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ORDINANCE NO. � !
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Kent,
Washington, relating to traffic infraction,
proof of liability insurance, insurance
identification card and falsification of
identification card; adding new sections
10.02.39 and .40 to the Kent City Code.
WHEREAS, cities have the right to enact laws for the
protection of the public health, safety and general welfare; and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature by RCW
46.30.020 has mandated as of April 1, 1990, that citizens only
operate a motor vehicle when properly insured; and
WHEREAS, the City has previously adopted RCW Chapter
46.90, the Model Traffic Ordinance (MTO) which provides a
comprehensive compilation of state uniform traffic laws. The
purpose of the MTO is to allow cities to include all future
amendments or additions to state traffic laws without having to
enact its own ordinances. The MTO is designed to enhance safe and
efficient movement of traffic throughout the state by having
current, uniform traffic laws available.
WHEREAS, the addition of any new section to the MTO may
be adopted by cities by reference if the Legislature specifically
provides that the new section is included in the MTO.
WHEREAS, the 1989 Legislature did not include RCW
46.30.020, 46.30.030 and 46.30.040, the proof of insurance law in
the MTO, creating the need for emergency adoption by the City
Council.
WHEREAS, the City Council taking note of the Legislative
mandate must enforce such legislation and adopts emergency
legislation; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Kent City code is amended by adding new
section 10.02.39 and 10.02.40 as follows:
10.02.39. PROOF OF INSURANCE.
A. Whenever an insurance company issues or renews a
motor vehicle liability insurance policy, the company shall
provide the policyholder with an identification card as specified
by the Department of Licensing At the policyholder's request the
insurer shall provide the policyholder a card for each vehicle
covered under this policy.
B. Whenever a person operates a motor vehicle subiect
to registration the person shall have in his or her possession an
identification card of the type specified in RCW 46.30.030,
10 02 039 and shall display the card upon demand to a law
enforcement officer. Failure to show proof of an insurance card
is an infraction punishable by a penalty of no more than $47.
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10.02.040. DISPLAY OF PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.
B. Any person who knowingly provides false evidence of
financial responsibility to a law enforcement officer or to a
court including an expired or cancelled insurance policy. bond or
certificate of deposit is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Section 2. Declaration of Emergency. Effective date in
accordance with RCW 35A.11.090, this ordinance is necessary for
the immediate preservation of public piece, health and safety,
therefore the support of city government at its existing public
institutions and by reason of the facts above stated and the
emergency which is hereby declared to exist. This ordinance shall
become effective immediately upon the approval or signing of the
same by the Mayor or passage over his veto as provided by law.
DAN KELLEHER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
BRENDA JACOBER,''AC NG CITY CLERK
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A. Every person who drives a
motor vehicle
required to
be registered
in another state that requires
drivers and
owners of',
vehicles
in that state to maintain insurance
or financial
respon-
sibility
shall on request by a law enforcement
officer
provide
evidence
of financial responsibility or
insurance as required
by
laws
of the state in which the vehicle
is registered.
B. Any person who knowingly provides false evidence of
financial responsibility to a law enforcement officer or to a
court including an expired or cancelled insurance policy. bond or
certificate of deposit is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Section 2. Declaration of Emergency. Effective date in
accordance with RCW 35A.11.090, this ordinance is necessary for
the immediate preservation of public piece, health and safety,
therefore the support of city government at its existing public
institutions and by reason of the facts above stated and the
emergency which is hereby declared to exist. This ordinance shall
become effective immediately upon the approval or signing of the
same by the Mayor or passage over his veto as provided by law.
DAN KELLEHER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
BRENDA JACOBER,''AC NG CITY CLERK
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
A. LUBOVICH,
PASSED the day of / ( �, 1991.
APPROVED the cR O day of ��� 2Ci�J , 1991.
!PUBLISHED the __A-9) day of � '� ZJ , 1991.
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance
No.c..2 % , passed by the City Council of the City of Kent,
Washington, and approved by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereo
indicated.
9350-330
BRENDA JACO R, ACTING CITY CL]
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