Washington Administrative Code

(1) Violation of any of these regulations will be grounds for suspension or revocation of the authorized emergency vehicle permit. Notice will be furnished to the applicant at least twenty days prior to the effective date of such suspension or revocation. The notice will describe…

A vehicle of a federal law enforcement entity is recognized as an authorized emergency vehicle which need not be classified, registered, or authorized by the patrol.[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.37.194. WSR 14-24-116, § 204-36-080, filed 12/3/14, effective 1/3/15.]

This chapter is promulgated pursuant to RCW 46.61.688 and chapter 152, Laws of 1986, and is intended to administratively implement that statute.[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.61.688. WSR 86-20-037 (Order 86-1), § 204-41-010, filed 9/25/86.]

The purpose of this rule is to exempt the operators of specific vehicles that stop on a frequent basis while traveling on public roadways from the requirement to wear a seat belt assembly.[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.61.688. WSR 86-20-037 (Order 86-1), § 204-41-020, filed 9/25/86…

If the patrol vehicle is equipped with a seat belt system, it is intended that all prisoners being transported in a passenger style patrol vehicle wear a seat belt.Prisoners that are transported in the front seat of a patrol vehicle should be placed in a seat belt assembly.[Statu…

Employees of the United States Postal Service are not required to wear a seat belt system while delivering mail and while actually on a designated rural mail route. Seat belt use is required when traveling to and from the mail route.[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.61.688. WSR 86-20-…

Employees of newspapers that deliver newspapers on rural routes are not required to wear a seat belt system while actually on a designated newspaper delivery route. This shall mean in sparsely populated areas. Seat belt use is required when traveling to and from the newspaper rou…

Meter readers may be exempted from the seat belt requirements only during the time they are reading meters in residential areas and are continually in and out of their vehicles. Seat belt use is required when traveling to and from their actual route, or when on other utility busi…

Refuse and recycling collectors are not required to wear a seat belt system while performing collections on their designated collection routes. Seat belt use is required when traveling to and from the collection route.[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.61.688. WSR 00-22-028, § 204-41-0…

Operators of commercially recognized delivery vehicles making frequent stops when traveling wholly within the limits of a town of less than ten thousand population, traveling less than one mile between stops on roads with a posted speed limit not greater than thirty-five miles pe…

Under authority of RCW 46.37.005, 46.37.490, and 46.61.655, the patrol hereby adopts the following rules pertaining to the use of safety chains or other devices on vehicles to secure and protect the loads thereon.[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.37.005, 46.37.490, 46.37.655. WSR 15-1…

(1) "Patrol" means the Washington state patrol.(2) "Securely fastened" as used in RCW 46.37.490, 46.61.655, and this chapter means that the load will be secured using an adequate number of approved tiedown devices to prevent the load from shifting or dropping from the vehicle.[St…

(1) The following types of tiedown devices are approved by the patrol:(a) Steel chain;(b) Steel cable;(c) Steel strapping; and(d) Fiber webbing.(2) Tiedown devices for a commercial motor vehicle must:(a) Have a minimum breaking strength of at least 15,000 pounds, except that tied…

(1) Any motor truck, truck tractor, trailer, semi-trailer, or any combination thereof, transporting logs upon a public highway where tiedown devices are required, must have the load thereon securely fastened and protected as follows:(a) On log trucks using stakes:(i) For one log …

Any empty pole trailer loaded upon any truck-tractor (except pole trailers that straddle the truck-tractor bunks) must be fastened to the truck-tractor by not less than one 5/16" grade seven or better chain and one tensioning or locking device in such a manner as to prevent it fr…

This chapter is promulgated pursuant to RCW 43.43.395, 46.37.005 and 46.04.215.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.43.395, 46.37.005, and 46.04.215. WSR 10-24-074, § 204-50-010, filed 11/30/10, effective 1/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.04.215 and 46.37.005. WSR 99-01-156, § 204-50-0…

The purpose of this chapter is to establish guidelines for the certification, installation, repair, maintenance, monitoring, inspection, and removal of ignition interlock devices, as required by RCW 46.04.215 and 43.43.395.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.43.395, 46.37.005, and 46.04…

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter:(1) "Alcohol" means the unique chemical compound ethyl alcohol or ethanol.(2) "Breath alcohol concentration" or "BrAC" has the same meaning as in RCW 46.04.015(1).(3) "Certification" means the testing and approval proc…

(1) An application must be approved and letter of certification issued by the chief or designee before a manufacturer's ignition interlock device is authorized for installation pursuant to this chapter.(2) Application for letter of certification for an ignition interlock device.(…

(1) An application must be approved, all applicable fees paid and a letter of certification issued by the chief or designee before a fixed or mobile service center may repair, install, remove, or service a certified ignition interlock device pursuant to this chapter.(2) Applicati…

(1) The chief or designee will have the authority to issue a letter of certification for an ignition interlock technician. An application must be approved and letter of certification issued by the impaired driving section before an ignition interlock technician may repair, instal…

(1) A manufacturer shall immediately notify the impaired driving section, in writing, of any material modification. A material modification is any addition or reduction in features, software version changes, configuration profile changes or alteration in the components and/or the…

(1) An ignition interlock device must be capable of being preset by the manufacturer to an alcohol set point from .020 to .070 BrAC.(2) The alcohol set point of each ignition interlock device must be set at .020 BrAC, unless otherwise mandated by the originating court.(3) The cap…

(1) Each restricted operator shall have the ignition interlock device installed in the restricted operator's vehicle(s) examined by the manufacturer, vendor, service center or ignition interlock technician for correct calibration and evidence of tampering at intervals not to exce…

(1) A manufacturer and its vendors, service center(s), and ignition interlock technicians must take all steps necessary to prevent tampering or physical circumvention of an ignition interlock device. These steps must include:(a) Special locks, seals, and installation procedures t…

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the manufacturer may, in its discretion, authorize and provide a lockout override when a lockout occurs.(a) The lockout override shall deactivate the lockout condition for a period of up to four hours. If the device has no…

(1) An ignition interlock device can only be installed by a certified ignition interlock technician.(2) The installation verification fee will be collected from the lessee by the manufacturer, vendor, service center, or ignition interlock technician at the time of installation an…

(1) Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, a certified ignition interlock device must:(a) Be designed to permit a "restart" within two minutes of a stall or when the ignition has been turned off, except a "restart" will not be permitted during a violation reset conditi…

(1) Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, each manufacturer of a certified ignition interlock device, either on its own or through a vendor approved to do so by the manufacturer shall:(a) Guarantee repair or replacement of a defective ignition interlock device within …

(1) A manufacturer will determine a restricted operator's compliance of this section in accordance with RCW 46.20.720. A manufacturer may approve a vendor to determine a restricted operator’s compliance of this section in accordance with RCW 46.20.720 on a case-by-case basis.(2) …

(1) The impaired driving section will maintain a fee schedule in accordance with section 15, chapter 183, Laws of 2012. Fees outlined in this fee schedule will be:(a) Collected and recorded by vendors, service centers, ignition interlock technicians and manufacturers.(b) Submitte…

(1) The chief or designee may deny, suspend, or revoke a letter of certification for an ignition interlock device, service center, or ignition interlock technician upon receiving evidence that any letter of certification holder has failed to comply or no longer complies with any …

(1) Hearings under this chapter will be pursuant to chapters 34.05 RCW and 10-08 WAC as supplemented by this section.(2) A presiding officer will conduct a hearing and any prehearing conference(s).(3) The burden of proof in any hearing will be on the applicant seeking the letter …

Any person aggrieved by the decision of the chief or designee denying, suspending, or revoking a certification may appeal such decision to the superior court under the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.43.395, 46.37.005, and 46.04.215. WSR 10-24-074, § …

As the term is used in RCW 46.37.530 (1)(c) and this section, an antique motor-driven cycle is a motor-driven cycle not less than forty years old which has been restored to its original condition and which is being ridden on a closed road during a parade or public demonstration t…

By authority of RCW 46.37.005 and 46.37.320, the state patrol hereby adopts the following regulations pertaining to vehicle connecting devices and towing methods.[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.37.005 and 46.37.320. WSR 14-17-101, § 204-70-010, filed 8/19/14, effective 9/19/14; WSR …

The purpose of this regulation is to provide this state with a uniform minimum requirement for motor vehicle connecting devices and towing methods. This regulation is not intended to cover the fifth wheel type of connecting device or towing method. Pintle hook type devices will a…

(1) The scope of this regulation is directed to the regulation of trailer hitches and towing devices, towing methods, testing methods, certification requirements, installation, compliance and other requirements as herein defined in these regulations used for drawing a trailer or …

(1) "Coupling" means that part of the primary connecting system normally mounted on the trailer, such as a socket, by which the connection is actually made and including the supporting attachment to the trailer frame.(2) "Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)" means the value specif…

(1) Couplings must be classified, tested, attached and labeled by the manufacturer in accordance with SAE J684 revised July 2005.(2) Each coupling, regardless of classification or designation, must be:(a) Equipped with a manually operated mechanism so adapted as to prevent diseng…

(1) Hitches must be tested and labeled in accordance with SAE standard J684 revised July 2005 by its manufacturer to include the maximum gross trailer weight (MGTW) and the maximum vertical load on hitch (tongue weight) each is qualified to tow.(2) The weight load carried by the …

(1) Every towed vehicle must be coupled to the towing vehicle by means of two safety chains, cables, or wire ropes in addition to the regular drawbar, tongue, or other connection which is certified by its manufacturer as complying with SAE J684 revised July 2005.(2) The means of …

By authority of RCW 46.37.005, the state patrol hereby adopts the following rules relating to brake systems.[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.37.005. WSR 14-03-018, § 204-76-010, filed 1/7/14, effective 2/7/14; WSR 80-10-006 (Order 80-07-01), § 204-76-010, filed 7/25/80.]

These rules apply only to brake systems on vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more.[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.37.005. WSR 14-03-018, § 204-76-020, filed 1/7/14, effective 2/7/14; WSR 80-10-006 (Order 80-07-01), § 204-76-020, filed 7/25/80.]

(1) "Air brake hose" means any flexible hose used as an integral part of a service or auxiliary (emergency stopping) air brake system, where flexibility in a connection is mandatory due to vehicle design and includes the service and emergency air hoses between vehicles in a combi…

Straight air brake systems are subject to the following requirements and limitations:(1) Supply system.(a) The air compressor for a straight air brake system must cut in at not less than 85 pounds per square inch and must cut out at not more than 130 pounds per square inch.(b) Ai…

Air over hydraulic brake systems are subject to the following requirements and limitations:(1) Supply system.(a) The air compressor for an air over hydraulic brake system must cut in at not less than 85 pounds per square inch and must cut out at not more than 105 pounds per squar…

Vacuum assisted hydraulic brake systems are subject to the following requirements and limitations:(1) Supply system.(a) When equipped with a protected vacuum reservoir, there must be no more than three inches drop in vacuum in one minute after turning off the engine.(b) When not …

Hydraulic brake systems are subject to the following requirements and limitations:(1) Supply system.(a) Hydraulic fluid must be maintained in excess of 50 percent of the brake master cylinder capacity.(b) The hydraulic system must pass the following test procedures:(i) With the e…

BOLT TYPE BRAKE CHAMBER DATATypeEffective Area(Square Inches)Outside DiameterMaximum Stroke With Brakes AdjustedMaximum Stroke At Which Brakes Must Be Readjusted A 6 5 1/4 Should be 1 1/4 B 9 6 3/16 as short as 1 3/8 C12 6 15/16 possible 1 3/8 D16 8 1/16 without 1 3/4 E24 9 3/16 …