Washington § 46.01.030 - Administration and improvement of certain motor vehicle laws.

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§ 46.01.030. Administration and improvement of certain motor vehicle laws.

The department is responsible for administering and recommending the improvement of the motor vehicle laws of this state relating to:
(1) Driver examining and licensing;
(2) Driver improvement;
(3) Driver records;
(4) Financial responsibility;
(5) Certificates of title;
(6) Vehicle registration certificates and license plates;
(7) Proration and reciprocity;
(8) Liquid fuel tax collections;
(9) Licensing of dealers, motor vehicle transporters, motor vehicle wreckers, for hire vehicles, and drivers' schools;
(10) General highway safety promotion in cooperation with the Washington state patrol and traffic safety commission; and
(11) Such other activities as the legislature may provide.
[ 2010 c 161 s 1107; 1990 c 250 s 14; 1965 c 156 s 3.]

Notes

Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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