Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 46 Motor Vehicles - Section 46.16.680 Kit vehicles

§ 46.16.680. Kit vehicles

All kit vehicles are licensed as original transactions when first titled in Washington, and the following provisions apply:

(1) The department of licensing shall charge original licensing fees and issue new plates appropriate to the use class.

(2) An inspection by the Washington state patrol is required to determine the correct identification number, and year or make if needed.

(3) The use class is the actual use of the vehicle, i.e. passenger car or truck.

(4) The make shall be listed as "KITV," and the series and body designation must describe what the vehicle looks like, i.e. 48 Bradley GT, 57 MG, and must include the word "replica."

(5) Upon payment of original licensing fees the department may license a kit vehicle under RCW 46.16.305(1) as a street rod if the vehicle is manufactured to have the same appearance as a similar vehicle manufactured before 1949.

(6) For a manufactured new vehicle kit and a manufactured body kit, the model year of the vehicle is the year reflected on the manufacturer's certificate of origin for that vehicle. If this is not available, the Washington state patrol shall assign a model year at the time of inspection.

(7) The vehicle identification number (VIN) of a new vehicle kit and body kit is the vehicle identification number as reflected on the manufacturer's certificate of origin. If the VIN is not available, the Washington state patrol shall assign a VIN at the time of inspection.

[1996 c 225 § 10.]

Notes:
     Finding -- 1996 c 225: See note following RCW 46.04.125.

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