The bill aims to enhance compliance and public safety regarding collector vehicle and horseless carriage license plates in Washington State. Key amendments include the definition of a "horseless carriage license plate" to apply specifically to vehicles manufactured before January 1, 1916, rather than those at least forty years old. Additionally, new requirements for obtaining collector vehicle license plates are introduced, such as providing proof of ownership and a valid registration certificate for a second vehicle used for daily driving, as well as proof of a current vehicle liability insurance policy. These changes will take effect on January 15, 2026.

Furthermore, the bill establishes penalties for failing to provide proof of financial responsibility when requested by law enforcement, and it clarifies that a person using a portable electronic device to display proof of insurance assumes liability for any damage to that device. The department is also granted the authority to cancel the registration of a collector vehicle if the owner does not respond to requests for information regarding insurance and the use of collector plates within a specified timeframe. Overall, these amendments are designed to improve the regulation of collector vehicles and ensure that owners maintain appropriate insurance coverage.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 46.30.020, 46.04.199, 46.18.255, 46.18.220
Substitute Bill: 46.30.020, 46.04.199, 46.18.255, 46.18.220
Bill as Passed Legislature: 46.30.020, 46.04.199, 46.18.255, 46.18.220, 46.16A.070
Session Law: 46.30.020, 46.04.199, 46.18.255, 46.18.220, 46.16A.070