Section 200-200-351. Impoundment without prior notice.  


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  • A vehicle may be impounded without prior notice having been made to notify the owner of the possibility of this action in the following circumstances:
    (1) When in the judgment of the Washington state patrol the vehicle is obstructing or may impede the flow of traffic; or
    (2) When in the judgment of the Washington state patrol the vehicle poses an immediate threat to public safety.
    [Statutory Authority: 2011 c 43. WSR 11-23-093, recodified as § 200-200-351, filed 11/17/11, effective 11/17/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.08.150. WSR 96-13-001, § 236-12-351, filed 6/5/96, effective 7/6/96. Statutory Authority: Chapters 46.08, 43.19, 46.55 and 79.24 RCW. WSR 92-04-036, § 236-12-351, filed 1/30/92, effective 3/1/92.]
2011 c 43. WSR 11-23-093, recodified as § 200-200-351, filed 11/17/11, effective 11/17/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.08.150. WSR 96-13-001, § 236-12-351, filed 6/5/96, effective 7/6/96. Statutory Authority: Chapters 46.08, 43.19, 46.55 and 79.24 RCW. WSR 92-04-036, § 236-12-351, filed 1/30/92, effective 3/1/92.