Title 46 — Title 46 MOTOR VEHICLES

Any municipality or political subdivision of this state that now has or subsequently makes provision for the regulation of vehicle wreckers shall comply strictly with the provisions of this chapter.[ 1995 c 256 s 17; 1961 c 12 s 46.80.160. Prior: 1947 c 262 s 16; Rem. Supp. 1947 …

Unless otherwise provided by law, it is a misdemeanor for any person to violate any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter.[ 1995 c 256 s 18; 1977 ex.s. c 253 s 11.]Notes:Rules of court: Bail in criminal traffic offense cases—Mandatory appearanc…

(1) If it appears to the director that an unlicensed person has engaged in an act or practice constituting a violation of this chapter, or a rule adopted or an order issued under this chapter, the director may issue an order directing the person to cease and desist from continuin…

(1) The department of licensing or its authorized agent may examine or subpoena any persons, books, papers, records, data, vehicles, or vehicle parts bearing upon the investigation or proceeding under this chapter.(2) The persons subpoenaed may be required to testify and produce …

(1) A wholesale motor vehicle auction dealer may:(a) Sell any classification of motor vehicle;(b) Sell only to motor vehicle dealers and vehicle wreckers licensed under Title 46 RCW by the state of Washington or licensed by any other state; or(c) Sell a motor vehicle belonging to…

(1) Payment to individual sellers of catalytic converters that have been removed from a vehicle may not be made at the time of the transaction and shall not be paid earlier than three business days after the transaction was made.(2) No transaction involving catalytic converters t…

The license fees required under RCW 46.80.040 and 46.80.050 must also include a $500 catalytic converter inspection fee, to be deposited in the state patrol highway account, in order to support the activities of the Washington state patrol under RCW 43.43.888.[ 2024 c 301 s 20.]N…

The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to the end that traffic in stolen vehicle parts may be prevented, and irresponsible, unreliable, or dishonest persons may be prevented from engaging in the business of wrecking vehicles or selling used vehicle parts in t…

It is the purpose of this chapter to provide the motorcycle riders of the state with an affordable motorcycle skills education program in order to promote motorcycle safety awareness.[ 1988 c 227 s 1.]

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Department" means the department of licensing.(2) "Director" means the director of licensing.(3) "Motorcycle" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 46.04.330 and ex…

(1) The director shall administer and enforce the law pertaining to the motorcycle skills education program as set forth in this chapter.(2) The director may adopt and enforce reasonable rules that are consistent with this chapter.(3) The director shall revise the Washington moto…

The director may receive gifts, grants, or endowments from private sources which shall be deposited in the motorcycle safety [education] account within the highway safety fund.[ 1988 c 227 s 4.]Notes:Motorcycle safety education account: RCW 46.68.065.

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Behind-the-wheel instruction" means instruction in an approved driver training school instruction vehicle according to and inclusive of the required curriculum. Behind…

The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.[ 2006 c 219 s 1.]Notes:Effective date—2006 c 219: "This act is necessary for the immed…

(1) The director shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of the law pertaining to driver training schools as set forth in this chapter.(2) The director is authorized to adopt and enforce such reasonable rules as may be consistent with and necessary to carry ou…

Notes:Reviser's note: RCW 46.82.300 was amended by 2010 c 8 s 9099 without reference to its repeal by 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 s 20. It has been decodified for publication purposes under RCW 1.12.025.

(1) No person shall engage in the business of conducting a driver training school without a license issued by the director for that purpose. The school's license must be displayed before the school may:(a) Schedule, enroll, or engage any students in a course of instruction;(b) Is…

(1) No person affiliated with a driver training school shall give instruction in the operation of an automobile for a fee without a license issued by the director for that purpose. An application for an original or renewal instructor's license shall be filed with the director, co…

(1) Instructors, owners, and other persons affiliated with a school who have regularly scheduled, unsupervised contact with students are required to have a background check through the Washington state patrol criminal identification system and through the federal bureau of invest…

(1) The application for an instructor's license shall document the applicant's fitness, knowledge, skills, and abilities to teach the classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction portions of a driver training education program in a commercial driver training school.(2) An applicant…

In case of the loss, mutilation, or destruction of a driver training school license certificate or an instructor's license certificate, the director shall issue a duplicate thereof upon proof of the facts and payment of a fee as set by rule of the department.[ 2006 c 219 s 8; 197…

The director may suspend, revoke, deny, or refuse to renew an instructor's license or a driver training school license, or impose such other disciplinary action authorized under RCW 18.235.110, upon determination that the applicant, licensee, or owner has engaged in unprofessiona…

The license of any driver training school or instructor may be suspended, revoked, denied, or refused renewal, or such other disciplinary action authorized under RCW 18.235.110 may be imposed, for failure to comply with the business practices specified in this section.(1) No plac…

Upon notification of suspension, revocation, denial, or refusal to renew a license under this chapter, a driver training school or instructor shall have the right to appeal the action being taken. An appeal may be made to the director, who shall cause a hearing to be held in acco…

Any action or decision of the director may, after a hearing is held as provided in this chapter, be appealed by the party aggrieved to the superior court of the county in which the place of business is located or where the aggrieved person resides.[ 1979 ex.s. c 51 s 11.]

A violation of any provision of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor.[ 1979 ex.s. c 51 s 12.]Notes:Rules of court: Bail in criminal traffic offense cases—Mandatory appearance—CrRLJ 3.2.

This chapter shall not apply to or affect in any manner courses of instruction offered in high schools, vocational-technical schools, colleges, or universities which are now or hereafter established, nor shall it be applicable to instructors in any such high schools, vocational-t…

All moneys collected from driver training school licenses and instructor licenses shall be deposited in the highway safety fund.[ 1990 c 250 s 73; 1979 ex.s. c 51 s 14.]

(1) The department and the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall jointly develop and maintain a required curriculum as specified in RCW 28A.220.035. The department shall furnish to each qualifying applicant for an instructor's license or a driver training schoo…

Instructional material used in driver training schools shall include information on the proper use of the left-hand lane by motor vehicles on multilane highways and on bicyclists' and pedestrians' rights and responsibilities and suggested riding procedures in common traffic situa…

An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the director determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.[ 2011 c 351 s 19.]

The director shall develop rules consistent with RCW 18.340.020 for the licensure of spouses of military personnel.[ 2011 2nd sp.s. c 5 s 6.]Notes:Implementation—2011 2nd sp.s. c 5: See note following RCW 18.340.010.

(1) Driver training schools may administer the portions of the driver licensing examination that test the applicant's knowledge of traffic laws and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as authorized under RCW 46.20.120(6).(2) The director shall adopt rules to regulate the ad…

(1) By January 1, 2025, the department must publish on its website an interactive map of all driver training education course providers and providers of a traffic safety education program as defined in RCW 28A.220.020, including driver, motorcyclist, and commercial driver trainin…

(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated in the omnibus transportation appropriations act for this specific purpose, the department must establish a program to expand education opportunities for driver training school instructors, specifically certification trainin…

(1) Beginning January 1, 2027, and subject to the availability of funds appropriated in the omnibus transportation appropriations act for this specific purpose, the department must establish a program to provide vouchers for individuals at least 15 years of age but under 25 years…

(1) Beginning July 1, 2026, and subject to the availability of funds appropriated in the omnibus transportation appropriations act for this specific purpose, the department must establish a program to partner with tribal governments to provide young driver education and training …

See RCW 28A.220.901.

Any city, town, or county may establish a traffic school for the purposes and under the conditions set forth in this chapter. A city, town, or county traffic school may be established whenever the governing body of the city, town, or county adopts an ordinance or a resolution dec…

A traffic school established under this chapter shall be under the control and supervision of the governing body of the city, town, or county that has established the traffic school, through such agents, assistants, or instructors as the governing body may designate. The traffic …

All funds appropriated by the city, town, or county to the operation of the traffic school shall be deposited with the city, town, or county treasurer and shall be administered by the governing body of the city, town, or county. The governing bodies of every city, town, or county…

It shall be the purpose of every traffic school which may be established hereunder to instruct, educate, and inform all persons appearing for training in the proper, lawful, and safe operation of motor vehicles, including but not limited to rules of the road and the limitations o…

Every municipal court, district court, juvenile court, superior court, and every other court handling traffic cases within the limits of a county wherein a traffic school has been established may, as a part of any sentence imposed following a conviction for any traffic law violat…

Every person required to attend a traffic school as established under the provisions of this chapter shall maintain attendance in accordance with the sentence or order. Failure so to do, unless for good cause shown by clear and convincing evidence, is a traffic infraction.[ 1979 …

(1) A traffic school established by a city, town, or county under this chapter that collects fees for the cost of attending the traffic school may use any fees collected that are in excess of the costs of the traffic school for the following activities:(a) Safe driver education m…

A traffic school established by a city, town, or county under this chapter that collects fees for the cost of attending the traffic school may not charge a fee in excess of the penalty for an unscheduled traffic infraction established by the supreme court pursuant to RCW 46.63.11…

Any jurisdiction conducting a traffic school or traffic safety course in connection with a condition of a deferral, sentence, or penalty for a traffic infraction or traffic-related criminal offense listed under RCW 46.63.020 shall include, as part of its curriculum, the curriculu…

It is the policy of this state to promote and encourage the fullest possible use of its highway system by authorizing the making and execution of vehicle reciprocal or proportional registration agreements, arrangements and declarations with other states, provinces, territories, a…

The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Jurisdiction" means and includes a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a foreign…

The department of licensing shall have the authority to execute agreements, arrangements, or declarations to carry out the provisions of chapter 46.87 RCW and this chapter.If the department enters into a multistate proportional registration agreement which requires this state to …