Washington
REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON RCW 46.55.070
Posting requirements -- Exception.
(1) No person may impound, tow, or
otherwise disturb any unauthorized vehicle standing on
nonresidential private property or in a public parking
facility for less than twenty-four hours unless a sign is
posted near each entrance and on the property in a clearly
conspicuous and visible location to all who park on such
property that clearly indicates:
(a) The times a vehicle may be impounded as an unauthorized
vehicle; and
(b) The name, telephone number, and address of the towing firm
where the vehicle may be redeemed.
(2) The requirements of subsection (1) of this section do not
apply to residential property. Any person having charge of
such property may have an unauthorized vehicle impounded
immediately upon giving written authorization.
(3) The department shall adopt rules (See WAC 308-61-145)
relating to the size of the sign required by subsection (1) of
this section, its lettering, placement, and the number
required.
(4) This section applies to all new signs erected after July
1, 1986. All other signs must meet these requirements by July
1, 1989. [1987 c 311 § 4; 1985 c 377 § 7.]
WASHINGTON ADMINISTRATIVE CODE WAC
308-61-145
Specifications and posting of signs
(1) Signs shall measure at least 15"
by 24" and the lettering thereon shall be clearly visible
to all who park.
(2) Signs for publicly owned or controlled parking facilities
need to disclose that unauthorized vehicles will be impounded
and must also disclose a phone number for redeeming a vehicle.
If a registered tow truck operator is used, the signs shall
meet the same requirements as in the posting of private
nonresidential property. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 46.55
RCW. 86-03-011 (Order DLR-088), § 308-61-145, filed 1/6/86.]
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