 46.04.092
Cannabis.
"Cannabis," except as otherwise provided in this title, has the meaning provided in RCW 69.50.101.
[ 2022 c 16 § 37.]
NOTES:
Intent—Finding—2022 c 16: See note following RCW 69.50.101.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.094 - Cargo extension.

RCW 46.04.094
Cargo extension.
"Cargo extension" means a device that connects to the left and right side of a motor home or travel trailer frame and (1) becomes part of the frame, (2) does not pivot on a hitch, and (3) has an axle with two wheels, acting as a tag axle, to safely carry the weight of the cargo.
[ 2016 c 22 § 3.]
NOTES:
Intent—2016 c 22: "It is the intent of the legislature to ensure that a cargo-carrying extension on the rear of a motor home or travel trailer must safely carry the weight of the cargo by requiring, if necessary, that the unit have an axle and two wheels, acting as a tag axle, to accommodate the weight and size of the cargo." [ 2016 c 22 § 1.]
Effective date—2016 c 22: "This act takes effect July 1, 2016." [ 2016 c 22 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.100 - Center line.

RCW 46.04.100
Center line.
"Center line" means the line, marked or unmarked, parallel to and equidistant from the sides of a two-way traffic roadway of a highway except where otherwise indicated by painted lines or markers.
[ 1975 c 62 § 3; 1961 c 12 § 46.04.100. Prior: 1959 c 49 § 11; prior: 1937 c 189 § 1, part; RRS § 6360-1, part.]
NOTES:
Severability—1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.110 - Center of intersection.

RCW 46.04.110
Center of intersection.
"Center of intersection" means the point of intersection of the center lines of the roadway of intersecting public highways.
[ 1961 c 12 § 46.04.110. Prior: 1959 c 49 § 12; prior: 1937 c 189 § 1, part; RRS § 6360-1, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.115 - Chauffeur.

RCW 46.04.115
Chauffeur.
"Chauffeur" means a person authorized by the department under this title to drive a limousine, and, if operating in a port district that regulates limousines under RCW 46.72A.030(2), meets the licensing requirements of that port district.
[ 1996 c 87 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.118 - Circular intersection.

RCW 46.04.118
Circular intersection.
(1) "Circular intersection" means an intersection characterized by a circulatory roadway, generally circular in design, located in the center of the intersection. A circular intersection encompasses the area bounded by the outermost curb line or, if there is no curb, the edge of the pavement, and includes crosswalks on any entering or exiting roadway.
(2) "Circular intersection" includes:
(a) Roundabouts;
(b) Rotaries; and
(c) Traffic circles.
[ 2020 c 199 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.120 - City street.

RCW 46.04.120
City street.
"City street" means every public highway, or part thereof located within the limits of cities and towns, except alleys.
[ 1961 c 12 § 46.04.120. Prior: 1959 c 49 § 13; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 § 1, part; 1937 c 188 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6312-1, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 § 1, part; RRS § 6360-1, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.123 - Collectible vehicle.

RCW 46.04.123
Collectible vehicle.
"Collectible vehicle" means a vehicle that complies with the following:
(1) Is of unique or rare design, of limited production, and an object of curiosity;
(2) Is maintained primarily for use in car club activities, exhibitions, parades, or other functions of public interest or for a private collection, and is used only infrequently for other purposes; and
(3) Has collectible vehicle or classic automobile insurance coverage that restricts the collectible vehicle mileage or use, or both, and requires the owner to have another vehicle for personal use.
[ 2014 c 72 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.125 - Collector.

RCW 46.04.125
Collector.
"Collector" means the owner of one or more vehicles described in RCW 46.18.220(1) who collects, purchases, acquires, trades, or disposes of the vehicle or parts of it, for his or her personal use, in order to preserve, restore, and maintain the vehicle for hobby or historical purposes.
[ 2010 c 161 § 108; 1996 c 225 § 2.]
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.
Finding—1996 c 225: "The legislature finds and declares that constructive leisure pursuits by Washington citizens is most important. This act is intended to encourage responsible participation in the hobby of collecting, preserving, restoring, and maintaining motor vehicles of historic and special interest, which hobby contributes to the enjoyment of the citizens and the preservation of Washington's automotive memorabilia." [ 1996 c 225 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.126 - Collector vehicle.

RCW 46.04.126
Collector vehicle.
"Collector vehicle" means any motor vehicle or travel trailer that is at least thirty years old.
[ 2015 c 200 § 4; 2009 c 142 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 200: See note following RCW 46.16A.428.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.1261 - Collector vehicle license plate.

RCW 46.04.1261
Collector vehicle license plate.
"Collector vehicle license plate" means a special license plate that may be assigned to a vehicle that is more than thirty years old.
[ 2010 c 161 § 109.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.127 - Collegiate license plates.

RCW 46.04.127
Collegiate license plates.
"Collegiate license plates" means license plates that display a depiction of the name and mascot or symbol of a state university, regional university, or state college as defined in RCW 28B.10.016.
[ 1994 c 194 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.130 - Combination of vehicles.

RCW 46.04.130
Combination of vehicles.
"Combination of vehicles" means every combination of motor vehicle and motor vehicle, motor vehicle and trailer or motor vehicle and semitrailer.
[ 1963 c 154 § 26; 1961 c 12 § 46.04.130. Prior: 1959 c 49 § 14; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 § 1, part; 1937 c 188 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6312-1, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 § 1, part; RRS § 6360-1, part.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1963 c 154: See note following RCW 46.37.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.136 - Commercial trailer.

RCW 46.04.136
Commercial trailer.
"Commercial trailer" means a trailer that is principally used to transport commodities, merchandise, produce, freight, or animals.
[ 2010 c 161 § 110.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.140 - Commercial vehicle.

RCW 46.04.140
Commercial vehicle.
"Commercial vehicle" means any vehicle the principal use of which is the transportation of commodities, merchandise, produce, freight, animals, or passengers for hire.
[ 1961 c 12 § 46.04.140. Prior: 1959 c 49 § 15; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 § 1, part; 1937 c 188 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6312-1, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 § 1, part; RRS § 6360-1, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.142 - Confidential license plates.

RCW 46.04.142
Confidential license plates.
"Confidential license plates" and "undercover license plates" mean standard issue license plates assigned to vehicles owned or operated by public agencies. These license plates are used as specifically authorized under RCW 46.08.066.
[ 2010 c 161 § 111.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.143 - Converter gear.

RCW 46.04.143
Converter gear.
"Converter gear" means an auxiliary axle, booster axle, dolly, or jeep axle.
[ 2010 c 161 § 112.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.150 - County road.

RCW 46.04.150
County road.
"County road" means every public highway or part thereof, outside the limits of cities and towns and which has not been designated as a state highway.
[ 1961 c 12 § 46.04.150. Prior: 1959 c 49 § 16; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 § 1, part; 1937 c 188 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6312-1, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 § 1, part; RRS § 6360-1, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.160 - Crosswalk.

RCW 46.04.160
Crosswalk.
"Crosswalk" means the portion of the roadway between the intersection area and a prolongation or connection of the farthest sidewalk line or in the event there are no sidewalks then between the intersection area and a line ten feet therefrom, except as modified by a marked crosswalk.
[ 1961 c 12 § 46.04.160. Prior: 1959 c 49 § 17; prior: 1937 c 189 § 1, part; RRS § 6360-1, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.161 - Custom vehicle.

RCW 46.04.161
Custom vehicle.
"Custom vehicle" means any motor vehicle that:
(1) Is at least thirty years old and of a model year after 1948 or was manufactured to resemble a vehicle at least thirty years old and of a model year after 1948; and
(2) Has alterations to one or more of the major component parts listed in RCW 46.80.010 that change the appearance or performance of the vehicle from the original manufacturer's design or has a body constructed from nonoriginal materials.
[ 2011 c 114 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 c 114: See note following RCW 46.04.572.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.162 - Department.

RCW 46.04.162
Department.
The term "department" shall mean the department of licensing unless a different department is specified.
[ 1979 c 158 § 126; 1975 c 25 § 4. Formerly RCW 46.04.690.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.163 - Director.

RCW 46.04.163
Director.
The term "director" shall mean the director of licensing unless the director of a different department of government is specified.
[ 1979 c 158 § 127; 1975 c 25 § 5. Formerly RCW 46.04.695.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.164 - Disabled American veteran license plates.

RCW 46.04.164
Disabled American veteran license plates.
"Disabled American veteran license plates" means special license plates issued to a veteran, as defined in RCW 41.04.007, who meets the requirements provided in RCW 46.18.235.
[ 2010 c 161 § 113.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.1641 - Drifting.

RCW 46.04.1641
Drifting. (Effective January 1, 2024.)
"Drifting" means a driver intentionally oversteers a vehicle, causing loss of traction, while maneuvering a vehicle in a turning direction.
[ 2023 c 283 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 283: See note following RCW 46.04.367.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.165 - Driveaway-towaway operation.

RCW 46.04.165
Driveaway-towaway operation.
"Driveaway-towaway operation" means any operation in which any motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer, singly or in combination, new or used, constitutes the commodity being transported when one set or more wheels of any such vehicle are on the roadway during the course of transportation, whether or not any such vehicle furnishes the motive power.
[ 1963 c 154 § 27.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1963 c 154: See note following RCW 46.37.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.167 - Driver education.

RCW 46.04.167
Driver education.
Whenever the term "driver education" is used in the code, it shall be defined to mean "traffic safety education".
[ 1969 ex.s. c 218 § 12. Formerly RCW 46.04.700.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.168 - Driving privilege withheld.

RCW 46.04.168
Driving privilege withheld.
"Driving privilege withheld" means that the department has revoked, suspended, or denied a person's Washington state driver's license, permit to drive, driving privilege, or nonresident driving privilege.
[ 1999 c 6 § 2.]
NOTES:
Intent—1999 c 6: "(1) This act is intended to edit some of the statutes relating to driver's licenses in order to make those statutes more comprehensible to the citizenry of the state of Washington. The legislature does not intend to make substantive changes in the meaning, interpretation, court construction, or constitutionality of any provision of chapter 46.20 RCW or other statutory provisions or rules adopted under those provisions.
(2) This act is technical in nature and does not terminate or in any way modify any rights, proceedings, or liabilities, civil or criminal, that exist on July 25, 1999." [ 1999 c 6 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.04 - Definitions. › 46.04.169 - Electric-assisted bicycle—Class 1 electric-assisted bicycle—Class 2 electric-assisted bicycle—Class 3 electric-assisted bicycle.

RCW 46.04.169
Electric-assisted bicycle—Class 1 electric-assisted bicycle—Class 2 electric-assisted bicycle—Class 3 electric-assisted bicycle.
"Electric-assisted bicycle" means a bicycle with two or three wheels, a saddle, fully operative pedals for human propulsion, and an electric motor. The electric-assisted bicycle's electric motor must have a power output of no more than seven hundred fifty watts. The electric-assisted bicycle must meet the requirements of one of the following three classifications:
(1) "Class 1 electric-assisted bicycle" means an electric-assisted bicycle in which the motor provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of twenty miles per hour;
(2) "Class 2 electric-assisted bicycle" means an electric-assisted bicycle in which the motor may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle and is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of twenty miles per hour; or
(3) "Class 3 electric-assisted bicycle" means an electric-assisted bicycle in which the motor provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of twenty-eight miles per hour and is equipped with a speedometer.
[ 2018 c 60 § 1; 1997 c 328 § 1.]