I'm looking at registering my new M813 in my name and it currently has collector plates for my state (WA) which never expire. I'm expecting to have to pay the one time collector plate fee under my name and probably not physically change the license plate, but that leaves me wondering about tonnage.
I hear tonnage would be a one time fee also for a collector vehicle, and here's what I would like to confirm; fellow MV enthusiasts at work say if I pay tonnage then I am exempt from bumper height lift laws which may be an issue if I ever go 16R20s. What are your thoughts?
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Section 46.18.220
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RCW 46.18.220
Collector vehicle license plates.
(1) A registered owner may apply to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director for a collector vehicle license plate for a motor vehicle or travel trailer that is at least thirty years old. The motor vehicle must be operated primarily as a collector vehicle and be in good running order. The applicant for the collector vehicle license plate shall:
(a) Purchase a registration for the motor vehicle or travel trailer as required under chapters
46.16A and
46.17 RCW; and
(b) Pay the special license plate fee established under RCW
46.17.220(1)(f), in addition to any other fees or taxes required by law.
(2) A person applying for a collector vehicle license plate may:
(a) Receive a collector vehicle license plate assigned by the department; or
(b) Provide an actual Washington state issued license plate designated for general use in the year of the vehicle's manufacture.
(3) Collector vehicle license plates:
(a) Are valid for the life of the motor vehicle or travel trailer;
(b) Are not required to be renewed; and
(c) Must be displayed on the rear of the motor vehicle or travel trailer.
(4) A collector vehicle registered under this section may only be used for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades, and occasional pleasure driving.
(5) Collector vehicle license plates under subsection (2)(b) of this section may be transferred from one vehicle to another vehicle described in subsection (1) of this section upon application to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director.
(6) Any person who knowingly provides a false or facsimile license plate under subsection (2)(b) of this section is subject to a traffic infraction and fine in an amount equal to the monetary penalty for a violation of RCW
46.16A.200(7)(b). Additionally, the person must pay for the cost of a collector vehicle license plate as listed in RCW
46.17.220(1)(f), unless already paid.
[
2015 c 200 § 3. Prior:
2011 c 243 § 1; 2011 c 171 § 70; 2010 c 161 § 617.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 200: See note following RCW
46.16A.428.
Effective date—2011 c 243 § 1: "Section 1 of this act takes effect August 1, 2011." [
2011 c 243 § 3.]
Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW
4.24.210.
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW
46.04.013.
