Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 46.44 - Size, Weight, Load.
46.44.120 - Liability of owner, others, for violations.

RCW 46.44.120
Liability of owner, others, for violations.

Whenever an act or omission is declared to be unlawful in chapter 46.44 RCW, the owner or lessee of any motor vehicle involved in such act or omission is responsible therefor. Any person knowingly and intentionally participating in creating an unlawful condition of use, is also subject to the penalties provided in this chapter for such unlawful act or omission.
If the person operating the vehicle at the time of the unlawful act or omission is not the owner or lessee of the vehicle, such person is fully authorized to accept the citation and execute the promise to appear on behalf of the owner or lessee.

[ 1980 c 104 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 148 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 69 § 1.]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 46 - Motor Vehicles

Chapter 46.44 - Size, Weight, Load.

46.44.010 - Outside width limit.

46.44.013 - Appurtenances on recreational vehicles.

46.44.020 - Maximum height—Impaired clearance signs.

46.44.030 - Maximum lengths.

46.44.034 - Maximum lengths—Front and rear protrusions.

46.44.036 - Combination of units—Limitation.

46.44.037 - Combination of units—Lawful operations.

46.44.041 - Maximum gross weights—Wheelbase and axle factors.

46.44.042 - Maximum gross weights—Axle and tire factors.

46.44.043 - Cement trucks—Axle loading controls.

46.44.047 - Excess weight—Logging trucks—Special permits—County or city permits—Fees—Discretion of arresting officer.

46.44.049 - Effect of weight on highways—Study authorized.

46.44.050 - Minimum length of wheelbase.

46.44.060 - Outside load limits for passenger vehicles.

46.44.070 - Drawbar requirements—Trailer whipping or weaving—Towing flag.

46.44.080 - Local regulations—State highway regulations.

46.44.090 - Special permits for oversize or overweight movements.

46.44.091 - Special permits—Gross weight limit.

46.44.0915 - Heavy haul industrial corridors—Overweight sealed containers and vehicles.

46.44.092 - Special permits—Overall width limits, exceptions—Application for permit.

46.44.093 - Special permits—Discretion of issuer—Conditions.

46.44.0941 - Special permits—Fees.

46.44.095 - Temporary additional tonnage permits—Fees.

46.44.096 - Special permits—Determining fee—To whom paid.

46.44.098 - Increase in federal limits on sizes and weights—Increases by commission.

46.44.101 - Interstate travel by specialized equipment.

46.44.105 - Enforcement procedures—Penalties—Exception—Rules.

46.44.110 - Liability for damage to highways, bridges, etc.

46.44.120 - Liability of owner, others, for violations.

46.44.130 - Farm implements—Gross weight and size limitation exception—Penalty.

46.44.140 - Farm implements—Special permits—Penalty.

46.44.150 - Highway improvement vehicles—Gross weight limit excesses authorized—Limitations.

46.44.170 - Mobile home or park model trailer movement special permit and decal—Responsibility for taxes—License plates—Rules.

46.44.173 - Notice to treasurer and assessor of county where mobile home or park trailer to be located.

46.44.175 - Penalties—Hearing.

46.44.180 - Operation of mobile home pilot vehicle without insurance unlawful—Amounts—Exception—Penalty.

46.44.190 - Firefighting apparatus.

46.44.200 - Vehicles or combination of vehicles with weight rating over forty thousand pounds and transporting cattle—Mandatory stops at state patrol-operated ports of entry—Exception—Penalty—Application.