Q: Uninsured vehicle question. If they get a ticket does it go to the person driving the vehicle at the time or the owner?
Uninsured vehicle and the person driving it doesn't own the car. Does the uninsured vehicle ticket go to the person driving it or the owner of the vehicle
A:
Driver.
(1)(a) No person may OPERATE a motor vehicle subject to registration under chapter 46.16A RCW in this state unless the person is insured under a motor vehicle liability policy with liability limits of at least the amounts provided in RCW 46.29.090, is self-insured as provided in RCW 46.29.630, is covered by a certificate of deposit in conformance with RCW 46.29.550, or is covered by a liability bond of at least the amounts provided in RCW 46.29.090. Proof of financial responsibility for motor vehicle operation must be provided on the request of a law enforcement officer in the format specified under RCW 46.30.030.
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