HB 2356 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Declares that it is lawful to operate an off-road vehicle upon a nonhighway road and in paved parking areas serving designated off-road vehicle areas unless the responsible governing body, including state, federal, or local authorities, prohibits the use of off-road vehicles, if: (1) Any person operating an off-road vehicle is in compliance with RCW 46.09.120; and

(2) The nonhighway road is not intended and maintained primarily for passenger motor vehicle use.

Provides that an off-road vehicle operated on a nonhighway road under this section is exempt from licensing requirements of RCW 46.16.010 and vehicle lighting and equipment requirements of chapter 46.37 RCW.