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Chapter 46.61 RCW

Rules of the road

RCW Sections

OBEDIENCE TO AND EFFECT OF TRAFFIC LAWS
46.61.005 Chapter refers to vehicles upon highways -- Exceptions.
46.61.015 Obedience to police officers, flaggers, or fire fighters -- Penalty.
46.61.020 Refusal to give information to or cooperate with officer -- Penalty.
46.61.021 Duty to obey law enforcement officer -- Authority of officer.
46.61.022 Failure to obey officer -- Penalty.
46.61.024 Attempting to elude police vehicle -- Defense -- License revocation.
46.61.025 Persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles.
46.61.030 Persons working on highway right of way -- Exceptions.
46.61.035 Authorized emergency vehicles.
TRAFFIC SIGNS, SIGNALS, AND MARKINGS
46.61.050 Obedience to and required traffic control devices.
46.61.055 Traffic control signal legend.
46.61.060 Pedestrian control signals.
46.61.065 Flashing signals.
46.61.070 Lane-direction-control signals.
46.61.072 Special traffic control signals -- Legend.
46.61.075 Display of unauthorized signs, signals, or markings.
46.61.080 Interference with official traffic-control devices or railroad signs or signals.
46.61.085 Traffic control signals or devices upon city streets forming part of state highways -- Approval by department of transportation.
DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY --

OVERTAKING AND PASSING -- USE OF ROADWAY
46.61.100 Keep right except when passing, etc.
46.61.105 Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions.
46.61.110 Overtaking on the left.
46.61.115 When overtaking on the right is permitted.
46.61.120 Limitations on overtaking on the left.
46.61.125 Further limitations on driving to left of center of roadway.
46.61.126 Pedestrians and bicyclists -- Legal duties.
46.61.130 No-passing zones.
46.61.135 One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.
46.61.140 Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
46.61.145 Following too closely.
46.61.150 Driving on divided highways.
46.61.155 Restricted access.
46.61.160 Restrictions on limited-access highway -- Use by bicyclists.
46.61.165 High-occupancy vehicle lanes.
RIGHT OF WAY
46.61.180 Vehicle approaching intersection.
46.61.183 Nonfunctioning signal lights.
46.61.185 Vehicle turning left.
46.61.190 Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection.
46.61.195 Arterial highways designated -- Stopping on entering.
46.61.200 Stop intersections other than arterial may be designated.
46.61.202 Stopping when traffic obstructed.
46.61.205 Vehicle entering highway from private road or driveway.
46.61.210 Operation of vehicles on approach of emergency vehicles.
46.61.212 Approaching stationary emergency vehicle.
46.61.215 Highway construction and maintenance.
46.61.220 Transit vehicles.
PEDESTRIANS' RIGHTS AND DUTIES
46.61.230 Pedestrians subject to traffic regulations.
46.61.235 Crosswalks.
46.61.240 Crossing at other than crosswalks.
46.61.245 Drivers to exercise care.
46.61.250 Pedestrians on roadways.
46.61.255 Pedestrians soliciting rides or business.
46.61.260 Driving through safety zone prohibited.
46.61.261 Sidewalks, crosswalks -- Pedestrians, bicycles.
46.61.264 Pedestrians yield to emergency vehicles.
46.61.266 Pedestrians under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
46.61.269 Passing beyond bridge or grade crossing barrier prohibited.
TURNING AND STARTING AND SIGNALS

ON STOPPING AND TURNING
46.61.290 Required position and method of turning at intersections.
46.61.295 "U" turns.
46.61.300 Starting parked vehicle.
46.61.305 When signals required -- Improper use prohibited.
46.61.310 Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps.
46.61.315 Method of giving hand and arm signals.
SPECIAL STOPS REQUIRED
46.61.340 Approaching train signal.
46.61.345 All vehicles must stop at certain railroad grade crossings.
46.61.350 Certain vehicles must stop at all railroad grade crossings -- Exceptions.
46.61.355 Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings -- Notice of intended crossing.
46.61.365 Emerging from alley, driveway, or building.
46.61.370 Overtaking or meeting school bus -- Duties of bus driver.
46.61.371 School bus stop sign violators -- Identification by vehicle owner.
46.61.372 School bus stop sign violators -- Report by bus driver -- Law enforcement investigation.
46.61.375 Overtaking or meeting private carrier bus -- Duties of bus driver.
46.61.380 Rules for design, marking, and mode of operating school buses.
46.61.385 School patrol -- Appointment -- Authority -- Finance -- Insurance.
SPEED RESTRICTIONS
46.61.400 Basic rule and maximum limits.
46.61.405 Decreases by secretary of transportation.
46.61.410 Increases by secretary of transportation -- Maximum speed limit for trucks -- Auto stages -- Signs and notices.
46.61.415 When local authorities may alter maximum limits.
46.61.419 Private roads -- Speed enforcement.
46.61.425 Minimum speed regulation -- Passing slow moving vehicle.
46.61.427 Slow-moving vehicle to pull off roadway.
46.61.428 Slow-moving vehicle driving on shoulders, when.
46.61.430 Authority of secretary of transportation to fix speed limits on limited access facilities exclusive -- Local regulations.
46.61.435 Local authorities to provide "stop" or "yield" signs at intersections with increased speed highways -- Designated as arterials.
46.61.440 Maximum speed limit when passing school or playground crosswalks -- Penalty, disposition of proceeds.
46.61.445 Due care required.
46.61.450 Maximum speed, weight, or size in traversing bridges, elevated structures, tunnels, underpasses -- Posting limits.
46.61.455 Vehicles with solid or hollow cushion tires.
46.61.460 Special speed limitation on motor-driven cycle.
46.61.465 Exceeding speed limit evidence of reckless driving.
46.61.470 Speed traps defined, certain types permitted -- Measured courses, speed measuring devices, timing from aircraft.
RECKLESS DRIVING, DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE,

VEHICULAR HOMICIDE AND ASSAULT
46.61.500 Reckless driving -- Penalty.
46.61.502 Driving under the influence.
46.61.503 Driver under twenty-one consuming alcohol -- Penalties.
46.61.504 Physical control of vehicle under the influence.
46.61.5054 Alcohol violators -- Additional fee -- Distribution.
46.61.5055 Alcohol violators -- Penalty schedule.
46.61.5056 Alcohol violators -- Information school -- Evaluation and treatment.
46.61.50571 Alcohol violators -- Mandatory appearances.
46.61.5058 Alcohol violators -- Vehicle seizure and forfeiture.
46.61.506 Persons under influence of intoxicating liquor or drug -- Evidence -- Tests -- Information concerning tests.
46.61.508 Liability of medical personnel withdrawing blood.
46.61.513 Criminal history and driving record.
46.61.5151 Sentences -- Intermittent fulfillment -- Restrictions.
46.61.5152 Attendance at program focusing on victims.
46.61.516 Qualified probation department defined.
46.61.517 Refusal of test -- Admissibility as evidence.
46.61.519 Alcoholic beverages -- Drinking or open container in vehicle on highway -- Exceptions.
46.61.5191 Local ordinances not prohibited.
46.61.5195 Disguising alcoholic beverage container.
46.61.520 Vehicular homicide -- Penalty.
46.61.522 Vehicular assault -- Penalty.
46.61.524 Vehicular homicide, assault -- Evaluation, treatment of drug or alcohol problem.
46.61.5249 Negligent driving -- First degree.
46.61.525 Negligent driving -- Second degree.
46.61.527 Roadway construction zones.
46.61.530 Racing of vehicles on highways -- Reckless driving -- Exception.
46.61.535 Advertising of unlawful speed -- Reckless driving.
46.61.540 "Drugs," what included.
STOPPING, STANDING, AND PARKING
46.61.560 Stopping, standing, or parking outside business or residence districts.
46.61.570 Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places -- Reserving portion of highway prohibited.
46.61.575 Additional parking regulations.
46.61.577 Regulations governing parking facilities.
46.61.581 Parking spaces for persons with disabilities -- Indication, access -- Failure, penalty.
46.61.582 Free parking for persons with disabilities.
46.61.583 Special plate or card issued by another jurisdiction.
46.61.585 Winter recreational parking areas -- Special permit required.
46.61.587 Winter recreational parking areas -- Penalty.
46.61.590 Unattended motor vehicle -- Removal from highway.
MISCELLANEOUS RULES
46.61.600 Unattended motor vehicle.
46.61.605 Limitations on backing.
46.61.606 Driving on sidewalk prohibited -- Exception.
46.61.608 Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic.
46.61.610 Riding on motorcycles.
46.61.611 Motorcycles -- Maximum height for handlebars.
46.61.612 Riding on motorcycles -- Position of feet.
46.61.613 Motorcycles -- Temporary suspension of restrictions for parades or public demonstrations.
46.61.614 Riding on motorcycles -- Clinging to other vehicles.
46.61.615 Obstructions to driver's view or driving mechanism.
46.61.620 Opening and closing vehicle doors.
46.61.625 Riding in trailers or towed vehicles.
46.61.630 Coasting prohibited.
46.61.635 Following fire apparatus prohibited.
46.61.640 Crossing fire hose.
46.61.645 Throwing materials on highway prohibited -- Removal.
46.61.655 Dropping load, other materials -- Covering.
46.61.660 Carrying persons or animals on outside part of vehicle.
46.61.665 Embracing another while driving.
46.61.670 Driving with wheels off roadway.
46.61.675 Causing or permitting vehicle to be unlawfully operated.
46.61.680 Lowering passenger vehicle below legal clearance -- Penalty.
46.61.685 Leaving children unattended in standing vehicle with motor running -- Penalty.
46.61.687 Child passenger restraint required -- Conditions -- Exceptions -- Penalty for violation -- Dismissal -- Noncompliance not negligence -- Immunity.
46.61.6871 Child passenger safety technician -- Immunity.
46.61.688 Safety belts, use required -- Penalties -- Exemptions.
46.61.6885 Child restraints, seatbelts -- Educational campaign.
46.61.690 Violations relating to toll facilities.
46.61.700 Parent or guardian shall not authorize or permit violation by a child or ward.
46.61.710 Mopeds, EPAMDs, electric-assisted bicycles, motorized foot scooters -- General requirements and operation.
46.61.720 Mopeds -- Safety standards.
46.61.725 Neighborhood electric vehicles.
46.61.730 Wheelchair conveyances.
46.61.740 Theft of motor vehicle fuel.
OPERATION OF NONMOTORIZED VEHICLES
46.61.750 Effect of regulations -- Penalty.
46.61.755 Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles.
46.61.758 Hand signals.
46.61.760 Riding on bicycles.
46.61.765 Clinging to vehicles.
46.61.770 Riding on roadways and bicycle paths.
46.61.775 Carrying articles.
46.61.780 Lamps and other equipment on bicycles.
46.61.790 Intoxicated bicyclists.
46.61.990 Recodification of sections -- Organization of chapter -- Construction.
46.61.991 Severability -- 1965 ex.s. c 155.

Notes:

Additional statutory assessments: RCW 3.62.090.

Limited access highways, turning, parking violations: RCW 47.52.120.

Traffic signal preemption devices, use of: RCW 46.37.670 through 46.37.675.


46.61.005
Chapter refers to vehicles upon highways — Exceptions.

The provisions of this chapter relating to the operation of vehicles refer exclusively to the operation of vehicles upon highways except:

     (1) Where a different place is specifically referred to in a given section.

     (2) The provisions of RCW 46.52.010 through 46.52.090, 46.61.500 through 46.61.525, and 46.61.5249 shall apply upon highways and elsewhere throughout the state.

[1997 c 66 § 13; 1990 c 291 § 4; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 1.]



46.61.015
Obedience to police officers, flaggers, or fire fighters — Penalty.

(1) No person shall willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of any duly authorized flagger or any police officer or fire fighter invested by law with authority to direct, control, or regulate traffic.

     (2) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor.

[2003 c 53 § 244; 2000 c 239 § 4; 1995 c 50 § 1; 1975 c 62 § 17; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 3.]

Notes:

Rules of court:  Bail in criminal traffic offense cases -- Mandatory appearance -- CrRLJ 3.2.

     Intent -- Effective date -- 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.

     Captions not law -- 2000 c 239: See note following RCW 49.17.350.

     Severability -- 1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.



46.61.020
Refusal to give information to or cooperate with officer — Penalty.

(1) It is unlawful for any person while operating or in charge of any vehicle to refuse when requested by a police officer to give his or her name and address and the name and address of the owner of such vehicle, or for such person to give a false name and address, and it is likewise unlawful for any such person to refuse or neglect to stop when signaled to stop by any police officer or to refuse upon demand of such police officer to produce his or her certificate of license registration of such vehicle, his or her insurance identification card, or his or her vehicle driver's license or to refuse to permit such officer to take any such license, card, or certificate for the purpose of examination thereof or to refuse to permit the examination of any equipment of such vehicle or the weighing of such vehicle or to refuse or neglect to produce the certificate of license registration of such vehicle, insurance card, or his or her vehicle driver's license when requested by any court. Any police officer shall on request produce evidence of his or her authorization as such.

     (2) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor.

[2003 c 53 § 245; 1995 c 50 § 2; 1989 c 353 § 6; 1967 c 32 § 65; 1961 c 12 § 46.56.190. Prior: 1937 c 189 § 126; RRS § 6360-126; 1927 c 309 § 38; RRS § 6362-38. Formerly RCW 46.56.190.]

Notes:

Rules of court:  Bail in criminal traffic offense cases -- Mandatory appearance -- CrRLJ 3.2.

     Intent -- Effective date -- 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.

     Severability -- Effective date -- 1989 c 353: See RCW 46.30.900 and 46.30.901.



46.61.021
Duty to obey law enforcement officer — Authority of officer.

(1) Any person requested or signaled to stop by a law enforcement officer for a traffic infraction has a duty to stop.

     (2) Whenever any person is stopped for a traffic infraction, the officer may detain that person for a reasonable period of time necessary to identify the person, check for outstanding warrants, check the status of the person's license, insurance identification card, and the vehicle's registration, and complete and issue a notice of traffic infraction.

     (3) Any person requested to identify himself or herself to a law enforcement officer pursuant to an investigation of a traffic infraction has a duty to identify himself or herself and give his or her current address.

[2006 c 270 § 1; 1997 1st sp.s. c 1 § 1; 1989 c 353 § 7; 1979 ex.s. c 136 § 4.]

Notes:

     Effective date -- 1997 1st sp.s. c 1: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [September 17, 1997]." [1997 1st sp.s. c 1 § 2.]

     Severability -- Effective date -- 1989 c 353: See RCW 46.30.900 and 46.30.901.

     Effective date -- Severability -- 1979 ex.s. c 136: See notes following RCW 46.63.010.



46.61.022
Failure to obey officer — Penalty.

Any person who wilfully fails to stop when requested or signaled to do so by a person reasonably identifiable as a law enforcement officer or to comply with RCW 46.61.021(3), is guilty of a misdemeanor.

[1979 ex.s. c 136 § 5.]

Notes:

Rules of court:  Bail in criminal traffic offense cases -- Mandatory appearance -- CrRLJ 3.2.

     Effective date -- Severability -- 1979 ex.s. c 136: See notes following RCW 46.63.010.



46.61.024
Attempting to elude police vehicle — Defense — License revocation.

(1) Any driver of a motor vehicle who willfully fails or refuses to immediately bring his vehicle to a stop and who drives his vehicle in a reckless manner while attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle, after being given a visual or audible signal to bring the vehicle to a stop, shall be guilty of a class C felony. The signal given by the police officer may be by hand, voice, emergency light, or siren. The officer giving such a signal shall be in uniform and the vehicle shall be equipped with lights and sirens.

     (2) It is an affirmative defense to this section which must be established by a preponderance of the evidence that: (a) A reasonable person would not believe that the signal to stop was given by a police officer; and (b) driving after the signal to stop was reasonable under the circumstances.

     (3) The license or permit to drive or any nonresident driving privilege of a person convicted of a violation of this section shall be revoked by the department of licensing.

[2003 c 101 § 1; 1983 c 80 § 1; 1982 1st ex.s. c 47 § 25; 1979 ex.s. c 75 § 1.]

Notes:

     Severability -- 1982 1st ex.s. c 47: See note following RCW 9.41.190.


46.61.025
Persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles.

Every person riding an animal or driving any animal-drawn vehicle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this chapter except those provisions of this chapter which by their very nature can have no application.

[1965 ex.s. c 155 § 4.]

46.61.030
Persons working on highway right of way — Exceptions.

Unless specifically made applicable, the provisions of this chapter except those contained in RCW 46.61.500 through 46.61.520 shall not apply to persons, motor vehicles and other equipment while engaged in work within the right of way of any highway but shall apply to such persons and vehicles when traveling to or from such work.

[1969 c 76 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 5.]



46.61.035
Authorized emergency vehicles.

(1) The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle, when responding to an emergency call or when in the pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law or when responding to but not upon returning from a fire alarm, may exercise the privileges set forth in this section, but subject to the conditions herein stated.

     (2) The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may:

     (a) Park or stand, irrespective of the provisions of this chapter;

     (b) Proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation;

     (c) Exceed the maximum speed limits so long as he does not endanger life or property;

     (d) Disregard regulations governing direction of movement or turning in specified directions.

     (3) The exemptions herein granted to an authorized emergency vehicle shall apply only when such vehicle is making use of visual signals meeting the requirements of RCW 46.37.190, except that: (a) An authorized emergency vehicle operated as a police vehicle need not be equipped with or display a red light visible from in front of the vehicle; (b) authorized emergency vehicles shall use audible signals when necessary to warn others of the emergency nature of the situation but in no case shall they be required to use audible signals while parked or standing.

     (4) The foregoing provisions shall not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, nor shall such provisions protect the driver from the consequences of his reckless disregard for the safety of others.

[1969 c 23 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 6.]

46.61.050
Obedience to and required traffic control devices.

(1) The driver of any vehicle, every bicyclist, and every pedestrian shall obey the instructions of any official traffic control device applicable thereto placed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, unless otherwise directed by a traffic or police officer, subject to the exception granted the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle in this chapter.

     (2) No provision of this chapter for which official traffic control devices are required shall be enforced against an alleged violator if at the time and place of the alleged violation an official device is not in proper position and sufficiently legible or visible to be seen by an ordinarily observant person. Whenever a particular section does not state that official traffic control devices are required, such section shall be effective even though no devices are erected or in place.

     (3) Whenever official traffic control devices are placed in position approximately conforming to the requirements of this chapter, such devices shall be presumed to have been so placed by the official act or direction of lawful authority, unless the contrary shall be established by competent evidence.

     (4) Any official traffic control device placed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and purporting to conform to the lawful requirements pertaining to such devices shall be presumed to comply with the requirements of this chapter, unless the contrary shall be established by competent evidence.

[1975 c 62 § 18; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 7.]

Notes:

Rules of court:  Monetary penalty schedule -- IRLJ 6.2.

     Severability -- 1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.

Bicycle awareness program: RCW 43.43.390.



46.61.055
Traffic control signal legend.

Whenever traffic is controlled by traffic control signals exhibiting different colored lights, or colored lighted arrows, successively one at a time or in combination, only the colors green, red and yellow shall be used, except for special pedestrian signals carrying a word or legend, and said lights shall indicate and apply to drivers of vehicles and pedestrians as follows:

     (1) Green indication

     (a) Vehicle operators facing a circular green signal may proceed straight through or turn right or left unless a sign at such place prohibits either such turn. Vehicle operators turning right or left shall stop to allow other vehicles lawfully within the intersection control area to complete their movements. Vehicle operators turning right or left shall also stop for pedestrians who are lawfully within the intersection control area as required by RCW 46.61.235(1).

     (b) Vehicle operators facing a green arrow signal, shown alone or in combination with another indication, may enter the intersection control area only to make the movement indicated by such arrow, or such other movement as is permitted by other indications shown at the same time. Vehicle operators shall stop to allow other vehicles lawfully within the intersection control area to complete their movements. Vehicle operators shall also stop for pedestrians who are lawfully within the intersection control area as required by RCW 46.61.235(1).

     (c) Unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian control signal, as provided in RCW 46.61.060 as now or hereafter amended, pedestrians facing any green signal, except when the sole green signal is a turn arrow, may proceed across the roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk.

     (2) Steady yellow indication

     (a) Vehicle operators facing a steady circular yellow or yellow arrow signal are thereby warned that the related green movement is being terminated or that a red indication will be exhibited immediately thereafter when vehicular traffic shall not enter the intersection. Vehicle operators shall stop for pedestrians who are lawfully within the intersection control area as required by RCW 46.61.235(1).

     (b) Pedestrians facing a steady circular yellow or yellow arrow signal, unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian control signal as provided in RCW 46.61.060 shall not enter the roadway.

     (3) Steady red indication

     (a) Vehicle operators facing a steady circular red signal alone shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection control area and shall remain standing until an indication to proceed is shown. However, the vehicle operators facing a steady circular red signal may, after stopping proceed to make a right turn from a one-way or two-way street into a two-way street or into a one-way street carrying traffic in the direction of the right turn; or a left turn from a one-way or two-way street into a one-way street carrying traffic in the direction of the left turn; unless a sign posted by competent authority prohibits such movement. Vehicle operators planning to make such turns shall remain stopped to allow other vehicles lawfully within or approaching the intersection control area to complete their movements. Vehicle operators planning to make such turns shall also remain stopped for pedestrians who are lawfully within the intersection control area as required by RCW 46.61.235(1).

     (b) Unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian control signal as provided in RCW 46.61.060 as now or hereafter amended, pedestrians facing a steady circular red signal alone shall not enter the roadway.

     (c) Vehicle operators facing a steady red arrow indication may not enter the intersection control area to make the movement indicated by such arrow, and unless entering the intersection control area to make such other movement as is permitted by other indications shown at the same time, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering a crosswalk on the near side of the intersection control area, or if none, then before entering the intersection control area and shall remain standing until an indication to make the movement indicated by such arrow is shown. However, the vehicle operators facing a steady red arrow indication may, after stopping proceed to make a right turn from a one-way or two-way street into a two-way street or into a one-way street carrying traffic in the direction of the right turn; or a left turn from a one-way street or two-way street into a one-way street carrying traffic in the direction of the left turn; unless a sign posted by competent authority prohibits such movement. Vehicle operators planning to make such turns shall remain stopped to allow other vehicles lawfully within or approaching the intersection control area to complete their movements. Vehicle operators planning to make such turns shall also remain stopped for pedestrians who are lawfully within the intersection control area as required by RCW 46.61.235(1).

     (d) Unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian signal, pedestrians facing a steady red arrow signal indication shall not enter the roadway.

     (4) If an official traffic control signal is erected and maintained at a place other than an intersection, the provisions of this section shall be applicable except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. Any stop required shall be made at a sign or marking on the pavement indicating where the stop shall be made, but in the absence of any such sign or marking the stop shall be made at the signal.

[1993 c 153 § 2; 1990 c 241 § 2; 1975 c 62 § 19; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 8.]

Notes:

     Severability -- 1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.


46.61.060
Pedestrian control signals.

Whenever pedestrian control signals exhibiting the words "Walk" or the walking person symbol or "Don't Walk" or the hand symbol are operating, the signals shall indicate as follows:

     (1) WALK or walking person symbol—Pedestrians facing such signal may cross the roadway in the direction of the signal. Vehicle operators shall stop for pedestrians who are lawfully moving within the intersection control area on such signal as required by RCW 46.61.235(1).

     (2) Steady or flashing DON'T WALK or hand symbol—Pedestrians facing such signal shall not enter the roadway. Vehicle operators shall stop for pedestrians who have begun to cross the roadway before the display of either signal as required by RCW 46.61.235(1).

     (3) Pedestrian control signals having the "Wait" legend in use on August 6, 1965, shall be deemed authorized signals and shall indicate the same as the "Don't Walk" legend. Whenever such pedestrian control signals are replaced the legend "Wait" shall be replaced by the legend "Don't Walk" or the hand symbol.

[1993 c 153 § 3; 1990 c 241 § 3; 1975 c 62 § 20; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 9.]

Notes:

     Severability -- 1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.


46.61.065
Flashing signals.

(1) Whenever an illuminated flashing red or yellow signal is used in a traffic sign or signal it shall require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows:

     (a) FLASHING RED (STOP SIGNAL). When a red lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering a marked crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or, if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection, and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.

     (b) FLASHING YELLOW (CAUTION SIGNAL). When a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past such signal only with caution.

     (2) This section shall not apply at railroad grade crossings. Conduct of drivers of vehicles approaching railroad grade crossings shall be governed by the rules as set forth in RCW 46.61.340.

[1975 c 62 § 21; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 10.]

Notes:

     Severability -- 1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.


46.61.070
Lane-direction-control signals.

When lane-direction-control signals are placed over the individual lanes of a street or highway, vehicular traffic may travel in any lane over which a green signal is shown, but shall not enter or travel in any lane over which a red signal is shown.

[1965 ex.s. c 155 § 11.]

46.61.072
Special traffic control signals — Legend.

Whenever special traffic control signals exhibit a downward green arrow, a yellow X, or a red X indication, such signal indication shall have the following meaning:

     (1) A steady downward green arrow means that a driver is permitted to drive in the lane over which the arrow signal is located.

     (2) A steady yellow X or flashing red X means that a driver should prepare to vacate, in a safe manner, the lane over which the signal is located because a lane control change is being made, and to avoid occupying that lane when a steady red X is displayed.

     (3) A flashing yellow X means that a driver is permitted to use a lane over which the signal is located for a left turn, using proper caution.

     (4) A steady red X means that a driver shall not drive in the lane over which the signal is located, and that this indication shall modify accordingly the meaning of all other traffic controls present. The driver shall obey all other traffic controls and follow normal safe driving practices.

[1975 c 62 § 49.]

Notes:

     Severability -- 1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.


46.61.075
Display of unauthorized signs, signals, or markings.

(1) No person shall place, maintain or display upon or in view of any highway any unauthorized sign, signal, marking or device which purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles an official traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal, or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic, or which hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of an official traffic-control device or any railroad sign or signal.

     (2) No person shall place or maintain nor shall any public authority permit upon any highway any traffic sign or signal bearing thereon any commercial advertising.

     (3) This section shall not be deemed to prohibit the erection upon private property adjacent to highways of signs giving useful directional information and of a type that cannot be mistaken for official signs.

     (4) Every such prohibited sign, signal or marking is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and the authority having jurisdiction over the highway is hereby empowered to remove the same or cause it to be removed without notice.

[1965 ex.s. c 155 § 12.]

46.61.080
Interference with official traffic-control devices or railroad signs or signals.

No person shall, without lawful authority, attempt to or in fact alter, deface, injure, knock down or remove any official traffic-control device or any railroad sign or signal or any inscription, shield or insignia thereon, or any other part thereof.

[1965 ex.s. c 155 § 13.]

Notes:

Interference with traffic-control signals or railroad signs or signals: RCW 47.36.130.


46.61.085
Traffic control signals or devices upon city streets forming part of state highways — Approval by department of transportation.

No traffic control signal or device may be erected or maintained upon any city street designated as forming a part of the route of a primary state highway or secondary state highway unless first approved by the state department of transportation.

[1984 c 7 § 62; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 14.]

Notes:

     Severability -- 1984 c 7: See note following RCW 47.01.141.

Local authorities to provide stop signs at intersections with increased speed highways: RCW 46.61.435.



46.61.100
Keep right except when passing, etc.


     *** CHANGE IN 2007 *** (SEE 5078-S.SL) ***

(1) Upon all roadways of sufficient width a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway, except as follows:

     (a) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing such movement;

     (b) When an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive to the left of the center of the highway; provided, any person so doing shall yield the right of way to all vehicles traveling in the proper direction upon the unobstructed portion of the highway within such distance as to constitute an immediate hazard;

     (c) Upon a roadway divided into three marked lanes and providing for two-way movement traffic under the rules applicable thereon; or

     (d) Upon a street or highway restricted to one-way traffic.

     (2) Upon all roadways having two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, all vehicles shall be driven in the right-hand lane then available for traffic, except (a) when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, (b) when traveling at a speed greater than the traffic flow, (c) when moving left to allow traffic to merge, or (d) when preparing for a left turn at an intersection, exit, or into a private road or driveway when such left turn is legally permitted. On any such roadway, a vehicle or combination over ten thousand pounds shall be driven only in the right-hand lane except under the conditions enumerated in (a) through (d) of this subsection.

     (3) No vehicle towing a trailer or no vehicle or combination over ten thousand pounds may be driven in the left-hand lane of a limited access roadway having three or more lanes for traffic moving in one direction except when preparing for a left turn at an intersection, exit, or into a private road or driveway when a left turn is legally permitted. This subsection does not apply to a vehicle using a high-occupancy vehicle lane. A high-occupancy vehicle lane is not considered the left-hand lane of a roadway. The department of transportation, in consultation with the Washington state patrol, shall adopt rules specifying (a) those circumstances where it is permissible for other vehicles to use the left lane in case of emergency or to facilitate the orderly flow of traffic, and (b) those segments of limited access roadway to be exempt from this subsection due to the operational characteristics of the roadway.

     (4) It is a traffic infraction to drive continuously in the left lane of a multilane roadway when it impedes the flow of other traffic.

     (5) Upon any roadway having four or more lanes for moving traffic and providing for two-way movement of traffic, a vehicle shall not be driven to the left of the center line of the roadway except when authorized by official traffic control devices designating certain lanes to the left side of the center of the roadway for use by traffic not otherwise permitted to use such lanes, or except as permitted under subsection (1)(b) of this section. However, this subsection shall not be construed as prohibiting the crossing of the center line in making a left turn into or from an alley, private road or driveway.

[1997 c 253 § 1; 1986 c 93 § 2; 1972 ex.s. c 33 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 281 § 46; 1967 ex.s. c 145 § 58; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 15.]

Notes:

Rules of court:  Monetary penalty schedule -- IRLJ 6.2.

     Legislative intent -- 1986 c 93: "It is the intent of the legislature, in this 1985 [1986] amendment of RCW 46.61.100, that the left-hand lane on any state highway with two or more lanes in the same direction be used primarily as a passing lane." [1986 c 93 § 1.]

Information on proper use of left-hand lane: RCW 28A.220.050, 46.20.095, 46.82.430, 47.36.260.



46.61.105
Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions.

Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right, and upon roadways having width for not more than one line of traffic in each direction each driver shall give to the other at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the roadway as nearly as possible.

[1975 c 62 § 22; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 16.]

Notes:

     Severability -- 1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.


46.61.110
Overtaking on the left.

The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to those limitations, exceptions and special rules hereinafter stated:

     (1) The driver of a vehicle overtaking other traffic proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken traffic.

     (2) The driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian or bicycle that is on the roadway or on the right-hand shoulder or bicycle lane of the roadway shall pass to the left at a safe distance to clearly avoid coming into contact with the pedestrian or bicyclist, and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken pedestrian or bicyclist.

     (3) Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, overtaken traffic shall give way to the right in favor of an overtaking vehicle on audible signal and shall not increase speed until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.

[2005 c 396 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 17.]

Notes:

Rules of court:  Monetary penalty schedule -- IRLJ 6.2.


46.61.115
When overtaking on the right is permitted.

(1) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions:

     (a) When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn;

     (b) Upon a roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two or more lines of vehicles moving lawfully in the direction being traveled by the overtaking vehicle.

     (2) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting such movement in safety. Such movement shall not be made by driving off the roadway.

[1975 c 62 § 23; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 18.]

Notes:

Rules of court:  Monetary penalty schedule -- IRLJ 6.2.

     Severability -- 1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.



46.61.120
Limitations on overtaking on the left.


     *** CHANGE IN 2007 *** (SEE 5078-S.SL) ***

No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center of the roadway in overtaking and passing other traffic proceeding in the same direction unless authorized by the provisions of RCW 46.61.100 through 46.61.160 and unless such left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit such overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering with the operation of any traffic approaching from the opposite direction or any traffic overtaken. In every event the overtaking vehicle must return to an authorized lane of travel as soon as practicable and in the event the passing movement involves the use of a lane authorized for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction, before coming within two hundred feet of any approaching traffic.

[2005 c 396 § 2; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 19.]

Notes:

Rules of court:  Monetary penalty schedule -- IRLJ 6.2.


46.61.125
Further limitations on driving to left of center of roadway.

(1) No vehicle shall be driven on the left side of the roadway under the following conditions:

     (a) When approaching or upon the crest of a grade or a curve in the highway where the driver's view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event other traffic might approach from the opposite direction;

     (b) When approaching within one hundred feet of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing;

     (c) When the view is obstructed upon approaching within one hundred feet of any bridge, viaduct or tunnel;

     (d) When a bicycle or pedestrian is within view of the driver and is approaching from the opposite direction, or is present, in the roadway, shoulder, or bicycle lane within a distance unsafe to the bicyclist or pedestrian due to the width or condition of the roadway, shoulder, or bicycle lane.

     (2) The foregoing limitations shall not apply upon a one-way roadway, nor under the conditions described in RCW 46.61.100(1)(b), nor to the driver of a vehicle turning left into or from an alley, private road or driveway.

[2005 c 396 § 3; 1972 ex.s. c 33 § 2; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 20.]

Notes:

Rules of court:  Monetary penalty schedule -- IRLJ 6.2.


46.61.126
Pedestrians and bicyclists — Legal duties.

Nothing in RCW 46.61.110, 46.61.120, or 46.61.125 relieves pedestrians and bicyclists of their legal duties while traveling on public highways.

[2005 c 396 § 4.]



46.61.130
No-passing zones.

(1) The state department of transportation and the local authorities are authorized to determine those portions of any highway under their respective jurisdictions where overtaking and passing or driving to the left of the roadway would be especially hazardous and may by appropriate signs or markings on the roadway indicate the beginning and end of such zones. When such signs or markings are in place and clearly visible to an ordinarily observant person every driver of a vehicle shall obey the directions thereof.

     (2) Where signs or markings are in place to define a no-passing zone as set forth in subsection (1) of this section, no driver may at any time drive on the left side of the roadway within the no-passing zone or on the left side of any pavement striping designed to mark the no-passing zone throughout its length.

     (3) This section does not apply under the conditions described in RCW 46.61.100(1)(b), nor to the driver of a vehicle turning left into or from an alley, private road, or driveway.

[1984 c 7 § 63; 1972 ex.s. c 33 § 3; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 21.]

Notes:

Rules of court:  Monetary penalty schedule -- IRLJ 6.2.

     Severability -- 1984 c 7: See note following RCW 47.01.141.



46.61.135
One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.

(1) The state department of transportation and the local authorities with respect to highways under their respective jurisdictions may designate any highway, roadway, part of a roadway, or specific lanes upon which vehicular traffic shall proceed in one direction at all or such times as shall be indicated by official traffic control devices.

     (2) Upon a roadway so designated for one-way traffic, a vehicle shall be driven only in the direction designated at all or such times as shall be indicated by official traffic control devices.

     (3) A vehicle passing around a rotary traffic island shall be driven only to the right of such island.

[1984 c 7 § 64; 1975 c 62 § 24; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 22.]

Notes:

Rules of court:  Monetary penalty schedule -- IRLJ 6.2.

     Severability -- 1984 c 7: See note following RCW 47.01.141.

     Severability -- 1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.



46.61.140
Driving on roadways laned for traffic.

Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic the following rules in addition to all others consistent herewith shall apply:

     (1) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from such lane until the driver has first ascertained that such movement can be made with safety.

     (2) Upon a roadway which is divided into three lanes and provides for two-way movement of traffic, a vehicle shall not be driven in the center lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle traveling in the same direction when such center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance, or in preparation for making a left turn or where such center lane is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the same direction that the vehicle is proceeding and such allocation is designated by official traffic-control devices.

     (3) Official traffic-control devices may be erected directing slow moving or other specified traffic to use a designated lane or designating those lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction regardless of the center of the roadway and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such device.

     (4) Official traffic-control devices may be installed prohibiting the changing of lanes on sections of roadway and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such device.

[1965 ex.s. c 155 § 23.]

Notes:

Rules of court:  Monetary penalty schedule -- IRLJ 6.2.


46.61.145
Following too closely.

(1) The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway.

     (2) The driver of any motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle when traveling upon a roadway outside of a business or residence district and which is following another motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle shall, whenever conditions permit, leave sufficient space so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy such space without danger, except that this shall not prevent a motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle from overtaking and passing any like vehicle or other vehicle.

     (3) Motor vehicles being driven upon any roadway outside of a business or residence district in a caravan or motorcade whether or not towing other vehicles shall be so operated as to allow sufficient space between each such vehicle or combination of vehicles so as to enable any other vehicle to enter and occupy such space without danger. This provision shall not apply to funeral processions.

[1965 ex.s. c 155 § 24.]

Notes:

Rules of court:  Monetary penalty schedule -- IRLJ 6.2.


46.61.150
Driving on divided highways.

Whenever any highway has been divided into two or more roadways by leaving an intervening space or by a physical barrier or clearly indicated dividing section or by a median island not less than eighteen inches wide formed either by solid yellow pavement markings or by a yellow crosshatching between two solid yellow lines so installed as to control vehicular traffic, every vehicle shall be driven only upon the right-hand roadway unless directed or permitted to use another roadway by official traffic-control devices or police officers. No vehicle shall be driven over, across or within any such dividing space, barrier or section, or median island, except through an opening in such physical barrier or dividing section or space or median island, or at a crossover or intersection established by public authority.

[1972 ex.s. c 33 § 4; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 25.]

Notes:

Rules of court:  Monetary penalty schedule -- IRLJ 6.2.


46.61.155
Restricted access.

No person shall drive a vehicle onto or from any limited access roadway except at such entrances and exits as are established by public authority.

[1965 ex.s. c 155 § 26.]

Notes:

Rules of court:  Monetary penalty schedule -- IRLJ 6.2.


46.61.160
Restrictions on limited-access highway — Use by bicyclists.

The department of transportation may by order, and local authorities may by ordinance or resolution, with respect to any limited access highway under their respective jurisdictions prohibit the use of any such highway by funeral processions, or by parades, pedestrians, bicycles or other nonmotorized traffic, or by any person operating a motor-driven cycle. Bicyclists may use the right shoulder of limited-access highways except where prohibited. The department of transportation may by order, and local authorities may by ordinance or resolution, with respect to any limited-access highway under their respective jurisdictions prohibit the use of the shoulders of any such highway by bicycles within urban areas or upon other sections of the highway where such use is deemed to be unsafe.

     The department of transportation or the local authority adopting any such prohibitory regulation shall erect and maintain official traffic control devices on the limited access roadway on which such regulations are applicable, and when so erected no person may disobey the restrictions stated on such devices.

[1982 c 55 § 5; 1975 c 62 § 25; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 27.]

Notes:

     Severability -- 1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.


46.61.165
High-occupancy vehicle lanes.

The state department of transportation and the local authorities are authorized to reserve all or any portion of any highway under their respective jurisdictions, including any designated lane or ramp, for the exclusive or preferential use of public transportation vehicles or private motor vehicles carrying no fewer than a specified number of passengers when such limitation will increase the efficient utilization of the highway or will aid in the conservation of energy resources. Regulations authorizing such exclusive or preferential use of a highway facility may be declared to be effective at all times or at specified times of day or on specified days. Violation of a restriction of highway usage prescribed by the appropriate authority under this section is a traffic infraction.

[1999 c 206 § 1; 1998 c 245 § 90; 1991 sp.s. c 15 § 67; 1984 c 7 § 65; 1974 ex.s. c 133 § 2.]

Notes:

     Construction -- Severability -- 1991 sp.s. c 15: See note following RCW 46.68.110.

     Severability -- 1984 c 7: See note following RCW 47.01.141.

Limited access facilities: RCW 47.52.025.



46.61.180
Vehicle approaching intersection.

(1) When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different highways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right of way to the vehicle on the right.

     (2) The right of way rule declared in subsection (1) of this section is modified at arterial highways and otherwise as stated in this chapter.

[1975 c 62 § 26; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 28.]

Notes:

Rules of court:  Monetary penalty schedule -- IRLJ 6.2.

     Severability -- 1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.



46.61.183
Nonfunctioning signal lights.

Except when directed to proceed by a flagger, police officer, or fire fighter, the driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection controlled by a traffic control signal that is temporarily without power on all approaches or is not displaying any green, red, or yellow indication to the approach the vehicle is on, shall consider the intersection to be an all-way stop. After stopping, the driver shall yield the right of way in accordance with RCW 46.61.180(1) and 46.61.185.

[1999 c 200 § 1.]



46.61.185
Vehicle turning left.

The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway shall yield the right of way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard.

[1965 ex.s. c 155 § 29.]

46.61.190
Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection.

(1) Preferential right of way may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs as authorized in RCW 47.36.110.

     (2) Except when directed to proceed by a duly authorized flagger, or a police officer, or a fire fighter vested by law with authority to direct, control, or regulate traffic, every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering a marked crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the roadway, and after having stopped shall yield the right of way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time when such driver is moving across or within the intersection or junction of roadways.

     (3) The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall in obedience to such sign slow down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions and if required for safety to stop, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering a marked crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the roadway, and then after slowing or stopping, the driver shall yield the right of way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time such driver is moving across or within the intersection or junction of roadways: PROVIDED, That if such a driver is involved in a collision with a vehicle in the intersection or junction of roadways, after driving past a yield sign without stopping, such collision shall be deemed prima facie evidence of the driver's failure to yield right of way.

[2000 c 239 § 5; 1975 c 62 § 27; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 30.]

Notes:

Rules of court:  Monetary penalty schedule -- IRLJ 6.2.

     Captions not law -- 2000 c 239: See note following RCW 49.17.350.

     Severability -- 1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.

Stop signs, "Yield" signs -- Duties of persons using highway: RCW 47.36.110.



46.61.195
Arterial highways designated — Stopping on entering.

All state highways are hereby declared to be arterial highways as respects all other public highways or private ways, except that the state department of transportation has the authority to designate any county road or city street as an arterial having preference over the traffic on the state highway if traffic conditions will be improved by such action.

     Those city streets designated by the state department of transportation as forming a part of the routes of state highways through incorporated cities and towns are declared to be arterial highways as respects all other city streets or private ways.

     The governing authorities of incorporated cities and towns may designate any street as an arterial having preference over the traffic on a state highway if the change is first approved in writing by the state department of transportation. The local authorities making such a change in arterial designation shall do so by proper ordinance or resolution and shall erect or cause to be erected and maintained standard stop signs, or "Yield" signs, to accomplish this change in arterial designation.

     The operator of any vehicle entering upon any arterial highway from any other public highway or private way shall come to a complete stop before entering the arterial highway when stop signs are erected as provided by law.

[1984 c 7 § 66; 1963 ex.s. c 3 § 48; 1961 c 12 § 46.60.330. Prior: 1955 c 146 § 5; 1947 c 200 § 14; 1937 c 189 § 105; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6360-105. Formerly RCW 46.60.330.]

Notes:

     Severability -- 1984 c 7: See note following RCW 47.01.141.

City streets subject to increased speed, designation as arterials: RCW 46.61.435.

Stop signs, "Yield" signs -- Duties of persons using highway: RCW 47.36.110.



46.61.200
Stop intersections other than arterial may be designated.

In addition to the points of intersection of any public highway with any ar