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" as applicable to vehicles manufactured or built before January 1, 1916, rather than the previous requirement of being at least forty years old. Additionally, new requirements for obtaining a collector vehicle license plate 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 collector vehicle insurance policy with specified liability limits.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that individuals driving vehicles with collector vehicle license plates must maintain collector vehicle insurance and comply with all relevant financial responsibility requirements. It also includes provisions for penalties related to false information regarding license plates and outlines the department's authority to make exceptions to certain requirements. The act is set to take effect on January 15, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 46.30.020, 46.04.199, 46.18.255, 46.18.220