11.02.005 State statutes adopted by reference as city traffic.
The “Washington Model Traffic Ordinance,” Chapter 308-330 WAC, is hereby adopted by reference as the traffic ordinance of the city of Lynnwood as if set forth in full herein.
Codification Note: The following list contains the headings of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) sections that made up the Washington Model Traffic Ordinance (MTO) at the time of adoption of Lynnwood Ordinance No. 2057. The list also contains the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) statutes that were part of the MTO at the time of adoption of Lynnwood Ordinance No. 2057. Because the MTO is subject to change over time, and because WAC 308-330-010 dictates that the addition, amendment, or repeal of any section of the MTO automatically amends city ordinances which adopt the MTO, the following list is intended as an aid only, and the actual contents of the MTO as set forth in Chapter 308-330 WAC control in the event of any omissions, amendments, or deletion to the list.
Chapter 308-330 WAC
Washington Model Traffic Ordinance
308-330-005 Purpose of this chapter.
308-330-010 Amendments to this chapter automatically included.
308-330-030 Uniformity in application.
308-330-100 Chapter 46.04 RCW (Definitions) adopted by reference.
308-330-109 Bus.
308-330-112 Bus stop.
308-330-115 City.
308-330-118 Demolish.
308-330-127 Holidays.
308-330-133 Loading zone.
308-330-136 Official time standard.
308-330-139 Ordinance.
308-330-142 Parking meter.
308-330-145 Parking meter space.
308-330-148 Parking meter zone.
308-330-151 Passenger loading zone.
308-330-154 Planting strip.
308-330-157 Police or police officer.
308-330-160 Police chief or chief of police.
308-330-163 Police department.
308-330-169 School bus zone.
308-330-172 Service parking.
308-330-175 Street.
308-330-178 Taxicab.
308-330-181 Taxicab stand.
308-330-184 Tow truck operator.
308-330-187 Traffic division.
308-330-190 U-turn.
308-330-195 RCW sections adopted – Livestock.
308-330-197 RCW sections adopted – Off-road and nonhighway vehicles.
308-330-200 RCW sections adopted – Snowmobiles.
308-330-205 Public employees to obey traffic regulations.
308-330-210 Police administration.
308-330-215 Duty of traffic division.
308-330-220 Authority of police and fire department officials.
308-330-225 Records of traffic violations.
308-330-230 Traffic division to investigate accidents.
308-330-235 Traffic accident studies.
308-330-240 Traffic accident reports.
308-330-245 Traffic division to submit annual traffic safety report.
308-330-250 Police department to administer bicycle licenses.
308-330-255 Police department to regulate parking meters.
308-330-260 Traffic engineer.
308-330-265 Traffic engineer – Authority.
(Except 308-330-265(13); see LMC 11.44.105.)
308-330-270 Local authority – Authority.
308-330-275 Traffic safety commission – Powers and duties.
308-330-300 RCW sections adopted – Certificates of ownership and registrations.
308-330-305 RCW sections adopted – Vehicle licenses.
308-330-307 RCW sections adopted – Driver licenses – Identicards.
308-330-309 RCW sections adopted – Uniform Commercial Driver’s License Act.
308-330-310 RCW sections adopted – Financial responsibility.
308-330-312 RCW sections adopted – Mandatory liability insurance.
308-330-314 RCW sections adopted – Vehicle inspection.
308-330-316 RCW sections adopted – Vehicle lighting and other equipment.
308-330-320 RCW sections adopted – Size, weight, load.
308-330-322 RCW sections adopted – Transportation of hazardous materials.
308-330-325 RCW sections adopted – Accidents, reports.
308-330-327 RCW sections adopted – Hulk haulers and scrap processors.
308-330-330 RCW sections adopted – Motor vehicle wreckers.
308-330-360 Owner of record presumed liable for costs when vehicle abandoned – Exception.
308-330-365 Contract with registered disposer to dispose of vehicles and hulks – Compliance required.
308-330-370 Stolen and abandoned vehicles – Reports of – Recovery, report required, penalty – Disposition.
308-330-400 Provisions of chapter refer to vehicles upon highway – Exception.
308-330-403 Required obedience to traffic ordinance.
308-330-406 RCW sections adopted – Abandoned, unauthorized, and junk vehicle tow truck operators.
308-330-408 RCW sections adopted – Traffic laws, signs, signals, markings.
308-330-409 Traffic control devices required – Stopping, standing, and parking.
308-330-412 Crossing new pavement and markings.
308-330-415 RCW sections adopted – Right of way.
308-330-421 RCW sections adopted – Starting and stopping.
308-330-423 RCW sections adopted – Speed restrictions.
308-330-425 RCW sections adopted – Reckless driving, vehicular homicide and assault.
308-330-430 Obedience to angle-parking signs or markings.
308-330-433 Parking not to obstruct traffic.
308-330-436 Parking for certain purposes unlawful.
308-330-439 Standing in passenger loading zone.
308-330-442 Standing in loading zone.
308-330-445 Standing in a tow-away zone.
308-330-448 Violating permits for loading or unloading at an angle to the curb.
308-330-451 Standing or parking on one-way roadways.
308-330-454 Stopping, standing, and parking of buses and taxicabs regulated.
308-330-457 Restricted use of bus stops and taxicab stands.
308-330-460 Right of way for parking.
308-330-462 RCW sections adopted – Stopping, standing, and parking.
308-330-464 RCW sections adopted – Operation and restrictions.
308-330-466 Funeral processions.
308-330-469 When permits required for parades and processions.
308-330-472 Interfering with processions.
308-330-475 Boarding or alighting from vehicles.
308-330-478 Unlawful riding.
308-330-481 RCW sections adopted – Operation of nonmotorized vehicles.
308-330-500 Bicycle license required.
308-330-505 Bicycle license application.
308-330-510 Issuance of bicycle license.
308-330-515 Attachment of bicycle license plate or decal.
308-330-520 Inspection of bicycles.
308-330-525 Renewal of bicycle license.
308-330-530 Bicycle transfer of ownership.
308-330-535 Bicycle rental agencies.
308-330-540 Bicycle dealers.
308-330-545 Bicycles – Obedience to traffic control devices.
308-330-550 Bicycles – Parking.
308-330-555 Bicycles – Riding on sidewalks.
308-330-560 Bicycles – Penalties.
308-330-565 Unclaimed bicycles.
308-330-600 Parking meter spaces.
308-330-610 Parking meters – Deposit of coins and time limits.
308-330-620 Parking meters – Use of slugs prohibited.
308-330-630 Tampering with parking meter.
308-330-640 Parking meters – Rule of evidence.
308-330-650 Parking meters – Application of proceeds.
308-330-660 Service parking.
308-330-700 RCW sections adopted – Disposition of traffic infractions.
308-330-705 RCW sections adopted – Enforcement.
308-330-710 Penalties.
308-330-720 Citation on illegally parked vehicle.
308-330-730 Failure to comply with traffic citation attached to parked vehicle.
308-330-740 Presumption in reference to illegal parking.
308-330-800 RCW sections adopted – Traffic control devices.
308-330-810 RCW sections adopted – Limited access facilities.
308-330-815 RCW sections adopted – Alcoholic beverage control.
308-330-820 RCW sections adopted – Guide and service dogs.
308-330-825 RCW sections adopted – Littering.
308-330-910 Uniformity of interpretation.
Chapter 16.24 RCW
Stock Restricted Areas
16.24.065 Stock at large in restricted areas – Running at large on state or federal land.
16.24.070 Stock on highway right-of-way – Limitations.
Chapter 46.04 RCW
Definitions
46.04.010 Scope and construction of terms.
46.04.015 Alcohol concentration.
46.04.020 Alley.
46.04.030 Arterial highway.
46.04.040 Authorized emergency vehicle.
46.04.050 Auto stage.
46.04.060 Axle.
46.04.071 Bicycle.
46.04.080 Business district.
46.04.085 Camper.
46.04.090 Cancel.
46.04.100 Center line.
46.04.110 Center of intersection.
46.04.115 Chauffeur.
46.04.120 City street.
46.04.125 Collector.
46.04.127 Collegiate license plates.
46.04.130 Combination of vehicles.
46.04.140 Commercial vehicle.
46.04.150 County road.
46.04.160 Crosswalk.
46.04.162 Department.
46.04.163 Director.
46.04.165 Driveaway-towaway operation.
46.04.167 Driver education.
46.04.168 Driving privilege withheld.
46.04.169 Electric-assisted bicycle.
46.04.170 Explosives.
46.04.180 Farm tractor.
46.04.181 Farm vehicle.
46.04.182 Farmer.
46.04.183 Farming.
46.04.187 Flammable liquid.
46.04.190 For hire vehicle.
46.04.194 Garbage truck.
46.04.200 Hours of darkness.
46.04.215 Ignition interlock device – Other biological or technical device – Definitions.
46.04.220 Intersection area.
46.04.240 Intersection control area.
46.04.251 Kit vehicle.
46.04.260 Laned highway.
46.04.270 Legal owner.
46.04.272 Lightweight stud.
46.04.274 Limousine, etc.
46.04.276 Limousine carrier.
46.04.280 Local authorities.
46.04.290 Marked crosswalk.
46.04.300 Metal tire.
46.04.302 Mobile home, manufactured home.
46.04.303 Modular home.
46.04.304 Moped.
46.04.305 Motor homes.
46.04.310 Motor truck.
46.04.320 Motor vehicle.
46.04.330 Motorcycle.
46.04.332 Motor-driven cycle.
46.04.340 Muffler.
46.04.350 Multiple lane highway.
46.04.355 Municipal transit vehicle.
46.04.360 Nonresident.
46.04.370 Operator or driver.
46.04.380 Owner.
46.04.381 Park or parking.
46.04.3815 Parts car.
46.04.382 Passenger car.
46.04.391 Police officer.
46.04.400 Pedestrian.
46.04.405 Person.
46.04.408 Photograph, picture, negative.
46.04.410 Pneumatic tires.
46.04.414 Pole trailer.
46.04.416 Private carrier bus.
46.04.420 Private road or driveway.
46.04.435 Public scale.
46.04.440 Railroad.
46.04.450 Railroad sign or signal.
46.04.455 Reasonable grounds.
46.04.460 Registered owner.
46.04.465 Rental car.
46.04.466 Rental car business.
46.04.470 Residence district.
46.04.480 Revoke.
46.04.490 Road tractor.
46.04.500 Roadway.
46.04.510 Safety zone.
46.04.521 School bus.
46.04.530 Semitrailer.
46.04.540 Sidewalk.
46.04.550 Solid tire.
46.04.552 Special mobile equipment.
46.04.555 Stand or standing.
46.04.560 State highway.
46.04.565 Stop.
46.04.566 Stop or stopping.
46.04.570 Street car.
46.04.571 Street rod vehicle.
46.04.580 Suspend.
46.04.582 Tandem axle.
46.04.585 Temporarily sojourning.
46.04.590 Traffic.
46.04.600 Traffic control signal.
46.04.611 Traffic-control devices.
46.04.620 Trailer.
46.04.622 Park trailer.
46.04.623 Travel trailer.
46.04.630 Train.
46.04.640 Trolley vehicle.
46.04.650 Tractor.
46.04.653 Truck.
46.04.655 Truck tractor.
46.04.660 Used vehicle.
46.04.670 Vehicle.
46.04.672 Vehicle or pedestrian right of way.
46.04.710 Wheelchair conveyance.
Chapter 46.09 RCW
Off-Road and Nonhighway Vehicles
46.09.010 Application of chapter – Permission necessary to enter upon private lands.
46.09.020 Definitions.
46.09.030 Use permits – Issuance – Fees.
46.09.040 Use permit prerequisite to operation.
46.09.050 Vehicles exempted from ORV use permits and tags.
46.09.070 Application for ORV use permit.
46.09.080 ORV dealers – Permits – Fees – Number plates – Title application – Violations.
46.09.110 Disposition of ORV moneys.
46.09.120 Operating violations.
46.09.130 Additional violations – Penalty.
46.09.140 Accident reports.
46.09.150 Motor vehicle fuel excise taxes on fuel for nonhighway vehicles not refundable.
46.09.165 Nonhighway and off-road vehicle activities program account.
46.09.170 Refunds from motor vehicle fund – Distribution – Use.
46.09.180 Regulation by local political subdivisions or state agencies.
46.09.190 General penalty – Civil liability.
46.09.200 Enforcement.
46.09.240 Administration and distribution of ORV moneys.
46.09.250 State-wide plan.
46.09.280 Committee to advise on administration of chapter.
46.09.900 Severability – 1971 ex.s. c 47.
Chapter 46.10 RCW
Snowmobiles
46.10.010 Definitions.
46.10.020 Ownership, transport, or operation of snowmobile without registration prohibited.
46.10.030 Ownership or operation of snowmobile without registration prohibited – Exceptions.
46.10.040 Application for registration – Annual fee – Registration number – Term – Renewal – Transfer – Nonresident permit – Decals.
46.10.043 Registration or transfer of registration pursuant to sale by dealer – Temporary registration.
46.10.050 Snowmobile dealers’ registration – Fee – Dealer number plates, use – Sale or demonstration unlawful without registration.
46.10.055 Denial, suspension, or revocation of dealer registration or assessment of monetary civil penalty, when.
46.10.060 Registration number permanent – Certificate of registration, date tags.
46.10.070 Affixing and displaying registration number.
46.10.075 Snowmobile account – Deposits – Appropriations, use.
46.10.080 Distribution of snowmobile registration fees, civil penalties, and fuel tax moneys.
46.10.090 Operating violations.
46.10.100 Crossing public roadways and highways lawful, when.
46.10.110 Operating upon public road or highway lawful, when.
46.10.120 Restrictions on age of operators – Qualifications.
46.10.130 Additional violations – Penalty.
46.10.140 Accident reports.
46.10.150 Refund of snowmobile fuel tax to snowmobile account.
46.10.160 Snowmobile fuel excise tax nonrefundable.
46.10.170 Amount of snowmobile fuel tax paid as motor vehicle fuel tax.
46.10.180 Regulation by political subdivisions, state agencies.
46.10.185 Local authorities may provide for safety and convenience.
46.10.190 Violations as traffic infractions – Exceptions – Civil liability.
46.10.200 Enforcement.
46.10.210 Administration.
46.10.220 Snowmobile advisory committee.
46.10.900 Severability – 1971 ex.s. c 29.
46.10.910 Short title.
Chapter 46.12 RCW
Certificates of Ownership and Registration
46.12.005 Definitions.
46.12.010 Certificates required to operate and sell vehicles – Manufacturers or dealers, security interest, how perfected.
46.12.020 Prerequisite to issuance of vehicle license and plates.
46.12.030 Certificate of ownership – Application – Contents – Inspection of vehicle.
46.12.040 Certificate of ownership – Application and inspection fees.
46.12.042 Emergency medical services fee.
46.12.045 Off-road vehicles, certificate of ownership for title purposes only.
46.12.050 Issuance of certificates – Contents.
46.12.055 Certificate of ownership – Manufactured homes.
46.12.060 Procedure when identification number altered or obliterated.
46.12.070 Destruction of vehicle – Surrender of certificates, penalty – Notice of settlement by insurance company.
46.12.075 Rebuilt vehicles.
46.12.080 Procedure on installation of different motor – Penalty.
46.12.095 Requirements for perfecting security interest.
46.12.101 Transfer of ownership – Requirements – Penalty, exceptions.
46.12.102 Release of owner from liability, requirements for.
46.12.103 Transitional ownership record.
46.12.105 Transfer of ownership of mobile home, county assessor notified – Evidence of taxes paid.
46.12.124 Odometer disclosure statement.
46.12.130 Assigned certificate of ownership to be filed by department – Transfer of interest in vehicle.
46.12.151 Procedure when department unsatisfied as to ownership and security interests.
46.12.160 Refusal or cancellation of certificate – Notice – Penalty for subsequent operation.
46.12.170 Procedure when security interest is granted on vehicle.
46.12.181 Duplicate for lost, stolen, mutilated, etc., certificates.
46.12.190 Legal owner not liable for acts of registered owner.
46.12.200 State or director not liable for acts in administering chapter.
46.12.210 Penalty for false statements or illegal transfers.
46.12.215 Unlawful sale of certificate of ownership.
46.12.220 Alteration or forgery – Penalty.
46.12.230 Permit to licensed wrecker to junk vehicle – Fee.
46.12.240 Appeals to superior court from suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal of license or certificate.
46.12.250 Ownership of motor vehicle by person under eighteen prohibited – Exceptions.
46.12.260 Sale or transfer of motor vehicle ownership to person under eighteen prohibited.
46.12.270 Penalty for violation of RCW 46.12.250 or 46.12.260.
46.12.280 Campers – Application to – Rules and regulations.
46.12.290 Mobile or manufactured homes, application of chapter to – Rules.
46.12.295 Mobile homes – Titling functions transferred to department of community, trade, and economic development.
46.12.300 Serial numbers on vehicles, watercraft, campers, or parts – Buying, selling, etc., with numbers removed, altered, etc. – Penalty.
46.12.310 Serial numbers – Seizure and impoundment of vehicles, etc. – Notice to interested persons – Release to owner, etc.
46.12.320 Serial numbers – Disposition of vehicles, etc., authorized, when.
46.12.330 Serial numbers – Hearing – Appeal – Removal to court – Release.
46.12.340 Serial numbers – Release of vehicle, etc.
46.12.350 Assignment of new serial number.
46.12.370 Lists of registered and legal owners of vehicles – Furnished for certain purposes – Penalty for unauthorized use.
46.12.380 Disclosure of names and addresses of individual vehicle owners.
46.12.390 Disclosure violations, penalties.
46.12.420 Street rod vehicles.
46.12.430 Parts cars.
46.12.440 Kit vehicles – Application for certificate of ownership.
46.12.450 Kit vehicles – Issuance of certificate of ownership or registration.
46.12.500 Commercial vehicle – Compliance statement.
Chapter 46.16 RCW
Vehicle Licenses
46.16.006 “Registration year” defined – Registration months – “Last day of the month.”
46.16.010 Licenses and plates required – Penalties – Exceptions.
46.16.011 Allowing unauthorized person to drive – Penalty.
46.16.012 Immunity from liability for licensing nonroadworthy vehicle.
46.16.015 Emission control inspections required – Exceptions – Educational information.
46.16.016 Emission control inspections – Rules for licensing requirements.
46.16.020 Exemptions – State and publicly owned vehicles – Registration.
46.16.022 Exemptions – Vehicles owned by Indian tribes – Conditions.
46.16.023 Ride-sharing vehicles – Special plates – Gross misdemeanor.
46.16.025 Identification device for exempt farm vehicles – Application for – Contents – Fee.
46.16.028 “Resident” defined – Vehicle registration required.
46.16.029 Purchasing vehicle with foreign plates.
46.16.030 Nonresident exemption – Reciprocity.
46.16.035 Exemptions – Private school buses.
46.16.040 Form of application – Contents.
46.16.045 Temporary permits – Authority – Fees.
46.16.047 Temporary permits – Form and contents – Duration – Fees.
46.16.048 Temporary letter of authority for movement of unlicensed vehicle for special community event.
46.16.062 License fee.
46.16.0621 License fee.
46.16.063 Additional fee for recreational vehicles.
46.16.065 Small trailer license fee – Conditions.
46.16.068 Trailing units – Permanent plates.
46.16.070 License fee on trucks, buses, and for hire vehicles based on gross weight.
46.16.071 Additional fees.
46.16.073 Federal heavy vehicle use tax.
46.16.079 Fixed load motor vehicle equipped for lifting or towing – Capacity fee in addition to and in lieu.
46.16.085 Commercial trailers, pole trailers – Fee in lieu.
46.16.088 Transfer of license plates – Penalty.
46.16.090 Gross weight fees on farm vehicles – Penalty.
46.16.111 Gross weight, how computed.
46.16.121 Seating capacity fees on stages, for hire vehicles.
46.16.125 Mileage fees on stages – Penalty.
46.16.135 Monthly license fee – Penalty.
46.16.140 Overloading licensed capacity – Additional license – Penalties – Exceptions.
46.16.145 Overloading licensed capacity – Penalties.
46.16.150 School buses exempt from load and seat capacity fees.
46.16.160 Vehicle trip permits – Restrictions and requirements – Fees and taxes – Penalty – Rules.
46.16.170 Marking gross weight on vehicle.
46.16.180 Unlawful to carry passengers for hire without license.
46.16.200 Applications to agents – Transmittal to director.
46.16.210 Original applications – Renewals – Fees – Preissuance, when.
46.16.212 Notice of liability insurance requirement.
46.16.216 Payment of parking fines required for renewal.
46.16.220 Time of renewal of licenses – Duration.
46.16.225 Adjustment of vehicle registration periods to stagger renewal periods.
46.16.230 License plates furnished.
46.16.233 Standard background – Periodic replacement.
46.16.235 State name not abbreviated.
46.16.237 Reflectorized materials – Fee.
46.16.240 Attachment of plates to vehicles – Violations enumerated.
46.16.260 License registration certificate – Signature required – Carried in vehicle – Penalty – Inspection – Exception.
46.16.265 Replacement certificate.
46.16.270 Replacement of plates – Fee.
46.16.276 Implementing rules.
46.16.280 Sale, loss, or destruction of commercial vehicle – Credit for unused fee – Change in license classification.
46.16.290 License certificate and plates follow vehicle on transfer – Exceptions.
46.16.301 Baseball stadium license plates.
46.16.305 Special license plates – Continuance of earlier issues – Conditions for current issues.
46.16.307 Collectors’ vehicles – Use restrictions.
46.16.309 Special license plates – Application.
46.16.313 Special license plates – Fees.
46.16.314 Special license plates – Authority to continue.
46.16.316 Special license plates – Transfer of vehicle – Replacement plates.
46.16.319 Veterans and military personnel – Emblems.
46.16.324 Collegiate license plates.
46.16.327 License plate emblems – Material, display requirements.
46.16.332 License plate emblems – Fees.
46.16.335 Special license plates and emblems – Rules.
46.16.340 Amateur radio operator plates – Information furnished to various agencies.
46.16.350 Amateur radio operator plates – Expiration or revocation of radio license – Penalty.
46.16.371 Special plates for honorary consul, foreign government representative.
46.16.374 Taipei Economic and Cultural Office – Special plates.
46.16.376 Taipei Economic and Cultural Office – Fee exemption.
46.16.381 Special parking privileges for disabled persons – Penalties – Enforcement.
46.16.390 Special plate or card issued by another jurisdiction.
46.16.450 Appeals to superior court from suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal of license or certificate.
46.16.460 Nonresident members of armed forces – Issuance of temporary license.
46.16.470 Temporary license – Display.
46.16.480 Nonresident members of armed forces – Exemption from sales, use, or motor vehicle excise taxes – Extent of exemption.
46.16.490 Nonresident members of armed forces – Rules and regulations – Proof.
46.16.500 Liability of operator, owner, lessee for violations.
46.16.505 Campers – License and plates – Application – Fee.
46.16.560 Personalized license plates – Defined.
46.16.565 Personalized license plates – Application.
46.16.570 Personalized license plates – Design.
46.16.575 Personalized license plates – Issuance to registered owner only.
46.16.580 Personalized license plates – Application requirements.
46.16.585 Personalized license plates – Fees – Renewal – Penalty.
46.16.590 Personalized license plates – Transfer fees.
46.16.595 Personalized license plates – Transfer or surrender upon sale or release of vehicle – Penalty.
46.16.600 Personalized license plates – Rules and regulations.
46.16.605 Personalized license plates – Disposition of fees – Costs.
46.16.606 Personalized license plates – Additional fee.
46.16.630 Moped registration.
46.16.640 Wheelchair conveyances.
46.16.670 Boat trailers – Fee for freshwater aquatic weeds account.
46.16.680 Kit vehicles.
46.16.900 Severability – 1973 1st ex.s. c 132.
Chapter 46.20 RCW
Drivers’ Licenses – Identicards
Driver’s License and Permit Requirements
46.20.001 License required – Rights and restriction.
46.20.005 Driving without a license – Misdemeanor, when.
46.20.015 Driving without a license – Traffic infraction, when.
46.20.017 Immediate possession and displayed on demand.
46.20.021 New residents.
46.20.022 Unlicensed drivers – Subject to Title 46 RCW.
46.20.024 Unlawful to allow unauthorized minors to drive.
46.20.025 Exemptions.
46.20.027 Armed forces, dependents.
46.20.031 Ineligibility.
46.20.035 Proof of identity.
46.20.041 Physically or mentally disabled persons.
46.20.045 School bus, for hire drivers – Age.
46.20.049 Commercial driver’s license – Additional fee, disposition.
46.20.055 Instruction permit.
46.20.065 Temporary permit.
46.20.070 Juvenile agricultural driving permit.
46.20.075 Intermediate license.
Obtaining or Renewing a Driver’s License
46.20.091 Application – Penalty for false statement – Driving records from and to other jurisdictions.
46.20.0921 Violations – Penalty.
46.20.093 Bicycle safety.
46.20.095 Instructional publication information.
46.20.100 Persons under eighteen.
46.20.105 Persons under twenty-one.
46.20.109 Wheelchair conveyances.
46.20.113 Anatomical gift statement.
46.20.114 Preventing alteration or reproduction.
46.20.117 Identicards.
46.20.118 Negative file.
46.20.119 Reasonable rules.
46.20.120 Examinations – Waiver – Out-of-state renewals – Fees.
46.20.130 Content and conduct of examinations.
46.20.155 Voter registration.
46.20.157 Data to department of information services – Confidentiality.
46.20.161 Issuance of license – Contents – Fee.
46.20.181 Expiration date – Renewal – Fees – Penalty.
46.20.185 Photograph during renewal.
46.20.187 Registration of sex offenders.
46.20.200 Lost, destroyed, corrected licenses or permits.
46.20.205 Change of address or name.
Restricting the Driving Privilege
46.20.207 Cancellation.
46.20.215 Nonresidents – Suspension or revocation – Reporting offenders.
46.20.220 Vehicle rentals – Records.
46.20.265 Juvenile driving privileges – Revocation for alcohol or drug violations.
46.20.267 Intermediate licensees.
46.20.270 Conviction of offense requiring suspension or revocation – Procedures, records, reporting, definition.
46.20.285 Offenses requiring revocation (as amended by 1998 c 41).
46.20.285 Offenses requiring revocation (as amended by 1998 c 207).
46.20.286 Adoption of procedures.
46.20.289 Suspension for failure to respond, appear, etc.
46.20.291 Authority to suspend – Grounds.
46.20.292 Finding of juvenile court officer.
46.20.293 Minor’s record to juvenile court, parents, or guardians.
46.20.300 Extraterritorial convictions.
46.20.305 Incompetent, unqualified driver – Reexamination – Physician’s certificate – Action by department.
46.20.308 Implied consent – Test refusal – Procedures.
46.20.3101 Implied consent – License sanctions, length of.
46.20.311 Duration of license sanctions – Reissuance or renewal.
46.20.315 Surrender of license.
46.20.317 Unlicensed drivers.
46.20.320 Suspension, etc., effective although certificate not delivered.
Driver Improvement
46.20.322 Interview before suspension, etc. – Exceptions – Appearance of minor’s parent or guardian.
46.20.323 Notice of interview – Contents.
46.20.324 Persons not entitled to interview or hearing.
46.20.325 Suspension or probation before interview – Alternative procedure.
46.20.326 Failure to appear or request interview constitutes waiver – Procedure.
46.20.327 Conduct of interview – Referee – Evidence – Not deemed hearing.
46.20.328 Findings and notification after interview – Request for formal hearing.
46.20.329 Formal hearing – Procedures, notice, stay.
46.20.331 Hearing and decision by director’s designee.
46.20.332 Formal hearing – Evidence – Subpoenas – Reexamination – Findings and recommendations.
46.20.333 Decision after formal hearing.
46.20.334 Appeal to superior court.
46.20.335 Probation in lieu of suspension or revocation.
Driving or Using License while Suspended or Revoked
46.20.338 Display or possession of invalidated license or identicard.
46.20.342 Driving while license invalidated – Penalties – Extension of invalidation.
46.20.345 Operation under other license or permit while license suspended or revoked – Penalty.
46.20.349 Stopping vehicle of suspended or revoked driver.
46.20.355 Alcohol violator – Probationary license.
Occupational Driver’s License
46.20.380 Fee.
46.20.391 Application – Eligibility – Restrictions – Cancellation.
46.20.394 Detailed restrictions – Violation.
46.20.400 Obtaining new driver’s license – Surrender of order and occupational driver’s license.
46.20.410 Penalty.
Motorcycles
46.20.500 Special endorsement – Exceptions.
46.20.505 Examination fees, amount and distribution.
46.20.510 Instruction permit – Fee.
46.20.515 Examination – Emphasis.
46.20.520 Training and education program – Advisory board.
Alcohol Detection Devices
46.20.710 Legislative finding.
46.20.720 Drivers convicted of alcohol offenses.
46.20.740 Notation on driver’s license – Penalty.
46.20.750 Assisting another in starting or operating – Penalty.
Miscellaneous
46.20.900 Repeal and saving.
46.20.910 Severability – 1965 ex.s. c 121.
46.20.911 Severability, implied consent law – 1969 c 1.
Chapter 46.25 RCW
Uniform Commercial Driver’s License Act
46.25.001 Short title.
46.25.005 Purpose – Construction.
46.25.010 Definitions.
46.25.020 One license limit.
46.25.030 Duties of driver – Notice to department and employer.
46.25.040 Duties of employer.
46.25.050 Commercial driver’s license required – Exceptions, restrictions.
46.25.060 Knowledge and skills test – Instruction permit.
46.25.070 Application – Change of address – Residency.
46.25.080 License contents, classifications, endorsements, restrictions, expiration – Exchange of information.
46.25.090 Disqualification – Grounds for, period of – Records, notice.
46.25.100 Restoration after disqualification.
46.25.110 Driving with alcohol in system.
46.25.120 Test for alcohol or drugs – Disqualification for refusal of test or positive test.
46.25.130 Report of violation by nonresident.
46.25.140 Rules.
46.25.150 Agreements to carry out chapter.
46.25.160 Licenses issued by other states.
46.25.170 Civil and criminal penalties.
46.25.900 Severability – 1989 c 178.
46.25.901 Effective dates – 1989 c 178.
Chapter 46.29 RCW
Financial Responsibility
Administration
46.29.010 Purpose.
46.29.020 Definitions.
46.29.030 Director to administer chapter.
46.29.040 Court review.
46.29.050 Furnishing driving record and evidence of ability to respond in damages – Fees.
Security Following Accident
46.29.060 Application of sections requiring deposit of security and suspensions for failure to deposit security.
46.29.070 Department to determine amount of security required – Notices.
46.29.080 Exceptions as to requirement of security.
46.29.090 Requirements as to policy or bond.
46.29.100 Form and amount of security.
46.29.110 Failure to deposit security – Suspensions.
46.29.120 Release from liability.
46.29.130 Adjudication of nonliability.
46.29.140 Agreements for payment of damages.
46.29.150 Payment upon judgment.
46.29.160 Termination of security requirement.
46.29.170 Duration of suspension.
46.29.180 Application to nonresidents, unlicensed drivers, unregistered vehicles, and accidents in other states.
46.29.190 Authority of department to decrease amount of security.
46.29.200 Correction of action by department.
46.29.210 Custody of security.
46.29.220 Disposition of security.
46.29.230 Return of deposit.
46.29.240 Certain matters not evidence in civil suits.
Proof of Financial Responsibility for the Future
46.29.250 Application of sections requiring deposit of proof of financial responsibility for the future.
46.29.260 Meaning of “proof of financial responsibility for the future.”
46.29.270 Meaning of “judgment” and “state.”
46.29.280 Suspension continues until proof furnished.
46.29.290 Action in respect to unlicensed person.
46.29.300 Action in respect to nonresidents.
46.29.310 When courts to report nonpayment of judgments.
46.29.320 Further action with respect to nonresidents.
46.29.330 Suspension for nonpayment of judgments.
46.29.340 Exception in relation to government vehicles.
46.29.350 Exception when consent granted by judgment creditor.
46.29.360 Exception when insurer liable.
46.29.370 Suspension continues until judgments paid and proof given.
46.29.390 Payments sufficient to satisfy requirements.
46.29.400 Installment payment of judgments – Default.
46.29.410 Action if breach of agreement.
46.29.420 Proof required in addition to deposit of security after accident.
46.29.430 Additional proof required – Suspension or revocation for failure to give proof.
46.29.440 Additional proof required – Suspension to continue until proof given and maintained.
46.29.450 Alternate methods of giving proof.
46.29.460 Certificate of insurance as proof.
46.29.470 Certificate furnished by nonresident as proof.
46.29.480 Default by nonresident insurer.
46.29.490 “Motor vehicle liability policy” defined.
46.29.500 Notice of cancellation or termination of certified policy.
46.29.510 Chapter not to affect other policies.
46.29.520 Bond as proof.
46.29.530 When bond constitutes a lien.
46.29.540 Action on bond.
46.29.550 Money or securities as proof.
46.29.560 Application of deposit.
46.29.570 Owner may give proof for others.
46.29.580 Substitution of proof.
46.29.590 Other proof required, when.
46.29.600 Duration of proof – When proof may be canceled or returned.
Violations
46.29.605 Suspension of registration, notice – Surrender of license plates – Penalties.
46.29.610 Surrender of license – Penalty.
46.29.620 Forged proof – Penalty.
Miscellaneous
46.29.630 Self-insurers.
46.29.640 Chapter not to prevent other process.
46.29.900 Construction – 1963 c 169.
46.29.910 Severability – 1963 c 169.
46.29.920 Repeals and saving.
Chapter 46.30 RCW
Mandatory Liability Insurance
46.30.010 Legislative intent.
46.30.020 Liability insurance or other financial responsibility required – Violations – Exceptions.
46.30.030 Insurance identification card.
46.30.040 Providing false evidence of financial responsibility – Penalty.
46.30.900 Severability – 1989 c 353.
46.30.901 Effective date – 1989 c 353.
Chapter 46.32 RCW
Vehicle Inspection
46.32.005 Definitions.
46.32.010 Buses and drivers – Inspection authorized – Stations – Duties of state patrol – Penalties.
46.32.020 Rules – Supplies – Assistants.
46.32.040 Frequency of inspection – Inspection free.
46.32.050 Prohibited practices – Penalty.
46.32.060 Moving defective vehicle unlawful – Impounding authorized.
46.32.070 Inspection of damaged vehicle.
46.32.080 Commercial vehicle safety enforcement.
46.32.090 Fees.
46.32.100 Violations – Penalties.
46.32.110 Controlled substances, alcohol.
Chapter 46.37 RCW
Vehicle Lighting and Other Equipment
46.37.005 State patrol – Additional powers and duties.
46.37.010 Scope and effect of regulations – General penalty.
46.37.020 When lighted lamps and signaling devices are required.
46.37.030 Visibility distance and mounted height of lamps.
46.37.040 Head lamps on motor vehicles.
46.37.050 Tail lamps.
46.37.060 Reflectors.
46.37.070 Stop lamps and turn signals required.
46.37.080 Application of succeeding sections.
46.37.090 Additional equipment required on certain vehicles.
46.37.100 Color of clearance lamps, side marker lamps, back-up lamps, and reflectors.
46.37.110 Mounting of reflectors, clearance lamps, identification lamps, and side marker lamps.
46.37.120 Visibility of reflectors, clearance lamps, identification lamps, and side marker lamps.
46.37.130 Obstructed lights not required.
46.37.140 Lamps, reflectors, and flags on projecting load.
46.37.150 Lamps on vehicles – Parked or stopped vehicles, lighting requirements.
46.37.160 Hazard warning lights and reflectors on farm equipment – Slow-moving vehicle emblem.
46.37.170 Lamps and reflectors on other vehicles and equipment – Slow-moving vehicle emblem on animal-drawn vehicles.
46.37.180 Spot lamps and auxiliary lamps.
46.37.184 Red flashing lights on fire department vehicles.
46.37.185 Green light on firemen’s private cars.
46.37.186 Fire department sign or plate on private car.
46.37.187 Green light, sign or plate – Identification card required.
46.37.188 Penalty for violation of RCW 46.37.184 through 46.37.188.
46.37.190 Warning devices on vehicles – Other drivers yield and stop.
46.37.191 Implementing rules.
46.37.193 Signs on buses.
46.37.194 Authorized emergency vehicles – Rules, tests, approval by state patrol.
46.37.195 Sale of emergency vehicle lighting equipment restricted.
46.37.196 Red lights on emergency tow trucks.
46.37.200 Stop lamps and electric turn signals.
46.37.210 Additional lighting equipment.
46.37.215 Hazard warning lamps.
46.37.220 Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment.
46.37.230 Use of multiple-beam road-lighting equipment.
46.37.240 Single-beam road-lighting equipment.
46.37.260 Alternate road lighting equipment.
46.37.270 Number of lamps required – Number of additional lamps permitted.
46.37.280 Special restrictions on lamps.
46.37.290 Special lighting equipment on school buses and private carrier buses.
46.37.300 Standards for lights on snow-removal or highway maintenance and service equipment.
46.37.310 Selling or using lamps or equipment.
46.37.320 Authority of state patrol regarding lighting devices or other safety equipment.
46.37.330 Revocation of certificate of approval on devices – Reapproval, conditions.
46.37.340 Braking equipment required.
46.37.351 Performance ability of brakes.
46.37.360 Maintenance of brakes – Brake system failure indicator.
46.37.365 Hydraulic brake fluid – Defined – Standards and specifications.
46.37.369 Wheels and front suspension.
46.37.375 Steering and suspension systems.
46.37.380 Horns, warning devices, and theft alarms.
46.37.390 Mufflers, prevention of noise – Smoke and air contaminants – Standards – Definitions.
46.37.400 Mirrors, backup devices.
46.37.410 Windshields required, exception – Must be unobstructed and equipped with wipers.
46.37.420 Tires – Restrictions.
46.37.4215 Lightweight studs – Certification by sellers.
46.37.4216 Lightweight studs – Sale of tires containing.
46.37.423 Pneumatic passenger car tires – Standards – Exception for off-highway use – Penalty.
46.37.424 Regrooved tires – Standards – Exception for off-highway use – Penalty.
46.37.425 Tires – Unsafe – State patrol’s authority – Penalty.
46.37.430 Safety glazing – Sunscreening or coloring.
46.37.435 Sunscreening, unlawful installation, penalty.
46.37.440 Flares or other warning devices required on certain vehicles.
46.37.450 Disabled vehicle – Display of warning devices.
46.37.465 Fuel system.
46.37.467 Alternative fuel source – Placard required.
46.37.470 Air-conditioning equipment.
46.37.480 Television viewers – Earphones.
46.37.490 Safety load chains and devices required.
46.37.495 Safety chains for towing.
46.37.500 Fenders or splash aprons.
46.37.505 Child passenger restraint systems.
46.37.510 Seat belts and shoulder harnesses.
46.37.513 Bumpers.
46.37.517 Body and body hardware.
46.37.518 Street rods and kit vehicles.
46.37.520 Beach vehicles with soft tires – “Dune buggies” – Inspection and approval required – Fee.
46.37.522 Motorcycles and motor-driven cycles – When head lamps and tail lamps to be lighted.
46.37.523 Motorcycles and motor-driven cycles – Head lamps.
46.37.524 Motor-driven cycles – Head lamps.
46.37.525 Motorcycles and motor-driven cycles – Tail lamps, reflectors, and stop lamps.
46.37.527 Motorcycles and motor-driven cycles – Brake requirements.
46.37.528 Motorcycles and motor-driven cycles – Performance ability of brakes.
46.37.529 Motor-driven cycles – Braking system inspection.
46.37.530 Motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, mopeds, electric-assisted bicycles – Helmets, other equipment – Children – Rules.
46.37.535 Motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or mopeds – Helmet requirements when rented.
46.37.537 Motorcycles – Exhaust system.
46.37.539 Motorcycles and motor-driven cycles – Additional requirements and limitations.
46.37.540 Odometers – Disconnecting, resetting, or turning back prohibited.
46.37.550 Odometers – Selling motor vehicle knowing odometer turned back unlawful.
46.37.560 Odometers – Selling motor vehicle knowing odometer replaced unlawful.
46.37.570 Odometers – Selling, advertising, using, or installing device registering false mileage.
46.37.590 Odometers – Purchaser plaintiff to recover costs and attorney’s fee, when.
46.37.600 Liability of operator, owner, lessee for violations.
46.37.610 Wheelchair conveyance standards.
46.37.620 School buses – Crossing arms.
46.37.630 Private school buses.
Chapter 46.44 RCW
Size, Weight, Load
46.44.010 Outside width limit.
46.44.015 Tow truck exemptions.
46.44.020 Maximum height – Impaired clearance signs.
46.44.030 Maximum lengths.
46.44.034 Maximum lengths – Front and rear protrusions.
46.44.036 Combination of units – Limitation.
46.44.037 Combination of units – Lawful operations.
46.44.038 Size and combinations restrictions – Special permits to exceed authorized.
46.44.041 Maximum gross weights – Wheelbase and axle factors.
46.44.042 Maximum gross weights – Axle and tire factors.
46.44.043 Cement trucks – Axle loading controls.
46.44.047 Excess weight – Logging trucks – Special permits – County or city permits – Fees – Discretion of arresting officer.
46.44.049 Effect of weight on highways – Study authorized.
46.44.050 Minimum length of wheelbase.
46.44.060 Outside load limits for passenger vehicles.
46.44.070 Drawbar requirements – Trailer whipping or weaving – Towing flag.
46.44.080 Local regulations – State highway regulations.
46.44.090 Special permits for oversize or overweight movements.
46.44.091 Special permits – Gross weight limit.
46.44.092 Special permits – Overall width limits, exceptions – Application for permit.
46.44.093 Special permits – Discretion of issuer – Conditions.
46.44.0941 Special permits – Fees.
46.44.095 Temporary additional tonnage permits – Fees.
46.44.096 Special permits – Determining fee – To whom paid.
46.44.098 Increase in federal limits on sizes and weights – Increases by commission.
46.44.105 Enforcement procedures – Penalties – Rules.
46.44.110 Liability for damage to highways, bridges, etc.
46.44.120 Liability of owner, others, for violations.
46.44.130 Farm implements – Gross weight and size limitation exception – Penalty.
46.44.140 Farm implements – Special permits – Penalty.
46.44.150 Highway improvement vehicles – Gross weight limit excesses authorized – Limitations.
46.44.170 Mobile home movement special permit and decal – Certification of taxes paid – License plates – Rules.
46.44.173 Notice to treasurer and assessor of county where mobile home to be located.
46.44.175 Penalties – Hearing.
46.44.180 Operation of mobile home pilot vehicle without insurance unlawful – Amounts – Exception – Penalty.
Chapter 46.48 RCW
Transportation of Hazardous Materials
46.48.170 State patrol authority – Rules and regulations.
46.48.175 Rules – Penalties – Responsibility for compliance.
46.48.180 State patrol study to insure uniformity of regulations.
46.48.185 Inspections.
46.48.200 Radioactive waste – Additional ports of entry.
Chapter 46.52 RCW
Accidents – Reports – Abandoned Vehicles
46.52.010 Duty on striking unattended car or other property – Penalty.
46.52.020 Duty in case of injury to or death of person or damage to attended vehicle or other property – Penalties.
46.52.030 Accident reports.
46.52.035 Accident reports – Suspension of license or permit for failure to make report.
46.52.040 Accident reports – Report when operator disabled.
46.52.050 Coroner’s reports to sheriff and state patrol.
46.52.060 Tabulation and analysis of reports – Availability for use.
46.52.065 Blood samples to state toxicologist – Analysis – Availability, admissibility of reports.
46.52.070 Police officer’s report.
46.52.080 Confidentiality of reports – Information required to be disclosed – Evidence.
46.52.083 Confidentiality of reports – Availability of factual data to interested parties.
46.52.085 Confidentiality of reports – Fee for written information.
46.52.088 Reports – False information.
46.52.090 Reports of major repairs, etc. – Violations, penalties – Rules – Exceptions for older vehicles.
46.52.100 Record of traffic charges – Reports of court – District court venue – Driving under influence of liquor or drugs.
46.52.101 Records of traffic charges, dispositions.
46.52.120 Case record of convictions and infractions – Cross-reference to accident reports.
46.52.130 Abstract of driving record – Access – Fees – Penalty.
46.52.190 Abandoned vehicles or hulks – Impoundment – Notification – Hearing – Liability for charges – Nonpayment penalty.
Chapter 46.55 RCW
Towing and Impoundment
(Formerly: Abandoned, unauthorized, and junk vehicles – Tow truck operators)
46.55.010 Definitions.
Tow Truck Operators – Registration Requirements
46.55.020 Registration required – Penalty.
46.55.025 Registration or insurance required – Penalty.
46.55.030 Application – Contents, bond, insurance, fee, certificate.
46.55.035 Prohibited acts – Penalty.
46.55.037 Compensation for private impounds.
46.55.040 Permit required – Inspections of equipment and facilities.
46.55.050 Classification of trucks – Marking requirements – Time and place of inspection – Penalty.
46.55.060 Business location – Requirements.
46.55.063 Fees, schedules, contracts, invoices.
Impounding Unauthorized Vehicles
46.55.070 Posting requirements – Exception.
46.55.075 Law enforcement impound – Required form.
46.55.080 Law enforcement impound, private impound – Master log – Certain associations restricted.
46.55.085 Law enforcement impound – Unauthorized vehicle in right of way.
46.55.090 Storage, return requirements – Personal property – Combination endorsement for tow truck drivers – Viewing impounded vehicle.
46.55.100 Impound notice – Abandoned vehicle report – Owner information – Disposition report.
46.55.105 Responsibility of registered owner.
46.55.110 Notice to legal and registered owners.
46.55.113 Removal by police officer.
46.55.115 State patrol – Appointment of towing operators – Lien for costs – Appeal.
Redemption Rights and Hearing Procedures
46.55.120 Redemption of vehicles – Sale of unredeemed property – Improper impoundment.
46.55.130 Notice requirements – Public auction – Accumulation of storage charges.
46.55.140 Operator’s lien, deficiency claim, liability.
Records, Inspections, and Enforcement
46.55.150 Vehicle transaction file.
46.55.160 Availability of records, equipment, and facilities for audit and inspection.
46.55.170 Complaints, where forwarded.
46.55.180 Presiding officer at licensing hearing.
46.55.190 Rules.
46.55.200 Penalties for certain acts or omissions.
46.55.210 Cease and desist order.
46.55.220 Refusal to issue license, grounds for.
Junk Vehicle Disposition
46.55.230 Junk vehicles – Removal, disposal, sale – Penalties – Cleanup restitution payment.
Local Regulation
46.55.240 Local ordinances – Requirements.
Miscellaneous
46.55.900 Severability – 1985 c 377.
46.55.901 Headings not part of law – 1985 c 377.
46.55.902 Effective date – 1985 c 377.
46.55.910 Chapter not applicable to certain activities of department of transportation.
Chapter 46.61 RCW
Rules of the Road
Obedience to and Effect of Traffic Laws
46.61.005 Chapter refers to vehicles upon highways – Exceptions.
46.61.015 Obedience to police officers, flaggers, or fire fighters – Penalty.
46.61.020 Refusal to give information to or cooperate with officer – Penalty.
46.61.021 Duty to obey law enforcement officer – Authority of officer.
46.61.022 Failure to obey officer – Penalty.
46.61.024 Attempting to elude pursuing police vehicle – License revocation.
46.61.025 Persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles.
46.61.030 Persons working on highway right of way – Exceptions.
46.61.035 Authorized emergency vehicles.
Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings
46.61.050 Obedience to and required traffic control devices.
46.61.055 Traffic control signal legend.
46.61.060 Pedestrian control signals.
46.61.065 Flashing signals.
46.61.070 Lane-direction-control signals.
46.61.072 Special traffic control signals – Legend.
46.61.075 Display of unauthorized signs, signals, or markings.
46.61.080 Interference with official traffic-control devices or railroad signs or signals.
46.61.085 Traffic control signals or devices upon city streets forming part of state highways – Approval by department of transportation.
Driving on Right Side of Roadway – Overtaking and Passing – Use of Roadway
46.61.100 Keep right except when passing, etc.
46.61.105 Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions.
46.61.110 Overtaking a vehicle on the left.
46.61.115 When overtaking on the right is permitted.
46.61.120 Limitations on overtaking on the left.
46.61.125 Further limitations on driving to left of center of roadway.
46.61.130 No-passing zones.
46.61.135 One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.
46.61.140 Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
46.61.145 Following too closely.
46.61.150 Driving on divided highways.
46.61.155 Restricted access.
46.61.160 Restrictions on limited-access highway – Use by bicyclists.
46.61.165 High-occupancy vehicle lanes.
Right of Way
46.61.180 Vehicle approaching intersection.
46.61.183 Nonfunctioning signal lights.
46.61.185 Vehicle turning left.
46.61.190 Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection.
46.61.195 Arterial highways designated – Stopping on entering.
46.61.200 Stop intersections other than arterial may be designated.
46.61.202 Stopping when traffic obstructed.
46.61.205 Vehicle entering highway from private road or driveway.
46.61.210 Operation of vehicles on approach of emergency vehicles.
46.61.215 Highway construction and maintenance.
46.61.220 Transit vehicles.
Pedestrians’ Rights and Duties
46.61.230 Pedestrians subject to traffic regulations.
46.61.235 Crosswalks.
46.61.240 Crossing at other than crosswalks.
46.61.245 Drivers to exercise care.
46.61.250 Pedestrians on roadways.
46.61.255 Pedestrians soliciting rides or business.
46.61.260 Driving through safety zone prohibited.
46.61.261 Sidewalks, crosswalks – Pedestrians, bicycles.
46.61.264 Pedestrians yield to emergency vehicles.
46.61.266 Pedestrians under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
46.61.269 Passing beyond bridge or grade crossing barrier prohibited.
Turning and Starting and Signals on Stopping and Turning
46.61.290 Required position and method of turning at intersections.
46.61.295 “U” turns.
46.61.300 Starting parked vehicle.
46.61.305 When signals required – Improper use prohibited.
46.61.310 Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps.
46.61.315 Method of giving hand and arm signals.
Special Stops Required
46.61.340 Approaching train signal.
46.61.345 All vehicles must stop at certain railroad grade crossings.
46.61.350 Certain vehicles must stop at all railroad grade crossings – Exceptions.
46.61.355 Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings – Notice of intended crossing.
46.61.365 Emerging from alley, driveway, or building.
46.61.370 Overtaking or meeting school bus – Duties of bus driver.
46.61.371 School bus stop sign violators – Identification by vehicle owner.
46.61.372 School bus stop sign violators – Report by bus driver – Law enforcement investigation.
46.61.375 Overtaking or meeting private carrier bus – Duties of bus driver.
46.61.380 Rules for design, marking, and mode of operating school buses.
46.61.385 School patrol – Appointment – Authority – Finance – Insurance.
Speed Restrictions
46.61.400 Basic rule and maximum limits.
46.61.405 Decreases by secretary of transportation.
46.61.410 Increases by secretary of transportation – Maximum speed limit for trucks – Auto stages – Signs and notices.
46.61.415 When local authorities may alter maximum limits.
46.61.425 Minimum speed regulation – Passing slow moving vehicle.
46.61.427 Slow-moving vehicle to pull off roadway.
46.61.428 Slow-moving vehicle driving on shoulders, when.
46.61.430 Authority of secretary of transportation to fix speed limits on limited access facilities exclusive – Local regulations.
46.61.435 Local authorities to provide “stop” or “yield” signs at intersections with increased speed highways – Designated as arterials.
46.61.440 Maximum speed limit when passing school or playground crosswalks – Penalty, disposition of proceeds.
46.61.445 Due care required.
46.61.450 Maximum speed, weight, or size in traversing bridges, elevated structures, tunnels, underpasses – Posting limits.
46.61.455 Vehicles with solid or hollow cushion tires.
46.61.460 Special speed limitation on motor-driven cycle.
46.61.465 Exceeding speed limit evidence of reckless driving.
46.61.470 Speed traps defined, certain types permitted – Measured courses, speed measuring devices, timing from aircraft.
Reckless Driving, Driving under the Influence, Vehicular Homicide and Assault
46.61.500 Reckless driving – Penalty.
46.61.502 Driving under the influence.
46.61.503 Driver under twenty-one consuming alcohol – Penalties.
46.61.504 Physical control of vehicle under the influence.
46.61.5054 Alcohol violators – Additional fee – Distribution.
46.61.5055 Alcohol violators – Penalty schedule.
46.61.5056 Alcohol violators – Information school – Evaluation and treatment.
46.61.50571 Alcohol violators – Mandatory appearances.
46.61.5058 Alcohol violators – Vehicle seizure and forfeiture.
46.61.506 Persons under influence of intoxicating liquor or drug – Evidence – Tests – Information concerning tests.
46.61.508 Liability of medical personnel withdrawing blood.
46.61.513 Criminal history and driving record.
46.61.5151 Sentences – Intermittent fulfillment – Restrictions.
46.61.5152 Attendance at program focusing on victims.
46.61.516 Qualified probation department defined.
46.61.517 Refusal of alcohol test – Admissibility as evidence.
46.61.519 Alcoholic beverages – Drinking or open container in vehicle on highway – Exceptions.
46.61.5191 Local ordinances not prohibited.
46.61.5195 Disguising alcoholic beverage container.
46.61.520 Vehicular homicide – Penalty.
46.61.522 Vehicular assault – Penalty.
46.61.524 Vehicular homicide, assault – Evaluation, treatment of drug or alcohol problem.
46.61.5249 Negligent driving – First degree.
46.61.525 Negligent driving – Second degree.
46.61.527 Roadway construction zones.
46.61.530 Racing of vehicles on highways – Reckless driving – Exception.
46.61.535 Advertising of unlawful speed – Reckless driving.
46.61.540 “Drugs,” what included.
Stopping, Standing, and Parking
46.61.560 Stopping, standing, or parking outside business or residence districts.
46.61.570 Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places – Reserving portion of highway prohibited.
46.61.575 Additional parking regulations.
46.61.577 Regulations governing parking facilities.
46.61.581 Disabled persons’ parking spaces – Indication, access – Failure, penalty.
46.61.582 Free parking by disabled persons.
46.61.583 Special plate or card issued by another jurisdiction.
46.61.585 Winter recreational parking areas – Special permit required.
46.61.587 Winter recreational parking areas – Penalty.
46.61.590 Unattended motor vehicle – Removal from highway.
Miscellaneous Rules
46.61.600 Unattended motor vehicle.
46.61.605 Limitations on backing.
46.61.606 Driving on sidewalk prohibited – Exception.
46.61.608 Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic.
46.61.610 Riding on motorcycles.
46.61.611 Motorcycles – Maximum height for handlebars.
46.61.612 Riding on motorcycles – Position of feet.
46.61.613 Motorcycles – Temporary suspension of restrictions for parades or public demonstrations.
46.61.614 Riding on motorcycles – Clinging to other vehicles.
46.61.615 Obstructions to driver’s view or driving mechanism.
46.61.620 Opening and closing vehicle doors.
46.61.625 Riding in trailers or towed vehicles.
46.61.630 Coasting prohibited.
46.61.635 Following fire apparatus prohibited.
46.61.640 Crossing fire hose.
46.61.645 Throwing dangerous materials on highway prohibited – Removal.
46.61.655 Dropping load, other materials – Covering.
46.61.660 Carrying persons or animals on outside part of vehicle.
46.61.665 Embracing another while driving.
46.61.670 Driving with wheels off roadway.
46.61.675 Causing or permitting vehicle to be unlawfully operated.
46.61.680 Lowering passenger vehicle below legal clearance – Penalty.
46.61.685 Leaving children unattended in standing vehicle with motor running – Penalty.
46.61.687 Child passenger restraint required – Conditions – Exceptions – Penalty for violation – Dismissal – Noncompliance not negligence.
46.61.688 Safety belts, use required – Penalties – Exemptions.
46.61.6885 Child restraints, seatbelts – Educational campaign.
46.61.690 Violations relating to toll facilities.
46.61.700 Parent or guardian shall not authorize or permit violation by a child or ward.
46.61.710 Mopeds, electric-assisted bicycles – General requirements and operation.
46.61.720 Mopeds – Safety standards.
46.61.730 Wheelchair conveyances.
Operation of Nonmotorized Vehicles
46.61.750 Effect of regulations – Penalty.
46.61.755 Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles.
46.61.758 Hand signals.
46.61.760 Riding on bicycles.
46.61.765 Clinging to vehicles.
46.61.770 Riding on roadways and bicycle paths.
46.61.775 Carrying articles.
46.61.780 Lamps and other equipment on bicycles.
46.61.790 Intoxicated bicyclists.
46.61.990 Recodification of sections – Organization of chapter – Construction.
46.61.991 Severability – 1965 ex.s. c 155.
Chapter 46.63 RCW
Disposition of Traffic Infractions
46.63.010 Legislative intent.
46.63.020 Violations as traffic infractions – Exceptions.
46.63.030 Notice of traffic infraction – Issuance – Abandoned vehicles.
46.63.040 Jurisdiction of courts – Jurisdiction of college and university governing bodies.
46.63.050 Training of judicial officers.
46.63.060 Notice of traffic infraction – Determination final unless contested – Form.
46.63.070 Response to notice – Contesting determination – Hearing – Failure to respond or appear.
46.63.080 Hearings – Rules of procedure – Counsel.
46.63.090 Hearings – Contesting determination that infraction committed – Appeal.
46.63.100 Hearings – Explanation of mitigating circumstances.
46.63.110 Monetary penalties.
46.63.120 Order of court – Civil nature – Waiver, reduction, suspension of penalty – Community service.
46.63.130 Issue of process by court of limited jurisdiction.
46.63.140 Presumption regarding stopped, standing, or parked vehicles.
46.63.151 Costs and attorney fees.
Chapter 46.64 RCW
Enforcement
46.64.010 Traffic citations – Record of – Cancellation prohibited – Penalty – Citation audit.
46.64.015 Citation and notice to appear in court – Issuance – Contents – Written promise – Arrest – Detention.
46.64.018 Arrest without warrant for certain traffic offenses.
46.64.025 Failure to appear – Notice to department.
46.64.030 Procedure governing arrest and prosecution.
46.64.035 Posting of security or bail by nonresident – Penalty.
46.64.040 Nonresident’s use of highways – Resident leaving state – Secretary of state as attorney in fact.
46.64.048 Attempting, aiding, abetting, coercing, committing violations, punishable.
46.64.050 General penalty.
46.64.060 Stopping motor vehicles for driver’s license check, vehicle inspection and test – Purpose.
46.64.070 Stopping motor vehicles for driver’s license check, vehicle inspection and test – Authorized – Powers additional.
Chapter 46.79 RCW
Hulk Haulers and Scrap Processors
46.79.010 Definitions.
46.79.020 Transporting junk vehicles to scrap processor – Removal of parts, restrictions.
46.79.030 Application for license, renewal – Form – Signature – Contents.
46.79.040 Application forwarded with fees – Issuance of license – Disposition of fees – Display of license.
46.79.050 License expiration – Renewal fee – Surrender of license, when.
46.79.055 Staggering renewal periods.
46.79.060 Special license plates – Fee.
46.79.070 Acts subject to penalties.
46.79.080 Rules.
46.79.090 Inspection of premises and records – Certificate of inspection.
46.79.100 Other provisions to comply with chapter.
46.79.110 Chapter not to prohibit individual towing of vehicles to wreckers or processors.
46.79.120 Unlicensed hulk hauling or scrap processing – Penalty.
46.79.130 Wholesale motor vehicle auction dealers.
Chapter 46.80 RCW
Vehicle Wreckers
(Formerly: Motor vehicle wreckers)
46.80.005 Legislative declaration.
46.80.010 Definitions.
46.80.020 License required – Penalty.
46.80.030 Application for license – Contents.
46.80.040 Issuance of license – Fee.
46.80.050 Expiration, renewal – Fee.
46.80.060 License plates – Fee – Display.
46.80.070 Bond.
46.80.080 Records – Penalty.
46.80.090 Reports to department – Evidence of ownership.
46.80.100 Cancellation of bond.
46.80.110 License penalties, civil fines, criminal penalties.
46.80.121 False or unqualified applications.
46.80.130 All storage at place of business – Screening required – Penalty.
46.80.140 Rules.
46.80.150 Inspection of licensed premises and records.
46.80.160 Municipal compliance.
46.80.170 Violations – Penalties.
46.80.180 Cease and desist orders – Fines.
46.80.190 Subpoenas.
46.80.200 Wholesale motor vehicle auction dealers.
46.80.900 Liberal construction.
Chapter 47.36 RCW
Traffic Control Devices
47.36.005 Definitions.
47.36.010 Restoration of United States survey markers.
47.36.020 Traffic control signals.
47.36.030 Traffic control devices – Specifications to be furnished to counties and cities.
47.36.040 Furnished by department, paid for by counties and cities.
47.36.050 Duty to erect traffic devices on state highways and railroad crossings.
47.36.053 General duty to place and maintain traffic devices on state highways and railroad crossings.
47.36.060 Traffic devices on county roads and city streets.
47.36.070 Failure to erect signs, procedure.
47.36.080 Signs at railroad crossings.
47.36.090 Cooperation with United States on road markers.
47.36.095 Highway designation system – Signs.
47.36.097 Highway designation system – Filing.
47.36.100 Directional, caution, and stop signs.
47.36.110 Stop signs, “Yield” signs – Duties of persons using highway.
47.36.120 City limit signs.
47.36.130 Meddling with signs prohibited.
47.36.180 Forbidden devices – Penalty.
47.36.200 Signs or flagmen at thoroughfare work sites.
47.36.210 Signs or flaggers – Contractor compliance.
47.36.220 Signs or flaggers – Obedience by work vehicles.
47.36.230 Signs or flaggers – Penalty.
47.36.250 Dangerous road conditions requiring special tires, chains, or traction equipment – Signs or devices – Penalty.
47.36.260 Signs indicating proper lane usage.
47.36.270 Regional shopping center directional signs.
47.36.280 Pavement marking standards.
47.36.290 State park directional signs.
47.36.300 Supplemental directional signs – Erection by local governments.
47.36.310 Motorist information signs – Interstate highways – Contents, placement, fees.
47.36.320 Motorist information signs, tourist-oriented directional signs – Primary and scenic roads – Contents, placement, fees.
47.36.330 Motorist information signs – Maximum number and distance.
47.36.340 Motorist information signs – Lodging.
47.36.350 Motorist information signs – Installation time.
47.36.400 Adopt-a-highway signs.
Chapter 47.52 RCW
Limited Access Facilities
47.52.001 Declaration of policy.
47.52.010 “Limited access facility” defined.
47.52.011 “Existing highway” defined.
47.52.020 Powers of highway authorities – State facility, county road crossings.
47.52.025 Additional powers – Controlling use of limited access facilities – High-occupancy vehicle lanes.
47.52.026 Rules – Control of vehicles entering – Ramp closure, metering, or restrictions – Notice.
47.52.027 Standards and rules for interstate and defense highways – Construction, maintenance, access.
47.52.040 Design – Entrance and exit restricted – Closure of intersecting roads.
47.52.041 Closure of intersecting roads – Rights of abutters.
47.52.042 Closure of intersecting roads – Other provisions not affected.
47.52.050 Acquisition of property.
47.52.060 Court process expedited.
47.52.070 Establishment of facility – Grade separation – Service roads.
47.52.080 Abutter’s right of access protected – Compensation.
47.52.090 Cooperative agreements – Urban public transportation systems – Title to highway – Traffic regulations – Underground utilities and overcrossings – Passenger transportation – Storm sewers – City street crossings.
47.52.100 Existing roads and streets as service roads.
47.52.105 Acquisition and construction to preserve limited access or reduce required compensation.
47.52.110 Marking of facility with signs.
47.52.120 Violations specified – Exceptions – Penalty.
47.52.121 Prior determinations validated.
47.52.131 Consideration of local conditions – Report to local authorities – Conferences – Proposed plan.
47.52.133 Local public hearing – Notices.
47.52.134 When access reports and hearings not required.
47.52.135 Hearing procedure.
47.52.137 Adoption of plan – Service of findings and order – Publication of resume – Finality – Review.
47.52.139 Local approval of plan – Disapproval, request for review.
47.52.145 Modification of adopted plan without further public hearings, when.
47.52.150 State facility through city or town – Board of review, composition and appointment.
47.52.160 State facility through city or town – Hearing – Notice – Evidence – Determination of issues.
47.52.170 State facility through city or town – Hearing – Procedure.
47.52.180 State facility through city or town – Hearing – Findings of board – Modification of proposed plan by stipulation.
47.52.190 State facility through city or town – Hearing – Assistants – Costs – Reporter.
47.52.195 Review and appeal on petition of abutter.
47.52.200 Law enforcement jurisdiction within city or town.
47.52.210 State facility within city or town – Title to city or town streets incorporated therein.
Chapter 66.44 RCW
Enforcement – Penalties
66.44.010 Local officers to enforce law – Authority of board – Liquor enforcement officers.
66.44.040 Sufficiency of description of offenses in complaints, informations, process, etc.
66.44.050 Description of offense in words of statutes – Proof required.
66.44.060 Proof of unlawful sale establishes prima facie intent.
66.44.070 Certified analysis is prima facie evidence of alcoholic content.
66.44.080 Service of process on corporation.
66.44.090 Acting without license.
66.44.100 Opening or consuming liquor in public place – Penalty.
66.44.120 Unlawful use of seal.
66.44.130 Sales of liquor by drink or bottle.
66.44.140 Unlawful sale, transportation of spirituous liquor without stamp or seal – Unlawful operation, possession of still or mash.
66.44.150 Buying liquor illegally.
66.44.160 Illegal possession, transportation of alcoholic beverages.
66.44.170 Illegal possession of liquor with intent to sell – Prima facie evidence, what is.
66.44.175 Violations of law.
66.44.180 General penalties – Jurisdiction for violations.
66.44.190 Sales on university grounds prohibited – Exceptions.
66.44.200 Sales to persons apparently under the influence of liquor – Purchases or consumption by persons apparently under the influence of liquor on licensed premises – Penalty – Notice – Separation of actions.
66.44.210 Obtaining liquor for ineligible person.
66.44.240 Drinking in public conveyance – Penalty against carrier – Exception.
66.44.250 Drinking in public conveyance – Penalty against individual – Restricted application.
66.44.265 Candidates giving or purchasing liquor on election day prohibited.
66.44.270 Furnishing liquor to minors – Possession, use – Penalties – Exhibition of effects – Exceptions.
66.44.280 Minor applying for permit.
66.44.290 Minor purchasing or attempting to purchase liquor.
66.44.291 Minor purchasing or attempting to purchase liquor – Penalty against persons between ages of eighteen and twenty, inclusive.
66.44.292 Sales to minors by licensee or employee – Board notification to prosecuting attorney to formulate charges against minors.
66.44.300 Treats, gifts, purchases of liquor for or from minor, or holding out minor as at least twenty-one, in public place where liquor sold.
66.44.310 Minors frequenting off-limits area – Misrepresentation of age – Penalty – Classification of licensees.
66.44.316 Certain persons eighteen years and over permitted to enter and remain upon licensed premises during employment.
66.44.318 Employees aged eighteen to twenty-one stocking, merchandising, and handling beer and wine.
66.44.325 Unlawful transfer to a minor of an identification of age.
66.44.328 Preparation or acquisition and supply to persons under age twenty-one of facsimile of official identification card – Penalty.
66.44.330 Prosecutions to be reported by prosecuting attorney and police court.
66.44.340 Employees eighteen years and over allowed to sell and handle beer and wine for certain licensed employers.
66.44.350 Employees eighteen years and over allowed to serve and carry liquor, clean up, etc., for certain licensed employers.
66.44.365 Juvenile driving privileges – Alcohol or drug violations.
66.44.370 Resisting or opposing officers in enforcement of title.
66.44.800 Compliance by Washington wine commission.
Chapter 70.84 RCW
Blind, Handicapped, and Disabled Persons – “White Cane Law”
70.84.010 Declaration – Policy.
70.84.020 “Dog guide” defined.
70.84.021 “Service animal” defined.
70.84.040 Precautions for drivers of motor vehicles approaching pedestrian who is using a white cane, dog guide, or service animal.
70.84.050 Handicapped pedestrians not carrying white cane or using dog guide – Rights and privileges.
70.84.060 Unauthorized use of white cane, dog guide, or service animal.
70.84.070 Penalty for violations.
70.84.080 Employment of blind or other handicapped persons in public service.
70.84.900 Short title.
Chapter 70.93 RCW
Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Model Litter Control Act
(Formerly: Model litter control and recycling act)
70.93.010 Legislative findings.
70.93.020 Declaration of purpose.
70.93.030 Definitions.
70.93.040 Administrative procedure act – Application to chapter.
70.93.050 Enforcement of chapter.
70.93.060 Littering prohibited – Penalties – Litter cleanup restitution payment.
70.93.070 Collection of fines and forfeitures.
70.93.080 Notice to public – Contents of chapter – Required.
70.93.090 Litter receptacles – Use of anti-litter symbol – Distribution – Placement – Violations – Penalties.
70.93.095 Marinas and airports – Recycling.
70.93.097 Transported waste must be covered or secured.
70.93.100 Litter bags – Design and distribution by department authorized – Violations – Penalties.
70.93.110 Removal of litter – Responsibility.
70.93.180 Waste reduction, recycling, and litter control account – Distribution.
70.93.200 Department of ecology – Administration of anti-litter and recycling programs – Guidelines – Report to legislature.
70.93.210 Waste reduction, anti-litter, and recycling campaign – Industrial cooperation requested.
70.93.220 Litter collection programs – Department of ecology – Coordinating agency – Use of funds – Reporting.
70.93.230 Violations of chapter – Penalties.
70.93.250 Community service litter cleanup programs – Grants (as amended by 1998 c 245).
70.93.250 Funding – Local units of government – Programs – Report to the legislature (as amended by 1998 c 257).
70.93.900 Severability – 1971 ex.s. c 307.
70.93.910 Alternative to Initiative 40 – Placement on ballot – Force and effect of chapter.
70.93.920 Severability – 1979 c 94. (Ord. 2641 § 3, 2006; Ord. 2057 § 1, 1995)