WAC 480-30-231   Vehicle and driver identification.  (1) A company must ensure that all motor vehicles operated in the transportation of passengers are properly identified.

     (a) Each motor vehicle must display the certificate holder's name (or registered trade name) and certificate number on each side of the vehicle. A company with both intrastate and interstate operations may display its U.S. Department of Transportation identification number in addition to, or in place of, its commission-issued certificate number.

     (b) Each motor vehicle operated in regular route service with scheduled stops must display a suitable destination sign.

     (c) Each motor vehicle operated in transportation of passengers must display on the vehicle a company identification or unit number.

     (d) All identifications must be clearly legible, conspicuous, and of a size that is easily readable.

     (e) All identifications, except those displayed on leased or substitute vehicles, must be permanent.

     (2) An auto transportation company must ensure that all drivers operating motor vehicles in the transportation of passengers are properly identified. Identification may include, but is not limited to, an identification badge or a uniform with a name tag identifying the driver by name or number.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 81.04.160, 81.12.050, 81.68.030, and 81.70.270. 06-13-006 (General Order No. R-533, Docket No. TC-020497), § 480-30-231, filed 6/8/06, effective 7/9/06.]