Motor vehicle.
RCW 46.04.320
in effect(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 .
(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 .
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.04&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026
