RCW 46.08.010
State preempts registration and licensing fields.
The provisions of this title relating to certificates of title, registration certificates, vehicle licenses, vehicle license plates, and drivers' licenses shall be exclusive and no political subdivision of the state of Washington shall require or issue any licenses or certificates for the same or a similar purpose, nor shall any city or town in this state impose a tax, license, or other fee upon vehicles operating exclusively between points outside of such city or town limits, and to points therein.
[ 2010 c 161 § 1111; 1990 c 42 § 207; 1961 c 12 § 46.08.010. Prior: 1937 c 188 § 75; RRS § 6312-75.]
NOTES:
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.
Purpose—Effective dates—Application—Implementation—1990 c 42: See notes following RCW 46.68.090.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 46.08 - General Provisions.
46.08.010 - State preempts registration and licensing fields.
46.08.020 - Precedence over local vehicle and traffic regulations.
46.08.030 - Uniformity of application.
46.08.065 - Publicly owned vehicles to be marked—Exceptions.
46.08.067 - Publicly owned vehicles—Violations concerning marking and confidential license plates.
46.08.068 - Publicly owned vehicles—Remarking not required, when.
46.08.070 - Nonresidents, application to.
46.08.150 - Control of traffic on capitol grounds.
46.08.160 - Control of traffic on capitol grounds—Enforcing officer.
46.08.172 - Parking rental fees—Establishment.
46.08.185 - Electric vehicle charging stations—Signage—Penalty.
46.08.190 - Jurisdiction of judges of district, municipal, and superior court.