46.16.385 - Versions of special plates for persons with disabilities.

Versions of special plates for persons with disabilities. (Effective until July 1, 2011.)

(1) The department shall design and issue versions of special license plates including the international symbol of access described in RCW 70.92.120 for plates issued under (a) RCW 46.16.301; (b) RCW 46.16.305, except those plates issued under RCW 46.16.305 (1) and (2); (c) RCW 46.16.324; (d) RCW 46.16.745; (e) RCW 73.04.110; (f) RCW 73.04.115; (g) RCW 46.16.301(1) (a), (b), or (c), as it existed before amendment by section 5, chapter 291, Laws of 1997; (h) RCW 46.16.565; or (i) plates issued under RCW 46.16.601. The version of the special plate including the international symbol of access may be used in lieu of the parking placard issued to persons who qualify for special parking privileges under RCW 46.16.381. The department may not charge an additional fee for the issuance of the special license plate including the international symbol of access, except the regular motor vehicle registration fee, the fee associated with the particular special plate, and any other fees and taxes required to be paid upon registration of a motor vehicle. The international symbol of access must be incorporated into the design of the special license plate in a manner to be determined by the department, and under existing vehicular licensing procedures and existing laws.

     (2) Persons who qualify for special parking privileges under RCW 46.16.381, and who have applied and paid the appropriate fee for any of the special license plates listed in subsection (1) of this section, are entitled to receive from the department a special license plate including the international symbol of access. The special license plate including the international symbol of access may be used for one vehicle registered in the name of the person with the disability. Persons who have been issued the parking privileges or who are using a vehicle displaying the special license plate including the international symbol of access may park in places reserved for persons with physical disabilities.

     (3) Special license plates including the international symbol of access must be administered in the same manner as plates issued under RCW 46.16.381.

     (4) The department shall adopt rules to implement this section.

[2005 c 390 § 3; 2005 c 210 § 3; 2004 c 222 § 1.]

Notes: Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2005 c 210 § 3 and by 2005 c 390 § 3, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).

Effective date -- 2004 c 222 §§ 1 and 2: "Sections 1 and 2 of this act take effect November 1, 2004." [2004 c 222 § 5.]