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2022 Revised Code of Washington
Title 46 - Motor Vehicles
Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.
- 46.61.005 - Chapter refers to vehicles upon highways—Exceptions.
- 46.61.015 - Obedience to police officers, flaggers, or firefighters—Penalty.
- 46.61.020 - Refusal to give information to or cooperate with officer—Penalty.
- 46.61.021 - Duty to obey law enforcement officer—Authority of officer.
- 46.61.022 - Failure to obey officer—Penalty.
- 46.61.024 - Attempting to elude police vehicle—Defense—License revocation.
- 46.61.025 - Persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles.
- 46.61.030 - Persons working on highway right-of-way—Exceptions.
- 46.61.035 - Authorized emergency vehicles.
- 46.61.050 - Obedience to and required traffic control devices.
- 46.61.055 - Traffic control signal legend.
- 46.61.060 - Pedestrian control signals—Pedestrians, personal delivery devices.
- 46.61.065 - Flashing signals.
- 46.61.070 - Lane-direction-control signals.
- 46.61.072 - Special traffic control signals—Legend.
- 46.61.075 - Display of unauthorized signs, signals, or markings.
- 46.61.080 - Interference with official traffic-control devices or railroad signs or signals.
- 46.61.085 - Traffic control signals or devices upon city streets forming part of state highways—Approval by department of transportation.
- 46.61.100 - Keep right except when passing, etc.
- 46.61.105 - Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions.
- 46.61.110 - Overtaking on the left—Fine.
- 46.61.115 - When overtaking on the right is permitted.
- 46.61.120 - Limitations on overtaking on the left.
- 46.61.125 - Further limitations on driving to left of center of roadway.
- 46.61.126 - Pedestrians and bicyclists—Legal duties.
- 46.61.130 - No-passing zones.
- 46.61.135 - One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.
- 46.61.140 - Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
- 46.61.145 - Following too closely—Vulnerable users of a public way—Fine.
- 46.61.150 - Driving on divided highways.
- 46.61.155 - Restricted access.
- 46.61.160 - Restrictions on limited access highway—Use by bicyclists.
- 46.61.165 - High occupancy vehicle lanes—Monetary penalties for traffic infractions—Definition.
- 46.61.180 - Vehicle approaching intersection—Vulnerable users of a public way—Fine.
- 46.61.183 - Nonfunctioning signal lights.
- 46.61.184 - Bicycle, moped, or street legal motorcycle at intersection with inoperative vehicle detection device.
- 46.61.185 - Vehicle turning left—Vulnerable users of a public way—Fine.
- 46.61.190 - Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection—Vulnerable users of a public way—Fine.
- 46.61.195 - Arterial highways designated—Stopping on entering.
- 46.61.200 - Stop intersections other than arterial may be designated.
- 46.61.202 - Stopping when traffic obstructed.
- 46.61.205 - Vehicle entering highway from private road or driveway—Vulnerable users of a public way—Fine.
- 46.61.210 - Operation of vehicles on approach of emergency vehicles.
- 46.61.212 - Emergency or work zones—Approaching—Penalty—Violation.
- 46.61.215 - Highway construction and maintenance.
- 46.61.220 - Transit vehicles.
- 46.61.230 - Pedestrians subject to traffic regulations.
- 46.61.235 - Crosswalks.
- 46.61.240 - Crossing at other than crosswalks.
- 46.61.245 - Drivers to exercise care.
- 46.61.250 - Pedestrians on roadways.
- 46.61.255 - Pedestrians soliciting rides or business.
- 46.61.260 - Driving through safety zone prohibited.
- 46.61.261 - Sidewalks, crosswalks—Pedestrians, bicycles, personal delivery devices.
- 46.61.264 - Pedestrians and personal delivery devices yield to emergency vehicles.
- 46.61.266 - Pedestrians under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- 46.61.269 - Passing beyond bridge or grade crossing barrier prohibited.
- 46.61.275 - Reporting of certain speed zone violations—Subsequent law enforcement investigation.
- 46.61.290 - Required position and method of turning at intersections.
- 46.61.295 - "U" turns.
- 46.61.300 - Starting parked vehicle.
- 46.61.305 - When signals required—Improper use prohibited.
- 46.61.310 - Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps.
- 46.61.315 - Method of giving hand and arm signals.
- 46.61.340 - Approaching railroad grade crossings.
- 46.61.345 - All vehicles must stop at certain railroad grade crossings.
- 46.61.350 - Approaching railroad grade crossings—Specific vehicles—Exceptions—Definition.
- 46.61.355 - Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings—Notice of intended crossing.
- 46.61.365 - Emerging from alley, driveway, or building.
- 46.61.370 - Overtaking or meeting school bus, exceptions—Duties of bus driver—Penalty—Safety cameras.
- 46.61.371 - School bus stop sign violators—Identification by vehicle owner.
- 46.61.372 - School bus stop sign violators—Report by bus driver—Law enforcement investigation.
- 46.61.375 - Overtaking or meeting private carrier bus—Duties of bus driver.
- 46.61.380 - Rules for design, marking, and mode of operating school buses.
- 46.61.385 - School patrol—Appointment—Authority—Finance—Insurance.
- 46.61.400 - Basic rule and maximum limits.
- 46.61.405 - Decreases by secretary of transportation.
- 46.61.410 - Increases by secretary of transportation—Maximum speed limit for trucks—Auto stages—Signs and notices.
- 46.61.415 - When local authorities may establish or alter maximum limits.
- 46.61.419 - Private roads—Speed enforcement.
- 46.61.425 - Minimum speed regulation—Passing slow moving vehicle.
- 46.61.427 - Slow-moving vehicle to pull off roadway.
- 46.61.428 - Slow-moving vehicle driving on shoulders, when.
- 46.61.430 - Authority of secretary of transportation to fix speed limits on limited access facilities exclusive—Local regulations.
- 46.61.435 - Local authorities to provide "stop" or "yield" signs at intersections with increased speed highways—Designated as arterials.
- 46.61.440 - Maximum speed limit when passing school or playground crosswalks—Penalty, disposition of proceeds.
- 46.61.445 - Due care required.
- 46.61.450 - Maximum speed, weight, or size in traversing bridges, elevated structures, tunnels, underpasses—Posting limits.
- 46.61.455 - Vehicles with solid or hollow cushion tires.
- 46.61.460 - Special speed limitation on motor-driven cycle.
- 46.61.465 - Exceeding speed limit evidence of reckless driving.
- 46.61.470 - Speed traps defined, certain types permitted—Measured courses, speed measuring devices, timing from aircraft.
- 46.61.480 - Determination of maximum speed on nonlimited access state highways within tribal reservation boundaries.
- 46.61.500 - Reckless driving—Penalty.
- 46.61.502 - Driving under the influence.
- 46.61.503 - Driver under twenty-one consuming alcohol or cannabis—Penalties.
- 46.61.504 - Physical control of vehicle while under the influence.
- 46.61.5054 - Alcohol violators—Additional fee—Distribution.
- 46.61.5055 - Alcohol and drug violators—Penalty schedule.
- 46.61.5056 - Alcohol and drug violators—Information school—Evaluation and treatment.
- 46.61.50571 - Alcohol or cannabis violators—Mandatory appearances—Electronic monitoring or alcohol abstinence monitoring.
- 46.61.5058 - Alcohol violators—Vehicle seizure and forfeiture.
- 46.61.506 - Persons under influence of intoxicating liquor or drug—Evidence—Tests—Information concerning tests.
- 46.61.507 - Arrest upon driving under the influence or being in physical control of vehicle under the influence, notation required if child is present—Arrest upon drug or alcohol-related driving offense, child protective services notified if child is present and operator is child's parent, guardian, or custodian.
- 46.61.508 - Liability of medical personnel withdrawing blood.
- 46.61.513 - Criminal history and driving record.
- 46.61.5151 - Sentences—Intermittent fulfillment—Restrictions.
- 46.61.5152 - Attendance at program focusing on victims.
- 46.61.516 - Qualified probation department defined.
- 46.61.517 - Refusal of tests—Admissibility as evidence.
- 46.61.519 - Alcoholic beverages—Drinking or open container in vehicle on highway—Exceptions.
- 46.61.5191 - Local ordinances not prohibited.
- 46.61.5195 - Disguising alcoholic beverage container.
- 46.61.520 - Vehicular homicide—Penalty.
- 46.61.522 - Vehicular assault—Penalty.
- 46.61.524 - Vehicular homicide, assault—Revocation of driving privilege—Eligibility for reinstatement.
- 46.61.5249 - Negligent driving—First degree.
- 46.61.525 - Negligent driving—Second degree.
- 46.61.526 - Negligent driving—Second degree—Vulnerable user victim—Penalties—Definitions.
- 46.61.527 - Roadway construction zones.
- 46.61.530 - Racing of vehicles on highways—Reckless driving—Exception.
- 46.61.535 - Advertising of unlawful speed—Reckless driving.
- 46.61.540 - "Drugs," what included.
- 46.61.560 - Stopping, standing, or parking outside business or residence districts.
- 46.61.570 - Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places—Reserving portion of highway prohibited.
- 46.61.575 - Additional parking regulations—Motorcycle parking.
- 46.61.577 - Regulations governing parking facilities.
- 46.61.581 - Parking spaces for persons with disabilities—Indication, access—Failure, penalty.
- 46.61.582 - Free parking for persons with disabilities—Exceptions.
- 46.61.583 - Special plate or card issued by another jurisdiction.
- 46.61.585 - Winter recreational parking areas—Special permit required.
- 46.61.587 - Winter recreational parking areas—Penalty.
- 46.61.590 - Unattended motor vehicle—Removal from highway.
- 46.61.600 - Unattended motor vehicle.
- 46.61.605 - Limitations on backing.
- 46.61.606 - Driving on sidewalk prohibited—Exception.
- 46.61.608 - Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic.
- 46.61.610 - Riding on motorcycles.
- 46.61.611 - Motorcycles—Maximum height for handlebars.
- 46.61.612 - Riding on motorcycles—Position of feet.
- 46.61.613 - Motorcycles—Temporary suspension of restrictions for parades or public demonstrations.
- 46.61.614 - Riding on motorcycles—Clinging to other vehicles.
- 46.61.615 - Obstructions to driver's view or driving mechanism.
- 46.61.620 - Opening and closing vehicle doors.
- 46.61.625 - Riding in trailers or towed vehicles.
- 46.61.630 - Coasting prohibited.
- 46.61.635 - Following fire apparatus prohibited.
- 46.61.640 - Crossing fire hose.
- 46.61.645 - Throwing materials on highway prohibited—Removal.
- 46.61.655 - Dropping load, other materials—Covering.
- 46.61.660 - Carrying persons or animals on outside part of vehicle.
- 46.61.665 - Embracing another while driving.
- 46.61.670 - Driving with wheels off roadway.
- 46.61.672 - Using a personal electronic device while driving.
- 46.61.673 - Dangerously distracted driving.
- 46.61.675 - Causing or permitting vehicle to be unlawfully operated.
- 46.61.680 - Lowering passenger vehicle below legal clearance—Penalty.
- 46.61.685 - Leaving children unattended in standing vehicle with motor running—Penalty.
- 46.61.687 - Child restraint system required—Conditions—Exceptions—Penalty for violation—Dismissal—Noncompliance not negligence—Immunity.
- 46.61.6871 - Child passenger safety technician—Immunity.
- 46.61.688 - Safety belts, use required—Penalties—Exemptions.
- 46.61.6885 - Child restraints, seat belts—Educational campaign.
- 46.61.690 - Violations relating to toll facilities—Exception.
- 46.61.700 - Parent or guardian shall not authorize or permit violation by a child or ward.
- 46.61.705 - Off-road motorcycles.
- 46.61.708 - Motorcycles previously converted as snow bikes.
- 46.61.710 - Mopeds, EPAMDs, motorized foot scooters, personal delivery devices, electric-assisted bicycles, class 1 electric-assisted bicycles, class 2 electric-assisted bicycles, class 3 electric-assisted bicycles—General requirements and operation.
- 46.61.715 - Motorized foot scooters and shared scooters—Local authority may regulate—Contracts offered by scooter share programs to scooter share contractors—Written disclosure.
- 46.61.720 - Mopeds—Safety standards.
- 46.61.723 - Medium-speed electric vehicles.
- 46.61.725 - Neighborhood electric vehicles.
- 46.61.730 - Wheelchair conveyances.
- 46.61.733 - Personal delivery device.
- 46.61.735 - Ferry queues—Violations—Exemptions.
- 46.61.740 - Theft of motor vehicle fuel.
- 46.61.745 - Possessing or consuming cannabis in vehicle on highway—Penalty, exceptions—Definition.
- 46.61.750 - Effect of regulations—Penalty.
- 46.61.755 - Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles.
- 46.61.758 - Hand signals.
- 46.61.760 - Riding on bicycles.
- 46.61.765 - Clinging to vehicles.
- 46.61.770 - Riding on roadways and bicycle paths.
- 46.61.775 - Carrying articles.
- 46.61.780 - Lamps and other equipment on bicycles.
- 46.61.790 - Intoxicated bicyclists.
NOTES:
Additional statutory assessments: RCW 3.62.090.
Limited access highways, turning, parking violations: RCW 47.52.120.
Traffic signal preemption devices, use of: RCW 46.37.670 through 46.37.675.
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