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

RCW Title 46 § 46.16A.500: Liability of operator, owner, lessee for violations

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

Vehicle owners and operators are responsible for unlawful acts or omissions under traffic law, with primary liability on the owner. An operator may accept citations on the owner's behalf.

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