RCW 46.04.670 Vehicle (as amended by 2019 c 170).

"Vehicle" includes every 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, including bicycles. "Vehicle" does not include power wheelchairs or devices other than bicycles moved by human or animal power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. Mopeds are not considered vehicles or motor vehicles for the purposes of chapter 46.70 RCW. Bicycles and motorized foot scooters are not considered vehicles for the purposes of chapter 46.12, 46.16A, or 46.70 RCW or RCW 82.12.045. Electric personal assistive mobility devices and motorized foot scooters are not considered vehicles or motor vehicles for the purposes of chapter 46.12, 46.16A, 46.29, 46.37, or 46.70 RCW. A golf cart is not considered a vehicle, except for the purposes of chapter 46.61 RCW.

[ 2019 c 170 § 2; 2011 c 171 § 19. Prior: 2010 c 217 § 2; 2010 c 161 § 155; 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.]

RCW 46.04.670

Vehicle (as amended by 2019 c 214). (Effective September 1, 2019.)

(1) "Vehicle" ((includes every))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((, including bicycles)).

(2) "Vehicle" ((does not include))excludes:

(a) A power wheelchair((s)) or device((s)) other than a bicycle((s)) moved by human or animal power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks((. Mopeds are not considered vehicles or motor vehicles));

(b) A moped, for the purposes of chapter 46.70 RCW((. Bicycles are not considered vehicles));

(c) A bicycle, 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((s are not considered vehicles or motor vehicles)), for the purposes of chapter 46.12, 46.16A, 46.29, 46.37, or 46.70 RCW((.));

(e) A golf cart ((is not considered a vehicle)), 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.

[ 2019 c 214 § 7; 2011 c 171 § 19. Prior: 2010 c 217 § 2; 2010 c 161 § 155; 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.]

NOTES:

Reviser's note: RCW 46.04.670 was amended twice during the 2019 legislative session, each without reference to the other. For rule of construction concerning sections amended more than once during the same legislative session, see RCW 1.12.025.

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).