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RULES OF THE ROAD

  • RCW 46.61.005— Chapter refers to vehicles upon highways—Exceptions.
  • RCW 46.61.015— Obedience to police officers, flaggers, or firefighters—Penalty.
  • RCW 46.61.020— Refusal to give information to or cooperate with officer—Penalty.
  • RCW 46.61.021— Duty to obey law enforcement officer—Authority of officer.
  • RCW 46.61.022— Failure to obey officer—Penalty.
  • RCW 46.61.024— Attempting to elude police vehicle—Defense—License revocation.
  • RCW 46.61.025— Persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles.
  • RCW 46.61.030— Persons working on highway right-of-way—Exceptions.
  • RCW 46.61.035— Authorized emergency vehicles.
  • RCW 46.61.050— Obedience to and required traffic control devices.
  • RCW 46.61.055— Traffic control signal legend.
  • RCW 46.61.060— Pedestrian control signals—Pedestrians, personal delivery devices.
  • RCW 46.61.065— Flashing signals.
  • RCW 46.61.070— Lane-direction-control signals.
  • RCW 46.61.072— Special traffic control signals—Legend.
  • RCW 46.61.075— Display of unauthorized signs, signals, or markings.
  • RCW 46.61.080— Interference with official traffic-control devices or railroad signs or signals.
  • RCW 46.61.085— Traffic control signals or devices upon city streets forming part of state highways—Approval by department of transportation.
  • RCW 46.61.100— Keep right except when passing, etc.
  • RCW 46.61.105— Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions.
  • RCW 46.61.110— Overtaking on the left—Fine.
  • RCW 46.61.115— When overtaking on the right is permitted.
  • RCW 46.61.120— Limitations on overtaking on the left.
  • RCW 46.61.125— Further limitations on driving to left of center of roadway.
  • RCW 46.61.126— Pedestrians and bicyclists—Legal duties.
  • RCW 46.61.130— No-passing zones.
  • RCW 46.61.135— One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.
  • RCW 46.61.140— Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
  • RCW 46.61.145— Following too closely—Vulnerable users of a public way—Fine.
  • RCW 46.61.150— Driving on divided highways.
  • RCW 46.61.155— Restricted access.
  • RCW 46.61.160— Restrictions on limited access highway—Use by bicyclists.
  • RCW 46.61.165— High occupancy vehicle lanes—Monetary penalties for traffic infractions—Definition.
  • RCW 46.61.180— Vehicle approaching intersection—Vulnerable users of a public way—Fine.
  • RCW 46.61.183— Nonfunctioning signal lights.
  • RCW 46.61.184— Bicycle, moped, or street legal motorcycle at intersection with inoperative vehicle detection device.
  • RCW 46.61.185— Vehicle turning left—Vulnerable users of a public way—Fine.
  • RCW 46.61.190— Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection—Vulnerable users of a public way—Fine.
  • RCW 46.61.195— Arterial highways designated—Stopping on entering.
  • RCW 46.61.197— Shared streets—Local authority may designate nonarterial highway—Central business district—Pedestrians, bicyclists, operators of micromobility devices—Annual report.
  • RCW 46.61.200— Stop intersections other than arterial may be designated.
  • RCW 46.61.202— Stopping when traffic obstructed.
  • RCW 46.61.205— Vehicle entering highway from private road or driveway—Vulnerable users of a public way—Fine.
  • RCW 46.61.210— Operation of vehicles on approach of emergency vehicles or organ transport vehicles transporting a time urgent organ.
  • RCW 46.61.212— Emergency or work zones—Approaching—Penalty—Violation.
  • RCW 46.61.215— Highway construction and maintenance.
  • RCW 46.61.220— Transit vehicles.
  • RCW 46.61.230— Pedestrians subject to traffic regulations.
  • RCW 46.61.235— Crosswalks.
  • RCW 46.61.240— Crossing at other than crosswalks.
  • RCW 46.61.245— Drivers to exercise care.
  • RCW 46.61.250— Pedestrians on roadways.
  • RCW 46.61.255— Pedestrians soliciting rides or business.
  • RCW 46.61.260— Driving through safety zone prohibited.
  • RCW 46.61.261— Sidewalks, crosswalks—Pedestrians, bicycles, personal delivery devices.
  • RCW 46.61.264— Pedestrians and personal delivery devices yield to emergency vehicles.
  • RCW 46.61.266— Pedestrians under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • RCW 46.61.269— Passing beyond bridge or grade crossing barrier prohibited.
  • RCW 46.61.275— Reporting of certain speed zone violations—Subsequent law enforcement investigation.
  • RCW 46.61.290— Required position and method of turning at intersections.
  • RCW 46.61.295— "U" turns.
  • RCW 46.61.300— Starting parked vehicle.
  • RCW 46.61.305— When signals required—Improper use prohibited.
  • RCW 46.61.310— Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps.
  • RCW 46.61.315— Method of giving hand and arm signals.
  • RCW 46.61.340— Approaching railroad grade crossings.
  • RCW 46.61.345— All vehicles must stop at certain railroad grade crossings.
  • RCW 46.61.350— Approaching railroad grade crossings—Specific vehicles—Exceptions—Definition.
  • RCW 46.61.355— Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings—Notice of intended crossing.
  • RCW 46.61.365— Emerging from alley, driveway, or building.
  • RCW 46.61.370— Overtaking or meeting school bus, exceptions—Duties of bus driver—Penalty—Safety cameras.
  • RCW 46.61.371— School bus stop sign violators—Identification by vehicle owner.
  • RCW 46.61.372— School bus stop sign violators—Report by bus driver—Law enforcement investigation.
  • RCW 46.61.375— Overtaking or meeting private carrier bus—Duties of bus driver.
  • RCW 46.61.380— Rules for design, marking, and mode of operating school buses.
  • RCW 46.61.385— School patrol—Appointment—Authority—Finance—Insurance.
  • RCW 46.61.400— Basic rule and maximum limits.
  • RCW 46.61.405— Decreases by secretary of transportation.
  • RCW 46.61.410— Increases by secretary of transportation—Maximum speed limit for trucks—Auto stages—Signs and notices.
  • RCW 46.61.415— When local authorities may establish or alter maximum limits.
  • RCW 46.61.419— Private roads—Speed enforcement. (Effective until January 1, 2028.)
  • RCW 46.61.425— Minimum speed regulation—Passing slow moving vehicle.
  • RCW 46.61.427— Slow-moving vehicle to pull off roadway.
  • RCW 46.61.428— Slow-moving vehicle driving on shoulders, when.
  • RCW 46.61.430— Authority of secretary of transportation to fix speed limits on limited access facilities exclusive—Local regulations.
  • RCW 46.61.435— Local authorities to provide "stop" or "yield" signs at intersections with increased speed highways—Designated as arterials.
  • RCW 46.61.440— Maximum speed limit when passing school or playground crosswalks—Penalty, disposition of proceeds.
  • RCW 46.61.445— Due care required.
  • RCW 46.61.450— Maximum speed, weight, or size in traversing bridges, elevated structures, tunnels, underpasses—Posting limits.
  • RCW 46.61.455— Vehicles with solid or hollow cushion tires.
  • RCW 46.61.460— Special speed limitation on motor-driven cycle.
  • RCW 46.61.465— Exceeding speed limit evidence of reckless driving.
  • RCW 46.61.470— Speed traps defined, certain types permitted—Measured courses, speed measuring devices, timing from aircraft.
  • RCW 46.61.480— Determination of maximum speed on nonlimited access state highways within tribal reservation boundaries.
  • RCW 46.61.500— Reckless driving—Penalty. (Effective until January 1, 2029.)
  • RCW 46.61.502— Driving under the influence. (Effective until January 1, 2026.)
  • RCW 46.61.503— Driver under twenty-one consuming alcohol or cannabis—Penalties.
  • RCW 46.61.504— Physical control of vehicle while under the influence. (Effective until January 1, 2026.)
  • RCW 46.61.506— Persons under influence of intoxicating liquor or drug—Evidence—Tests—Information concerning tests. (Effective until June 30, 2027.)
  • RCW 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.
  • RCW 46.61.508— Liability of medical personnel withdrawing blood. (Effective until June 30, 2027.)
  • RCW 46.61.513— Criminal history and driving record.
  • RCW 46.61.516— Qualified probation department defined.
  • RCW 46.61.517— Refusal of tests—Admissibility as evidence.
  • RCW 46.61.519— Alcoholic beverages—Drinking or open container in vehicle on highway—Exceptions.
  • RCW 46.61.520— Vehicular homicide—Penalty.
  • RCW 46.61.522— Vehicular assault—Penalty.
  • RCW 46.61.524— Vehicular homicide, assault—Revocation of driving privilege—Eligibility for reinstatement.
  • RCW 46.61.525— Negligent driving—Second degree.
  • RCW 46.61.526— Negligent driving—With a vulnerable user victim—Second degree—Penalties—Definitions.
  • RCW 46.61.527— Roadway construction zones.
  • RCW 46.61.530— Racing of vehicles on highways—Reckless driving—Exception.
  • RCW 46.61.535— Advertising of unlawful speed—Reckless driving.
  • RCW 46.61.540— "Drugs," what included.
  • RCW 46.61.560— Stopping, standing, or parking outside business or residence districts.
  • RCW 46.61.570— Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places—Reserving portion of highway prohibited.
  • RCW 46.61.575— Additional parking regulations—Motorcycle parking.
  • RCW 46.61.577— Regulations governing parking facilities.
  • RCW 46.61.581— Parking spaces for persons with disabilities—Indication, access—Failure, penalty.
  • RCW 46.61.582— Free parking for persons with disabilities—Exceptions.
  • RCW 46.61.583— Special plate or card issued by another jurisdiction.
  • RCW 46.61.585— Winter recreational parking areas—Special permit required.
  • RCW 46.61.587— Winter recreational parking areas—Penalty.
  • RCW 46.61.590— Unattended motor vehicle—Removal from highway.
  • RCW 46.61.600— Unattended motor vehicle.
  • RCW 46.61.605— Limitations on backing.
  • RCW 46.61.606— Driving on sidewalk prohibited—Exception.
  • RCW 46.61.608— Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic.
  • RCW 46.61.610— Riding on motorcycles.
  • RCW 46.61.611— Motorcycles—Maximum height for handlebars.
  • RCW 46.61.612— Riding on motorcycles—Position of feet.
  • RCW 46.61.613— Motorcycles—Temporary suspension of restrictions for parades or public demonstrations.
  • RCW 46.61.614— Riding on motorcycles—Clinging to other vehicles.
  • RCW 46.61.615— Obstructions to driver's view or driving mechanism.
  • RCW 46.61.620— Opening and closing vehicle doors.
  • RCW 46.61.625— Riding in trailers or towed vehicles.
  • RCW 46.61.630— Coasting prohibited.
  • RCW 46.61.635— Following fire apparatus prohibited.
  • RCW 46.61.640— Crossing fire hose.
  • RCW 46.61.645— Throwing materials on highway prohibited—Removal.
  • RCW 46.61.655— Dropping load, other materials—Covering.
  • RCW 46.61.660— Carrying persons or animals on outside part of vehicle.
  • RCW 46.61.665— Embracing another while driving.
  • RCW 46.61.670— Driving with wheels off roadway.
  • RCW 46.61.672— Using a personal electronic device while driving.
  • RCW 46.61.673— Dangerously distracted driving.
  • RCW 46.61.675— Causing or permitting vehicle to be unlawfully operated.
  • RCW 46.61.680— Lowering passenger vehicle below legal clearance—Penalty.
  • RCW 46.61.685— Leaving children unattended in standing vehicle with motor running—Penalty.
  • RCW 46.61.687— Child restraint system required—Conditions—Exceptions—Penalty for violation—Dismissal—Noncompliance not negligence—Immunity.
  • RCW 46.61.688— Safety belts, use required—Penalties—Exemptions.
  • RCW 46.61.690— Violations relating to toll facilities—Exception.
  • RCW 46.61.700— Parent or guardian shall not authorize or permit violation by a child or ward.
  • RCW 46.61.705— Off-road motorcycles.
  • RCW 46.61.708— Motorcycles previously converted as snow bikes.
  • RCW 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.
  • RCW 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.
  • RCW 46.61.720— Mopeds—Safety standards.
  • RCW 46.61.723— Medium-speed electric vehicles.
  • RCW 46.61.725— Neighborhood electric vehicles.
  • RCW 46.61.730— Wheelchair conveyances.
  • RCW 46.61.733— Personal delivery device.
  • RCW 46.61.734— Intelligent speed assistance device—Court shall impose use. (Effective January 1, 2029.)
  • RCW 46.61.735— Ferry queues—Violations—Exemptions.
  • RCW 46.61.740— Theft of motor vehicle fuel.
  • RCW 46.61.745— Possessing or consuming cannabis in vehicle on highway—Penalty, exceptions—Definition.
  • RCW 46.61.747— Illegal racing—Public education campaigns.
  • RCW 46.61.748— Racing—Impoundment.
  • RCW 46.61.750— Effect of regulations—Penalty.
  • RCW 46.61.755— Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles.
  • RCW 46.61.758— Hand signals.
  • RCW 46.61.760— Riding on bicycles.
  • RCW 46.61.765— Clinging to vehicles.
  • RCW 46.61.770— Riding on roadways and bicycle paths.
  • RCW 46.61.775— Carrying articles.
  • RCW 46.61.780— Lamps and other equipment on bicycles.
  • RCW 46.61.790— Intoxicated bicyclists.
  • RCW 46.61.5054— Alcohol violators—Additional fee—Distribution.
  • RCW 46.61.5055— Alcohol and drug violators—Penalty schedule. (Effective until January 1, 2026.)
  • RCW 46.61.5056— Alcohol and drug violators—Information school—Evaluation and treatment.
  • RCW 46.61.5058— Alcohol violators—Vehicle seizure and forfeiture. (Effective until January 1, 2026.)
  • RCW 46.61.5062— Driving under the influence—Oral fluid roadside test. (Effective January 1, 2026.)
  • RCW 46.61.5151— Sentences—Intermittent fulfillment—Restrictions.
  • RCW 46.61.5152— Attendance at program focusing on victims.
  • RCW 46.61.5191— Local ordinances not prohibited.
  • RCW 46.61.5195— Disguising alcoholic beverage container.
  • RCW 46.61.5249— Negligent driving—First degree.
  • RCW 46.61.5259— Negligent driving with a vulnerable user victim—First degree—Penalties—Definitions.
  • RCW 46.61.6871— Child passenger safety technician—Immunity.
  • RCW 46.61.6885— Child restraints, seat belts—Educational campaign.
  • RCW 46.61.50571— Alcohol or cannabis violators—Mandatory appearances—Electronic monitoring or alcohol abstinence monitoring.