Washington § 46.48.175 - Rules — Penalties — Responsibility for compliance.

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§ 46.48.175. Rules — Penalties — Responsibility for compliance.

Each violation of any rules and/or regulations made pursuant to RCW 46.48.170 or 81.80.290 pertaining to vehicle equipment on motor carriers transporting hazardous material shall be a misdemeanor.
Bail for such a violation shall be set at a minimum of one hundred dollars. The fine for such a violation shall be not less than two hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars. Compliance with the provisions of this chapter is the primary responsibility of the owner or lessee of the vehicle or any vehicle used in combination that is cited in the violation.
[ 1980 c 104 s 1; 1961 c 12 s 46.48.175. Prior: 1951 c 102 s 2.]

Notes

Rules of court: Bail in criminal traffic offense cases—Mandatory appearance—CrRLJ 3.2.

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