FINAL BILL REPORT

HB 279

                                  C 378 L 87

BYRepresentatives Gallagher, Doty, Walk, Schmidt and P. King; by request of  Department of Licensing

Extending the time required for filing a security deposit under the financial responsibility provisions of the motor vehicle code.

House Committe on Transportation

Senate Committee on Transportation

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

Drivers or owners of vehicles which have been involved in an accident within the state which has resulted in personal injury or death, or property damage of $300 or more may be required to file a deposit of security.  The deposit of security is in an amount determined by the Department of Licensing to cover damages and injuries resulting from the accident.  The security may be in the form of a bond or policy issued by an insurance company or surety company authorized to do business in Washington.

If the requested security is not deposited within 10 days of the sending of the notice, the department shall suspend the driver's licenses of each driver involved in the accident who fails to file a requested security deposit, the owner of each vehicle registered in the state who fails to file a requested security deposit, and any nonresident driving privileges to an out-of-state licensed driver who fails to file a requested security deposit.

SUMMARY:

The allowable time for filing security with the Department of Licensing following an accident is extended to 30 days from the date notice is mailed by the department.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

      House 95   0

      Senate    41     0(Senate amended)

      House       (House refused to concur)

      Senate    46     2(Senate amended)

      House 96   0(House concurred)

EFFECTIVE:July 26, 1987