2017 Revised Code of Washington
Title 46 - MOTOR VEHICLES
RCW Dispositions
46.90 WASHINGTON MODEL TRAFFIC ORDINANCE


Sections
46.90.100 Chapter 46.04 RCW (Definitions) adopted by reference.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 3.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.103 Abandoned vehicle.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 4.]
Repealed by 1993 c 121 § 5; and repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.106 Automobile hulk.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 5.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.109 Bus.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 6.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.112 Bus stop.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 7.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.115 City.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 8.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.118 Demolish.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 9.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.121 Department.
[1979 c 158 § 203; 1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 10.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.124 Garage keeper.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 11.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.127 Holidays.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 12.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.130 Hulk hauler.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 13.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.133 Loading zone.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 14.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.136 Official time standard.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 15.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.139 Ordinance.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 16.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.142 Parking meter.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 17.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.145 Parking meter space.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 18.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.148 Parking meter zone.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 19.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.151 Passenger loading zone.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 20.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.154 Planting strip.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 21.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.157 Police or police officer.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 22.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.160 Police chief or chief of police.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 23.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.163 Police department.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 24.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.166 Registered disposer.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 25.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.169 School bus zone.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 26.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.172 Service parking.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 27.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.175 Street.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 28.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.178 Taxicab.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 29.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.181 Taxicab stand.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 30.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.184 Tow truck operator.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 31.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.187 Traffic division.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 32.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.190 U turn.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 33.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.200 Certain RCW sections adopted by reference.
[1983 c 30 § 1; 1980 c 65 § 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 34.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.205 Public employees to obey traffic regulations.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 35.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.210 Police administration.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 36.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.215 Duty of traffic division.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 37.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.220 Authority of police and fire department officials.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 38.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.225 Records of traffic violations.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 39.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.230 Traffic division to investigate accidents.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 40.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.235 Traffic accident studies.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 41.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.240 Traffic accident reports.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 42.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.245 Traffic division to submit annual traffic safety report.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 43.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.250 Police department to administer bicycle licenses.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 44.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.255 Police department to regulate parking meters.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 45.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.260 Traffic engineer.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 46.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.265 Traffic engineer — Authority.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 47.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.270 Local authority — Authority.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 48.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.275 Traffic safety commission — Powers and duties.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 49.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.300 Certain RCW sections adopted by reference.
[1993 c 400 § 3; 1991 c 293 § 9; 1991 c 293 § 8; 1991 c 118 § 2; 1991 c 118 § 1; 1989 c 178 § 28; 1988 c 24 § 1; 1987 c 30 § 1; 1986 c 24 § 1; 1985 c 19 § 1. Prior: 1984 c 154 § 6; 1984 c 108 § 1; 1983 c 30 § 2; 1982 c 25 § 1; 1980 c 65 § 2; 1977 ex.s. c 60 § 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 50.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.330 Authority to remove and impound vehicles on public property — Procedure.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 51.]
Repealed by 1980 c 65 § 9.


46.90.335 Owner of record presumed liable for costs when vehicle abandoned — Exception.
[1983 c 3 § 124; 1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 52.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.340 Contract with registered disposer to dispose of vehicles and hulks — Compliance required.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 53.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.345 Stolen and abandoned vehicles — Reports of — Recovery, report required, penalty — Disposition.
[1979 ex.s. c 136 § 100; 1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 54.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.350 Removal and storage of vehicle or hulk — Lien — Notices — Contents.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 55.]
Repealed by 1980 c 65 § 9.


46.90.355 Sale of unclaimed vehicle or hulk — Procedure — Proceeds — Deficiency.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 56.]
Repealed by 1980 c 65 § 9.


46.90.360 Vehicle left in garage for storage — When deemed abandoned — Notices — Disposal.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 57.]
Repealed by 1980 c 65 § 9.


46.90.365 Disposition of impounded vehicles — When vehicles deemed abandoned — Procedure.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 58.]
Repealed by 1980 c 65 § 9.


46.90.370 Abatement and removal of automobile hulks on private property — Contents.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 59.]
Repealed by 1980 c 65 § 9.


46.90.375 Disposition of abandoned junk motor vehicles.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 60.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.380 Unlawful to abandon junked motor vehicle.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 61.]
Repealed by 1980 c 65 § 9.


46.90.400 Provisions of chapter refer to vehicles upon highway — Exceptions.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 62.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.403 Required obedience to traffic ordinance.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 63.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.406 Certain RCW sections adopted by reference.
[1993 c 400 § 4; 1991 c 118 § 3; 1988 c 24 § 2; 1986 c 24 § 2; 1980 c 65 § 3; 1977 ex.s. c 60 § 2; 1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 64.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.409 Traffic control devices required — Stopping, standing, and parking.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 65.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.412 Crossing new pavement and markings.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 66.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.415 Certain RCW sections adopted by reference.
[1977 ex.s. c 60 § 3; 1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 67.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.418 Prohibited crossing.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 68.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.421 Certain RCW sections adopted by reference.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 69.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.424 U turn restrictions.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 70.]
Repealed by 1982 c 25 § 4.


46.90.427 Certain RCW sections adopted by reference.
[1993 c 400 § 5; 1988 c 24 § 3; 1985 c 19 § 2; 1984 c 108 § 2; 1982 c 25 § 2; 1980 c 65 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 60 § 4; 1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 71.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.430 Obedience to angle-parking signs or markings.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 72.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.433 Parking not to obstruct traffic.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 73.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.436 Parking for certain purposes unlawful.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 74.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.439 Standing in passenger loading zone.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 75.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.442 Standing in loading zone.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 76.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.445 Standing in a tow-away zone.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 77.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.448 Violating permits for loading or unloading at an angle to the curb.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 78.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.451 Standing or parking on one-way roadways.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 79.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.454 Stopping, standing, and parking of buses and taxicabs regulated.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 80.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.457 Restricted use of bus stops and taxicab stands.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 81.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.460 Right-of-way for parking.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 82.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.463 Certain RCW sections adopted by reference.
[1987 c 30 § 2; 1985 c 19 § 3. Prior: 1984 c 154 § 7; 1984 c 108 § 3; 1980 c 65 § 5; 1977 ex.s. c 60 § 5; 1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 83.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.466 Funeral processions.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 84.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.469 When permits required for parades and processions.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 85.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.472 Interfering with processions.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 86.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.475 Boarding or alighting from vehicles.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 87.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.478 Unlawful riding.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 88.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.481 Certain RCW sections adopted by reference.
[1984 c 108 § 4; 1980 c 65 § 6; 1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 89.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.500 Bicycle license required.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 90.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.505 Bicycle license application.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 91.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.510 Issuance of bicycle license.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 92.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.515 Attachment of bicycle license plate or decal.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 93.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.520 Inspection of bicycles.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 94.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.525 Renewal of bicycle license.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 95.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.530 Transfer of ownership.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 96.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.535 Rental agencies.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 97.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.540 Bicycle dealers.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 98.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.545 Bicycles — Obedience to traffic control devices.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 99.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.550 Bicycles — Parking.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 100.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.555 Bicycles — Riding on sidewalks.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 101.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.560 Bicycles — Penalties.
[1979 ex.s. c 136 § 101; 1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 102.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.565 Unclaimed bicycles.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 103.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.600 Parking meter spaces.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 104.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.610 Parking meters — Deposit of coins and time limits.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 105.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.620 Parking meters — Use of slugs prohibited.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 106.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.630 Tampering with parking meter.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 107.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.640 Parking meters — Rule of evidence.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 108.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.650 Parking meters — Application of proceeds.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 109.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.660 Service parking.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 110.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.700 Certain RCW sections adopted by reference.
[1992 c 32 § 5; 1988 c 24 § 4; 1980 c 65 § 7; 1977 ex.s. c 60 § 6; 1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 111.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.705 Certain RCW sections adopted by reference.
[1982 c 25 § 3; 1980 c 65 § 8.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.710 Penalties.
[1980 c 128 § 15; 1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 112.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.720 Citation on illegally parked vehicle.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 113.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.730 Failure to comply with traffic citation attached to parked vehicle.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 114.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.740 Presumption in reference to illegal parking.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 115.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.900 Certain RCW sections adopted by reference.
[1984 c 108 § 5; 1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 116.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.910 Uniformity of interpretation.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 117.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.920 Short title.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 118.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.930 Chapter not retroactive.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 119.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.940 Severability — 1975 1st ex.s. c 54.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 120.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


46.90.950 Effect of headings.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 54 § 121.]
Repealed by 1993 c 400 § 6, effective July 1, 1994.


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