Chapter 46.55 RCW

TOWING AND IMPOUNDMENT

Sections

HTMLPDF 46.55.010Definitions.
TOW TRUCK OPERATORSREGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
HTMLPDF 46.55.020Registration requiredPenalty.
HTMLPDF 46.55.025Registration or insurance requiredPenalty.
HTMLPDF 46.55.030ApplicationContents, bond, insurance, fee, certificate.
HTMLPDF 46.55.035Prohibited actsPenalty.
HTMLPDF 46.55.037Compensation for private impounds.
HTMLPDF 46.55.040Permit requiredInspections of equipment and facilities.
HTMLPDF 46.55.050Classification of trucksMarking requirementsTime and place of inspectionPenalty.
HTMLPDF 46.55.060Business locationRequirements.
HTMLPDF 46.55.063Fees, schedules, contracts, invoices.
HTMLPDF 46.55.065License plate indicator tabsTransporter businessHulk hauler, scrap processor businessWrecker businessFeesTab requirements.
IMPOUNDING UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES
HTMLPDF 46.55.070Posting requirementsException.
HTMLPDF 46.55.075Law enforcement impoundRequired form, procedures.
HTMLPDF 46.55.080Law enforcement, authorized regional transit authority representative, other public official impound, private impoundMaster logCertain associations restricted.
HTMLPDF 46.55.085Law enforcement impoundUnauthorized vehicle in right-of-way.
HTMLPDF 46.55.090Storage, return requirementsVehicles, personal belongingsCombination endorsement for tow truck driversViewing impounded vehicle.
HTMLPDF 46.55.100Impound noticeAbandoned vehicle reportOwner information, liabilityDisposition report.
HTMLPDF 46.55.105Responsibility of registered ownerBuyer and seller remedies.
HTMLPDF 46.55.110Notice to legal and registered owners.
HTMLPDF 46.55.113Removal by police officerDefinition.
HTMLPDF 46.55.115State patrolAppointment of towing operatorsLien for costsAppeal.
HTMLPDF 46.55.117Impounds under RCW 64.44.050.
HTMLPDF 46.55.118Rate, fee limitations for certain private impounds.
REDEMPTION RIGHTS AND HEARING PROCEDURES
HTMLPDF 46.55.120Redemption of vehiclesSale of unredeemed propertyImproper impoundment.
HTMLPDF 46.55.125Redemption of motorcycle or moped as bailment while owner hospitalized due to accidentRequirementsDeclaration form.
HTMLPDF 46.55.130Notice requirementsPublic auctionAccumulation of storage charges.
HTMLPDF 46.55.140Operator's lien, deficiency claim, liability.
RECORDS, INSPECTIONS, AND ENFORCEMENT
HTMLPDF 46.55.150Vehicle transaction file.
HTMLPDF 46.55.160Availability of records, equipment, and facilities for audit and inspection.
HTMLPDF 46.55.170Complaints, where forwarded.
HTMLPDF 46.55.180Presiding officer at licensing hearing.
HTMLPDF 46.55.190Rules.
HTMLPDF 46.55.200Penalties for certain acts or omissions.
HTMLPDF 46.55.210Cease and desist order.
HTMLPDF 46.55.220Refusal to issue license, grounds for.
JUNK VEHICLE DISPOSITION
HTMLPDF 46.55.230Junk vehiclesRemoval, disposal, salePenaltiesCleanup restitution payment.
LOCAL REGULATION
HTMLPDF 46.55.240Local ordinancesRequirements.
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION
HTMLPDF 46.55.300Vehicle immobilization.
IMPOUNDMENT AFTER ARREST FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
HTMLPDF 46.55.360Impoundment, when requiredLaw enforcement powers, duties, and liability immunityRedemption, when, by whomOperator liability immunityDefinition.
HTMLPDF 46.55.370Law enforcement liability immunityReasonable suspicion.
ABANDONED RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
HTMLPDF 46.55.400Transporting abandoned recreational vehiclesRecord of deliveryReportLiability.
MISCELLANEOUS
HTMLPDF 46.55.901Headings not part of law1985 c 377.
HTMLPDF 46.55.902Effective date1985 c 377.
HTMLPDF 46.55.910Chapter not applicable to certain activities of department of transportation.

NOTES:

Removal of unattended vehicle from highway: RCW 46.61.590.
Riding in towed vehicles: RCW 46.61.625.
Safety chains for towing: RCW 46.37.495.