Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 46, Motor Vehicles
RCW Title 46 § 46.16A.540: Overloading registered capacity—Additional registration—Penalties—Exceptions
What this law says, in plain English
Operating a registered motor vehicle exceeding its registered weight capacity on public highways is a traffic infraction. Operators must purchase new registration for the heavier weight or face additional infraction penalties.
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