RCW ch. 46.04 — Revised Code of Washington Chapter 46.04 RCW — Definitions

RCW 46.04.010 Scope and construction of terms. Terms used in this title shall have the meaning given to them in this chapter except where otherwise defined, and unless where used the context thereof shall clearly indicate to the contrary. Words and phrases used herein in the past, present or future tense shall include the past, present and future tenses; words and phrases used herein in the masculine, feminine or neuter gender shall include the masculine, feminine and neuter genders; and words and phrases used herein in the singular or plural shall include the singular and plural; unless the context thereof shall indicate to the contrary. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.010. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 2; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part; 1923 c 181 s 1, part; 1921 c 96 s 2, part; 1919 c 59 s 1, part; 1917 c 155 s 1, part; 1915 c 142 s 2, part; RRS s 6313, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part; 1929 c 180 s 1, part; 1927 c 309 s 2, part; RRS s 6362-2, part.] RCW 46.04.011 4-H license plates. "4-H license plates" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display the "4-H" logo. [ 2012 c 65 s 2.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.013 Affidavit of loss. "Affidavit of loss" means a written statement confirming that the certificate of title, registration certificate, gross weight license, validation tab, or decal has been lost, stolen, destroyed, or mutilated. The statement must be in a form prescribed by the director. [ 2010 c 161 s 101.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.014 Agent. "Agent," for the purposes of entering into the standard contract required under RCW 46.01.140(1), means any county auditor or other individual, government, or business entity other than a subagent that is appointed to carry out vehicle registration and certificate of title functions for the department. [ 2010 c 161 s 102.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.015 Alcohol concentration. "Alcohol concentration" means (1) grams of alcohol per two hundred ten liters of a person's breath, or (2) grams of alcohol per one hundred milliliters of a person's blood. [ 1995 c 332 s 17; 1994 c 275 s 1.] NOTES: Severability— RCW 46.04.020 Alley. "Alley" means a public highway not designed for general travel and used primarily as a means of access to the rear of residences and business establishments. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.020. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 3; prior: 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.] RCW 46.04.022 Amateur radio operator license plates. "Amateur radio operator license plates" means special license plates displaying amateur radio call letters assigned by the federal communications commission. [ 2010 c 161 s 103.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.028 Armed forces license plate collection. "Armed forces license plate collection" means the collection of six separate license plate designs issued under RCW 46.18.210. Each license plate design displays a symbol representing one of the five branches of the armed forces, and one representing the national guard. [ 2010 c 161 s 104.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.030 Arterial highway. "Arterial highway" means every public highway, or portion thereof, designated as such by proper authority. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.030. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 4; prior: 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.] RCW 46.04.040 Authorized emergency vehicle. "Authorized emergency vehicle" means any vehicle of any fire department, police department, sheriff's office, coroner, prosecuting attorney, Washington state patrol, ambulance service, public or private, which need not be classified, registered or authorized by the state patrol, or any other vehicle authorized in writing by the state patrol. [ 1987 c 330 s 701; 1961 c 12 s 46.04.040. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 5; 1953 c 40 s 1; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.] NOTES: Construction— RCW 46.04.050 Auto stage. "Auto stage" means any motor vehicle used for the purpose of carrying passengers together with incidental baggage and freight or either, on a regular schedule of time and rates: PROVIDED, That no motor vehicle shall be considered to be an auto stage where substantially the entire route traveled by such vehicle is within the corporate limits of any city or town or the corporate limits of any adjoining cities or towns. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.050. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 6; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part; 1923 c 181 s 1, part; 1921 c 96 s 2, part; 1919 c 59 s 1, part; 1917 c 155 s 1, part; 1915 c 142 s 1, part; RRS s 6313, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.] RCW 46.04.060 Axle. "Axle" means structure or structures in the same or approximately the same transverse plane with a vehicle supported by wheels and on which or with which such wheels revolve. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.060. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 7; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part; 1923 c 181 s 1, part; RRS s 6313, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part; 1929 c 180 s 1, part; 1927 c 309 s 2, part; RRS s 6362-2, part.] RCW 46.04.071 Bicycle. "Bicycle" means every device propelled solely by human power, or an electric-assisted bicycle as defined in RCW 46.04.169, upon which a person or persons may ride, having two tandem wheels either of which is sixteen inches or more in diameter, or three wheels, any one of which is twenty inches or more in diameter. [ 2019 c 403 s 2; 2018 c 60 s 2; 1982 c 55 s 4; 1965 ex.s. c 155 s 86.] NOTES: Finding— RCW 46.04.077 Breast cancer awareness license plates. "Breast cancer awareness license plates" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display a symbol or artwork recognizing breast cancer awareness. [ 2014 c 77 s 6.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.079 Business day. "Business day" means Monday through Friday and excludes Saturday, Sunday, and state and federal holidays. [ 2010 c 161 s 106.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.080 Business district. "Business district" means the territory contiguous to and including a highway when within any six hundred feet along such highway there are buildings in use for business or industrial purposes, including but not limited to hotels, banks, or office buildings, railroad stations, and public buildings which occupy at least three hundred feet of frontage on one side or three hundred feet collectively on both sides of the highway. [ 1975 c 62 s 2; 1961 c 12 s 46.04.080. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 9; prior: 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part; 1929 c 180 s 1, part; 1927 c 309 s 2, part; RRS s 6362-2, part.] NOTES: Severability— RCW 46.04.083 Cab and chassis. "Cab and chassis" means an incomplete vehicle manufactured and sold with only a cab, frame, and running gear. [ 2010 c 161 s 107.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.085 Camper. "Camper" means a structure designed to be mounted upon a motor vehicle which provides facilities for human habitation or for temporary outdoor or recreational lodging and which is five feet or more in overall length and five feet or more in height from its floor to its ceiling when fully extended, but shall not include motor homes as defined in RCW 46.04.305. [ 1971 ex.s. c 231 s 2.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.090 Cancel. "Cancel," in all its forms, means invalidation indefinitely. [ 1979 c 61 s 1; 1961 c 12 s 46.04.090. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 10; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.] RCW 46.04.092 Cannabis. "Cannabis," except as otherwise provided in this title, has the meaning provided in RCW 69.50.101. [ 2022 c 16 s 37.] NOTES: Intent— RCW 46.04.094 Cargo extension. "Cargo extension" means a device that connects to the left and right side of a motor home or travel trailer frame and (1) becomes part of the frame, (2) does not pivot on a hitch, and (3) has an axle with two wheels, acting as a tag axle, to safely carry the weight of the cargo. [ 2016 c 22 s 3.] NOTES: Intent— RCW 46.04.100 Center line. "Center line" means the line, marked or unmarked, parallel to and equidistant from the sides of a two-way traffic roadway of a highway except where otherwise indicated by painted lines or markers. [ 1975 c 62 s 3; 1961 c 12 s 46.04.100. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 11; prior: 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.] NOTES: Severability— RCW 46.04.110 Center of intersection. "Center of intersection" means the point of intersection of the center lines of the roadway of intersecting public highways. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.110. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 12; prior: 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.] RCW 46.04.115 Chauffeur. "Chauffeur" means a person authorized by the department under this title to drive a limousine, and, if operating in a port district that regulates limousines under RCW 46.72A.030(2), meets the licensing requirements of that port district. [ 1996 c 87 s 1.] RCW 46.04.118 Circular intersection. (1) "Circular intersection" means an intersection characterized by a circulatory roadway, generally circular in design, located in the center of the intersection. A circular intersection encompasses the area bounded by the outermost curb line or, if there is no curb, the edge of the pavement, and includes crosswalks on any entering or exiting roadway. (2) "Circular intersection" includes: (a) Roundabouts; (b) Rotaries; and (c) Traffic circles. [ 2020 c 199 s 1.] RCW 46.04.120 City street. "City street" means every public highway, or part thereof located within the limits of cities and towns, except alleys. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.120. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 13; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.] RCW 46.04.123 Collectible vehicle. "Collectible vehicle" means a vehicle that complies with the following: (1) Is of unique or rare design, of limited production, and an object of curiosity; (2) Is maintained primarily for use in car club activities, exhibitions, parades, or other functions of public interest or for a private collection, and is used only infrequently for other purposes; and (3) Has collectible vehicle or classic automobile insurance coverage that restricts the collectible vehicle mileage or use, or both, and requires the owner to have another vehicle for personal use. [ 2014 c 72 s 2.] RCW 46.04.125 Collector. "Collector" means the owner of one or more vehicles described in RCW 46.18.220(1) who collects, purchases, acquires, trades, or disposes of the vehicle or parts of it, for his or her personal use, in order to preserve, restore, and maintain the vehicle for hobby or historical purposes. [ 2010 c 161 s 108; 1996 c 225 s 2.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.126 Collector vehicle. "Collector vehicle" means any motor vehicle or travel trailer that is at least thirty years old. [ 2015 c 200 s 4; 2009 c 142 s 2.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.1261 Collector vehicle license plate. "Collector vehicle license plate" means a special license plate that may be assigned to a vehicle that is more than thirty years old. [ 2010 c 161 s 109.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.127 Collegiate license plates. "Collegiate license plates" means license plates that display a depiction of the name and mascot or symbol of a state university, regional university, or state college as defined in RCW 28B.10.016. [ 1994 c 194 s 1.] RCW 46.04.130 Combination of vehicles. "Combination of vehicles" means every combination of motor vehicle and motor vehicle, motor vehicle and trailer or motor vehicle and semitrailer. [ 1963 c 154 s 26; 1961 c 12 s 46.04.130. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 14; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.136 Commercial trailer. "Commercial trailer" means a trailer that is principally used to transport commodities, merchandise, produce, freight, or animals. [ 2010 c 161 s 110.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.140 Commercial vehicle. "Commercial vehicle" means any vehicle the principal use of which is the transportation of commodities, merchandise, produce, freight, animals, or passengers for hire. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.140. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 15; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.] RCW 46.04.142 Confidential license plates. "Confidential license plates" and "undercover license plates" mean standard issue license plates assigned to vehicles owned or operated by public agencies. These license plates are used as specifically authorized under RCW 46.08.066. [ 2010 c 161 s 111.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.143 Converter gear. "Converter gear" means an auxiliary axle, booster axle, dolly, or jeep axle. [ 2010 c 161 s 112.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.150 County road. "County road" means every public highway or part thereof, outside the limits of cities and towns and which has not been designated as a state highway. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.150. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 16; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.] RCW 46.04.160 Crosswalk. "Crosswalk" means the portion of the roadway between the intersection area and a prolongation or connection of the farthest sidewalk line or in the event there are no sidewalks then between the intersection area and a line ten feet therefrom, except as modified by a marked crosswalk. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.160. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 17; prior: 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.] RCW 46.04.161 Custom vehicle. "Custom vehicle" means any motor vehicle that: (1) Is at least thirty years old and of a model year after 1948 or was manufactured to resemble a vehicle at least thirty years old and of a model year after 1948; and (2) Has alterations to one or more of the major component parts listed in RCW 46.80.010 that change the appearance or performance of the vehicle from the original manufacturer's design or has a body constructed from nonoriginal materials. [ 2011 c 114 s 3.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.1615 Data services. "Data services" means the practice of providing data sets to governmental entities and businesses, as authorized or required by law. [ 2021 c 93 s 1.] RCW 46.04.162 Department. The term "department" shall mean the department of licensing unless a different department is specified. [ 1979 c 158 s 126; 1975 c 25 s 4. Formerly RCW 46.04.690.] RCW 46.04.163 Director. The term "director" shall mean the director of licensing unless the director of a different department of government is specified. [ 1979 c 158 s 127; 1975 c 25 s 5. Formerly RCW 46.04.695.] RCW 46.04.164 Disabled American veteran license plates. "Disabled American veteran license plates" means special license plates issued to a veteran, as defined in RCW 41.04.007, who meets the requirements provided in RCW 46.18.235. [ 2010 c 161 s 113.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.1640 Donate life license plates. "Donate life license plates" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that displays the donate life logo. [ 2025 c 385 s 20.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.1641 Drifting. "Drifting" means a driver intentionally oversteers a vehicle, causing loss of traction, while maneuvering a vehicle in a turning direction. [ 2023 c 283 s 2.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.165 Driveaway-towaway operation. "Driveaway-towaway operation" means any operation in which any motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer, singly or in combination, new or used, constitutes the commodity being transported when one set or more wheels of any such vehicle are on the roadway during the course of transportation, whether or not any such vehicle furnishes the motive power. [ 1963 c 154 s 27.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.167 Driver education. Whenever the term "driver education" is used in the code, it shall be defined to mean "traffic safety education". [ 1969 ex.s. c 218 s 12. Formerly RCW 46.04.700.] RCW 46.04.168 Driving privilege withheld. "Driving privilege withheld" means that the department has revoked, suspended, or denied a person's Washington state driver's license, permit to drive, driving privilege, or nonresident driving privilege. [ 1999 c 6 s 2.] NOTES: Intent— RCW 46.04.169 Electric-assisted bicycle—Class 1 electric-assisted bicycle—Class 2 electric-assisted bicycle—Class 3 electric-assisted bicycle. (1) "Electric-assisted bicycle" means a bicycle with two or three wheels, a saddle, fully operative pedals for human propulsion, and an electric motor. The electric-assisted bicycle's electric motor must have a power output of no more than 750 watts. The electric-assisted bicycle must meet the requirements of one of the following three classifications: (a) "Class 1 electric-assisted bicycle" means an electric-assisted bicycle in which the motor provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour; (b) "Class 2 electric-assisted bicycle" means an electric-assisted bicycle in which the motor may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle and is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour; or (c) "Class 3 electric-assisted bicycle" means an electric-assisted bicycle in which the motor provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour and is equipped with a speedometer. (2) "Electric-assisted bicycle" does not include: (a) Any vehicle capable of exceeding 20 miles per hour on solely its electric motor; or (b) Any vehicle that is designed, manufactured, or intended by the manufacturer or seller to be easily configured in order not to meet the requirements of an electric-assisted bicycle, whether by a mechanical switch or button, by changing a setting in software controlling the drive system, by use of an online application, or through other means intended by the manufacturer or seller. [ 2026 c 159 s 2; 2018 c 60 s 1; 1997 c 328 s 1.] NOTES: Legislative recognition— RCW 46.04.1695 Electric personal assistive mobility device (EPAMD). "Electric personal assistive mobility device" (EPAMD) means (1) a self-balancing device with two wheels not in tandem, designed to transport only one person by an electric propulsion system with an average power of seven hundred fifty watts (one horsepower) having a maximum speed on a paved level surface, when powered solely by such a propulsion system while ridden by an operator weighing one hundred seventy pounds, of less than twenty miles per hour or (2) a self-balancing device with one wheel designed to transport only one person by an electric propulsion system with an average power of two thousand watts (two and two-thirds horsepower) having a maximum speed on a paved level surface, when powered solely by such a propulsion system, of less than twenty miles per hour. [ 2015 c 145 s 2; 2002 c 247 s 1.] NOTES: Finding— RCW 46.04.1697 Electronic commerce. "Electronic commerce" may include, but is not limited to, transactions conducted over the Internet or by telephone or other electronic means. [ 2004 c 249 s 1.] RCW 46.04.1698 Empty scale weight. "Empty scale weight" means the weight of a vehicle as it stands without a load. [ 2010 c 161 s 114.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.1699 Endangered wildlife license plates. "Endangered wildlife license plates" means special license plates that display a symbol or artwork symbolizing endangered wildlife in Washington state. [ 2010 c 161 s 115.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.16991 Excessive speeding. (Effective January 1, 2029.) "Excessive speeding" means traveling at: (1) 10 miles per hour or greater in excess of the posted speed limit, if the posted speed limit is 40 miles per hour or less; and (2) 20 miles per hour or greater in excess of the posted speed limit, if the posted speed limit is greater than 40 miles per hour. [ 2025 c 228 s 2.] NOTES: Intent— RCW 46.04.170 Explosives. "Explosives" means any chemical compound or mechanical mixture that is commonly used or intended for the purpose of producing an explosion, and which contains any oxidizing or combustible units or other ingredients in such proportions, quantities or packing that an ignition by fire, by friction, by concussion, by percussion or by detonation of any part of the compound mixture may cause such a sudden generation of highly heated gases that the resultant gaseous pressures are capable of producing destructible effects on contiguous objects or of destroying life or limb. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.170. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 18; prior: 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part. Cf. 1951 c 102 s 3.] RCW 46.04.174 Facial recognition matching system. "Facial recognition matching system" means a system that compares the biometric template derived from an image of an applicant or holder of a driver's license, permit, or identicard with the biometric templates derived from the images in the department's negative file. [ 2012 c 80 s 3.] RCW 46.04.180 Farm tractor. "Farm tractor" means every motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement for drawing plows, mowing machines, and other implements of husbandry. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.180. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 19; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.] RCW 46.04.181 Farm vehicle. "Farm vehicle" means any vehicle other than a farm tractor or farm implement which is: (1) Designed and/or used primarily in agricultural pursuits on farms for the purpose of transporting machinery, equipment, implements, farm products, supplies and/or farm labor thereon and is only incidentally operated on or moved along public highways for the purpose of going from one farm to another or between locations supporting farming operations; or (2) for purposes of RCW 46.25.050, used to transport agricultural products, farm machinery, farm supplies, or any combination of these materials to or from a farm. [ 2013 c 299 s 3; 2012 c 130 s 1; 1967 c 202 s 1.] RCW 46.04.182 Farmer. "Farmer" means any person, firm, partnership or corporation engaged in farming. If a person, firm, partnership or corporation is engaged in activities in addition to that of farming, the definition shall only apply to that portion of the activity that is defined as farming in RCW 46.04.183. [ 1969 ex.s. c 281 s 58.] RCW 46.04.183 Farming. "Farming" means the cultivation and tillage of the soil, dairying, the production, cultivation, growing, and harvesting of any agricultural or horticultural commodities (except forestry or forestry operations), the raising of livestock, bees, fur-bearing animals, or poultry, and any practices performed on a farm as an incident to or in conjunction with such farming operations. [ 1969 ex.s. c 281 s 59.] RCW 46.04.184 Firefighter memorial license plates. "Firefighter memorial license plates" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display the Maltese cross with the words "never forget." [ 2025 c 385 s 19.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.186 Fixed load vehicle. "Fixed load vehicle" means a commercial vehicle that has a structure or machinery permanently attached such as, but not limited to, an air compressor, a bunk house, a conveyor, a cook house, a donkey engine, a hoist, a rock crusher, a tool house, or a well drilling machine. Fixed load vehicles are not capable of carrying any additional load other than the structure or machinery permanently attached. [ 2010 c 161 s 116.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.187 Flammable liquid. "Flammable liquid" means any liquid which has a flash point of 70° Fahrenheit, or less, as determined by a Tagliabue or equivalent closed cup test device. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.210. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 22; prior: 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part. Cf. 1951 c 102 s 3. Formerly RCW 46.04.210.] RCW 46.04.190 For hire vehicle. "For hire vehicle" means any motor vehicle used for the transportation of persons for compensation, except auto stages and ride-sharing vehicles. [ 1979 c 111 s 13; 1961 c 12 s 46.04.190. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 20; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part; 1923 c 181 s 1, part; 1921 c 96 s 2, part; 1919 c 59 s 1, part; 1917 c 155 s 1, part; 1915 c 142 s 2, part; RRS s 6313, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.] NOTES: Severability— RCW 46.04.192 Former prisoner of war license plates. "Former prisoner of war license plates" means special license plates that may be issued to former prisoners of war as authorized under RCW 46.18.235. [ 2010 c 161 s 117.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.193 Fred Hutch license plates. "Fred Hutch license plates" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display the logo of the Fred Hutchinson cancer research center. [ 2017 c 25 s 4.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.194 Garbage truck. "Garbage truck" means a truck specially designed and used exclusively for garbage or refuse operations. [ 1983 c 68 s 1.] RCW 46.04.1945 Golf cart. "Golf cart" means a gas-powered or electric-powered four-wheeled vehicle originally designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting purposes and has a speed attainable in one mile of not more than twenty miles per hour. A golf cart is not a nonhighway vehicle or off-road vehicle as defined in RCW 46.04.365. [ 2011 c 171 s 12; 2010 c 217 s 3.] NOTES: Intent— RCW 46.04.1951 Gonzaga University alumni association license plates. "Gonzaga University alumni association license plates" means license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display a symbol or artwork recognizing the efforts of the Gonzaga University alumni association in Washington state. [ 2011 c 171 s 13; 2005 c 85 s 2.] NOTES: Intent— RCW 46.04.1953 Gross vehicle weight rating. "Gross vehicle weight rating" means the value specified by the manufacturer as the maximum load weight of a single vehicle. [ 2010 c 161 s 118.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.196 Helping Kids Speak license plates. "Helping Kids Speak license plates" means license plates that display a symbol of an organization that supports programs that provide free diagnostic and therapeutic services to children who have a severe delay in language or speech development. [ 2004 c 48 s 2.] RCW 46.04.197 Highway. Highway means the entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. [ 1965 ex.s. c 155 s 87. Formerly RCW 46.04.431.] RCW 46.04.1971 Historical throwback license plates. "Historical throwback license plates" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display white lettering on a black background in a style similar to historical license plates issued in the early 20th century. [ 2025 c 385 s 22.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.199 Horseless carriage license plate. "Horseless carriage license plate" is a special license plate that may be assigned to a vehicle manufactured or built before January 1, 1916, and meets the qualifications listed in RCW 46.18.255. [ 2025 c 332 s 2; 2017 c 147 s 1; 2010 c 161 s 120.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.200 Hours of darkness. "Hours of darkness" means the hours from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, and any other time when persons or objects may not be clearly discernible at a distance of five hundred feet. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.200. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 21; prior: 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.] RCW 46.04.204 Hybrid motor vehicle. "Hybrid motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle that uses multiple power sources or fuel types for propulsion and meets the federal definition of a hybrid motor vehicle. [ 2010 c 161 s 121.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.209 Identity information. (1) "Identity information" means information that identifies an individual, or may be used to determine the identity of an individual, including: (a) Federal tax identification number or employer identification number; (b) Residential and mailing address, but not the five-digit zip code; (c) Email address; (d) Telephone number; (e) Registered and legal vehicle owner name; (f) Gender; (g) Place of birth; (h) Voter information status; and (i) Selective service information. (2) "Personal information" has the same meaning as in RCW 42.56.590. [ 2021 c 93 s 2.] RCW 46.04.215 Ignition interlock device. "Ignition interlock device" means breath alcohol analyzing ignition equipment or other biological or technical device certified in conformance with RCW 43.43.395 and rules adopted by the state patrol and designed to prevent a motor vehicle from being operated by a person who has consumed an alcoholic beverage. [ 2010 c 268 s 1; 2005 c 200 s 1; 1997 c 229 s 9; 1994 c 275 s 23; 1987 c 247 s 3. Formerly RCW 46.20.730.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.217 Ignition interlock driver's license. "Ignition interlock driver's license" means a permit issued to a person by the department that allows the person to operate a noncommercial motor vehicle with an ignition interlock device while the person's regular driver's license is suspended, revoked, or denied. [ 2008 c 282 s 1.] RCW 46.04.218 Intelligent speed assistance device. (Effective January 1, 2029.) "Intelligent speed assistance device" means a technical device designed to be installed within a motor vehicle to actively monitor and prevent the driver from exceeding a preset limit. "Intelligent speed assistance device" does not include any technology that is provided by the vehicle manufacturer as a component of a new motor vehicle and that controls or affects the speed of a motor vehicle. [ 2025 c 228 s 3.] NOTES: Intent— RCW 46.04.220 Intersection area. (1) "Intersection area" means the area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines, or, if none then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two or more highways which join one another at, or approximately at, right angles, or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different highways joining at any other angle may come in conflict. (2) Where a highway includes two roadways thirty feet or more apart, then every crossing of each roadway of such divided highway by an intersecting highway shall be regarded as a separate intersection. In the event such intersecting highway also includes two roadways thirty feet or more apart, then every crossing of two roadways of such highways shall be regarded as a separate intersection. (3) The junction of an alley with a street or highway shall not constitute an intersection. [ 1975 c 62 s 4; 1961 c 12 s 46.04.220. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 23; prior: 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part; 1929 c 180 s 1, part; 1927 c 309 s 2, part; RRS s 6362-2, part.] NOTES: Severability— RCW 46.04.240 Intersection control area. "Intersection control area" means intersection area, together with such modification of the adjacent roadway area as results from the arc of curb corners and together with any marked or unmarked crosswalks adjacent to the intersection. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.240. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 25; prior: 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.] RCW 46.04.249 Keep Kids Safe license plates. "Keep Kids Safe license plates" means license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display artwork recognizing efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect in Washington state. [ 2011 c 171 s 14; 2005 c 53 s 2.] NOTES: Intent— RCW 46.04.2491 Keep Washington evergreen license plate. "Keep Washington evergreen license plate" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display green lettering on a white background in a style similar to the license plates issued by the department in the 1970s. [ 2025 c 385 s 9.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.251 Kit vehicle. "Kit vehicle" means a passenger car or light truck assembled from a manufactured kit, and is either (1) a complete kit consisting of a prefabricated body and chassis used to construct a new vehicle, or (2) a kit consisting of a prefabricated body to be mounted on an existing vehicle chassis and drivetrain, commonly referred to as a donor vehicle. [ 1996 c 225 s 5.] NOTES: Finding— RCW 46.04.260 Laned highway. "Laned highway" means a highway the roadway of which is divided into clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.260. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 27; prior: 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.] RCW 46.04.265 Law enforcement memorial license plates. "Law enforcement memorial license plates" means license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display a symbol honoring law enforcement officers in Washington killed in the line of duty. [ 2011 c 171 s 15; 2004 c 221 s 2.] NOTES: Intent— RCW 46.04.270 Legal owner. "Legal owner" means a person having a security interest in a vehicle perfected in accordance with chapter 46.12 RCW or the registered owner of a vehicle unencumbered by a security interest or the lessor of a vehicle unencumbered by a security interest. [ 1975 c 25 s 1; 1961 c 12 s 46.04.270. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 28; prior: 1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part.] RCW 46.04.2700 LeMay-America's car museum license plates. "LeMay-America's Car Museum license plates" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display the LeMay-America's car museum logo, name, or related image. [ 2025 c 385 s 11.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.2701 License plate. "License plate" means a plate that may be issued to a vehicle owner by the department or by an authorized entity for vehicle licensing or identification purposes. "License plates" do not include: (1) Temporary license plates; or (2) metal tags issued for the purposes of licensing wheeled all-terrain vehicles. [ 2022 c 132 s 1.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.271 Light truck. "Light truck" means a motor vehicle manufactured as a truck with a declared gross weight of twelve thousand pounds or less. [ 2010 c 161 s 122.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.272 Lightweight stud. (1) "Lightweight stud" means a stud intended for installation and use in a vehicle tire. As used in this title, this means a stud that is recommended by the manufacturer of the tire for the type and size of the tire and that: (a) Weighs no more than 1.5 grams if the stud conforms to Tire Stud Manufacturing Institute (TSMI) stud size 14 or less; (b) Weighs no more than 2.3 grams if the stud conforms to TSMI stud size 15 or 16; or (c) Weighs no more than 3.0 grams if the stud conforms to TSMI stud size 17 or larger. (2) A lightweight stud may contain any materials necessary to achieve the lighter weight. (3) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to retractable studs as described in RCW 46.37.420. [ 2007 c 140 s 1; 1999 c 219 s 1.] RCW 46.04.274 Limousine. "Limousine" means a category of for hire, chauffeur-driven, unmetered, unmarked luxury motor vehicles. The director in consultation with the Washington state patrol will by rule define the categories of limousines. [ 2006 c 98 s 1; 1996 c 87 s 2.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.276 Limousine carrier. "Limousine carrier" means a person engaged in the transportation of a person or group of persons, who, under a single contract, acquires, on a prearranged basis, the use of a limousine to travel to a specified destination or for a particular itinerary. The term "prearranged basis" refers to the manner in which the carrier dispatches vehicles. [ 1996 c 87 s 3.] RCW 46.04.280 Local authorities. "Local authorities" includes every county, municipal, or other local public board or body having authority to adopt local police regulations under the Constitution and laws of this state. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.280. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 29; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part; 1923 c 181 s 1, part; 1921 c 96 s 2, part; 1919 c 59 s 1, part; 1917 c 155 s 1, part; 1915 c 142 s 2, part; RRS s 6313, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part; 1929 c 180 s 1, part; 1927 c 309 s 2, part; RRS s 6362-2, part.] RCW 46.04.290 Marked crosswalk. "Marked crosswalk" means any portion of a roadway distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface thereof. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.290. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 30; prior: 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.] RCW 46.04.292 Market value threshold amount. "Market value threshold amount" means an amount set by rule by the department that is used to determine, together with the age of the vehicle, whether vehicle certificates of title for vehicles aged six years through twenty years should be identified as having been previously destroyed or reported as an insurance total loss. [ 2010 c 161 s 123.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.294 Medal of Honor. "Medal of Honor" means the Medal of Honor military decoration presented by the president of the United States, in the name of congress. [ 2014 c 181 s 4.] RCW 46.04.295 Medium-speed electric vehicle. "Medium-speed electric vehicle" means a self-propelled, electrically powered four-wheeled motor vehicle, equipped with a roll cage or crush-proof body design, whose speed attainable in one mile is more than twenty-five miles per hour but not more than thirty-five miles per hour and otherwise meets or exceeds the federal regulations set forth in 49 C.F.R. Sec. 571.500. [ 2010 c 144 s 1; 2007 c 510 s 2.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.300 Metal tire. "Metal tire" includes every tire, the bearing surface of which in contact with the highway is wholly or partly of metal or other hard, nonresilient material. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.300. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 31; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part; 1929 c 180 s 1, part; 1927 c 309 s 2, part; RRS s 6362-2, part.] RCW 46.04.301 Military affiliate radio system license plates. "Military affiliate radio system license plates" means special license plates displaying official military affiliate radio system call letters assigned by the United States department of defense. [ 2010 c 161 s 124.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.302 Mobile home, manufactured home. "Mobile home" or "manufactured home" means a structure, designed and constructed to be transportable in one or more sections, and is built on a permanent chassis, and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities that include plumbing, heating, and electrical systems contained therein. The structure must comply with the national mobile home construction and safety standards act of 1974 as adopted by chapter 43.22 RCW if applicable. Manufactured home does not include a modular home. A structure which met the definition of a "manufactured home" at the time of manufacture is still considered to meet this definition notwithstanding that it is no longer transportable. [ 1993 c 154 s 1. Prior: 1989 c 343 s 24; 1989 c 337 s 1; 1977 ex.s. c 22 s 1; 1971 ex.s. c 231 s 4.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.303 Modular home. "Modular home" means a factory-assembled structure designed primarily for use as a dwelling when connected to the required utilities that include plumbing, heating, and electrical systems contained therein, does not contain its own running gear, and must be mounted on a permanent foundation. A modular home does not include a mobile home or manufactured home. [ 1990 c 250 s 17; 1971 ex.s. c 231 s 5.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.304 Moped. "Moped" means a motorized device designed to travel with not more than three wheels in contact with the ground and having an electric or a liquid fuel motor with a cylinder displacement not exceeding fifty cubic centimeters which produces no more than two gross brake horsepower (developed by a prime mover, as measured by a brake applied to the driving shaft) that is capable of propelling the device at not more than thirty miles per hour on level ground. [ 2009 c 275 s 1; 1990 c 250 s 18; 1987 c 330 s 702; 1979 ex.s. c 213 s 1.] NOTES: Construction— RCW 46.04.305 Motor homes. "Motor homes" means motor vehicles originally designed, reconstructed, or permanently altered to provide facilities for human habitation, which include lodging and cooking or sewage disposal, and is enclosed within a solid body shell with the vehicle, but excludes a camper or like unit constructed separately and affixed to a motor vehicle. [ 1990 c 250 s 19; 1971 ex.s. c 231 s 3.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.310 Motor truck. "Motor truck" means any motor vehicle designed or used for the transportation of commodities, merchandise, produce, freight, or animals. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.310. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 32; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part; 1923 c 181 s 1, part; 1921 c 96 s 2, part; 1919 c 59 s 1, part; 1917 c 155 s 1, part; 1915 c 142 s 2, part; RRS s 6313, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part; 1929 c 180 s 1, part; 1927 c 309 s 2, part; RRS s 6362-2, part.] RCW 46.04.320 Motor vehicle. (1) "Motor vehicle" means a vehicle that is self-propelled or a vehicle that is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires but not operated upon rails. (2) "Motor vehicle" includes: (a) A neighborhood electric vehicle as defined in RCW 46.04.357; (b) A medium-speed electric vehicle as defined in RCW 46.04.295; and (c) A golf cart for the purposes of chapter 46.61 RCW. (3) "Motor vehicle" excludes: (a) An electric personal assistive mobility device; (b) A power wheelchair; (c) A golf cart, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section; (d) A moped, for the purposes of chapter 46.70 RCW; and (e) A personal delivery device as defined in RCW 46.75.010. [ 2019 c 214 s 6; 2010 c 217 s 1; 2007 c 510 s 1. Prior: 2003 c 353 s 1; 2003 c 141 s 2; 2002 c 247 s 2; 1961 c 12 s 46.04.320; prior: 1959 c 49 s 33; 1955 c 384 s 10; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part; 1923 c 181 s 1, part; 1921 c 96 s 2, part; 1919 c 59 s 1, part; 1917 c 155 s 1, part; 1915 c 142 s 2, part; RRS s 6313, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part; 1929 c 180 s 1, part; 1927 c 309 s 2, part; RRS s 6362-2, part.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.330 Motorcycle. "Motorcycle" means a motor vehicle designed to travel on not more than three wheels, not including any stabilizing conversion kits, on which the driver: (1) Rides on a seat or saddle and the motor vehicle is designed to be steered with a handlebar; or (2) Rides on a seat in a partially or completely enclosed seating area that is equipped with safety belts and the motor vehicle is designed to be steered with a steering wheel. "Motorcycle" excludes a farm tractor, a power wheelchair, an electric personal assistive mobility device, a motorized foot scooter, an electric-assisted bicycle, and a moped. [ 2013 c 174 s 1; 2009 c 275 s 2; 2003 c 141 s 3; 2002 c 247 s 3; 1990 c 250 s 20; 1979 ex.s. c 213 s 2; 1961 c 12 s 46.04.330. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 34; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part; 1923 c 181 s 1, part; 1921 c 96 s 2, part; 1919 c 59 s 1, part; 1917 c 155 s 1, part; 1915 c 142 s 2, part; RRS s 6313, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part; 1929 c 180 s 1, part; 1927 c 309 s 2, part; RRS s 6362-2, part.] NOTES: Legislative review— RCW 46.04.332 Motor-driven cycle. "Motor-driven cycle" means every motorcycle, including every motor scooter, with a motor that produces not to exceed five brake horsepower (developed by a prime mover, as measured by a brake applied to the driving shaft). A motor-driven cycle does not include a moped, a power wheelchair, a motorized foot scooter, or an electric personal assistive mobility device. [ 2003 c 353 s 7; 2003 c 141 s 4; 2002 c 247 s 4; 1979 ex.s. c 213 s 3; 1963 c 154 s 28.] NOTES: Reviser's note: RCW 46.04.336 Motorized foot scooter. "Motorized foot scooter" means a device with two or three wheels that has handlebars, a floorboard that can be stood upon while riding, and is powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor that has a maximum speed of no greater than twenty miles per hour on level ground. For purposes of this section, a motor-driven cycle, a moped, an electric-assisted bicycle, or a motorcycle is not a motorized foot scooter. [ 2019 c 170 s 1; 2009 c 275 s 3; 2003 c 353 s 6.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.338 Mount St. Helens license plates. "Mount St. Helens license plates" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display an image of Mount St. Helens. [ 2025 c 385 s 12.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.340 Muffler. "Muffler" means a device consisting of a series of chambers, or other mechanical designs for the purpose of receiving exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine and effective in reducing noise resulting therefrom. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.340. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 35; prior: 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.] RCW 46.04.350 Multiple lane highway. "Multiple lane highway" means any highway the roadway of which is of sufficient width to reasonably accommodate two or more separate lanes of vehicular traffic in the same direction, each lane of which shall be not less than the maximum legal vehicle width and whether or not such lanes are marked. [ 1975 c 62 s 5; 1961 c 12 s 46.04.350. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 36; prior: 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.] NOTES: Severability— RCW 46.04.355 Municipal transit vehicle. Municipal transit vehicle includes every motor vehicle, streetcar, train, trolley vehicle, and any other device, which (1) is capable of being moved within, upon, above, or below a public highway, (2) is owned or operated by a city, county, county transportation authority, public transportation benefit area, regional transit authority, or metropolitan municipal corporation within the state, and (3) is used for the purpose of carrying passengers together with incidental baggage and freight on a regular schedule. [ 2004 c 118 s 2; 1984 c 167 s 2; 1974 ex.s. c 76 s 4.] NOTES: Unlawful conduct in a transit vehicle: RCW 9.91.025. RCW 46.04.3551 Music Matters license plates. "Music Matters license plates" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display the "Music Matters" logo. [ 2011 c 229 s 2.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.356 Natural person. "Natural person" means a human being. [ 2010 c 161 s 125.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.3561 Nautical Northwest license plates. "Nautical Northwest license plates" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display a Northwest maritime scene. [ 2025 c 385 s 13.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.357 Neighborhood electric vehicle. "Neighborhood electric vehicle" means a self-propelled, electrically powered four-wheeled motor vehicle whose speed attainable in one mile is more than twenty miles per hour and not more than twenty-five miles per hour and conforms to federal regulations under Title 49 C.F.R. Part 571.500. [ 2003 c 353 s 2.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.358 New motor vehicle. "New motor vehicle" means any motor vehicle that (1) is self-propelled and is required to be registered and titled under this title, (2) has not been previously titled to a retail purchaser or lessee, and (3) is not a used vehicle as defined under RCW 46.04.660. [ 2010 c 161 s 126.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.360 Nonresident. "Nonresident" means any person whose residence is outside this state and who is temporarily sojourning within this state. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.360. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 37; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.] RCW 46.04.363 Off-road motorcycle. "Off-road motorcycle" means a motorcycle as defined in RCW 46.04.330 that is labeled by the manufacturer's statement or certificate of origin as intended for "off-road use only" or a similar message stamped into the frame of the motorcycle, contained in the owner's manual, or affixed to any part of the motorcycle. [ 2011 c 121 s 1.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.365 Off-road vehicle. "Off-road vehicle" or "ORV" means a nonstreet registered vehicle when used for recreational purposes on nonhighway roads, trails, or a variety of other natural terrain. "Off-road vehicle" or "ORV" includes, but is not limited to, all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, four-wheel drive vehicles, and dune buggies. [ 2010 c 161 s 127.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.367 Off-street facility. "Off-street facility" means a location typically held open for use by the public for parking vehicles, ingress and egress, or used for commercial purposes. Use of such locations falls under chapter 283, Laws of 2023 when used for illegal racing when such use is without the express permission of the owner of the facility. [ 2023 c 283 s 1.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.370 Operator or driver. "Operator or driver" means every person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle. [ 1975 c 62 s 6; 1967 c 32 s 1; 1961 c 12 s 46.04.370. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 38; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part; 1923 c 181 s 1, part; 1921 c 96 s 2, part; RRS s 6313, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.] NOTES: Severability— RCW 46.04.371 Organ transport vehicle. "Organ transport vehicle" means any vehicle operated or contracted by an organ procurement organization as defined in RCW 68.64.010, and clearly and identifiably marked as such on all sides of the vehicle. [ 2023 c 290 s 1.] RCW 46.04.372 ORV registration. "ORV registration" means a registration certificate or decal issued under the laws of this state pertaining to the registration of off-road vehicles under chapter 46.09 RCW. [ 2010 c 161 s 128.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.380 Owner. "Owner" means a person who has a lawful right of possession of a vehicle by reason of obtaining it by purchase, exchange, gift, lease, inheritance or legal action whether or not the vehicle is subject to a security interest and means registered owner where the reference to owner may be construed as either to registered or legal owner. [ 1975 c 25 s 2; 1961 c 12 s 46.04.380. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 39; prior: 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part; 1929 c 180 s 1, part; 1927 c 309 s 2, part; RRS s 6362-2, part.] RCW 46.04.3802 Ownership in doubt. "Ownership in doubt" means that a vehicle or vessel owner is unable to obtain satisfactory evidence of ownership or releases of interest and is permitted to apply for a three-year registration period without a certificate of title or a three-year period with a bond covering the certificate of title. [ 2010 c 161 s 129.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.381 Park or parking. "Park or parking" means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading property or passengers. [ 1975 c 62 s 9.] NOTES: Severability— RCW 46.04.3815 Parts car. NOTES: Reviser's note: RCW 46.04.382 Passenger car. "Passenger car" means every motor vehicle except motorcycles and motor-driven cycles, designed for carrying ten passengers or less and used for the transportation of persons. [ 1963 c 154 s 29.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.383 Patches pal license plates. (1) "Patches pal license plates" means special license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display the likenesses of the J.P. Patches and Gertrude characters from the J.P. Patches show, or children's characters that are changed in accordance with subsection (2) of this section. (2) Beginning October 1, 2031, and each decade thereafter, the Seattle children's hospital may consult with the department regarding the design of the Patches pal license plate to determine whether the current design is the best design to support the Seattle children's hospital strong against cancer program in the following 10-year time period. Following this consultation, if Seattle children's hospital determines that another group of appropriate children's characters would better support the program due to public interest at the time, Seattle children's hospital may request a redesign of the Patches pal license plate with these new characters and a new corresponding plate name. The costs associated with this consultation and redesign may be paid from the proceeds from the special license plate sales or else shall be covered by Seattle children's hospital as the sponsoring organization. [ 2022 c 239 s 4.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.385 Personalized license plates. "Personalized license plates" means license plates that display the license plate number assigned to the vehicle or camper for which the license plate number was issued in a combination of letters or numbers, or both, requested by the owner of the vehicle or camper in accordance with chapter 46.18 RCW. [ 2010 c 161 s 131.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.400 Pedestrian. "Pedestrian" means any person who is afoot or who is using a wheelchair, a power wheelchair, or a means of conveyance propelled by human power other than a bicycle. [ 2003 c 141 s 5; 1990 c 241 s 1; 1961 c 12 s 46.04.400. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 41; prior: 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.] RCW 46.04.405 Person. "Person" includes every natural person, firm, copartnership, corporation, association, or organization. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.405. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 42; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part; 1929 c 180 s 1, part; 1927 c 309 s 2, part; RRS s 6362-2, part.] RCW 46.04.408 Photograph, picture, negative. "Photograph," along with the terms "picture" and "negative," means a pictorial representation, whether produced through photographic or other means, including, but not limited to, digital data imaging. [ 1990 c 250 s 21.] RCW 46.04.410 Pneumatic tires. "Pneumatic tires" includes every tire of rubber or other resilient material designed to be inflated with compressed air to support the load thereon. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.410. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 43; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part; 1929 c 180 s 1, part; 1927 c 309 s 2, part; RRS s 6362-2, part.] RCW 46.04.414 Pole trailer. "Pole trailer" means every vehicle without motive power designed to be drawn by another vehicle and attached to the towing vehicle by means of a reach, or pole, or by being boomed or otherwise secured to the towing vehicle, and ordinarily used for transporting long or irregular shaped loads such as poles, pipes, logs or structural members capable, generally, of sustaining themselves as beams between the supporting connections. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.414. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 44; prior: 1951 c 56 s 1.] RCW 46.04.4141 Police officer. Police officer means every officer authorized to direct or regulate traffic or to make arrests for violations of traffic regulations. [ 1965 ex.s. c 155 s 89. Formerly RCW 46.04.391.] RCW 46.04.415 Power wheelchair. "Power wheelchair" means any self-propelled vehicle capable of traveling no more than fifteen miles per hour, usable indoors, designed as a mobility aid for individuals with mobility impairments, and operated by such an individual. [ 2003 c 141 s 1.] NOTES: Wheelchair conveyance: RCW 46.04.710. RCW 46.04.416 Private carrier bus. "Private carrier bus" means every motor vehicle designed for the purpose of carrying passengers (having a seating capacity for eleven or more persons) used regularly to transport persons in furtherance of any organized agricultural, religious or charitable purpose. Such term does not include buses operated by common carriers under a franchise granted by any city or town or the Washington public utilities commission. [ 1970 ex.s. c 100 s 3.] RCW 46.04.420 Private road or driveway. "Private road or driveway" includes every way or place in private ownership and used for travel of vehicles by the owner or those having express or implied permission from the owner, but not by other persons. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.420. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 45; prior: 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part; 1929 c 180 s 1, part; 1927 c 309 s 2, part; RRS s 6362-2, part.] RCW 46.04.422 Private use single-axle trailer. "Private use single-axle trailer" means a trailer owned by a natural person and used for the private noncommercial use of the owner. [ 2010 c 161 s 132.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.429 Professional firefighters and paramedics license plates. "Professional firefighters and paramedics license plates" means license plates issued under RCW 46.18.200 that display a symbol denoting professional firefighters and paramedics. [ 2011 c 171 s 17; 2004 c 35 s 2.] NOTES: Intent— RCW 46.04.435 Public scale. "Public scale" means every scale under public or private ownership which is certified as to its accuracy and which is available for public weighing. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.435. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 47.] RCW 46.04.437 Purple heart license plates. "Purple heart license plates" means special license plates that may be assigned to a motor vehicle required to display one or two license plates, excluding vehicles registered under chapter 46.87 RCW, upon terms and conditions established by the department, to recipients of the Purple Heart medal or to another qualified person. [ 2011 c 332 s 2; 2010 c 161 s 133.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.440 Railroad. "Railroad" means a carrier of persons or property upon vehicles, other than streetcars, operated upon stationary rails, the route of which is principally outside cities and towns. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.440. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 48; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.] RCW 46.04.450 Railroad sign or signal. "Railroad sign or signal" means any sign, signal, or device erected by authority of a public body or official or by a railroad and intended to give notice of the presence of railroad tracks or the approach of a railroad train. [ 1961 c 12 s 46.04.450. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 49; prior: 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.] RCW 46.04.455 Reasonable grounds. "Reasonable grounds," when used in the context of a law enforcement officer's decision to make an arrest, means probable cause. [ 1995 c 332 s 19.] NOTES: Severability— RCW 46.04.460 Registered owner. "Registered owner" means the person whose lawful right of possession of a vehicle has most recently been recorded with the department. [ 1975 c 25 s 3; 1961 c 12 s 46.04.460. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 50; prior: 1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part.] RCW 46.04.462 Registration. "Registration" means the registration certificate or license plates issued under the laws of this state pertaining to the registration of vehicles. [ 2010 c 161 s 134.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.464 Renewal notice. "Renewal notice" means the notice to renew a vehicle registration sent to the registered owner by the department. [ 2010 c 161 s 135.] NOTES: Effective date— RCW 46.04.465 Rental car. (1) "Rental car" means a passenger ca