Title 46 — Title 46 MOTOR VEHICLES
54 chapters · 1,673 sections in this title.
RCW 46.20.341 Relicensing diversion programs—Program information to administrative office of the courts.
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(1)(a) A person who violates RCW 46.20.342(1)(c)(iv) in a jurisdiction that does not have a relicensing diversion program shall be provided with an abstract of his or her driving record by the court or the prosecuting attorney, in addition to a list of his or her unpaid traffic o…
RCW 46.20.342 Driving while license invalidated—Penalties—Extension of invalidation.
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(1) It is unlawful for any person to drive a motor vehicle in this state while that person is in a suspended or revoked status or when his or her privilege to drive is suspended or revoked in this or any other state. Any person who has a valid Washington driver's license is not g…
RCW 46.20.345 Operation under other license or permit while license suspended or revoked—Penalty.
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Any resident or nonresident whose driver's license or right or privilege to operate a motor vehicle in this state has been suspended or revoked as provided in this title shall not operate a motor vehicle in this state under a license, permit, or registration certificate issued by…
RCW 46.20.349 Stopping vehicle of suspended or revoked driver.
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Any police officer who has received notice of the suspension or revocation of a driver's license from the department of licensing may, during the reported period of such suspension or revocation, stop any motor vehicle identified by its vehicle license number as being registered …
RCW 46.20.355 Alcohol violator—Probationary license.
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(1) Upon receipt of an abstract indicating a deferred prosecution has been granted under RCW 10.05.060, or upon receipt of a notice of conviction of RCW 46.61.502 or 46.61.504, the department of licensing shall order the person to surrender any nonprobationary Washington state dr…
RCW 46.20.380 Fee.
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No person may file an application for an occupational driver's license, a temporary restricted driver's license, or an ignition interlock driver's license as provided in RCW 46.20.391 and 46.20.385 unless he or she first pays to the director or other person authorized to accept a…
RCW 46.20.385 Ignition interlock driver's license—Application—Eligibility—Cancellation—Costs—Rules.
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(1)(a) Any person licensed under this chapter or who has a valid driver's license from another state, who is convicted of: (i) A violation of RCW 46.61.502 or 46.61.504 or an equivalent local or out-of-state statute or ordinance, or (ii) a violation of RCW 46.61.520(1)(a) or an e…
RCW 46.20.391 Temporary restricted, occupational licenses—Application—Eligibility—Restrictions—Cancellation.
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(1) Any person licensed under this chapter who is convicted of an offense relating to motor vehicles for which suspension or revocation of the driver's license is mandatory, other than vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor…
RCW 46.20.394 Detailed restrictions—Violation.
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In issuing an occupational or a temporary restricted driver's license under RCW 46.20.391, the department shall describe the type of qualifying circumstances for the license and shall set forth in detail the specific hours of the day during which the person may drive to and from …
RCW 46.20.400 Obtaining new driver's license—Surrender of order and current license.
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If an occupational driver's license, a temporary restricted driver's license, or an ignition interlock driver's license is issued and is not revoked during the period for which issued the licensee may obtain a new driver's license at the end of such period, but no new driver's li…
RCW 46.20.410 Penalty—Violation.
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(1) Any person convicted for violation of any restriction of an occupational driver's license or a temporary restricted driver's license shall in addition to the cancellation of such license and any other penalties provided by law be fined not less than fifty nor more than two hu…
RCW 46.20.500 Special endorsement—Penalties—Exceptions.
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(1) No person may drive either a two-wheeled or a three-wheeled motorcycle, or a motor-driven cycle unless such person has a valid driver's license specially endorsed by the director to enable the holder to drive such vehicles. A person who violates this section commits a traffic…
RCW 46.20.505 Special endorsement fees.
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Every person applying for a special endorsement of a driver's license authorizing such person to drive a two or three-wheeled motorcycle or a motor-driven cycle shall pay a fee of five dollars, which is not refundable. In addition, the endorsement fee for the initial motorcycle e…
RCW 46.20.510 Instruction permit—Fee—Examinations—Director may adopt and enforce rules.
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(1) Motorcycle instruction permit. A person holding a valid driver's license who wishes to learn to ride a motorcycle may apply for a motorcycle instruction permit. The department may issue a motorcycle instruction permit after the applicant has successfully passed all knowledge …
RCW 46.20.515 Examination—Emphasis—Administration—Waiver.
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(1) The motorcycle endorsement examination must emphasize maneuvers necessary for on-street operation, including emergency braking and turning as may be required to avoid an impending collision.(2) The examination for a two-wheeled motorcycle endorsement and the examination for a…
RCW 46.20.520 Training and education program—Advisory board.
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(1) The director of licensing shall use moneys designated for the motorcycle safety education account of the highway safety fund to implement by July 1, 1983, a voluntary motorcycle operator training and education program. The director may contract with public and private entitie…
RCW 46.20.710 Legislative finding.
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The legislature finds and declares:(1) There is a need to reduce the incidence of drivers on the highways and roads of this state who, because of their use, consumption, or possession of alcohol, pose a danger to the health and safety of other drivers;(2) One method of dealing wi…
RCW 46.20.720 Ignition interlock device restriction—For whom—Duration—Removal requirements—Credit—Employer exemption—Fee.
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(1) Ignition interlock restriction. The department shall require that a person may drive only a motor vehicle equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device:(a) Pretrial release. Upon receipt of notice from a court that an ignition interlock device restriction has been imp…
RCW 46.20.740 Notation on driving record—Verification of interlock—Penalty, exception.
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(1) The department shall attach or imprint a notation on the driving record of any person restricted under RCW 46.20.720, 46.61.5055, or 10.05.140 stating that the person may operate only a motor vehicle equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device. The department shall …
RCW 46.20.745 Ignition interlock device revolving account program—Pilot program.
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(1) The ignition interlock device revolving account program is created within the department to assist in covering the monetary costs of installing, removing, and leasing an ignition interlock device, and applicable licensing, for indigent persons who are required under RCW 46.20…
RCW 46.20.750 Circumventing ignition interlock—Penalty—Notice.
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(1) A person who is restricted to the use of a vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if the restricted driver:(a) Tampers with the device or any components of the device, or otherwise interferes with the proper functionality of the de…
RCW 46.20.755 Local verification of ignition interlock device installation—Immunity.
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If a person is required, as part of the person's judgment and sentence or as a condition of release, to install an ignition interlock device on all motor vehicles operated by the person and the person is under the jurisdiction of the municipality or county probation or supervisio…
RCW 46.20.760 Intelligent speed assistance device—When required—Installation—Department may issue rules.
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(1) A person may not drive a motor vehicle, unless it is equipped with a functioning intelligent speed assistance device, configured and programmed as provided in RCW 46.20.765(3), if the device is required:(a) For the issuance of a temporary restricted driver's license or an occ…
RCW 46.20.765 Intelligent speed assistance device—Installation, repair, maintain, monitor, or remove—Application—Criminal background check results—Department may issue rules.
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(1) To be eligible to install, repair, maintain, monitor, or remove an intelligent speed assistance device, a person must apply to the department and meet the requirements as provided in this section.(2) An applicant seeking approval to install the device must submit a declaratio…
RCW 46.20.770 Intelligent speed assistance device—Penalties.
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(1) A person who is restricted to the use of a vehicle equipped with an intelligent speed assistance device is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if the restricted driver:(a) Tampers with the device or any components of the device, or otherwise interferes with the proper functionality…
RCW 46.20.900 Repeal and saving.
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Section 46.20.010, chapter 12, Laws of 1961 and RCW 46.20.010, section 46.20.020, chapter 12, Laws of 1961 as amended by section 1, chapter 134, Laws of 1961 and RCW 46.20.020, section 46.20.030, chapter 12, Laws of 1961 as amended by section 12, chapter 39, Laws of 1963 and RCW …