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Every licensee shall have his or her driver's license in his or her immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle and shall display the same upon demand to any police officer or to any other person when and if required by law to do so. The offense described in this section is a nonmoving offense.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 46. Motor Vehicles § 46.20.017. Immediate possession and displayed on demand - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-46-motor-vehicles/wa-rev-code-46-20-017/
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