RCW 46.04.670

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(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.

[ 2023 c 470 s 1007 . Prior: 2019 c 214 s 7 ; 2019 c 170 s 2 ; 2011 c 171 s 19 ; prior: 2010 c 217 s 2 ; 2010 c 161 s 155 ; 2003 c 141 s 6 ; 2002 c 247 s 5 ; 1994 c 262 s 2 ; 1991 c 214 s 2 ; 1979 ex.s. c 213 s 4 ; 1961 c 12 s 46.04.670 ; prior: 1959 c 49 s 72 ; prior:

(i)1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part.

(ii)1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part; 1929 c 180 s 1, part; 1927 c 309 s 2, part; RRS s 6362-2, part.]

Notes:

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).