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This bill creates additional requirements and regulations for collector vehicles and horseless carriage license plates to improve compliance and public safety. Specifically, the bill modifies existing laws to require owners of collector vehicles to provide proof of ownership of a second vehicle for daily driving after January 15, 2026, and to maintain either a standard or collector vehicle insurance policy with minimum liability coverage. The definition of a "horseless carriage" is updated to specifically refer to vehicles manufactured or built before January 1, 1916. For collector vehicles, the bill introduces new restrictions on usage, mandating that these vehicles can only be used for club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades, and occasional pleasure driving. The legislation also gives the Department of Licensing the authority to cancel registration if an owner fails to respond to requests for information about their collector vehicle insurance within 45 days. Additionally, the bill provides a mechanism for owners to seek exceptions to the requirements if they can demonstrate alternative transportation arrangements. The new regulations aim to ensure that collector and horseless carriage vehicles are properly insured, registered, and used appropriately, with the changes set to take effect on January 15, 2026.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5127&Year=2025&Initiative=false