Washington § 46.18.255 - Horseless carriage license plates.

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§ 46.18.255. Horseless carriage license plates.

(1) A registered owner may apply to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director for a horseless carriage license plate for a motor vehicle that is manufactured or built before January 1, 1916. The motor vehicle must be operated primarily as a collector vehicle and be in good running order. The applicant for the horseless carriage license plate shall:
(a) Purchase a registration for the motor vehicle as required under chapters 46.16A and 46.17 RCW; and
(b) Pay the special license plate fee established under *RCW 46.17.220(11), in addition to any other fees or taxes required by law.
(2) Horseless carriage license plates:
(a) Are valid for the life of the motor vehicle;
(b) Are not required to be renewed;
(c) Are not transferable to any other motor vehicle; and
(d) Must be displayed on the rear of the motor vehicle.
[ 2025 c 332 s 3; 2020 c 18 s 15; 2011 c 171 s 71; 2010 c 161 s 623.]

Notes

*Reviser's note: RCW 46.17.220 was amended by 2025 c 385 s 4, changing subsection (11) to subsection (14), effective November 1, 2025.
Effective date—2025 c 332: "This act takes effect January 15, 2026." [ 2025 c 332 s 6.]
Explanatory statement—2020 c 18: See note following RCW 43.79A.040.
Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
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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