RCW ch. 46.23 — Revised Code of Washington Chapter 46.23 RCW — Nonresident Violator Compact

RCW 46.23.010 Compact established—Provisions. The nonresident violator compact, hereinafter called "the compact," is hereby established in the form substantially as follows, and the Washington state department of licensing is authorized to enter into such compact with all other jurisdictions legally joining therein: NONRESIDENT VIOLATOR COMPACT Article I — RCW 46.23.020 Reciprocal agreements authorized—Provisions. (1) The Washington state department of licensing is authorized and encouraged to execute a reciprocal agreement with the Canadian province of British Columbia, and with any other state which is not a member of the nonresident violator compact, concerning the rendering of mutual assistance in the disposition of traffic infractions committed by persons licensed in one state or province while in the jurisdiction of the other. (2) Such agreements shall provide that if a person licensed by either state or province is issued a citation by the other state or province for a moving traffic violation covered by the agreement, he or she shall not be detained or required to furnish bail or collateral, and that if he or she fails to comply with the terms of the citation, his or her license shall be suspended or renewal refused by the state or province that issued the license until the home jurisdiction is notified by the issuing jurisdiction that he or she has complied with the terms of the citation. (3) Such agreement shall also provide such terms and procedures as are necessary and proper to facilitate its administration. [ 2012 c 117 s 129; 1982 c 212 s 2.] RCW 46.23.050 Rules. The department shall adopt rules for the administration and enforcement of RCW 46.23.010 and 46.23.020 in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW. [ 1982 c 212 s 6.]