10.36.205 Parking an unlicensed vehicle.
A. It is a violation of this section to stop, stand or park a vehicle on a street, highway, alley or public property within the city limits of the city unless such vehicle possesses a proper and current vehicle license plate or plates, and such plate or plates are properly mounted thereon in accordance with the State of Washington Department of Licensing rules and regulations.
B. It is a violation of this section to stop, stand or park a vehicle on a street, highway, alley or public property within the city limits of the city with switched license plates or switched license plate tabs (license plates/tabs belonging on another vehicle).
C. It is a violation of this section to stop, stand or park a vehicle on a street, highway, alley or public property within the city limits of the city without current, properly displayed month and year license tabs.
D. Penalty. Any violation of this section shall be an infraction and punishable as follows:
1. For violations of subsections A and B of this section, by a monetary penalty of $86.00.
2. For violation of subsection C of this section, when the license tabs have been expired up to 45 days, by a monetary penalty of $86.00.
3. For violation of subsection C of this section, when the license tabs have been expired more than 45 days, by a monetary penalty of $101.00.
Provided, that any vehicle with license tabs expired more than 45 days is also subject to immediate impoundment by a law enforcement officer in accordance with RCW 46.55.113(2). (Ord. 6247 § 3, 2009; Ord. 5841 § 1, 2004; Ord. 5724 § 2, 2002; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5110 § 2, 1998; Ord. 4172 § 1, 1986.)