46.16 - Vehicle licenses
Sections
46.16.004 Definitions.
[2010 c 161 ยง 401; 2007 c 419 ยง 3.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.010 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1215, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.005 Rules and regulations.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.005. Prior: 1959 c 66 ยง 3; 1957 c 145 ยง 6. Formerly RCW 46.16.360.]
Repealed by 1967 c 32 ยง 119.
46.16.006 "Registration year" defined โ Registration months โ "Last day of the month" defined.
[2010 c 161 ยง 402; 2009 c 159 ยง 1; 1992 c 222 ยง 1; 1983 c 27 ยง 1; 1981 c 214 ยง 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 118 ยง 1.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.020 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1215, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.010 Licenses and plates required โ Penalties โ Exceptions โ Expired registration, impoundment.
[2010 c 270 ยง 1; 2010 c 217 ยง 5; 2010 c 161 ยง 403; 2007 c 242 ยง 2; 2006 c 212 ยง 1. Prior: 2005 c 350 ยง 1; 2005 c 323 ยง 2; 2005 c 213 ยง 6; prior: 2003 c 353 ยง 8; 2003 c 53 ยง 238; 2000 c 229 ยง 1; 1999 c 277 ยง 4; prior: 1997 c 328 ยง 2; 1997 c 241 ยง 13; 1996 c 184 ยง 1; 1993 c 238 ยง 1; 1991 c 163 ยง 1; 1989 c 192 ยง 2; 1986 c 186 ยง 1; 1977 ex.s. c 148 ยง 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 17 ยง 2; 1972 ex.s. c 5 ยง 2; 1969 c 27 ยง 3; 1967 c 202 ยง 2; 1963 ex.s. c 3 ยง 51; 1961 ex.s. c 21 ยง 32; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.010; prior: 1955 c 265 ยง 1; 1947 c 33 ยง 1; 1937 c 188 ยง 15; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 6312-15; 1929 c 99 ยง 5; RRS ยง 6324.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.030 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1215, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.0101 Rental cars.
[1992 c 194 ยง 6.]
Repealed by 1994 c 227 ยง 1.
46.16.0105 Exemption โ Vehicles in national recreation areas.
[2005 c 79 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.011 Allowing unauthorized person to drive โ Penalty.
[1987 c 388 ยง 10.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.520 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1218, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.012 Immunity from liability for licensing nonroadworthy vehicle.
[1986 c 186 ยง 5.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.510 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1218, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.015 Emission control inspections required โ Exceptions โ Educational information.
[2010 c 161 ยง 406; 2002 c 24 ยง 1; 1998 c 342 ยง 6; 1991 c 199 ยง 209; 1990 c 42 ยง 318; 1989 c 240 ยง 1; 1985 c 7 ยง 111. Prior: 1983 c 238 ยง 1; 1983 c 237 ยง 3; 1980 c 176 ยง 1; 1979 ex.s. c 163 ยง 11.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.060 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1215, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.016 Emission control inspections โ Rules for licensing requirements.
[1979 ex.s. c 163 ยง 15.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.017 Emission standards โ Compliance required to register, lease, rent, or sell vehicles โ Exemptions.
[2005 c 295 ยง 7.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.020 Exemptions โ State and publicly owned vehicles โ Registration.
[2010 c 161 ยง 407; 1986 c 30 ยง 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 169 ยง 5; 1973 1st ex.s. c 132 ยง 22; 1967 c 32 ยง 14; 1965 ex.s. c 106 ยง 1; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.020. Prior: 1939 c 182 ยง 4; 1937 c 188 ยง 21; RRS ยง 6312-21; 1925 ex.s. c 47 ยง 1; 1921 c 96 ยง 17; 1919 c 46 ยง 2; 1917 c 155 ยง 12; 1915 c 142 ยง 17; RRS ยง 6329.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.170 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1215, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.022 Exemptions โ Vehicles owned by Indian tribes โ Conditions.
[2010 c 161 ยง 408; 1986 c 30 ยง 2.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.175 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1215, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.023 Ride-sharing vehicles โ Special plates โ Gross misdemeanor.
[2004 c 223 ยง 2; 1993 c 488 ยง 5; 1987 c 175 ยง 2.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.025 Identification device for exempt farm vehicles โ Application for โ Contents โ Fee.
[2010 c 161 ยง 409; 2010 c 8 ยง 9010; 1979 c 158 ยง 139; 1967 c 202 ยง 3.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.420 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1217, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.028 "Resident" defined โ Vehicle registration required.
[2010 c 161 ยง 410; 1997 c 59 ยง 7; 1987 c 142 ยง 1; 1986 c 186 ยง 2; 1985 c 353 ยง 1.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.140 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1215, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.029 Purchasing vehicle with foreign plates.
[2010 c 161 ยง 411; 1987 c 142 ยง 2.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.150 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1215, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.030 Nonresident exemption โ Reciprocity.
[2010 c 161 ยง 412; 1991 c 163 ยง 2; 1990 c 42 ยง 110; 1967 c 32 ยง 15; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.030. Prior: 1937 c 188 ยง 23; RRS ยง 6312-23; 1931 c 120 ยง 1; 1929 c 99 ยง 4; 1921 c 96 ยง 11; 1919 c 59 ยง 6; 1917 c 155 ยง 7; 1915 c 142 ยง 11; RRS ยง 6322.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.160 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1215, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.035 Exemptions โ Private school buses.
[1990 c 33 ยง 584; 1980 c 88 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.040 Form of application โ Contents.
[2010 c 161 ยง 413; 1987 c 244 ยง 2; 1975 c 25 ยง 15; 1969 ex.s. c 170 ยง 2. Prior: 1967 ex.s. c 83 ยง 59; 1967 c 32 ยง 16; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.040; prior: 1947 c 164 ยง 8; 1937 c 188 ยง 29; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 6312-29; 1921 c 96 ยง 5; 1919 c 178 ยง 1; 1919 c 59 ยง 4; 1915 c 142 ยง 5; RRS ยง 6316.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.040 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1215, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.045 Temporary permits โ Authority โ Fees โ Secure system.
[2010 c 161 ยง 415; 2008 c 51 ยง 1; 2007 c 155 ยง 1; 1990 c 198 ยง 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 132 ยง 23; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.045. Prior: 1959 c 66 ยง 1.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.300 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1216, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.047 Temporary permits โ Form and contents โ Duration โ Fees.
[2010 c 161 ยง 416; 2010 c 8 ยง 9011; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.047. Prior: 1959 c 66 ยง 2.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.305 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1216, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.048 Temporary letter of authority for movement of unlicensed vehicle for special community event.
[2010 c 161 ยง 417; 1977 c 25 ยง 2.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.350 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1216, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.060 License fee, general โ Distribution of proceeds โ House-moving dollies.
[1992 c 216 ยง 4; 1987 1st ex.s. c 9 ยง 3; 1985 c 380 ยง 13; 1981 c 342 ยง 8; 1975 1st ex.s. c 118 ยง 3; 1969 ex.s. c 170 ยง 3; 1969 c 99 ยง 5; 1965 c 25 ยง 1; 1961 ex.s. c 7 ยง 9; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.060. Prior: 1957 c 105 ยง 1; 1955 c 384 ยง 11; 1951 c 150 ยง 17; 1949 c 220 ยง 8; 1937 c 188 ยง 16; 1931 c 140 ยง 1; part; 1921 c 96 ยง 15, part; 1919 c 46 ยง 1, part; 1917 c 155 ยง 10, part; 1915 c 142 ยง 15, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 ยง 6312-16; RRS ยง 6326, part.]
Repealed by 2000 1st sp.s. c 1 ยง 2.
46.16.061 Additional fees to help defray costs of studies.
[1985 c 380 ยง 14; 1984 c 7 ยง 49; 1963 ex.s. c 3 ยง 40.]
Repealed by 2000 1st sp.s. c 1 ยง 2.
46.16.062 License fee.
[2000 c 1 ยง 1 (Initiative Measure No. 695, approved November 2, 1999).]
Decodified November 1, 2000.
Notes:
Reviser's note: Decodified November 1, 2000, under the Washington Supreme Court decision in Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587 et al v. The State of Washington, 142 Wash.2d 183 (2000), which declared Initiative Measure No. 695 (2000 c 1) unconstitutional in its entirety.
46.16.0621 License fee.
[2003 c 1 ยง 2 (Initiative Measure No. 776, approved November 5, 2002); 2002 c 352 ยง 7; 2000 1st sp.s. c 1 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.063 Additional fee for recreational vehicles.
[1996 c 237 ยง 1; 1980 c 60 ยง 2.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.065 Small trailer license fee โ Conditions.
[2001 c 64 ยง 4; 1975 1st ex.s. c 118 ยง 4; 1961 ex.s. c 7 ยง 10; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.065. Prior: 1951 c 269 ยง 7.]
Repealed by 2002 c 352 ยง 28, effective July 1, 2002.
46.16.067 House trailer license fee.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.067. Prior: 1957 c 269 ยง 16.]
Repealed by 1961 ex.s. c 7 ยง 24.
46.16.068 Trailing units โ Permanent plates.
[2010 c 161 ยง 418; 1998 c 321 ยง 32 (Referendum Bill No. 49, approved November 3, 1998); 1993 c 123 ยง 4.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.450 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1217, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.070 License fee on trucks, buses, and for hire vehicles based on gross weight.
[2010 c 161 ยง 419; 2005 c 314 ยง 204. Prior: 2003 c 361 ยง 201; 2003 c 1 ยง 3 (Initiative Measure No. 776, approved November 5, 2002); 1994 c 262 ยง 8; 1993 sp.s. c 23 ยง 60; prior: 1993 c 123 ยง 5; 1993 c 102 ยง 1; 1990 c 42 ยง 105; 1989 c 156 ยง 1; prior: 1987 1st ex.s. c 9 ยง 4; 1987 c 244 ยง 3; 1986 c 18 ยง 4; 1985 c 380 ยง 15; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 64 ยง 1; 1969 ex.s. c 281 ยง 54; 1967 ex.s. c 118 ยง 1; 1967 ex.s. c 83 ยง 56; 1961 ex.s. c 7 ยง 11; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.070; prior: 1957 c 273 ยง 1; 1955 c 363 ยง 2; prior: 1951 c 269 ยง 9; 1950 ex.s. c 15 ยง 1, part; 1939 c 182 ยง 3, part; 1937 c 188 ยง 17, part; 1931 c 140 ยง 1, part; 1921 c 96 ยง 15, part; 1919 c 46 ยง 1, part; 1917 c 155 ยง 10, part; 1915 c 142 ยง 15, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 ยง 6312-17, part; RRS ยง 6326, part.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.455 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1217, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.071 Additional fees.
[1996 c 315 ยง 4.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.072 Gross weight fees on trailers.
[1961 ex.s. c 21 ยง 33; 1961 ex.s. c 7 ยง 12; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.072. Prior: 1957 c 273 ยง 2; 1955 c 363 ยง 3; prior: 1951 c 269 ยง 10; 1950 ex.s. c 15 ยง 1, part; 1949 c 220 ยง 10, part; 1947 c 200 ยง 15, part; 1941 c 224 ยง 1, part; 1939 c 182 ยง 3, part; 1937 c 188 ยง 17, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 ยง 6312-17, part; 1931 c 140 ยง 1, part; 1921 c 96 ยง 15, part; 1919 c 46 ยง 1, part; 1917 c 155 ยง 10, part; 1915 c 142 ยง 15, part; RRS ยง 6326, part.]
Repealed by 1967 ex.s. c 83 ยง 61.
46.16.073 Federal heavy vehicle use tax.
[1985 c 79 ยง 1.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.100 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1215, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.074 Increased fees on trucks propelled other than by gasoline.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.074. Prior: 1955 c 363 ยง 4; prior: 1951 c 269 ยง 11; 1950 ex.s. c 15 ยง 1, part; 1949 c 220 ยง 10, part; 1947 c 200 ยง 15, part; 1941 c 224 ยง 1, part; 1939 c 182 ยง 3, part; 1937 c 188 ยง 17, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 ยง 6312-17, part; 1931 c 140 ยง 1, part; 1921 c 96 ยง 15, part; 1919 c 46 ยง 1, part; 1917 c 155 ยง 10, part; 1915 c 142 ยง 15, part; RRS ยง 6326, part.]
Repealed by 1961 ex.s. c 7 ยง 24. Later enactment, see RCW 46.16.075.
46.16.075 Gross weight fees on trucks propelled by diesel oil, steam, electricity or natural gas.
[1965 c 137 ยง 3; 1961 ex.s. c 7 ยง 13. Prior: 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.074; 1955 c 363 ยง 4; 1951 c 269 ยง 11; prior: 1950 ex.s. c 15 ยง 1, part; 1949 c 220 ยง 10, part; 1947 c 200 ยง 15, part; 1941 c 224 ยง 1, part; 1939 c 182 ยง 3, part; 1937 c 188 ยง 17, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 ยง 6312-17, part; 1931 c 140 ยง 1, part; 1921 c 96 ยง 15, part; 1919 c 46 ยง 1, part; 1917 c 155 ยง 10, part; 1915 c 142 ยง 15, part; RRS ยง 6326, part.]
Repealed by 1967 ex.s. c 83 ยง 61. Later enactment, see RCW 46.16.070.
46.16.076 Voluntary, opt-out donation โ State parks renewal and stewardship account.
[2010 c 161 ยง 420; 2009 c 512 ยง 1; 2007 c 340 ยง 1.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.090 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1215, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.079 Fixed load motor vehicle equipped for lifting or towing โ Capacity fee in addition to and in lieu.
[1986 c 18 ยง 5; 1975 c 25 ยง 16; 1963 c 18 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.080 Fixed load machines โ Capacity fee in addition to and in lieu โ Exception.
[1986 c 18 ยง 6; 1975 c 25 ยง 17; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.080. Prior: 1957 c 269 ยง 17; 1955 c 363 ยง 5; prior: 1955 c 139 ยง 22; 1950 ex.s. c 15 ยง 1, part; 1949 c 220 ยง 10, part; 1947 c 200 ยง 15, part; 1941 c 224 ยง 1, part; 1939 c 182 ยง 3, part; 1937 c 188 ยง 17, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 ยง 6312-17, part; 1931 c 140 ยง 1, part; 1921 c 96 ยง 15, part; 1919 c 46 ยง 1, part; 1917 c 155 ยง 10, part; 1915 c 142 ยง 15, part; RRS ยง 6326, part.]
Repealed by 1994 c 262 ยง 28, effective July 1, 1994.
46.16.082 Increased fees for converter gears.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.082. Prior: 1959 c 319 ยง 21; 1955 c 384 ยง 7.]
Repealed by 1969 ex.s. c 170 ยง 17.
46.16.083 Converter gear โ Optional methods of licensing.
[1986 c 18 ยง 7; 1969 ex.s. c 170 ยง 4; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.083. Prior: 1959 c 319 ยง 22; 1955 c 384 ยง 9.]
Repealed by 1991 c 163 ยง 6.
46.16.085 Commercial trailers, pole trailers โ Fee in lieu.
[1991 c 163 ยง 3; 1989 c 156 ยง 2; 1987 c 244 ยง 4; 1986 c 18 ยง 8; 1985 c 380 ยง 16.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.086 Single-axle trailers โ Fee in lieu.
[2010 c 161 ยง 421; 2006 c 337 ยง 2; 2005 c 314 ยง 203.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.440 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1217, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.088 Transfer of license plates โ Penalty.
[1986 c 18 ยง 9; 1985 c 380 ยง 17.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.090 Gross weight fees on farm vehicles โ Penalty.
[2010 c 161 ยง 423; 1989 c 156 ยง 3; 1986 c 18 ยง 10. Prior: 1985 c 457 ยง 16; 1985 c 380 ยง 18; 1979 ex.s. c 136 ยง 45; 1977 c 25 ยง 1; 1969 ex.s. c 169 ยง 1; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.090; prior: 1957 c 273 ยง 13; 1955 c 363 ยง 6; prior: 1953 c 227 ยง 1; 1951 c 269 ยง 12; 1950 ex.s. c 15 ยง 1, part; 1949 c 220 ยง 10, part; 1947 c 200 ยง 15, part; 1941 c 224 ยง 1, part; 1939 c 182 ยง 3, part; 1937 c 188 ยง 17, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 ยง 6312-17, part; 1931 c 140 ยง 1, part; 1921 c 96 ยง 15, part; 1919 c 46 ยง 1, part; 1917 c 155 ยง 10, part; 1915 c 142 ยง 15, part; RRS ยง 6326, part.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.425 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1217, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.100 Special permits for single movement โ Fee.
[1975 c 25 ยง 18; 1971 ex.s. c 231 ยง 10; 1969 ex.s. c 170 ยง 5; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.100. Prior: 1955 c 363 ยง 7; prior: 1955 c 139 ยง 23; 1950 ex.s. c 15 ยง 1, part; 1949 c 220 ยง 10, part; 1947 c 200 ยง 15, part; 1941 c 224 ยง 1, part; 1939 c 182 ยง 3, part; 1937 c 188 ยง 17, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 6312-17, part; 1931 c 140 ยง 1, part; 1921 c 96 ยง 15, part; 1919 c 146 ยง 1, part; 1917 c 155 ยง 10, part; 1915 c 142 ยง 15, part; RRS ยง 6326, part.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 64 ยง 24.
46.16.104 Mobile home movement permit, vehicle license plates โ Required โ Copies to county assessors.
[1973 c 103 ยง 6; 1971 ex.s. c 231 ยง 20.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 22 ยง 9. Later enactment, see RCW 46.44.170.
46.16.105 Mobile home movement permit, vehicle license plates โ Special one-transit permit โ Conditions โ Fee, disposition.
[1971 ex.s. c 231 ยง 21.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 22 ยง 9. Later enactment, see RCW 46.44.170.
46.16.106 Mobile home movement without permit or vehicle license plate as misdemeanor โ Exception.
[1973 c 103 ยง 7; 1971 ex.s. c 231 ยง 22.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 22 ยง 9. Later enactment, see RCW 46.44.175.
46.16.110 Gross weight, how computed.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.110. Prior: 1955 c 363 ยง 8; prior: 1955 c 139 ยง 24; 1950 ex.s. c 15 ยง 1, part; 1949 c 220 ยง 10, part; 1947 c 200 ยง 15, part; 1941 c 224 ยง 1, part; 1939 c 182 ยง 3, part; 1937 c 188 ยง 17, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 ยง 6312-17, part; 1931 c 140 ยง 1, part; 1921 c 96 ยง 15, part; 1919 c 46 ยง 1, part; 1917 c 155 ยง 10, part; 1915 c 142 ยง 15, part; RRS ยง 6326, part.]
Repealed by 1967 ex.s. c 83 ยง 61. Later enactment, see RCW 46.16.111.
46.16.111 Gross weight, how computed.
[1987 c 244 ยง 5; 1986 c 18 ยง 11; 1971 ex.s. c 231 ยง 1; 1969 ex.s. c 170 ยง 6; 1967 ex.s. c 83 ยง 57.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.115 Payment of tonnage fees separately on trailers or semitrailers โ Optional.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 64 ยง 2; 1973 1st ex.s. c 150 ยง 4; 1969 ex.s. c 170 ยง 15.]
Repealed by 1985 c 380 ยง 24; and repealed by 1986 c 18 ยง 26, effective January 1, 1987.
46.16.120 Seating capacity fees on stages, for hire vehicles.
[1961 ex.s. c 7 ยง 14; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.120. Prior: 1951 c 269 ยง 13; 1949 c 200 ยง 9; 1937 c 188 ยง 18; Rem. Supp. 1949 ยง 6312-18.]
Repealed by 1967 ex.s. c 83 ยง 61. Later enactment, see RCW 46.16.121.
46.16.121 Seating capacity fees on stages, for hire vehicles.
[1967 ex.s. c 83 ยง 58.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.125 Mileage fees on stages โ Penalty.
[2010 c 161 ยง 424; 1997 c 215 ยง 2; 1967 ex.s. c 83 ยง 60; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.125. Prior: 1951 c 269 ยง 14.]
Recodified as RCW 81.24.100 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1236, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.130 Reduction of fees for fractional year.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 54 ยง 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 118 ยง 5; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.130. Prior: 1951 c 269 ยง 15; 1949 c 220 ยง 11; 1945 c 171 ยง 1; 1943 c 194 ยง 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 ยง 6312-18a.]
Repealed by 1986 c 18 ยง 26, effective January 1, 1987.
46.16.135 Monthly license fee โ Penalty.
[1986 c 18 ยง 12; 1985 c 380 ยง 19; 1979 ex.s. c 136 ยง 46; 1979 c 134 ยง 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 64 ยง 3; 1975 1st ex.s. c 118 ยง 6; 1969 ex.s. c 170 ยง 7; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.135. Prior: 1951 c 269 ยง 16.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.137 Monthly license for transportation of logs, dump trucks โ Penalty.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 64 ยง 4; 1975 1st ex.s. c 118 ยง 7; 1974 ex.s. c 172 ยง 1; 1967 c 32 ยง 17; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.137. Prior: 1959 c 319 ยง 23; 1957 c 273 ยง 4.]
Repealed by 1979 c 134 ยง 4.
46.16.138 Monthly license for transportation of logs โ Penalty for operating vehicle for other purpose.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.138. Prior: 1959 c 319 ยง 24.]
Repealed by 1979 c 134 ยง 4.
46.16.140 Overloading licensed capacity โ Additional license โ Penalties โ Exceptions.
[1986 c 18 ยง 13; 1979 ex.s. c 136 ยง 47; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.140. Prior: 1955 c 384 ยง 16; 1951 c 269 ยง 18; 1937 c 188 ยง 25, part; RRS ยง 6312-25, part.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.540 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1218, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.145 Overloading licensed capacity โ Penalties.
[1979 ex.s. c 136 ยง 48; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 64 ยง 5; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.145. Prior: 1951 c 269 ยง 19; 1937 c 188 ยง 25, part; RRS ยง 6312-25, part.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.545 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1218, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.150 School buses exempt from load and seat capacity fees.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.150. Prior: 1937 c 188 ยง 22; RRS ยง 6312-22.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.160 Vehicle trip permits โ Restrictions and requirements โ Fees and taxes โ Penalty โ Rules.
[2010 c 161 ยง 425; 2007 c 419 ยง 6. Prior: 2002 c 352 ยง 8; 2002 c 168 ยง 5; 1999 c 270 ยง 1; 1996 c 184 ยง 2; 1993 c 102 ยง 2; 1987 c 244 ยง 6; 1981 c 318 ยง 1; 1977 ex.s. c 22 ยง 5; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 64 ยง 6; 1969 ex.s. c 170 ยง 8; 1961 c 306 ยง 1; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.160; prior: 1957 c 273 ยง 3; 1955 c 384 ยง 17; 1949 c 174 ยง 1; 1947 c 176 ยง 1; 1937 c 188 ยง 24; Rem. Supp. 1949 ยง 6312-24.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.320 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1216, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.162 Farm vehicle trip permits.
[2010 c 161 ยง 426; 2009 c 452 ยง 1; 2006 c 337 ยง 3; 2005 c 314 ยง 206.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.330 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1216, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.170 Marking gross weight on vehicle.
[1988 c 56 ยง 2; 1986 c 18 ยง 14; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.170. Prior: 1937 c 188 ยง 19; RRS ยง 6312-19.]
Repealed by 2001 c 66 ยง 1.
46.16.180 Unlawful to carry passengers for hire without license.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.180. Prior: 1937 c 188 ยง 20; RRS ยง 6312-20.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.530 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1218, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.190 County auditor's fee for licensing.
[1949 c 234 ยง 3; 1947 c 164 ยง 9; 1937 c 188 ยง 32; Rem. Supp. 1949 ยง 6312-32.]
Repealed by 1955 c 89 ยง 5; and repealed by 1961 c 12 ยง 46.98.050.
46.16.200 Applications to agents โ Transmittal to director.
[1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.200. Prior: 1955 c 259 ยง 1; 1955 c 89 ยง 4; 1947 c 164 ยง 10; 1937 c 188 ยง 33; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 6312-33; 1921 c 96 ยง 6, part; 1917 c 155 ยง 4, part; 1915 c 142 ยง 6, part; RRS ยง 6317, part.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.210 Original applications โ Renewals โ Fees โ Preissuance, when.
[2010 c 161 ยง 428; 2010 c 8 ยง 9012; 2001 c 206 ยง 1; 1997 c 241 ยง 8; 1994 c 262 ยง 9; 1977 c 8 ยง 1. Prior: 1975 1st ex.s. c 169 ยง 6; 1975 1st ex.s. c 118 ยง 8; 1969 ex.s. c 75 ยง 1; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.210; prior: 1957 c 273 ยง 5; 1955 c 89 ยง 2; 1953 c 252 ยง 3; 1947 c 164 ยง 11; 1937 c 188 ยง 34; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 6312-34.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.110 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1215, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.212 Notice of liability insurance requirement.
[2010 c 161 ยง 429; 1989 c 353 ยง 10.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.130 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1215, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.215 Renewal, payment of parking fines required โ Distribution of fines, penalties, and surcharges โ Change of registered owner โ Statement of unpaid parking fines to registered owners.
[1982 1st ex.s. c 14 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 1984 c 224 ยง 4, effective July 1, 1984.
46.16.216 Payment of parking fines required for renewal.
[2010 c 249 ยง 10; 2010 c 161 ยง 430; 2004 c 231 ยง 4; 1990 2nd ex.s. c 1 ยง 401; 1984 c 224 ยง 1.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.120 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1215, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.220 Time of renewal of licenses โ Duration.
[1997 c 241 ยง 9; 1991 c 339 ยง 20; 1975 1st ex.s. c 118 ยง 9; 1969 ex.s. c 170 ยง 9; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.220. Prior: 1957 c 261 ยง 8; 1955 c 89 ยง 1; 1953 c 252 ยง 4; 1947 c 164 ยง 12; 1937 c 188 ยง 35; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 6312-35; 1921 c 96 ยง 7, part; RRS ยง 6318, part; 1921 c 6 ยง 1, part; 1916 c 142 ยง 7, part.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.225 Adjustment of vehicle registration periods to stagger renewal periods.
[2010 c 161 ยง 431; 1986 c 18 ยง 15; 1979 c 158 ยง 140; 1975 1st ex.s. c 118 ยง 2.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.025 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1215, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.230 License plates furnished.
[1992 c 7 ยง 41; 1975 c 25 ยง 19; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.230. Prior: 1957 c 261 ยง 9; 1949 c 90 ยง 1; 1939 c 182 ยง 5; 1937 c 188 ยง 28; Rem. Supp. 1949 ยง 6312-28; 1921 c 96 ยง 12; 1921 c 6 ยง 2; 1919 c 59 ยง 7; 1917 c 155 ยง 8; 1915 c 142 ยง 12; RRS ยง 6323.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.233 Standard background โ Periodic replacement โ Retention of current plate number.
[2003 c 361 ยง 501; 2003 c 196 ยง 401; 2000 c 37 ยง 1; 1997 c 291 ยง 2.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.235 State name not abbreviated.
[1965 ex.s. c 78 ยง 2.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.237 Reflectorized materials โ Fee.
[2005 c 314 ยง 301; 1987 c 52 ยง 1; 1967 ex.s. c 145 ยง 60.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.240 Attachment of plates to vehicles โ Violations enumerated.
[2006 c 326 ยง 1. Prior: 1987 c 330 ยง 704; 1987 c 142 ยง 3; 1969 ex.s. c 170 ยง 10; 1967 c 32 ยง 18; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.240; prior: 1947 c 89 ยง 1; 1937 c 188 ยง 36; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 6312-36.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.245 Display of truck or trailer license or tax receipt โ Exception โ Penalty.
[1953 c 252 ยง 5.]
Repealed by 1955 c 139 ยง 26; and repealed by 1961 c 12 ยง 46.98.050.
46.16.260 License registration certificate โ Signature required โ Carried in vehicle โ Penalty โ Inspection โ Exception.
[2010 c 161 ยง 432; 2010 c 8 ยง 9014; 1986 c 18 ยง 16; 1979 ex.s. c 113 ยง 3; 1969 ex.s. c 170 ยง 11; 1967 c 32 ยง 19; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.260. Prior: 1955 c 384 ยง 18; 1937 c 188 ยง 8; RRS ยง 6312-8.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.180 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1215, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.265 Replacement certificate.
[2010 c 161 ยง 433; 1997 c 241 ยง 6.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.190 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1215, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.270 Replacement of plates โ Fee.
[2005 c 314 ยง 302; 1997 c 291 ยง 3; 1990 c 250 ยง 32; 1987 c 178 ยง 2. Prior: 1986 c 280 ยง 4; 1986 c 30 ยง 3; 1975 1st ex.s. c 169 ยง 7; 1965 ex.s. c 78 ยง 1; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.270; prior: 1951 c 269 ยง 6; 1947 c 164 ยง 13; 1937 c 188 ยง 37; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 6312-37; 1929 c 99 ยง 6; 1921 c 96 ยง 14; 1919 c 59 ยง 8; 1915 c 142 ยง 14; RRS ยง 6325.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.275 Replacement plates required, when.
[1984 c 62 ยง 1; 1983 c 72 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 1986 c 280 ยง 5.
46.16.276 Implementing rules.
[1986 c 30 ยง 4.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.220 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1215, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.280 Sale, loss, or destruction of commercial vehicle โ Credit for unused fee โ Change in license classification.
[1987 c 244 ยง 7; 1986 c 18 ยง 17; 1967 c 32 ยง 20; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.280. Prior: 1947 c 164 ยง 14; 1937 c 188 ยง 38; Rem. Supp. 1947 ยง 6312-38.]
RCW 46.16.280 was repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438 and takes precedence over the recodification direction in 2010 c 161 ยง 1215 drafted in error.
46.16.290 Disposition of license plates, certificate on vehicle transfer.
[2004 c 223 ยง 3; 1997 c 291 ยง 4; 1986 c 18 ยง 18; 1983 c 27 ยง 2; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.290. Prior: 1937 c 188 ยง 39; RRS ยง 6312-39; 1931 c 138 ยง 2; 1929 c 99 ยง 3; 1921 c 96 ยง 8; 1919 c 59 ยง 5; 1917 c 155 ยง 5; 1915 c 142 ยง 8; RRS ยง 6319.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.295 Returned plates โ Reuse.
[2003 c 359 ยง 1.]
RCW 46.16.295 was repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438 and takes precedence over the recodification direction in 2010 c 161 ยง 1215 drafted in error.
46.16.300 Apportionment of registration of fleets operating interstate.
[1949 c 130 ยง 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 ยง 6312-23a.]
Repealed by 1955 c 381 ยง 11; and repealed by 1961 c 12 ยง 46.98.050.
46.16.301 Baseball stadium license plates.
[2010 c 161 ยง 614; 1997 c 291 ยง 5; 1995 3rd sp.s. c 1 ยง 102; 1994 c 194 ยง 2; 1990 c 250 ยง 1.]
Recodified as RCW 46.18.215 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1228, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.305 Special license plates โ Continuance of earlier issues โ Conditions for current issues.
[2008 c 72 ยง 1. Prior: 1997 c 291 ยง 6; 1997 c 241 ยง 10; 1990 c 250 ยง 2.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.307 Collectors' vehicles โ Use restrictions.
[1996 c 225 ยง 11.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.309 Special license plates โ Application.
[1997 c 291 ยง 7; 1990 c 250 ยง 3.]
Recodified as RCW 46.18.010 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1225, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30901 Professional firefighters and paramedics plate.
[2004 c 35 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30902 Washington State Council of Firefighters benevolent fund.
[2004 c 35 ยง 4.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30903 Helping Kids Speak plate.
[2004 c 48 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30904 "Helping Kids Speak" account.
[2004 c 48 ยง 4.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30905 Law enforcement memorial plate.
[2004 c 221 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30906 Law enforcement memorial account.
[2004 c 221 ยง 4.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30907 Washington's Wildlife plate collection.
[2005 c 42 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30908 Washington's Wildlife license plate collection โ Definition.
[2005 c 42 ยง 2.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30909 Washington state parks and recreation commission plate.
[2005 c 44 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30910 Washington state parks and recreation commission special license plate โ Definition.
[2005 c 44 ยง 2.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30911 "Washington Lighthouses" plate.
[2005 c 48 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30912 Lighthouse environmental programs account.
[2005 c 48 ยง 4.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30913 "Keep Kids Safe" plate.
[2005 c 53 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30914 "We love our pets" plate.
[2005 c 71 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30915 We love our pets account.
[2005 c 71 ยง 4.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30916 Gonzaga University alumni association plate.
[2005 c 85 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30917 Gonzaga University alumni association account.
[2005 c 85 ยง 4.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30918 "Washington's National Park Fund" plate.
[2005 c 177 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30919 "Washington's National Park Fund" account.
[2005 c 177 ยง 4.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30920 Armed forces plate collection.
[2008 c 183 ยง 1; 2005 c 216 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30921 Armed forces license plate collection โ Definition โ No free issuance.
[2008 c 183 ยง 2; 2005 c 216 ยง 2.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30923 "Ski & Ride Washington" account.
[2005 c 220 ยง 4.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30924 Wild On Washington plate.
[2005 c 224 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30925 Wild On Washington license plates โ Definition.
[2005 c 224 ยง 2.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30926 Endangered Wildlife plate.
[2005 c 225 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30927 Endangered Wildlife license plates โ Definition.
[2005 c 225 ยง 2.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30928 "Share the Road" plate.
[2005 c 426 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.30929 "Share the Road" account.
[2005 c 426 ยง 4.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.310 Vehicles over forty years old โ "Horseless carriage" licenses.
[1988 c 15 ยง 1; 1982 c 143 ยง 1; 1971 ex.s. c 114 ยง 1; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.310. Prior: 1955 c 100 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 1990 c 250 ยง 12, effective January 1, 1991. Cf. RCW 46.16.305.
46.16.311 "Horseless carriage" plates on vehicles manufactured after 1931.
[1971 ex.s. c 114 ยง 2.]
Repealed by 1990 c 250 ยง 12, effective January 1, 1991.
46.16.313 Special license plates โ Fees.
[2005 c 426 ยง 3; 2005 c 225 ยง 3; 2005 c 224 ยง 3; 2005 c 220 ยง 3; 2005 c 216 ยง 3; 2005 c 177 ยง 3; 2005 c 85 ยง 3; 2005 c 71 ยง 3; 2005 c 53 ยง 3; 2005 c 48 ยง 3; 2005 c 44 ยง 3; 2005 c 42 ยง 3. Prior: 2004 c 221 ยง 3; 2004 c 48 ยง 3; 2004 c 35 ยง 3; 1997 c 291 ยง 8; 1996 c 165 ยง 506; 1995 3rd sp.s. c 1 ยง 103; 1994 c 194 ยง 4; 1990 c 250 ยง 4.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.314 Special license plates โ Authority to continue.
[2003 c 196 ยง 501; 1997 c 291 ยง 9.]
Recodified as RCW 46.18.030 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1225, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.315 Collector's vehicle older than thirty years โ Special plates โ Fees, disposition.
[1971 ex.s. c 114 ยง 3.]
Repealed by 1990 c 250 ยง 12, effective January 1, 1991. Cf. RCW 46.16.305.
46.16.316 Special license plates โ Transfer of vehicle โ Replacement plates.
[2005 c 210 ยง 2. Prior: 2004 c 223 ยง 4; 2004 c 221 ยง 5, 2004 c 48 ยง 5; 2004 c 35 ยง 5; 1997 c 291 ยง 10; 1990 c 250 ยง 5.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 ยง 438, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.319 Veterans and military personnel โ Emblems.
[1997 c 234 ยง 1; 1991 c 339 ยง 11; 1990 c 250 ยง 6.]
Recodified as RCW 46.18.295 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1228, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.320 Amateur radio operator plates โ Fees โ Deposit.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 118 ยง 10; 1969 ex.s. c 206 ยง 1; 1967 ex.s. c 145 ยง 80; 1967 c 32 ยง 21; 1961 c 12 ยง 46.16.320. Prior: 1957 c 145 ยง 1.]
Repealed by 1990 c 250 ยง 12, effective January 1, 1991. Cf. RCW 46.16.305.
46.16.323 Institutions of higher education โ Special plate emblems.
[1990 c 250 ยง 7.]
Repealed by 1994 c 194 ยง 9; cf. RCW 46.16.324.
46.16.324 Collegiate license plates.
[2010 c 161 ยง 615; 1994 c 194 ยง 3.]
Recodified as RCW 46.18.225 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1228, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.327 Military emblems โ Material, display requirements.
[1990 c 250 ยง 8.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.210 pursuant to 2010 c 161 ยง 1215, effective July 1, 2011.
46.16.330 Amateur radio operator plates โ Disposition of plates upon transfer of interest in vehicle.