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WA Rev Code § 46.37.187 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.37 - Vehicle Lighting and Other Equipment.|46.37.187 - Green light, sign or plate—Identification card required.

RCW 46.37.187 Green light, sign or plate—Identification card required.Any individual displaying a green light as authorized in RCW 46.37.185, or a sign or plate as authorized in RCW 46.37.186, shall also carry attached to a convenient location on the private vehicle to which the green light or sign or plate is attached, an identification card showing the name of the owner of said vehicle, the organization to which he or she belongs and bearing the signature of the chief of the service involved.[ 1971 ex.s. c 92 § 2; 1961 c 12 § 46.37.187. Prior: 1953 c 161 § 4. Formerly RCW 46.40.250.]
WA Rev Code § 46.37.188 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.37 - Vehicle Lighting and Other Equipment.|46.37.188 - Penalty for violation of RCW 46.37.184 through 46.37.188.

RCW 46.37.188 Penalty for violation of RCW 46.37.184 through 46.37.188.Every violation of RCW 46.37.184, 46.37.185, 46.37.186, or 46.37.187 is a traffic infraction.[ 1979 ex.s. c 136 § 70; 1961 c 12 § 46.37.188. Prior: 1953 c 161 § 5. Formerly RCW 46.40.260.]NOTES:Effective date—Severability—1979 ex.s. c 136: See notes following RCW 46.63.010.
WA Rev Code § 46.37.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.37 - Vehicle Lighting and Other Equipment.|46.37.190 - Warning devices on vehicles—Other drivers yield and stop.

RCW 46.37.190 Warning devices on vehicles—Other drivers yield and stop.(1) Every authorized emergency vehicle shall, in addition to any other equipment and distinctive marking required by this chapter, be equipped with at least one lamp capable of displaying a red light visible from at least five hundred feet in normal sunlight and a siren capable of giving an audible signal.(2) Every school bus and private carrier bus shall, in addition to any other equipment and distinctive markings required by this chapter, be equipped with a "stop" signal upon a background not less than fourteen by eighteen inches displaying the word "stop" in letters of distinctly contrasting colors not less than five and nine-tenths inches high, and shall further be equipped with signal lamps mounted as high and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, which shall be capable of displaying to the front two alternately flashing red lights located at the same level and to the rear two alternately flashing red lights located at the same level and these lights shall have sufficient intensity to be visible at five hundred feet in normal sunlight.(3) Vehicles operated by public agencies whose law enforcement duties include the authority to stop and detain motor vehicles on the public highways of the state may be equipped with a siren and lights of a color and type designated by the state patrol for that purpose. The state patrol may prohibit the use of these sirens and lights on vehicles other than the vehicles described in this subsection.(4) The lights described in this section shall not be mounted nor used on any vehicle other than a school bus, a private carrier bus, or an authorized emergency or law enforcement vehicle.(5) The use of the signal equipment described in this section and RCW 46.37.670, except the signal preemption devices used by public transit vehicles and department of transportation, city, or county maintenance vehicles that are not used in conjunction with emergency equipment, shall impose upon drivers of other vehicles the obligation to yield right-of-way and stop as prescribed in RCW 46.61.210, 46.61.370, and 46.61.350.[ 2020 c 95 § 1; 2005 c 183 § 8; 1993 c 401 § 2; 1987 c 330 § 710; 1985 c 331 § 1; 1982 c 101 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 92 § 1; 1970 ex.s. c 100 § 5; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 53; 1963 c 154 § 14; 1961 c 12 § 46.37.190. Prior: 1957 c 66 § 1; 1955 c 269 § 19.]NOTES:Rules of court: Monetary penalty schedule—IRLJ 6.2.Construction—Application of rules—Severability—1987 c 330: See notes following RCW 28B.12.050.
WA Rev Code § 46.37.191 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.37 - Vehicle Lighting and Other Equipment.|46.37.191 - Implementing rules.

RCW 46.37.191 Implementing rules.The state patrol shall adopt rules to implement RCW 46.37.190.[ 1993 c 401 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 46.37.193 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.37 - Vehicle Lighting and Other Equipment.|46.37.193 - Signs on buses.

RCW 46.37.193 Signs on buses.Every school bus and private carrier bus, in addition to any other equipment or distinctive markings required by this chapter, shall bear upon the front and rear thereof, above the windows thereof, plainly visible signs containing only the words "school bus" on a school bus and only the words "private carrier bus" on a private carrier bus in letters not less than eight inches in height, and in addition shall be equipped with visual signals meeting the requirements of RCW 46.37.190. School districts may affix signs designed according to RCW 46.61.380 informing motorists of the monetary penalty for failure to stop for a school bus when the visual signals are activated.However, a private carrier bus that regularly transports children to and from a private school or in connection with school activities may display the words "school bus" in a manner provided in this section and need not comply with the requirements set forth in the most recent edition of "Specifications for School Buses" published by the superintendent of public instruction.[ 1997 c 80 § 3; 1995 c 141 § 2; 1990 c 241 § 10.]NOTES:School bus markings: RCW 46.61.380.
WA Rev Code § 46.37.194 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.37 - Vehicle Lighting and Other Equipment.|46.37.194 - Authorized emergency vehicles—State patrol authority, maintenance, and applicant and driver screening.

RCW 46.37.194 Authorized emergency vehicles—State patrol authority, maintenance, and applicant and driver screening.The state patrol may make rules and regulations relating to authorized emergency vehicles and shall test and approve sirens and emergency vehicle lamps to be used on such vehicles. The equipment and standards review unit shall require a record check of all applicants and drivers for an authorized emergency vehicle permit through the Washington state patrol criminal identification section pursuant to RCW 10.97.050 and through the federal bureau of investigation before issuing an authorized emergency vehicle permit. The record check shall include a fingerprint check using a complete Washington state criminal identification fingerprint card. When necessary, applicants and drivers may be employed on a conditional basis pending completion of the investigation. Pursuant to RCW 43.43.742, the applicant, driver, or employer shall pay costs associated with the record check.[ 2006 c 27 § 1; 1987 c 330 § 711; 1961 c 12 § 46.37.194. Prior: 1957 c 66 § 3.]NOTES:Construction—Application of rules—Severability—1987 c 330: See notes following RCW 28B.12.050.
WA Rev Code § 46.37.196 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.37 - Vehicle Lighting and Other Equipment.|46.37.196 - Red lights on emergency tow trucks.

RCW 46.37.196 Red lights on emergency tow trucks.All emergency tow trucks shall be identified by an intermittent or revolving red light capable of 360° visibility at a distance of five hundred feet under normal atmospheric conditions. This intermittent or revolving red light shall be used only at the scene of an emergency or accident, and it will be unlawful to use such light while traveling to or from an emergency or accident, or for any other purposes.[ 1977 ex.s. c 355 § 16.]NOTES:Severability—1977 ex.s. c 355: See note following RCW 46.37.010.
WA Rev Code § 46.37.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.37 - Vehicle Lighting and Other Equipment.|46.37.200 - Stop lamps and electric turn signals displayed.

RCW 46.37.200 Stop lamps and electric turn signals displayed.(1) Any vehicle may be equipped and when required under this chapter shall be equipped with a stop lamp or lamps on the rear of the vehicle which shall display a red or amber light, or any shade of color between red and amber, visible from a distance of not less than one hundred feet and on any vehicle manufactured or assembled after January 1, 1964, three hundred feet to the rear in normal sunlight, and which shall be actuated upon application of a service brake, and which may but need not be incorporated with one or more other rear lamps. However, for commercial motor vehicles defined in RCW 46.32.005, stop lamps must be red.(2) Any vehicle may be equipped and when required under RCW 46.37.070(2) shall be equipped with electric turn signals which shall indicate an intention to turn by flashing lights showing to the front and rear of a vehicle or on a combination of vehicles on the side of the vehicle or combination toward which the turn is to be made. The lamps showing to the front shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable and, when signaling, shall emit amber light: PROVIDED, That on any vehicle manufactured prior to January 1, 1969, the lamps showing to the front may emit white or amber light, or any shade of light between white and amber. The lamp showing to the rear shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and, when signaling, shall emit a red or amber light, or any shade of color between red and amber. Turn signal lamps shall be visible from a distance of not less than five hundred feet to the front and rear in normal sunlight. Turn signal lamps may, but need not be, incorporated in other lamps on the vehicle.(3) Any vehicle may be equipped and when required under this chapter shall be equipped with a center high-mounted stop lamp mounted on the center line of the rear of the vehicle. These stop lamps shall display a red light visible from a distance of not less than three hundred feet to the rear in normal sunlight, and shall be actuated upon application of a service brake, and may not be incorporated with any other rear lamps.[ 2019 c 321 § 2; 2006 c 306 § 3; 1977 ex.s. c 355 § 17; 1963 c 154 § 15; 1961 c 12 § 46.37.200. Prior: 1955 c 269 § 20; prior: 1953 c 248 § 2, part; 1947 c 267 § 4, part; 1937 c 189 § 23, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6360-23, part; RCW 46.40.090, part; 1929 c 178 § 1, part; 1927 c 309 § 15, part; RRS § 6362-15.]NOTES:Severability—1977 ex.s. c 355: See note following RCW 46.37.010.Effective date—1963 c 154: See note following RCW 46.37.010.
WA Rev Code § 46.37.215 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.37 - Vehicle Lighting and Other Equipment.|46.37.215 - Hazard warning lamps.

RCW 46.37.215 Hazard warning lamps.(1) Any vehicle may be equipped with lamps for the purpose of warning other operators of other vehicles of the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring the exercise of unusual care in approaching, overtaking, or passing.(2) After June 1, 1978, every motor home, bus, truck, truck tractor, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer eighty inches or more in overall width or thirty feet or more in overall length shall be equipped with lamps meeting the requirements of this section.(3) Vehicular hazard warning signal lamps used to display such warning to the front shall be mounted at the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and shall display simultaneously flashing amber light: PROVIDED, That on any vehicle manufactured prior to January 1, 1969, the lamps showing to the front may display simultaneously flashing white or amber lights, or any shade of color between white and amber. The lamps used to display such warning to the rear shall be mounted at the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and shall show simultaneously flashing amber or red lights, or any shade of color between amber and red. These warning lights shall be visible from a distance of not less than five hundred feet in normal sunlight.[ 1977 ex.s. c 355 § 19.]NOTES:Severability—1977 ex.s. c 355: See note following RCW 46.37.010.
WA Rev Code § 46.37.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.37 - Vehicle Lighting and Other Equipment.|46.37.220 - Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment.

RCW 46.37.220 Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment.Except as hereinafter provided, the head lamps or the auxiliary driving lamp or the auxiliary passing lamp or combination thereof on motor vehicles shall be so arranged that the driver may select at will between distributions of light projected to different elevations, and such lamps may be so arranged that such selection can be made automatically subject to the following limitations:(1) There shall be an uppermost distribution of light, or composite beam, so aimed and of such intensity as to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of four hundred fifty feet ahead for all conditions of loading;(2) There shall be a lowermost distribution of light, or composite beam, so aimed and of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of one hundred fifty feet ahead; and on a straight level road under any conditions of loading none of the high intensity portion of the beam shall be directed to strike the eyes of an approaching driver;(3) Every new motor vehicle registered in this state after January 1, 1948, which has multiple-beam road-lighting equipment shall be equipped with a beam indicator, which shall be lighted whenever the uppermost distribution of light from the head lamps is in use, and shall not otherwise be lighted. Said indicator shall be so designed and located that when lighted it will be readily visible without glare to the driver of the vehicle so equipped.[ 1977 ex.s. c 355 § 20; 1961 c 12 § 46.37.220. Prior: 1955 c 269 § 22; prior: 1947 c 267 § 5, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6360-25a, part; RCW 46.40.140, part; 1933 c 156 § 3, part; 1929 c 178 § 5, part; 1927 c 309 § 22, part; RRS § 6362-22, part.]NOTES:Severability—1977 ex.s. c 355: See note following RCW 46.37.010.
WA Rev Code § 46.37.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.37 - Vehicle Lighting and Other Equipment.|46.37.230 - Use of multiple-beam road-lighting equipment.

RCW 46.37.230 Use of multiple-beam road-lighting equipment.(1) Whenever a motor vehicle is being operated on a roadway or shoulder adjacent thereto during the times specified in RCW 46.37.020, the driver shall use a distribution of light, or composite beam, directed high enough and of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a safe distance in advance of the vehicle, subject to the following requirements and limitations:(2) Whenever a driver of a vehicle approaches an oncoming vehicle within five hundred feet, such driver shall use a distribution of light, or composite beam, so aimed that the glaring rays are not projected into the eyes of the oncoming driver. The lowermost distribution of light, or composite beam, specified in RCW 46.37.220(2) shall be deemed to avoid glare at all times, regardless of road contour and loading.(3) Whenever the driver of a vehicle approaches another vehicle from the rear within three hundred feet such driver shall use a distribution of light permissible under this chapter other than the uppermost distribution of light specified in RCW 46.37.220(1).[ 1963 c 154 § 17; 1961 c 12 § 46.37.230. Prior: 1955 c 269 § 23; prior: 1947 c 267 § 5, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6360-25a, part; RCW 46.40.140, part; 1933 c 156 § 3, part; 1929 c 178 § 5, part; 1927 c 309 § 22, part; RRS § 6362-22, part.]NOTES:Effective date—1963 c 154: See note following RCW 46.37.010.
WA Rev Code § 46.37.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.37 - Vehicle Lighting and Other Equipment.|46.37.240 - Single-beam road-lighting equipment.

RCW 46.37.240 Single-beam road-lighting equipment.Head lamp systems which provide only a single distribution of light shall be permitted on all farm tractors regardless of date of manufacture, and on all other motor vehicles manufactured and sold prior to one year after March 18, 1955, in lieu of multiple-beam road-lighting equipment herein specified if the single distribution of light complies with the following requirements and limitations:(1) The head lamps shall be so aimed that when the vehicle is not loaded none of the high intensity portion of the light shall at a distance of twenty-five feet ahead project higher than a level of five inches below the level of the center of the lamp from which it comes, and in no case higher than forty-two inches above the level on which the vehicle stands at a distance of seventy-five feet ahead;(2) The intensity shall be sufficient to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least two hundred feet.[ 1977 ex.s. c 355 § 21; 1963 c 154 § 18; 1961 c 12 § 46.37.240. Prior: 1955 c 269 § 24; prior: 1947 c 267 § 5, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6360-25a, part; RCW 46.40.140, part; 1933 c 156 § 3, part; 1929 c 178 § 5, part; 1927 c 309 § 22, part; RRS § 6362-22, part.]NOTES:Severability—1977 ex.s. c 355: See note following RCW 46.37.010.Effective date—1963 c 154: See note following RCW 46.37.010.
WA Rev Code § 46.37.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.37 - Vehicle Lighting and Other Equipment.|46.37.260 - Alternate road lighting equipment.

RCW 46.37.260 Alternate road lighting equipment.Any motor vehicle may be operated under the conditions specified in RCW 46.37.020 when equipped with two lighted lamps upon the front thereof capable of revealing persons and objects one hundred feet ahead in lieu of lamps required in RCW 46.37.220 or 46.37.240: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That at no time shall it be operated at a speed in excess of twenty miles per hour.[ 1977 ex.s. c 355 § 22; 1961 c 12 § 46.37.260. Prior: 1955 c 269 § 26; prior: 1937 c 189 § 27; RRS § 6360-27; RCW 46.40.150.]NOTES:Severability—1977 ex.s. c 355: See note following RCW 46.37.010.
WA Rev Code § 46.37.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.37 - Vehicle Lighting and Other Equipment.|46.37.270 - Number of lamps required—Number of additional lamps permitted.

RCW 46.37.270 Number of lamps required—Number of additional lamps permitted.(1) At all times specified in RCW 46.37.020, at least two lighted lamps shall be displayed, one on each side at the front of every motor vehicle, except when such vehicle is parked subject to the regulations governing lights on parked vehicles.(2) Whenever a motor vehicle equipped with head lamps as herein required is also equipped with any auxiliary lamps or a spot lamp or any other lamp on the front thereof projecting a beam of intensity greater than three hundred candlepower, not more than a total of two of any such additional lamps on the front of a vehicle shall be lighted at any one time when upon a highway.[ 1977 ex.s. c 355 § 23; 1961 c 12 § 46.37.270. Prior: 1955 c 269 § 27; prior: 1937 c 189 § 28; RRS § 6360-28; RCW 46.40.160; 1929 c 178 § 2; 1927 c 309 § 19; 1921 c 96 § 22, part; 1919 c 59 § 10, part; 1917 c 155 § 15, part; 1915 c 142 § 21, part; RRS § 6362-19.]NOTES:Severability—1977 ex.s. c 355: See note following RCW 46.37.010.
WA Rev Code § 46.37.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.37 - Vehicle Lighting and Other Equipment.|46.37.280 - Special restrictions on lamps.

RCW 46.37.280 Special restrictions on lamps.(1) During the times specified in RCW 46.37.020, any lighted lamp or illuminating device upon a motor vehicle, other than head lamps, spot lamps, auxiliary lamps, flashing turn signals, emergency vehicle warning lamps, warning lamps authorized by the state patrol and school bus warning lamps, which projects a beam of light of an intensity greater than three hundred candlepower shall be so directed that no part of the high intensity portion of the beam will strike the level of the roadway on which the vehicle stands at a distance of more than seventy-five feet from the vehicle.(2) Except as required in RCW 46.37.190 no person shall drive or move any vehicle or equipment upon any highway with any lamp or device thereon displaying a red light visible from directly in front of the center thereof.(3) Flashing lights are prohibited except as required in RCW 46.37.190, 46.37.200, 46.37.210, 46.37.215, and 46.37.300, warning lamps authorized by the state patrol, and light-emitting diode flashing taillights on bicycles.[ 1998 c 165 § 16; 1987 c 330 § 713; 1977 ex.s. c 355 § 24; 1963 c 154 § 19; 1961 c 12 § 46.37.280. Prior: 1955 c 269 § 28; prior: 1949 c 157 § 2; 1947 c 267 § 6; 1947 c 200 § 2; 1937 c 189 § 29; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6360-29; RCW 46.40.170; 1927 c 309 § 33; RRS § 6362-33.]NOTES:Short title—1998 c 165: See note following RCW 43.59.010.Construction—Application of rules—Severability—1987 c 330: See notes following RCW 28B.12.050.Severability—1977 ex.s. c 355: See note following RCW 46.37.010.Effective date—1963 c 154: See note following RCW 46.37.010.
WA Rev Code § 46.37.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.37 - Vehicle Lighting and Other Equipment.|46.37.290 - Special lighting equipment on school buses and private carrier buses.

RCW 46.37.290 Special lighting equipment on school buses and private carrier buses.The chief of the Washington state patrol is authorized to adopt standards and specifications applicable to lighting equipment on and special warning devices to be carried by school buses and private carrier buses consistent with the provisions of this chapter, but supplemental thereto. Such standards and specifications shall correlate with and, so far as possible, conform to the specifications then current as approved by the society of automotive engineers.[ 1987 c 330 § 714; 1977 c 45 § 1; 1970 ex.s. c 100 § 6; 1961 c 12 § 46.37.290. Prior: 1955 c 269 § 29; prior: 1937 c 189 § 25, part; RRS § 6360-25, part; RCW 46.40.130, part; 1929 c 178 § 3, part; 1927 c 309 § 20, part; RRS § 6362-20, part.]NOTES:Construction—Application of rules—Severability—1987 c 330: See notes following RCW 28B.12.050.School buses—Crossing arms: RCW 46.37.620.
WA Rev Code § 46.37.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.37 - Vehicle Lighting and Other Equipment.|46.37.300 - Standards for lights on snow-removal or highway maintenance and service equipment.

RCW 46.37.300 Standards for lights on snow-removal or highway maintenance and service equipment.(1) The state patrol shall adopt standards and specifications applicable to head lamps, clearance lamps, identification and other lamps on snow-removal and other highway maintenance and service equipment when operated on the highways of this state in lieu of the lamps otherwise required on motor vehicles by this chapter. Such standards and specifications may permit the use of flashing lights for purposes of identification on snow-removal and other highway maintenance and service equipment when in service upon the highways. The standards and specifications for lamps referred to in this section shall correlate with and, so far as possible, conform with those approved by the American association of state highway officials.(2) It shall be unlawful to operate any snow-removal and other highway maintenance and service equipment on any highway unless the lamps thereon comply with and are lighted when and as required by the standards and specifications adopted as provided in this section.[ 1987 c 330 § 715; 1963 c 154 § 20; 1961 c 12 § 46.37.300. Prior: 1955 c 269 § 30.]NOTES:Construction—Application of rules—Severability—1987 c 330: See notes following RCW 28B.12.050.Effective date—1963 c 154: See note following RCW 46.37.010.