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Transportation Committee

SSB 5763

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

Brief Description: Concerning collector truck operators.

Sponsors: Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Wagoner, Takko and Honeyford).

Brief Summary of Substitute Bill

  • Exempts from commercial driver's license requirements operators of commercial motor vehicles that meet the definition of collector trucks, which are prohibited from being used for commercial purposes.

Hearing Date: 3/18/19

Staff: Jennifer Harris (786-7143).

Background:

The operation of commercial motor vehicles is regulated by federal and state law. In the United States, a commercial driver's license (CDL) or commercial learner's permit (CLP) is required to operate any motor vehicle that meets the following criteria:

In Washington, the CDL requirement does not apply to any person who is:

Summary of Bill:

The CDL requirement does not apply to any person who is a collector truck operator using a vehicle in a manner consistent with the definition of collector truck.

A "collector truck" is defined as a vehicle that:

  1. has a current registration;

  2. is older than 30 years old;

  3. meets the weight criteria for commercial motor vehicles;

  4. is capable of being safely operated on the highway;

  5. is used for the occasional use of traveling to and from truck conventions, auto shows, circuses, parades, displays, special excursions, and antique vehicle club meetings;

  6. is used for the pleasure of others without compensation; and

  7. is not used in the operations of a common or contract motor carrier (which undertake the transportation of property for compensation) and is not used for commercial purposes.

A "collector truck operator" is defined as an operator of a noncommercial vehicle that is exclusively owned and operated as a collector truck.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Available.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect on October 1, 2019.