5366-S2.E AMH SHEA H4663.2

E2SSB 5366  - H AMD TO H AMD (H-4588.1/12)1343
     By Representative Shea

     On page 1, line 13 of the amendment, after "has" insert "four"

     On page 1, line 15 of the amendment, after "more" strike "tires" and insert "low pressure tires of twenty psi or less"

     On page 2, line 3 of the amendment, after "owner." insert "The department must also design and issue a decal indicating that a four-wheel all-terrain vehicle is road legal, at no additional cost, for a four-wheel all-terrain vehicle that is registered for use on public roads under section 4 of this act."

     On page 4, line 16 of the amendment, after "decal" insert ", in conjunction with the Washington state patrol"

     On page 4, line 28 of the amendment, after "46.37.525" insert "and used at all times when the vehicle is in motion upon a highway; however, a utility-type vehicle, as described under section 2 of this act, must have two tail lamps meeting the requirements of RCW 46.37.070 and used at all times when the vehicle is in motion upon a highway"

     On page 4, line 34 of the amendment, after "vehicle" insert "; however, a utility-type vehicle, as described under section 2 of this act, must have two mirrors meeting the requirements of RCW 46.37.400"

     On page 4, line 35 of the amendment, after "windshield" insert "meeting the requirements of RCW 46.37.430"

     On page 5, line 3 of the amendment, after "order;" strike "and"

     On page 5, line 5 of the amendment, after "46.09.470" insert "; and
     (xi) For utility-type vehicles, as described under section 2 of this act, seatbelts meeting the requirements of RCW 46.37.510"

     On page 6, line 4 of the amendment, after "used" strike "to transport" and insert "in the production of"

     On page 8, after line 23 of the amendment, insert the following:
     "(19) "Four-wheel all-terrain vehicle" has the same meaning as in section 2 of this act."

     On page 12, after line 3 of the amendment, insert the following:
     "(3) This section does not apply to vehicles used in the production of agricultural or timber products on and across lands owned, leased, or managed by the owner or operator of the four-wheel all-terrain vehicle or the operator's employer."

     On page 15, line 6 of the amendment, after "46.04.365" insert ", except a four-wheel all-terrain vehicle operated on public roads under section 4 of this act"

     On page 16, line 5 of the amendment, after "chapter" strike "46.09" and insert "46.61"

     On page 16, beginning on line 16 of the amendment, after "of the" strike "off-road" and insert "four-wheel all-terrain"

     On page 16, beginning on line 19 of the amendment, after "and the" strike "off-road vehicle license plate" and insert "four-wheel all-terrain vehicle metal tag"

     On page 16, line 26 of the amendment, after "of the" strike "off-road" and insert "four-wheel all-terrain"

     On page 23, line 27 of the amendment, after "crossing." insert "The department of transportation must prioritize grant awards for the purpose of marking intersections with signs where a four-wheel all-terrain vehicle may cross a public road to advise motorists of the upcoming intersection. Such signs must conform to the manual on uniform traffic control devices."

EFFECT:  Clarifies that a four-wheel all-terrain vehicle must have four tires. Clarifies that the rules and restrictions applicable to four-wheel all-terrain vehicles do not apply to vehicles used in the production of agricultural or timber products. Clarifies that the rules for persons over and under sixteen years of age, regarding their use of off-road vehicles, does not apply to persons operating vehicles used in the production of agricultural or timber products. Defines a utility-type vehicle to have low pressure tires of twenty psi or less. Directs the Department of Licensing to work with the WA State Patrol when designing the road legal decal. Provides that a utility-type vehicle must display two tail lamps and two mirrors, and requires the use of seatbelts. Clarifies that the windshield on a road legal four- wheel all-terrain vehicle must meet the requirements of RCW 46.37.430 regarding safety glazing. Clarifies that when a four-wheel all-terrain vehicle is registered for use on public roads, the department of licensing shall also issue a road legal decal at no additional cost. Clarifies that four-wheel all-terrain vehicles operated on public roads must obtain a liability insurance policy. Provides that grants from the multiuse roadway safety account must be prioritized to fund signs marking intersections where a four-wheel all-terrain vehicle may cross a public road.

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