Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 46, Motor Vehicles

RCW Title 46 § 46.16A.320: Vehicle trip permits—Restrictions and requirements—Fee—Penalty—Rules

Gross Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Vehicle owners may operate unregistered vehicles on public highways using trip permits. Violating restrictions on trip permit use by commercial motor carriers is a gross misdemeanor with minimum penalties of $2,500 for first offense and $5,000 for subsequent violations.

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