(1) "Motor vehicle" means a vehicle that is self-propelled or a vehicle that is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires but not operated upon rails.
(2) "Motor vehicle" includes:
(a) A neighborhood electric vehicle as defined in RCW 46.04.357;
(b) A medium-speed electric vehicle as defined in RCW 46.04.295; and
(c) A golf cart for the purposes of chapter 46.61 RCW.
(3) "Motor vehicle" excludes:
(a) An electric personal assistive mobility device;
(b) A power wheelchair;
(c) A golf cart, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section;
(d) A moped, for the purposes of chapter 46.70 RCW; and
(e) A personal delivery device as defined in RCW 46.75.010.
[ 2019 c 214 § 6; 2010 c 217 § 1; 2007 c 510 § 1. Prior: 2003 c 353 § 1; 2003 c 141 § 2; 2002 c 247 § 2; 1961 c 12 § 46.04.320; prior: 1959 c 49 § 33; 1955 c 384 § 10; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 § 1, part; 1937 c 188 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6312-1, part; 1923 c 181 § 1, part; 1921 c 96 § 2, part; 1919 c 59 § 1, part; 1917 c 155 § 1, part; 1915 c 142 § 2, part; RRS § 6313, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 § 1, part; RRS § 6360-1, part; 1929 c 180 § 1, part; 1927 c 309 § 2, part; RRS § 6362-2, part.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2019 c 214: See note following RCW 46.75.010.
Effective date—2007 c 510: "This act takes effect August 1, 2007." [ 2007 c 510 § 6.]
Effective date—2003 c 353: "This act takes effect August 1, 2003." [ 2003 c 353 § 12.]
Legislative review—2002 c 247: See note following RCW 46.04.1695.