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

RCW Title 46 § 46.55.100: Impound notice—Abandoned vehicle report—Owner information, liability—Disposition report

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

This statute establishes procedures for tow operators to notify law enforcement and vehicle owners of impounded vehicles, report abandoned vehicles to the department, and document disposition of sold vehicles at public auction.

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