Washington Administrative Code
Title 204 - State Patrol (Equipment) (See also Titles 212, 446 and 448)
Chapter 204-96 - Vehicle impounds
Section 204-96-010 - Vehicle impounds
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) When a driver of a vehicle is arrested for a violation of RCW 46.20.342, the arresting officer may, in his/her own discretion, considering reasonable alternatives, cause the vehicle to be impounded.
(2) The release of all vehicles impounded under this section will be governed by RCW 46.55.120. Commercially rented vehicles may be impounded, however no suspended driver holds will be placed upon these vehicles. The rental company will be notified by phone.
(3) A vehicle may be released prior to the hold period upon a showing of economic or personal hardship to the spouse of the operator, taking into consideration public safety factors, including the operator's criminal history and driving record; or that the owner of the vehicle was not the driver, the owner did not know that the driver's license was suspended or revoked, and the owner has not received a prior release under RCW 46.55.120(1)(a)(ii) or 46.55.113(3). Release will be denied in all other circumstances. All release requests will be in writing. Any denial or approval of a release will be in writing and will include factors considered by the impounding agency in reaching the decision.
Statutory Authority: RCW 46.55.075. 12-03-081, § 204-96-010, filed 1/13/12, effective 2/13/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.55.190. 04-07-012, § 204-96-010, filed 3/4/04, effective 4/4/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.55.113 and 46.55.120. 01-05-098, § 204-96-010, filed 2/20/01, effective 3/23/01; 00-18-006, § 204-96-010, filed 8/24/00, effective 8/24/00; 99-18-026, § 204-96-010, filed 8/24/99, effective 9/24/99.