Washington § 46.20.109 - Wheelchair conveyances.

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§ 46.20.109. Wheelchair conveyances.

Each operator of a wheelchair conveyance shall undergo a special examination conducted for the purpose of determining whether that person can properly and safely operate the conveyance on public roadways within a specified area. An operator's license issued after the special examination may specify the route, area, time, or other restrictions that are necessary to ensure the safety of the operator as well as the general motoring public. The department shall adopt rules for periodic review of the performance of operators of wheelchair conveyances. Operation of a wheelchair conveyance in violation of these rules is a traffic infraction.
[ 1983 c 200 s 3. Formerly RCW 46.20.550.]

Notes

Severability—1983 c 200: See note following RCW 46.04.710.
Wheelchair conveyances
definition: RCW 46.04.710.
public roadways, operating on: RCW 46.61.730.
registration: RCW 46.16A.405(3).
safety standards: RCW 46.37.610.

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