Sections
46.20.010  Authority of director.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.010. Prior: 1937 c 188 ยง 49; RRS ยง 6312-49.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 46.


46.20.011  Definitions.
[1971 ex.s. c 292 ยง 42; 1967 c 167 ยง 8.]
Repealed by 1987 c 463 ยง 4.


46.20.020  Operator's license required โ€” Exceptions โ€” Surrender of license held from another jurisdiction.
[1961 c 134 ยง 1; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.020. Prior: 1937 c 188 ยง 43; RRS ยง 6312-43; prior: 1921 c 108 ยง 5, part; RRS ยง 6367, part.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 46. Later enactment, see RCW 46.20.021 and 46.20.025.


46.20.030  Persons ineligible, generally โ€” Procedure as to disabled โ€” Restricted licenses.
[1963 c 39 ยง 12; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.030. Prior: 1947 c 158 ยง 1, part; 1937 c 188 ยง 45, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 6312-45, part.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 46. Later enactment, see RCW 46.20.031.


46.20.040  Procedure as to disabled โ€” Restricted licenses.
[1947 c 158 ยง 1, part; 1937 c 188 ยง 45, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 6312-45, part.]
Now codified in RCW 46.20.030.


46.20.050  Procedure as to visually defective persons.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.050. Prior: 1939 c 182 ยง 6, part; RRS ยง 6312-46, part.]
Repealed by 1961 c 119 ยง 1.


46.20.060  Procedure as to legless or armless persons.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.060. Prior: 1939 c 182 ยง 6, part; 1937 c 188 ยง 46, part; RRS ยง 6312-46, part.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 46. Later enactment, see RCW 46.20.041.


46.20.080  Nonresident licensing.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.080. Prior: 1937 c 188 ยง 44; RRS ยง 6312-44; 1921 c 108 ยง 5, part; RRS ยง 6367, part.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 46. Later enactment, see RCW 46.20.025.


46.20.090  Application for license โ€” Contents โ€” Fee.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.090. Prior: 1957 c 294 ยง 1; 1953 c 221 ยง 1; 1947 c 164 ยง 16; 1937 c 188 ยง 50; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 6312-50; 1921 c 108 ยงยง 6, part, 7, part; RRS ยงยง 6368, part, 6369, part.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 46. Later enactment, see RCW 46.20.091.


46.20.092  Director to furnish applicant with summary of implied consent law.
[1979 c 158 ยง 145; 1969 c 1 ยง 4 (Initiative Measure No. 242, approved November 5, 1968).]
Repealed by 1986 c 101 ยง 1.


46.20.102  Minor and adult licenses to be distinguished in color or design.
[1979 c 61 ยง 5; 1967 c 167 ยง 2; 1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 12; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.102. Prior: 1957 c 242 ยง 2.]
Repealed by 1987 c 463 ยง 4.


46.20.104  Issuance of "adult driver's license" upon attaining age of eighteen.
[1971 ex.s. c 292 ยง 44; 1967 c 167 ยง 3; 1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 13; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.104. Prior: 1957 c 242 ยง 3.]
Repealed by 1987 c 463 ยง 4.


46.20.106  Evidence of applicant's age.
[1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 14; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.106. Prior: 1957 c 242 ยง 4.]
Repealed by 1999 c 6 ยง 29.


46.20.110  Temporary instruction permits โ€” Fee.
[1963 c 39 ยง 10; 1961 c 214 ยง 1; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.110. Prior: 1939 c 182 ยง 7; 1937 c 188 ยง 47; RRS ยง 6312-47.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 46. Later enactment, see RCW 46.20.055.


46.20.115  Photograph on driver's license.
[1979 c 158 ยง 148; 1975 1st ex.s. c 191 ยง 1; 1969 ex.s. c 155 ยง 2; 1967 ex.s. c 145 ยง 51.]
Repealed by 1985 1st ex.s. c 1 ยง 13, effective July 1, 1985.


46.20.116  Labeling license "not valid for identification purposes."
[1993 c 452 ยง 2; 1969 ex.s. c 155 ยง 3.]
Repealed by 1999 c 6 ยง 29.


46.20.140  Time and place of examinations โ€” Examination as evidence.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.140. Prior: 1937 c 188 ยง 58; RRS ยง 6312-58.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 46.


46.20.150  Reexamination may be required in certain cases โ€” Delegation of reexamination authority โ€” Appeal.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.150. Prior: 1959 c 284 ยง 3; 1953 c 23 ยง 1; 1943 c 26 ยง 1; Rem. Supp. 1943 ยง 6312-56a.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 46. Later enactment, see RCW 46.20.305.


46.20.160  Issuance of license.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.160. Prior: 1955 c 259 ยง 2; 1949 c 52 ยง 1; 1937 c 188 ยง 53; Rem. Supp. 1949 ยง 6312-53; 1921 c 108 ยง 7, part; RRS ยง 6369, part.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 46. Later enactment, see RCW 46.20.161.


46.20.170  Filing of applications.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.170. Prior: 1947 c 164 ยง 17; 1939 c 182 ยง 8; 1937 c 188 ยง 52; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 6312-52.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 46. Later enactment, see RCW 46.20.171.


46.20.171  Records of applications, suspensions, or revocations, drivers' records.
[1979 ex.s. c 136 ยง 55; 1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 19.]
Repealed by 1990 c 250 ยง 86.


46.20.180  Duration of license โ€” Renewal โ€” Fee.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.180. Prior: 1953 c 221 ยง 3; 1949 c 208 ยง 1; 1937 c 188 ยง 54; Rem. Supp. 1949 ยง 6312-54; 1921 c 108 ยง 7, part; RRS ยง 6369, part.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 46. Later enactment, see RCW 46.20.181.


46.20.190  License in immediate possession and displayed on demand.
[1979 ex.s. c 136 ยง 56; 1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 15; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.190. Prior: 1937 c 188 ยง 59; RRS ยง 6312-59; 1921 c 108 ยง 7, part; RRS ยง 6369, part.]
Recodified as RCW 46.20.017 pursuant to 1999 c 6 ยง 28.


46.20.210  Prohibited practices.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.210. Prior: 1937 c 188 ยง 61; RRS ยง 6312-61; 1921 c 108 ยง 15, part; RRS ยง 6377, part.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 46. Later enactment, see RCW 46.20.336.


46.20.230  Unlawful to allow unlicensed person to operate vehicle.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.230. Prior: 1937 c 188 ยง 62; RRS ยง 6312-62.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 46. Later enactment, see RCW 46.20.343 and 46.20.344.


46.20.240  Age limit for school bus drivers and drivers of for hire vehicles.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.240. Prior: 1937 c 188 ยง 48; RRS ยง 6312-48; 1921 c 108 ยงยง 3, 4; RRS ยงยง 6365, 6366.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 46. Later enactment, see RCW 46.20.045.


46.20.250  Mandatory revocation of license by court.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.250. Prior: 1959 c 239 ยง 1; 1955 c 393 ยง 1; 1937 c 188 ยง 65; RRS ยง 6312-65; 1923 c 122 ยง 1, part; 1921 c 108 ยง 9, part; RRS ยง 6371, part.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 46. Later enactment, see RCW 46.20.285.


46.20.260  Suspension for reckless driving.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.260. Prior: 1937 c 188 ยง 64; RRS ยง 6312-64; prior: 1923 c 122 ยง 2, part; RRS ยง 6371, part.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 ยง 91. Later enactment, see RCW 46.61.500(1).


46.20.275  Nonappearance after written promise โ€” Notice to department.

Cross-reference section, decodified September 1993.


46.20.280  Courts to forward records of convictions.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.280. Prior: 1939 c 182 ยง 10; 1937 c 188 ยง 67; RRS ยง 6312-67.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 46.


46.20.290  Suspension of license by director โ€” Causes.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.290. Prior: 1957 c 273 ยง 7; prior: 1937 c 188 ยง 66, part; RRS ยง 6312-66, part; 1923 c 122 ยง 1, part; 1921 c 108 ยง 9, part; RRS ยง 6371, part.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 46. Later enactment, see RCW 46.20.291.


46.20.309  Driver under twenty-one โ€” Alcohol in system โ€” Implied consent โ€” Penalties.
[1995 c 332 ยง 2; 1994 c 275 ยง 10.]
Recodified as RCW 46.61.503 pursuant to 1995 c 332 ยง 20, effective September 1, 1995.


46.20.310  Limit of suspension โ€” License to be restored.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.310. Prior: 1957 c 273 ยง 9; prior: 1937 c 188 ยง 66, part; RRS ยง 6312-66, part; 1923 c 122 ยง 1, part; 1921 c 108 ยง 9, part; RRS ยง 6371, part.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 46. Later enactment, see RCW 46.20.311 and 46.20.315.


46.20.330  Revocation bars application for new license for one year.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.330. Prior: 1957 c 273 ยง 11; prior: 1937 c 188 ยง 66, part; RRS ยง 6312-66, part; 1923 c 122 ยง 1, part; 1921 c 108 ยง 9, part; RRS ยง 6371, part.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 46. Later enactment, see RCW 46.20.311.


46.20.336  Violations โ€” Penalty.
[1990 c 210 ยง 3; 1981 c 92 ยง 1; 1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 41.]
Recodified as RCW 46.20.0921 pursuant to 1999 c 6 ยง 28.


46.20.340  Appeals to superior court from suspension, revocation, cancellation or refusal of license or certificate under chapters 46.12 and 46.16 RCW.
[1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 42; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.340. Prior: 1953 c 23 ยง 2; 1937 c 188 ยง 74; RRS ยง 6312-74.]
Now codified as RCW 46.12.240.


46.20.343  Unlawful to allow unauthorized minor child or ward to drive.
[1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 44.]
Recodified as RCW 46.20.024 pursuant to 1999 c 6 ยง 28.


46.20.344  Unlawful to allow unauthorized person to drive.
[1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 45.]
Repealed by 1998 c 203 ยง 14.


46.20.350  Penalty for driving after suspension, etc.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.350. Prior: 1937 c 188 ยง 69; RRS ยง 6312-69.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 46. Later enactment, see RCW 46.20.342.


46.20.360  Requisites for reinstatement or new license โ€” Perjury.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.360. Prior: 1937 c 188 ยง 70; RRS ยง 6312-70.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 121 ยง 46.


46.20.365  Alcohol violator โ€” Confiscation of driver's license โ€” Temporary and probationary licenses.
[1994 c 275 ยง 12.]
Repealed by 1995 c 332 ยง 21, effective September 1, 1995.


46.20.370  Moratorium for licensees in service.
[1943 c 184 ยง 1; Rem. Supp. 1943 ยง 6312-73a.]
Repealed by 1957 c 273 ยง 24; and repealed by 1961 c 12 ยง 46.98.050.


46.20.390  Occupational operator's license โ€” Petition โ€” Procedure โ€” Issuance โ€” Restrictions โ€” Duration โ€” Revocation.
[1967 c 32 ยง 32; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.20.390. Prior: 1959 c 241 ยง 1; 1957 c 268 ยง 2.]
Repealed by 1971 ex.s. c 284 ยง 16.


46.20.393  Occupational driver's license โ€” Court order โ€” Detailed restrictions โ€” Violation.
[1983 c 165 ยง 25.]
Repealed by 1985 c 407 ยง 6, effective January 1, 1986.


46.20.414  Unlicensed drivers โ€” Placement in suspended or revoked status.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 29 ยง 2.]
Recodified as RCW 46.20.317 pursuant to 1999 c 6 ยง 28.


46.20.416  Driving while in suspended or revoked status โ€” Penalty.
[1985 c 302 ยง 4; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 29 ยง 3.]
Repealed by 1990 c 250 ยง 86.


46.20.418  Driving while in suspended or revoked status โ€” Extension of suspension โ€” Delay in issuing new license.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 29 ยง 4.]
Repealed by 1990 c 250 ยง 86.


46.20.420  Operation of motor vehicle under other license or permit prohibited while license is suspended or revoked โ€” Penalty.
[1990 c 210 ยง 6; 1985 c 302 ยง 5; 1967 c 32 ยง 35; 1961 c 134 ยง 2.]
Recodified as RCW 46.20.345 pursuant to RCW 1.08.015; to harmonize with 1999 c 6 ยงยง 27 and 28.


46.20.430  Stopping vehicle registered to suspended or revoked driver โ€” Display of license.
[1979 c 158 ยง 152; 1965 ex.s. c 170 ยง 47.]
Recodified as RCW 46.20.349 pursuant to 1999 c 6 ยง 28.


46.20.435  Impoundment for driver's license violations โ€” Release, when โ€” Court hearing.
[1995 c 360 ยง 9; 1985 c 391 ยง 1; 1982 c 8 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 1996 c 89 ยง 3.


46.20.440  Vehicles requiring special skills โ€” Additional examination, special endorsement โ€” Exemption โ€” Instruction permit, fee.
[1980 c 114 ยง 1; 1971 ex.s. c 126 ยง 1; 1970 ex.s. c 100 ยง 4; 1969 ex.s. c 68 ยง 1; 1967 ex.s. c 20 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 1989 c 178 ยง 32, effective April 1, 1992. Cf. chapter 46.25 RCW.


46.20.450  Vehicles requiring special skills โ€” Rules and regulations โ€” Public hearings.
[1967 ex.s. c 20 ยง 2.]
Repealed by 1989 c 178 ยง 32, effective April 1, 1992. Cf. chapter 46.25 RCW.


46.20.460  Vehicles requiring special skills โ€” Waiver of requirements.
[1971 ex.s. c 126 ยง 2; 1969 ex.s. c 68 ยง 2; 1967 ex.s. c 20 ยง 3.]
Repealed by 1989 c 178 ยง 32, effective April 1, 1992. Cf. chapter 46.25 RCW.


46.20.470  Commercial driver's license โ€” Additional fee, disposition.
[1989 c 178 ยง 21; 1985 ex.s. c 1 ยง 7; 1969 ex.s. c 68 ยง 3; 1967 ex.s. c 20 ยง 4.]
Recodified as RCW 46.20.049 pursuant to 1999 c 6 ยง 28.


46.20.550  Wheelchair conveyances โ€” Special examinations โ€” Restrictions on license โ€” Rules for performance review.
[1983 c 200 ยง 3.]
Recodified as RCW 46.20.109 pursuant to 1999 c 6 ยง 28.


46.20.599  Alcohol violators โ€” Confiscation of license, issuance of temporary license.
[1985 c 352 ยง 2; 1984 c 219 ยง 2.]
Repealed by 1990 c 250 ยง 86.


46.20.600  Alcohol violators โ€” Duties of arresting officer โ€” Confiscation of license, issuance of temporary license, notice, report.
[1983 c 165 ยง 3.]
Repealed by 1985 c 407 ยง 6, effective January 1, 1986.


46.20.610  Alcohol violators โ€” Term of suspension, revocation, denial.
[1983 c 165 ยง 4.]
Repealed by 1985 c 407 ยง 6, effective January 1, 1986.


46.20.620  Alcohol violators โ€” Notice of department's intent to suspend, revoke, or deny โ€” Hearing, request and opportunity.
[1983 c 165 ยง 5.]
Repealed by 1985 c 407 ยง 6, effective January 1, 1986.


46.20.630  Alcohol violators โ€” Hearings on suspension, revocation, denial โ€” Rules โ€” Time and place โ€” Procedures.
[1983 c 165 ยง 6.]
Repealed by 1985 c 407 ยง 6, effective January 1, 1986.


46.20.640  Alcohol violators โ€” Scope of hearing.
[1983 c 165 ยง 7.]
Repealed by 1985 c 407 ยง 6, effective January 1, 1986.


46.20.650  Alcohol violators โ€” Posthearing order.
[1983 c 165 ยง 8.]
Repealed by 1985 c 407 ยง 6, effective January 1, 1986.


46.20.660  Alcohol violators โ€” Appeal of departmental order to superior court โ€” Stay of effective date โ€” Court's options โ€” Costs.
[1983 c 165 ยง 9.]
Repealed by 1985 c 407 ยง 6, effective January 1, 1986.


46.20.670  Alcohol violators โ€” Nonresidents โ€” Notice to state of residence and license.
[1983 c 165 ยง 10.]
Repealed by 1985 c 407 ยง 6, effective January 1, 1986.


46.20.680  Alcohol violators โ€” Two proceedings from same arrest.
[1984 c 258 ยง 326; 1983 c 165 ยง 11.]
Repealed by 1985 c 407 ยง 6, effective January 1, 1986.


46.20.690  Alcohol violators โ€” Administration and enforcement โ€” Rules and forms.
[1983 c 165 ยง 12.]
Repealed by 1985 c 407 ยง 6, effective January 1, 1986.


46.20.700  Alcohol violators โ€” Coordination of license suspensions or revocations.
[1983 c 165 ยง 22.]
Repealed by 1985 c 407 ยง 6, effective January 1, 1986.


46.20.730  Ignition interlock device โ€” Other biological or technical device โ€” Definitions.
[1994 c 229 ยง 9; 1994 c 275 ยง 23; 1987 c 247 ยง 3.]
Recodified as RCW 46.04.215 pursuant to 1997 c 229 ยง 14, effective January 1, 1998.