Transportation Law in Washington
This page covers transportation law as it applies in Washington — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what transportation protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern transportation in Washington
Washington state law
- CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS › SENTENCING REFORM ACT OF 1981WA 9 § 9.94A.030
Cited in 912 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- JUVENILE COURTS AND JUVENILE OFFENDERS › JUVENILE JUSTICE ACT OF 1977WA 13 § 13.40.020
Cited in 239 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS › FIREARMS AND DANGEROUS WEAPONSWA 9 § 9.41.010
Cited in 179 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- WASHINGTON CRIMINAL CODE › THEFT AND ROBBERYWA 9A § 9A.56.010
Cited in 161 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- CIVIL PROCEDURE › COMMENCEMENT OF ACTIONSWA 4 § 4.28.080
Cited in 159 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- CRIMINAL PROCEDURE › AGGRAVATED FIRST DEGREE MURDERWA 10 § 10.95.020
Cited in 156 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Title 49 — Transportation
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Interstate Commerce Act of 1887
First federal regulatory statute. Created the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate railroads. Commission was abolished in 1995; jurisdiction transferred to the Surface Tra…
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for transportation in Washington.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.