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Revised Code of Washington
Title 46 - MOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter 46.04 - DEFINITIONS
Section 46.04.670 - Vehicle

Wash. Rev. Code § 46.04.670

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Section 46.04.670 - Vehicle
(1) "Vehicle" means a device capable of being moved upon a public highway and in, upon, or by which any persons or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway.
(2) "Vehicle" excludes:
(a) A power wheelchair or device other than a bicycle moved by human or animal power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks;
(b) A moped, for the purposes of chapter 46.70 RCW;
(c) A bicycle or a motorized foot scooter, for the purposes of chapter 46.12, 46.16A, or 46.70 RCW, or for RCW 82.12.045;
(d) An electric personal assistive mobility device or a motorized foot scooter, for the purposes of chapter 46.12, 46.16A, 46.29, 46.37, or 46.70 RCW;
(e) A golf cart, except for the purposes of chapter 46.61 RCW; and
(f) A personal delivery device as defined in RCW 46.75.010, except for the purposes of chapter 46.61 RCW.

RCW 46.04.670

Amended by 2023 c 470,§ 1007, eff. 7/23/2023.
Amended by 2019 c 214,§ 7, eff. 9/1/2019.
Amended by 2019 c 170,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2019.
Amended by 2011 c 171,§ 19, eff. 7/1/2011.
Amended by 2010 c 217, § 2, eff. 6/10/2010.
Amended by 2010 c 161, § 155, eff. 7/1/2011.
2003 c 141 § 6; 2002 c 247 § 5; 1994 c 262 § 2; 1991 c 214 § 2; 1979 ex.s. c 213 § 4; 1961 c 12 § 46.04.670. Prior: 1959 c 49 § 72; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 § 1, part; 1937 c 188 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6312-1, 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.

Explanatory statement- 2023 c 470: See note following RCW 10.99.030.

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

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.

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

Mopeds

helmet required: RCW 46.37.530, 46.37.535.

motorcycle endorsement, exemption: RCW 46.20.500.

operation and safety standards: RCW 46.61.710, 46.61.720.

registration: RCW 46.16A.405(2), 46.17.350(1)(f).