Revised Code of Washington Chapter 46.30 — Mandatory Liability Insurance

Washington · statute · Wash. Rev. Code ch. 46.30 · 6 active provisions

Wash. Rev. Code § 46.30.010

Legislative intent

It is a privilege granted by the state to operate a motor vehicle upon the highways of this state. The legislature recognizes the threat that uninsured drivers are to the people of the state. In order to alleviate the threat posed by uninsured drivers it is the intent of the legislature to require that all persons driv…

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Wash. Rev. Code § 46.30.020

Liability insurance or other financial responsibility required—Violations—Exceptions

(1)(a) No person may operate a motor vehicle subject to registration under chapter 46.16A RCW in this state unless the person is insured under a motor vehicle liability policy with liability limits of at least the amounts provided in RCW 46.29.090, is self-insured as provided in RCW 46.29.630, is covered by a certifica…

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Wash. Rev. Code § 46.30.030

Insurance identification card

(1) Whenever an insurance company issues or renews a motor vehicle liability insurance policy, the company shall provide the policyholder with an identification card as specified by the department of licensing. At the policyholder's request, the insurer shall provide the policyholder a card for each vehicle covered und…

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Wash. Rev. Code § 46.30.040

Providing false evidence of financial responsibility—Penalty

Any person who knowingly provides false evidence of financial responsibility to a law enforcement officer or to a court, including an expired or canceled insurance policy, bond, or certificate of deposit is guilty of a misdemeanor.

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Wash. Rev. Code § 46.30.050

Autonomous motor vehicles—Self-certification testing pilot program—Liability insurance required

(1) No entity may test an autonomous motor vehicle on any public roadway under the department's autonomous vehicle self-certification testing pilot program unless:(a) The entity holds an umbrella liability insurance policy that covers the entity in an amount not less than five million dollars per occurrence for damages…

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Wash. Rev. Code § 46.30.901

Effective date—1989 c 353

This act shall take effect January 1, 1990. The director of the department of licensing may immediately take such steps as are necessary to ensure that this act is implemented on its effective date.

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