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

RCW Title 46 § 46.55.240: Local ordinances—Requirements

What this law says, in plain English

Local governments may adopt ordinances governing unauthorized, abandoned, or impounded vehicles. Ordinances must include written authorization to impound, may allow release via promissory note with hearing rights, and may address junk vehicles as public nuisances with owner notification requirements.

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