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 46.61.507. 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 46.61.5151. 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.