2017 Revised Code of Washington
Title 46 - MOTOR VEHICLES
RCW Dispositions
46.60 RULES OF THE ROAD

46.60.010 Operator must drive to the right of center line — Excepted circumstances.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.010. Prior: 1937 c 189 § 75; RRS § 6360-75; 1927 c 309 § 41, part; 1923 c 181 § 7, part; 1921 c 96 § 28, part; 1919 c 59 § 11, part; 1915 c 142 § 26, part; RRS § 6362-41, part.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91. Later enactment, see RCW 46.61.100.

46.60.020 Divided highways.

[1963 ex.s. c 3 § 50; 1961 c 12 § 46.60.020. Prior: 1959 c 44 § 1; 1955 c 146 § 1; 1949 c 196 § 12; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6360-98e.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91.

46.60.030 Meeting vehicles traveling in opposite direction — Dimming lights at night.

[1949 c 196 § 1; 1937 c 189 § 76; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6360-76. Prior: 1927 c 309 § 41; 1923 c 181 § 7; 1921 c 96 §§ 28, 29; 1919 c 59 § 11; 1915 c 142 §§ 26, 27; RRS § 6362-41.]
Repealed by 1955 c 269 § 48; and repealed by 1961 c 12 § 46.98.050. Later enactment, see RCW 46.37.230.

46.60.040 Overtaking and passing another vehicle — Requirements — Sounding horn.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.040. Prior: 1937 c 189 § 77; RRS § 6360-77; 1927 c 309 § 41, part; 1923 c 181 § 7, part; 1921 c 96 § 28, part; 1919 c 59 § 11, part; 1915 c 142 § 26, part; RRS § 6362-41, part.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91. Later enactment, see RCW 46.61.110.

46.60.050 When overtaking vehicle may pass to the right.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.050. Prior: 1959 c 42 § 1; 1957 c 96 § 1; 1937 c 189 § 78; RRS § 6360-78; 1927 c 309 § 41, part; 1923 c 181 § 7, part; 1921 c 96 § 28, part; 1919 c 59 § 11, part; 1915 c 142 § 26, part; RRS § 6362-41, part.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91. Later enactment, see RCW 46.61.115.

46.60.060 Overtaking and passing on curves, grades, tunnels, and grade crossings — Exceptions — Marking danger spots.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.060. Prior: 1953 c 31 § 1; 1937 c 189 § 79; RRS § 6360-79; 1927 c 309 § 41, part; 1923 c 181 § 7, part; 1921 c 96 § 28, part; RRS § 6362-41, part.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91.

46.60.070 Additional rules for multiple-laned highways.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.070. Prior: 1937 c 189 § 80; RRS § 6360-80.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91. Later enactment, see RCW 46.61.140.

46.60.080 Interval between vehicles.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.080. Prior: 1937 c 189 § 81; RRS § 6360-81; 1927 c 309 § 41, part; RRS § 6362-41, part.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91. Later enactment, see RCW 46.61.145.

46.60.090 Overtaking and passing streetcars on left.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.090. Prior: 1937 c 189 § 82; RRS § 6360-82; 1921 c 96 § 31, part; RRS § 6343, part.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91.

46.60.100 Passing stopped streetcar or bus on right.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.100. Prior: 1937 c 189 § 83; RRS § 6360-83; 1921 c 96 § 31, part; RRS § 6343, part.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91.

46.60.110 Positions to be assumed for right and left hand turns.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.110. Prior: 1937 c 189 § 84; RRS § 6360-84; 1927 c 309 § 41, part; 1921 c 96 § 29, part; 1919 c 59 § 11, part; 1915 c 142 § 26, part; RRS § 6362-41, part.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91. Later enactment, see RCW 46.61.290.

46.60.120 Turning and stopping signals — Mechanical signals.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.120. Prior: 1953 c 248 § 1; 1949 c 157 § 3; 1947 c 267 § 9; 1937 c 189 § 85; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6360-85; 1929 c 178 § 1, part; RRS § 6362-15, part; 1927 c 309 § 41, part; 1921 c 96 § 29, part; RRS § 6362-41, part.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91. Later enactment, see RCW 46.61.310.

46.60.130 Turning left at intersection — Requirements.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.130. Prior: 1947 c 200 § 12; 1937 c 189 § 86; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6360-86.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91. Later enactment, see RCW 46.61.310(2).

46.60.140 Making "U" turns, restrictions on.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.140. Prior: 1937 c 189 § 87; RRS § 6360-87.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91. Later enactment, see RCW 46.61.295.

46.60.150 Right-of-way on approaching intersections.

[1963 ex.s. c 3 § 46; 1961 c 12 § 46.60.150. Prior: 1955 c 146 § 3; 1937 c 189 § 88; RRS § 6360-88; 1927 c 309 § 41, part; 1923 c 181 § 7, part; 1921 c 96 § 28, part; RRS § 6362-41, part.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91. Later enactment, see RCW 46.61.180.

46.60.160 Right-of-way on making left turn at intersection.

[1961 c 118 § 1; 1961 c 12 § 46.60.160. Prior: 1937 c 189 § 89; RRS § 6360-89.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91. Later enactment, see RCW 46.61.185.

46.60.170 Right-of-way at arterial intersection.

[1963 ex.s. c 3 § 47; 1961 c 12 § 46.60.170. Prior: 1955 c 146 § 4; 1937 c 189 § 90; RRS § 6360-90.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91.

46.60.180 Duty in backing vehicle.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.180. Prior: 1937 c 189 § 91; RRS § 6360-91.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91. Later enactment, see RCW 46.61.605.

46.60.190 Emerging from alleys or private property or across sidewalk area.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.190. Prior: 1937 c 189 § 92; RRS § 6360-92.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91. Later enactment, see RCW 46.61.205 and 46.61.365.

46.60.200 Starting parked vehicle.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.200. Prior: 1949 c 196 § 9; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6360-98b.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91. Later enactment, see RCW 46.61.300.

46.60.210 Duty on approach of emergency vehicles.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.210. Prior: 1937 c 189 § 93; RRS § 6360-93.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91. Later enactment, see RCW 46.61.210.

46.60.220 Observance of pedestrian safety zones.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.220. Prior: 1937 c 189 § 97; RRS § 6360-97.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91. Later enactment, see RCW 46.61.260.

46.60.230 Traffic control signals — Colors — Indications.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.230. Prior: 1959 c 135 § 1; 1951 c 56 § 3; 1949 c 196 § 7; 1947 c 200 § 13; 1937 c 189 § 98; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6360-98; 1927 c 284 § 2; RRS § 6362-41b.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91. Later enactment, see RCW 46.61.055 and 46.61.065.

46.60.240 Pedestrian control signals.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.240. Prior: 1949 c 196 § 8; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6360-98a.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91. Later enactment, see RCW 46.61.060.

46.60.250 Pedestrian traffic regulations.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.250. Prior: 1949 c 196 § 2; 1937 c 189 § 99; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6360-99.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91. Later enactment, see RCW 46.61.230 through 46.61.245.

46.60.260 Blind pedestrians.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.260. Prior: 1945 c 105 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 6360-99a.]
Now codified as RCW 46.61.265.

46.60.270 Blind pedestrians — Use of device for blind by others, prohibited.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.270. Prior: 1945 c 105 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 6360-99b.]
Now codified as RCW 46.61.270.

46.60.280 Hitchhiking prohibited.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.280. Prior: 1937 c 189 § 100; RRS § 6360-100.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91. Later enactment, see RCW 46.61.255.

46.60.290 Pedestrians walking along highway.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.290. Prior: 1937 c 189 § 101; RRS § 6360-101.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91. Later enactment, see RCW 46.61.250.

46.60.300 Stopping at railroad crossing or movable span at signal.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.300. Prior: 1937 c 189 § 102; RRS § 6360-102.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91. Later enactment, see RCW 46.61.340.

46.60.310 Stop signs at dangerous grade crossings — Stopping distance.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.310. Prior: 1937 c 189 § 103; RRS § 6360-103.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91. Later enactment, see RCW 46.61.345.

46.60.320 Stopping or reducing speed at other grade crossings.

[1963 c 125 § 1; 1961 c 12 § 46.60.320. Prior: 1957 c 96 § 2; 1937 c 189 § 104; RRS § 6360-104.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91. Later enactment, see RCW 46.61.350.

46.60.330 Arterial highways designated — Stopping on entering.

[1963 ex.s. c 3 § 48; 1961 c 12 § 46.60.330. Prior: 1955 c 146 § 5; 1947 c 200 § 14; 1937 c 189 § 105; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6360-105.]
Now codified as RCW 46.61.195.

46.60.340 Stop intersections other than arterial may be designated.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.340. Prior: 1937 c 189 § 106; RRS § 6360-106; 1927 c 284 § 1; RRS § 6362-41a.]
Now codified as RCW 46.61.200.

46.60.350 One-way streets and highways — Designation — Traffic rules.

[1961 c 12 § 46.60.350. Prior: 1949 c 196 § 14; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6360-98g.]
Repealed by 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 91. Later enactment, see RCW 46.61.135.