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Below is a directory of selected RCW and WAC links for operating motor vehicles. If you do not see a specific topic that you are looking for, please refer to Chapter 46.61 RCW.

• Alcoholic beverages: RCW 46.61.519
• Child passenger restraints and penalties: RCW 46.61.687
• Children unattended in vehicle when running: RCW 46.61.685
• Dropping load and other materials – Covering: RCW 46.61.655
• DUI - Driving under the influence: RCW 46.61.502
• HOV Lanes (high-occupancy vehicle): RCW 46.61.165
• Minimum speed – Passing slow vehicles: RCW 46.61.425
• Mopeds, EPAMDs, and motorized scooters: RCW 46.61.710
• Motorcycles – Operating on roadways: RCW 46.61.608
• Motorcycles – Riding on motorcycles: RCW 46.61.610
• Racing vehicles and reckless driving: RCW 46.61.530
• Refusal to cooperate with officers – Penalty: RCW 46.61.020
• Roadway construction zones: RCW 46.61.527
• Seat belt requirements and penalties: RCW 46.61.688
• Speed traps defined – Certain types permitted: RCW 46.61.470
• Speeding and maximum speed limits: RCW 46.61.400
• Trailers - Riding in trailers or towed vehicles: RCW 46.61.625
• Unattended motor vehicle — Removal: RCW 46.61.590

Other Regulations & Law Links:

• Auto Insurance: Mandatory auto insurance law
• Child Restraint Law: The Anton Skeen Act
• Concealed Weapons: Firearms and Dangerous Weapons
• Emissions inspection - Motor vehicles: Chapter 173-422 WAC
• Lemon Law – Motor Vehicles: www.atg.wa.gov/LemonLaw/
• Motor vehicle excise tax: Chapter 308-57 WAC
• Move-Over Law: New language added to 46.61.210 RCW
• Off-road and non-highway vehicles: Chapter 46.09 RCW
• Towing and impoundment: Chapter 46.55 RCW
• Vehicle ownership and registration: Chapter 46.12 RCW
• Vehicle licenses: Chapter 46.16 RCW
• Vehicle lighting and other equipment: Chapter 46.37 RCW
• Vehicle size, weight and load: Chapter 46.44 RCW

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