Wash. Rev. Code § 46.04.320

Current through 2024

Section 46.04.320 - Motor vehicle

(1) "Motor vehicle" means a vehicle that is self-propelled or a vehicle that is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires but not operated upon rails.

(2) "Motor vehicle" includes:

(a) A neighborhood electric vehicle as defined in RCW 46.04.357;

(b) A medium-speed electric vehicle as defined in RCW 46.04.295; and

(c) A golf cart for the purposes of chapter 46.61 RCW.

(3) "Motor vehicle" excludes:

(a) An electric personal assistive mobility device;

(b) A power wheelchair;

(c) A golf cart, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section;

(d) A moped, for the purposes of chapter 46.70 RCW; and

(e) A personal delivery device as defined in RCW 46.75.010.

RCW 46.04.320

Amended by 2019 c 214,§ 6, eff. 9/1/2019.

Amended by 2010 c 217, § 1, eff. 6/10/2010.

2007 c 510 § 1. Prior: 2003 c 353 § 1; 2003 c 141 § 2; 2002 c 247 § 2; 1961 c 12 § 46.04.320; prior: 1959 c 49 § 33; 1955 c 384 § 10; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 § 1, part; 1937 c 188 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6312-1, part; 1923 c 181 § 1, part; 1921 c 96 § 2, part; 1919 c 59 § 1, part; 1917 c 155 § 1, part; 1915 c 142 § 2, part; RRS § 6313, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 § 1, part; RRS § 6360-1, part; 1929 c 180 § 1, part; 1927 c 309 § 2, part; RRS § 6362-2, part.

Effective date- 2019 c 214: See note following RCW 46.75.010.

Effective date-2007 c 510: "This act takes effect August 1, 2007." [ 2007 c 510 s 6.]

Effective date-2003 c 353: "This act takes effect August 1, 2003." [ 2003 c 353 s 12.]

Legislative review-2002 c 247: See note following RCW 46.04.1695.