The department is responsible for administering and recommending the improvement of the motor vehicle laws of this state relating to:

     (1) Driver examining and licensing;

     (2) Driver improvement;

     (3) Driver records;

     (4) Financial responsibility;

     (5) Certificates of title;

     (6) Vehicle registration certificates and license plates;

     (7) Proration and reciprocity;

     (8) Liquid fuel tax collections;

     (9) Licensing of dealers, motor vehicle transporters, motor vehicle wreckers, for hire vehicles, and drivers' schools;

     (10) General highway safety promotion in cooperation with the Washington state patrol and traffic safety commission; and

     (11) Such other activities as the legislature may provide.

[2010 c 161 § 1107; 1990 c 250 § 14; 1965 c 156 § 3.]

NOTES:

     Effective date -- Intent -- Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session -- 2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.

     Severability -- 1990 c 250: See note following RCW 46.18.215.