Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 46. MOTOR VEHICLES |
Chapter 46.61. Rules of the road. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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—Definition. |
Section 46.61.180. Vehicle approaching intersection. |
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. |
Section 46.61.190. Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection. |
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. |
Section 46.61.210. Operation of vehicles on approach of emergency vehicles. |
Section 46.61.212. Approaching emergency zones—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. |
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. |
Section 46.61.264. Pedestrians 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 train signal. |
Section 46.61.345. All vehicles must stop at certain railroad grade crossings. |
Section 46.61.350. Certain vehicles must stop at all railroad grade crossings—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 46.61.5054. 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 46.61.50571. Alcohol or marijuana violators—Mandatory appearances—Electronic monitoring or alcohol abstinence monitoring. |
Section 46.61.5058. Alcohol violators—Vehicle seizure and forfeiture. |
Section 46.61.506. Persons under influence of intoxicating liquor or drug—Evidence—Tests—Information concerning tests. |
Section 46.61.508. Liability of medical personnel withdrawing blood. |
Section 46.61.513. Criminal history and driving record. |
Section 46.61.5151. Sentences—Intermittent fulfillment—Restrictions. |
Section 46.61.5152. Attendance at program focusing on victims. |
Section 46.61.516. Qualified probation department defined. |
Section 46.61.517. Refusal of test—Admissibility as evidence. |
Section 46.61.519. Alcoholic beverages—Drinking or open container in vehicle on highway—Exceptions. |
Section 46.61.5191. Local ordinances not prohibited. |
Section 46.61.5195. Disguising alcoholic beverage container. |
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 46.61.5249. Negligent driving—First degree. |
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. |
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 46.61.667. Using a wireless communications device or handheld mobile telephone while driving. |
Section 46.61.668. Sending, reading, or writing a text message while driving. |
Section 46.61.670. Driving with wheels off roadway. |
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 passenger restraint required—Conditions—Exceptions—Penalty for violation—Dismissal—Noncompliance not negligence—Immunity. |
Section 46.61.6871. Child passenger safety technician—Immunity. |
Section 46.61.688. Safety belts, use required—Penalties—Exemptions. |
Section 46.61.6885. Child restraints, seat belts—Educational campaign. |
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 46.61.710. Mopeds, EPAMDs, electric-assisted bicycles, motorized foot scooters—General requirements and operation. |
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 46.61.735. 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 46.61.990. Recodification of sections—Organization of chapter—Construction. |