Illegible license plate — Penalty.

RCW 46.16A.550
in effect
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Until January 1, 2025, the penalty for a violation of RCW 46.16A.200 (7)(c), relating to the use of license plate covers that make a license plate illegible, may only be a written warning. The warning must include information about the requirements of the law and the applicable penalty beginning January 1, 2025. Until January 1, 2025, the penalty for a violation of RCW 46.16A.200 (7)(c), relating to the use of license plate covers that make a license plate illegible, may only be a written warning. The warning must include information about the requirements of the law and the applicable penalty beginning January 1, 2025.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.16A&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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