FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 5277

                                   C 52 L 87

BYSenators Peterson, Patterson, Hansen and Conner

Requiring vehicle license plates to be treated with fully reflectorized materials.

Senate Committee on Transportation

House Committe on Transportation

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

As of January 1, 1968 all vehicle number plates have been treated with reflectorized materials designed to increase visibility and legibility at night.  Currently, the Department of Licensing under its authority to set specifications for the manufacturing of license plates requires that all license plates be fully reflectorized.

SUMMARY:

Vehicle license plates are required to be fully reflectorized.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

      Senate    48     0

      House 97   0

EFFECTIVE:July 26, 1987