Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 46 Motor Vehicles - Section 46.65.010 State policy enunciated

§ 46.65.010. State policy enunciated

It is hereby declared to be the policy of the state of Washington:

(1) To provide maximum safety for all persons who travel or otherwise use the public highways of this state; and

(2) To deny the privilege of operating motor vehicles on such highways to persons who by their conduct and record have demonstrated their indifference for the safety and welfare of others and their disrespect for the laws of the state, the orders of her courts and the statutorily required acts of her administrative agencies; and

(3) To discourage repetition of criminal acts by individuals against the peace and dignity of the state and her political subdivisions and to impose increased and added deprivation of the privilege to operate motor vehicles upon habitual offenders who have been convicted repeatedly of violations of traffic laws.

[1971 ex.s. c 284 § 3.]

Notes:
     Severability -- 1971 ex.s. c 284: "If any provision of this 1971 amendatory act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [1971 ex.s. c 284 § 17.]

Sections:  46.65.010  46.65.020  46.65.030  46.65.060  46.65.065  46.65.070  46.65.080  46.65.100  46.65.900  46.65.910  Next

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