Washington Statutes
§ 46.37.490 — Safety load chains and devices required.
Washington § 46.37.490
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Wash. Rev. Code § 46.37.490 (2026).
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It shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle upon the public highways of this state without having the load thereon securely fastened and protected by safety chains or other device. The chief of the Washington state patrol is hereby authorized to adopt and enforce reasonable rules and regulations as to what shall constitute adequate and safe chains or other devices for the fastening and protection of loads upon vehicles.
Construction — Application of rules — Severability — 1987 c 330: See notes following RCW 28B.12.050 .
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§ 28B.12.050
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Legislative History
[1987 c 330 s 727;1961 c 12 s 46.37.490. Prior:1937 c 189 s 43; RRS s 6360-43;1927 c 309 s 18; RRS s 6362-18. Formerly RCW46.36.110.]
Nearby Sections
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§ 46.01.011
Purpose.§ 46.01.020
Department created.§ 46.01.070
Functions performed by state patrol as agent for director of licenses transferred to department.§ 46.01.100
Organization of department.§ 46.01.110
Rule-making authority.§ 46.01.115
Rules to implement 1998 c 165.§ 46.01.150
Branch offices.§ 46.01.170
Seal.§ 46.01.180
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