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Revised Code of Washington
Motor Vehicles
Rules of the Road.
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Section
46.61.005
Chapter refers to vehicles upon highways—Exceptions.
Section
46.61.015
Obedience to police officers, flaggers, or firefighters—Penalty.
Section
46.61.020
Refusal to give information to or cooperate with officer—Penalty.
Section
46.61.021
Duty to obey law enforcement officer—Authority of officer.
Section
46.61.022
Failure to obey officer—Penalty.
Section
46.61.024
Attempting to elude police vehicle—Defense—License revocation.
Section
46.61.025
Persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles.
Section
46.61.030
Persons working on highway right-of-way—Exceptions.
Section
46.61.035
Authorized emergency vehicles.
Section
46.61.050
Obedience to and required traffic control devices.
Section
46.61.055
Traffic control signal legend.
Section
46.61.060
Pedestrian control signals—Pedestrians, personal delivery devices.
Section
46.61.065
Flashing signals.
Section
46.61.070
Lane-direction-control signals.
Section
46.61.072
Special traffic control signals—Legend.
Section
46.61.075
Display of unauthorized signs, signals, or markings.
Section
46.61.080
Interference with official traffic-control devices or railroad signs or signals.
Section
46.61.085
Traffic control signals or devices upon city streets forming part of state highways—Approval by department of transportation.
Section
46.61.100
Keep right except when passing, etc.
Section
46.61.105
Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions.
Section
46.61.110
Overtaking on the left—Fine.
Section
46.61.115
When overtaking on the right is permitted.
Section
46.61.120
Limitations on overtaking on the left.
Section
46.61.125
Further limitations on driving to left of center of roadway.
Section
46.61.126
Pedestrians and bicyclists—Legal duties.
Section
46.61.130
No-passing zones.
Section
46.61.135
One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.
Section
46.61.140
Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
Section
46.61.145
Following too closely—Vulnerable users of a public way—Fine.
Section
46.61.150
Driving on divided highways.
Section
46.61.155
Restricted access.
Section
46.61.160
Restrictions on limited access highway—Use by bicyclists.
Section
46.61.165
High occupancy vehicle lanes—Monetary penalties for traffic infractions—Definition.
Section
46.61.180
Vehicle approaching intersection—Vulnerable users of a public way—Fine.
Section
46.61.183
Nonfunctioning signal lights.
Section
46.61.184
Bicycle, moped, or street legal motorcycle at intersection with inoperative vehicle detection device.
Section
46.61.185
Vehicle turning left—Vulnerable users of a public way—Fine.
Section
46.61.190
Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection—Vulnerable users of a public way—Fine.
Section
46.61.195
Arterial highways designated—Stopping on entering.
Section
46.61.200
Stop intersections other than arterial may be designated.
Section
46.61.202
Stopping when traffic obstructed.
Section
46.61.205
Vehicle entering highway from private road or driveway—Vulnerable users of a public way—Fine.
Section
46.61.210
Operation of vehicles on approach of emergency vehicles.
Section
46.61.212
Emergency or work zones—Approaching—Penalty—Violation.
Section
46.61.215
Highway construction and maintenance.
Section
46.61.220
Transit vehicles.
Section
46.61.230
Pedestrians subject to traffic regulations.
Section
46.61.235
Crosswalks.
Section
46.61.240
Crossing at other than crosswalks.
Section
46.61.245
Drivers to exercise care.
Section
46.61.250
Pedestrians on roadways—Pedestrians and personal delivery devices on highways (as amended by 2019 c 214).
Section
46.61.255
Pedestrians soliciting rides or business.
Section
46.61.260
Driving through safety zone prohibited.
Section
46.61.261
Sidewalks, crosswalks—Pedestrians, bicycles, personal delivery devices.
Section
46.61.264
Pedestrians and personal delivery devices yield to emergency vehicles.
Section
46.61.266
Pedestrians under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Section
46.61.269
Passing beyond bridge or grade crossing barrier prohibited.
Section
46.61.275
Reporting of certain speed zone violations—Subsequent law enforcement investigation.
Section
46.61.290
Required position and method of turning at intersections.
Section
46.61.295
"U" turns.
Section
46.61.300
Starting parked vehicle.
Section
46.61.305
When signals required—Improper use prohibited.
Section
46.61.310
Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps.
Section
46.61.315
Method of giving hand and arm signals.
Section
46.61.340
Approaching railroad grade crossings.
Section
46.61.345
All vehicles must stop at certain railroad grade crossings.
Section
46.61.350
Approaching railroad grade crossings—Specific vehicles—Exceptions—Definition.
Section
46.61.355
Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings—Notice of intended crossing.
Section
46.61.365
Emerging from alley, driveway, or building.
Section
46.61.370
Overtaking or meeting school bus, exceptions—Duties of bus driver—Penalty—Safety cameras.
Section
46.61.371
School bus stop sign violators—Identification by vehicle owner.
Section
46.61.372
School bus stop sign violators—Report by bus driver—Law enforcement investigation.
Section
46.61.375
Overtaking or meeting private carrier bus—Duties of bus driver.
Section
46.61.380
Rules for design, marking, and mode of operating school buses.
Section
46.61.385
School patrol—Appointment—Authority—Finance—Insurance.
Section
46.61.400
Basic rule and maximum limits.
Section
46.61.405
Decreases by secretary of transportation.
Section
46.61.410
Increases by secretary of transportation—Maximum speed limit for trucks—Auto stages—Signs and notices.
Section
46.61.415
When local authorities may establish or alter maximum limits.
Section
46.61.419
Private roads—Speed enforcement.
Section
46.61.425
Minimum speed regulation—Passing slow moving vehicle.
Section
46.61.427
Slow-moving vehicle to pull off roadway.
Section
46.61.428
Slow-moving vehicle driving on shoulders, when.
Section
46.61.430
Authority of secretary of transportation to fix speed limits on limited access facilities exclusive—Local regulations.
Section
46.61.435
Local authorities to provide "stop" or "yield" signs at intersections with increased speed highways—Designated as arterials.
Section
46.61.440
Maximum speed limit when passing school or playground crosswalks—Penalty, disposition of proceeds.
Section
46.61.445
Due care required.
Section
46.61.450
Maximum speed, weight, or size in traversing bridges, elevated structures, tunnels, underpasses—Posting limits.
Section
46.61.455
Vehicles with solid or hollow cushion tires.
Section
46.61.460
Special speed limitation on motor-driven cycle.
Section
46.61.465
Exceeding speed limit evidence of reckless driving.
Section
46.61.470
Speed traps defined, certain types permitted—Measured courses, speed measuring devices, timing from aircraft.
Section
46.61.480
Determination of maximum speed on nonlimited access state highways within tribal reservation boundaries.
Section
46.61.500
Reckless driving—Penalty.
Section
46.61.502
Driving under the influence.
Section
46.61.503
Driver under twenty-one consuming alcohol or marijuana—Penalties.
Section
46.61.504
Physical control of vehicle under the influence.
Section
46.61.506
Persons under influence of intoxicating liquor or drug—Evidence—Tests—Information concerning tests.
Section
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.
Section
46.61.508
Liability of medical personnel withdrawing blood.
Section
46.61.513
Criminal history and driving record.
Section
46.61.516
Qualified probation department defined.
Section
46.61.517
Refusal of tests—Admissibility as evidence.
Section
46.61.519
Alcoholic beverages—Drinking or open container in vehicle on highway—Exceptions.
Section
46.61.520
Vehicular homicide—Penalty.
Section
46.61.522
Vehicular assault—Penalty.
Section
46.61.524
Vehicular homicide, assault—Revocation of driving privilege—Eligibility for reinstatement.
Section
46.61.525
Negligent driving—Second degree.
Section
46.61.526
Negligent driving—Second degree—Vulnerable user victim—Penalties—Definitions.
Section
46.61.527
Roadway construction zones.
Section
46.61.530
Racing of vehicles on highways—Reckless driving—Exception.
Section
46.61.535
Advertising of unlawful speed—Reckless driving.
Section
46.61.540
"Drugs," what included.
Section
46.61.560
Stopping, standing, or parking outside business or residence districts.
Section
46.61.570
Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places—Reserving portion of highway prohibited.
Section
46.61.575
Additional parking regulations—Motorcycle parking.
Section
46.61.577
Regulations governing parking facilities.
Section
46.61.581
Parking spaces for persons with disabilities—Indication, access—Failure, penalty.
Section
46.61.582
Free parking for persons with disabilities—Exceptions.
Section
46.61.583
Special plate or card issued by another jurisdiction.
Section
46.61.585
Winter recreational parking areas—Special permit required.
Section
46.61.587
Winter recreational parking areas—Penalty.
Section
46.61.590
Unattended motor vehicle—Removal from highway.
Section
46.61.600
Unattended motor vehicle.
Section
46.61.605
Limitations on backing.
Section
46.61.606
Driving on sidewalk prohibited—Exception.
Section
46.61.608
Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic.
Section
46.61.610
Riding on motorcycles.
Section
46.61.611
Motorcycles—Maximum height for handlebars.
Section
46.61.612
Riding on motorcycles—Position of feet.
Section
46.61.613
Motorcycles—Temporary suspension of restrictions for parades or public demonstrations.
Section
46.61.614
Riding on motorcycles—Clinging to other vehicles.
Section
46.61.615
Obstructions to driver's view or driving mechanism.
Section
46.61.620
Opening and closing vehicle doors.
Section
46.61.625
Riding in trailers or towed vehicles.
Section
46.61.630
Coasting prohibited.
Section
46.61.635
Following fire apparatus prohibited.
Section
46.61.640
Crossing fire hose.
Section
46.61.645
Throwing materials on highway prohibited—Removal.
Section
46.61.655
Dropping load, other materials—Covering.
Section
46.61.660
Carrying persons or animals on outside part of vehicle.
Section
46.61.665
Embracing another while driving.
Section
46.61.670
Driving with wheels off roadway.
Section
46.61.672
Using a personal electronic device while driving.
Section
46.61.673
Dangerously distracted driving.
Section
46.61.675
Causing or permitting vehicle to be unlawfully operated.
Section
46.61.680
Lowering passenger vehicle below legal clearance—Penalty.
Section
46.61.685
Leaving children unattended in standing vehicle with motor running—Penalty.
Section
46.61.687
Child restraint system required—Conditions—Exceptions—Penalty for violation—Dismissal—Noncompliance not negligence—Immunity.
Section
46.61.688
Safety belts, use required—Penalties—Exemptions.
Section
46.61.690
Violations relating to toll facilities—Exception.
Section
46.61.700
Parent or guardian shall not authorize or permit violation by a child or ward.
Section
46.61.705
Off-road motorcycles.
Section
46.61.708
Motorcycles previously converted as snow bikes.
Section
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.
Section
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.
Section
46.61.720
Mopeds—Safety standards.
Section
46.61.723
Medium-speed electric vehicles.
Section
46.61.725
Neighborhood electric vehicles.
Section
46.61.730
Wheelchair conveyances.
Section
46.61.733
Personal delivery device.
Section
46.61.735
Ferry queues—Violations—Exemptions.
Section
46.61.740
Theft of motor vehicle fuel.
Section
46.61.745
Possessing or consuming marijuana in vehicle on highway—Penalty, exceptions—Definition.
Section
46.61.750
Effect of regulations—Penalty.
Section
46.61.755
Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles.
Section
46.61.758
Hand signals.
Section
46.61.760
Riding on bicycles.
Section
46.61.765
Clinging to vehicles.
Section
46.61.770
Riding on roadways and bicycle paths.
Section
46.61.775
Carrying articles.
Section
46.61.780
Lamps and other equipment on bicycles.
Section
46.61.790
Intoxicated bicyclists.
Section
46.61.5054
Alcohol violators—Additional fee—Distribution.
Section
46.61.5055
Alcohol and drug violators—Penalty schedule.
Section
46.61.5056
Alcohol violators—Information school—Evaluation and treatment.
Section
46.61.5058
Alcohol violators—Vehicle seizure and forfeiture.
Section
46.61.5151
Sentences—Intermittent fulfillment—Restrictions.
Section
46.61.5152
Attendance at program focusing on victims.
Section
46.61.5191
Local ordinances not prohibited.
Section
46.61.5195
Disguising alcoholic beverage container.
Section
46.61.5249
Negligent driving—First degree.
Section
46.61.6871
Child passenger safety technician—Immunity.
Section
46.61.6885
Child restraints, seat belts—Educational campaign.
Section
46.61.50571
Alcohol or marijuana violators—Mandatory appearances—Electronic monitoring or alcohol abstinence monitoring.