RCW 46.32.020
Rules—Supplies—Assistants—Prioritization of higher risk motor carriers.
(1)(a) The chief of the Washington state patrol may adopt reasonable rules regarding types of vehicles to be inspected, inspection criteria, times for the inspection of vehicle equipment, drivers' qualifications, hours of service, and all other matters with respect to the conduct of vehicle equipment and driver inspections.
(b) The chief of the Washington state patrol shall prepare and furnish such stickers, tags, record and report forms, stationery, and other supplies as shall be deemed necessary. The chief of the Washington state patrol is empowered to appoint and employ such assistants as he or she may consider necessary and to fix hours of employment and compensation.
(2) The chief of the Washington state patrol shall use data-driven analysis to prioritize for inspections and compliance reviews those motor carriers whose relative safety fitness identify them as higher risk motor carriers.
[ 2010 c 8 § 9051; 2007 c 419 § 8; 1993 c 403 § 3; 1986 c 123 § 2; 1961 c 12 § 46.32.020. Prior: 1945 c 44 § 2; 1937 c 189 § 8; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 6360-8.]
NOTES:
Findings—Short title—2007 c 419: See notes following RCW 46.16A.010.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 46.32 - Vehicle Inspection.
46.32.010 - Types of inspection authorized—Duties of state patrol—Penalties.
46.32.020 - Rules—Supplies—Assistants—Prioritization of higher risk motor carriers.
46.32.040 - Frequency of inspection—High-risk carrier compliance review fee.
46.32.050 - Prohibited practices—Penalty.
46.32.060 - Moving defective vehicle unlawful—Impounding authorized.
46.32.070 - Inspection of damaged vehicle.
46.32.085 - Rules to regulate commercial motor vehicle safety requirements.
46.32.100 - Violations—Penalties—Out-of-service orders.
46.32.110 - Controlled substances, alcohol.
46.32.120 - Application to state and publicly owned vehicles.
46.32.130 - Agricultural transporter exemption—Planting and harvesting seasons.