Washington § 46.20.024 - Unlawful to allow unauthorized minors to drive.

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§ 46.20.024. Unlawful to allow unauthorized minors to drive.

No person shall cause or knowingly permit his or her child or ward under the age of eighteen years to drive a motor vehicle upon any highway when such minor is not authorized hereunder or in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.
[ 2010 c 8 s 9019; 1965 ex.s. c 121 s 44. Formerly RCW 46.20.343.]

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

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