Washington statute
RCW 46.20.770 — Intelligent speed assistance device—Penalties
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 46.20: Drivers' Licenses—Identicards, Revised Code of Washington.
Amendment pending: a new version of this section takes effect Mon Jan 01 2029 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).
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Full text of RCW 46.20.770
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official text of the Revised Code of Washington from the Code Reviser's published files; it is not the official statutes of the State of Washington.
(1) A person who is restricted to the use of a vehicle equipped with an intelligent speed assistance device is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if the restricted driver:
(a) Tampers with the device or any components of the device, or otherwise interferes with the proper functionality of the device, by modifying, detaching, disconnecting, or otherwise disabling it to allow the restricted driver to operate the vehicle; or
(b) Has, directs, authorizes, or requests another person to tamper with the device or any components of the device, or otherwise interfere with the proper functionality of the device, by modifying, detaching, disconnecting, or otherwise disabling it to allow the restricted driver to operate the vehicle.
(2) A person who knowingly assists another person who is restricted to the use of a vehicle equipped with an intelligent speed assistance device to circumvent the device or any components of the device, or otherwise interferes with the proper functionality of the device, or to start and operate that vehicle is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. The provisions of this subsection do not apply if the starting of a motor vehicle, or the request to start a motor vehicle, equipped with an intelligent speed assistance device is done for the purpose of safety or mechanical repair of the device or the vehicle and the person subject to the court order does not operate the vehicle.
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Questions this section answers
Is intelligent speed assistance device a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Intelligent speed assistance device is a Gross Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 46.20.770.
Which Washington statute covers intelligent speed assistance device?
Intelligent speed assistance device is governed by RCW 46.20.770 (Intelligent speed assistance device—Penalties).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.