RCW 46.20.001: License required—Rights and restriction.

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PDFRCW 46.20.001

License required—Rights and restriction.

(1) No person may drive a motor vehicle upon a highway in this state without first obtaining a valid driver's license issued to Washington residents under this chapter. The only exceptions to this requirement are those expressly allowed by RCW 46.20.025.

(2) A person licensed as a driver under this chapter:

(a) May exercise the privilege upon all highways in this state;

(b) May not be required by a political subdivision to obtain any other license to exercise the privilege; and

[ 1999 c 6 § 3.]

NOTES:

Intent—1999 c 6: See note following RCW 46.04.168.