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WA Rev Code § 46.61.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.200 - Stop intersections other than arterial may be designated.

RCW 46.61.200 Stop intersections other than arterial may be designated.In addition to the points of intersection of any public highway with any arterial public highway that is constituted by law or by any proper authorities of this state or any city or town of this state, the state department of transportation with respect to state highways, and the proper authorities with respect to any other public highways, have the power to determine and designate any particular intersection, or any particular highways, roads, or streets or portions thereof, at any intersection with which vehicles shall be required to stop before entering such intersection. Upon the determination and designation of such points at which vehicles will be required to come to a stop before entering the intersection, except as provided in RCW 46.61.190, the proper authorities so determining and designating shall cause to be posted and maintained proper signs of the standard design adopted by the state department of transportation indicating that the intersection has been so determined and designated and that vehicles entering it are required to stop, except as provided in RCW 46.61.190. It is unlawful for any person operating any vehicle when entering any intersection determined, designated, and bearing the required sign to fail and neglect to bring the vehicle to a complete stop before entering the intersection, except as provided in RCW 46.61.190.[ 2020 c 66 § 3; 1984 c 7 § 67; 1961 c 12 § 46.60.340. Prior: 1937 c 189 § 106; RRS § 6360-106; 1927 c 284 § 1; RRS § 6362-41a. Formerly RCW 46.60.340.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 66: See note following RCW 46.61.050.
WA Rev Code § 46.61.202 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.202 - Stopping when traffic obstructed.

RCW 46.61.202 Stopping when traffic obstructed.No driver shall enter an intersection or a marked crosswalk or drive onto any railroad grade crossing unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the intersection, crosswalk, or railroad grade crossing to accommodate the vehicle he or she is operating without obstructing the passage of other vehicles, pedestrians, or railroad trains notwithstanding any traffic control signal indications to proceed.[ 2010 c 8 § 9067; 1975 c 62 § 48.]NOTES:Severability—1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.
WA Rev Code § 46.61.205 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.205 - Vehicle entering highway from private road or driveway—Vulnerable users of a public way—Fine.

RCW 46.61.205 Vehicle entering highway from private road or driveway—Vulnerable users of a public way—Fine.(1) The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a highway from a private road or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles lawfully approaching on said highway.(2)(a) When right-of-way has not been yielded in accordance with this section to a vehicle that is a vulnerable user of a public way, a driver of a motor vehicle found to be in violation of this section must be assessed an additional fine equal to the base penalty assessed under RCW 46.63.110(3). This fine may not be waived, reduced, or suspended, unless the court finds the offender to be indigent, and is not subject to the additional fees and assessments that the base penalty for this violation is subject to under RCW 2.68.040, 3.62.090, and 46.63.110.(b) For the purposes of this section, "vulnerable user of a public way" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 46.61.526(11)(c).(3) The additional fine imposed under subsection (2) of this section must be deposited into the vulnerable roadway user education account created in RCW 46.61.145.[ 2019 c 403 § 8; 1990 c 250 § 88; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 31.]NOTES:Rules of court: Monetary penalty schedule—IRLJ 6.2.Finding—Intent—Effective date—2019 c 403: See notes following RCW 46.04.071.
WA Rev Code § 46.61.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.210 - Operation of vehicles on approach of emergency vehicles.

RCW 46.61.210 Operation of vehicles on approach of emergency vehicles.(1) Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible and visual signals meeting the requirements of RCW 46.37.190, or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible signal only the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer.(2) This section shall not operate to relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway.[ 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 32.]NOTES:Rules of court: Monetary penalty schedule—IRLJ 6.2.
WA Rev Code § 46.61.215 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.215 - Highway construction and maintenance.

RCW 46.61.215 Highway construction and maintenance.(1) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any authorized vehicle or pedestrian actually engaged in work upon a highway, including highway construction and highway maintenance workers, and flaggers, within any highway construction or maintenance area indicated by official traffic control devices.(2) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any authorized vehicle obviously and actually engaged in work upon a highway whenever such vehicle displays flashing lights meeting the requirements of RCW 46.37.300.[ 2018 c 18 § 3; 1975 c 62 § 40.]NOTES:Severability—1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.
WA Rev Code § 46.61.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.220 - Transit vehicles.

RCW 46.61.220 Transit vehicles.(1) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a transit vehicle traveling in the same direction that has signalled and is reentering the traffic flow.(2) Nothing in this section shall operate to relieve the driver of a transit vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the roadway.[ 1993 c 401 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 46.61.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.230 - Pedestrians subject to traffic regulations.

RCW 46.61.230 Pedestrians subject to traffic regulations.Pedestrians shall be subject to traffic-control signals at intersections as provided in RCW 46.61.060, and at all other places pedestrians shall be accorded the privileges and shall be subject to the restrictions stated in this chapter.[ 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 33.]NOTES:Rules of court: Monetary penalty schedule—IRLJ 6.2.
WA Rev Code § 46.61.235 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.235 - Crosswalks.

RCW 46.61.235 Crosswalks.(1) The operator of an approaching vehicle shall stop and remain stopped to allow a pedestrian, bicycle, or personal delivery device to cross the roadway within an unmarked or marked crosswalk when the pedestrian, bicycle, or personal delivery device is upon or within one lane of the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling or onto which it is turning. For purposes of this section "half of the roadway" means all traffic lanes carrying traffic in one direction of travel, and includes the entire width of a one-way roadway.(2) No pedestrian, bicycle, or personal delivery device shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk, run, or otherwise move into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to stop.(3) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply under the conditions stated in RCW 46.61.240(2).(4) Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian, bicycle, or personal delivery device to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass such stopped vehicle.(5)(a) If a person is found to have committed an infraction under this section within a school, playground, or crosswalk speed zone created under RCW 46.61.440, the person must be assessed a monetary penalty equal to twice the penalty assessed under RCW 46.63.110. The penalty may not be waived, reduced, or suspended.(b) Fifty percent of the moneys collected under this subsection must be deposited into the school zone safety account.[ 2019 c 214 § 12; 2010 c 242 § 1; 2000 c 85 § 1; 1993 c 153 § 1; 1990 c 241 § 4; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 34.]NOTES:Rules of court: Monetary penalty schedule—IRLJ 6.2.Effective date—2019 c 214: See note following RCW 46.75.010.Effective date—2010 c 242: See note following RCW 46.61.275.
WA Rev Code § 46.61.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.240 - Crossing at other than crosswalks.

RCW 46.61.240 Crossing at other than crosswalks.(1) Every pedestrian or personal delivery device crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.(2) Where curb ramps exist at or adjacent to intersections or at marked crosswalks in other locations, persons with disabilities or personal delivery devices may enter the roadway from the curb ramps and cross the roadway within or as closely as practicable to the crosswalk. All other pedestrian rights and duties as defined elsewhere in this chapter remain applicable.(3) Any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.(4) Between adjacent intersections at which traffic-control signals are in operation pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a marked crosswalk.(5) No pedestrian or personal delivery device shall cross a roadway intersection diagonally unless authorized by official traffic-control devices; and, when authorized to cross diagonally, pedestrians and personal delivery devices shall cross only in accordance with the official traffic-control devices pertaining to such crossing movements.(6) No pedestrian or personal delivery device shall cross a roadway at an unmarked crosswalk where an official sign prohibits such crossing.[ 2019 c 214 § 13; 1990 c 241 § 5; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 35.]NOTES:Rules of court: Monetary penalty schedule—IRLJ 6.2.Effective date—2019 c 214: See note following RCW 46.75.010.
WA Rev Code § 46.61.245 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.245 - Drivers to exercise care.

RCW 46.61.245 Drivers to exercise care.(1) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this chapter every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian upon any roadway and shall give warning by sounding the horn when necessary and shall exercise proper precaution upon observing any child or any obviously confused or incapacitated person upon a roadway.(2)(a) If a person is found to have committed an infraction under this section within a school, playground, or crosswalk speed zone created under RCW 46.61.440, the person must be assessed a monetary penalty equal to twice the penalty assessed under RCW 46.63.110. The penalty may not be waived, reduced, or suspended.(b) Fifty percent of the moneys collected under this subsection must be deposited into the school zone safety account.[ 2010 c 242 § 2; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 36.]NOTES:Rules of court: Monetary penalty schedule—IRLJ 6.2.Effective date—2010 c 242: See note following RCW 46.61.275.Blind pedestrians: Chapter 70.84 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 46.61.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.250 - Pedestrians on roadways—Pedestrians and personal delivery devices on highways (as amended by 2019 c 214).

RCW 46.61.250 Pedestrians on roadways—Pedestrians and personal delivery devices on highways (as amended by 2019 c 214).(1) Where sidewalks are provided it is unlawful for any pedestrian to walk or otherwise move along and upon an adjacent roadway. Where sidewalks are provided but wheelchair access is not available, ((disabled)) persons with disabilities who require such access may walk or otherwise move along and upon an adjacent roadway until they reach an access point in the sidewalk.(2) Where sidewalks are not provided, any pedestrian walking or otherwise moving along and upon a highway, and any personal delivery device moving along and upon a highway, shall, when practicable, walk or move only on the left side of the roadway or its shoulder facing traffic which may approach from the opposite direction and upon meeting an oncoming vehicle shall move clear of the roadway.[ 2019 c 214 § 14; 1990 c 241 § 6; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 37.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 214: See note following RCW 46.75.010.RCW 46.61.250Pedestrians on roadways (as amended by 2019 c 403).(1) Where sidewalks are provided and are accessible, it is unlawful for any pedestrian to walk or otherwise move along and upon an adjacent roadway. Where sidewalks are provided but wheelchair access is not available, ((disabled)) persons with disabilities who require such access may walk or otherwise move along and upon an adjacent roadway until they reach an access point in the sidewalk.(2) Where sidewalks are not provided ((any))or are inaccessible, a pedestrian walking or otherwise moving along and upon a highway shall((,)):(a) When ((practicable))shoulders are provided and are accessible, walk ((or move only)) on the ((left side of the roadway or its)) shoulder ((facing traffic which may approach from the opposite direction and))of the roadway as far as is practicable from the edge of the roadway, facing traffic when a shoulder is available in this direction; or(b) When shoulders are not provided or are inaccessible, walk as near as is practicable to the outside edge of the roadway facing traffic, and when practicable, move clear of the roadway upon meeting an oncoming vehicle ((shall move clear of the roadway)).(3) A pedestrian traveling to the nearest emergency reporting device on a one-way roadway of a controlled access highway is not required to travel facing traffic as otherwise required by subsection (2) of this section.[ 2019 c 403 § 9; 1990 c 241 § 6; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 37.]NOTES:Rules of court: Monetary penalty schedule—IRLJ 6.2.Reviser's note: RCW 46.61.250 was amended twice during the 2019 legislative session, each without reference to the other. For rule of construction concerning sections amended more than once during the same legislative session, see RCW 1.12.025.Finding—Intent—Effective date—2019 c 403: See notes following RCW 46.04.071.
WA Rev Code § 46.61.255 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.255 - Pedestrians soliciting rides or business.

RCW 46.61.255 Pedestrians soliciting rides or business.(1) No person shall stand in or on a public roadway or alongside thereof at any place where a motor vehicle cannot safely stop off the main traveled portion thereof for the purpose of soliciting a ride for himself or herself or for another from the occupant of any vehicle.(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit a ride for himself or herself or another from within the right-of-way of any limited access facility except in such areas where permission to do so is given and posted by the highway authority of the state, county, city, or town having jurisdiction over the highway.(3) The provisions of subsections (1) and (2) above shall not be construed to prevent a person upon a public highway from soliciting, or a driver of a vehicle from giving a ride where an emergency actually exists, nor to prevent a person from signaling or requesting transportation from a passenger carrier for the purpose of becoming a passenger thereon for hire.(4) No person shall stand in a roadway for the purpose of soliciting employment or business from the occupant of any vehicle.(5) No person shall stand on or in proximity to a street or highway for the purpose of soliciting the watching or guarding of any vehicle while parked or about to be parked on a street or highway.(6)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, the state preempts the field of the regulation of hitchhiking in any form, and no county, city, or town shall take any action in conflict with the provisions of this section.(b) A county, city, or town may regulate or prohibit hitchhiking in an area in which it has determined that prostitution is occurring and that regulating or prohibiting hitchhiking will help to reduce prostitution in the area.[ 2010 c 8 § 9068; 1989 c 288 § 1; 1972 ex.s. c 38 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 38.]NOTES:Rules of court: Monetary penalty schedule—IRLJ 6.2.
WA Rev Code § 46.61.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.260 - Driving through safety zone prohibited.

RCW 46.61.260 Driving through safety zone prohibited.No vehicle shall at any time be driven through or within a safety zone.[ 1965 ex.s. c 155 § 39.]
WA Rev Code § 46.61.261 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.261 - Sidewalks, crosswalks—Pedestrians, bicycles, personal delivery devices.

RCW 46.61.261 Sidewalks, crosswalks—Pedestrians, bicycles, personal delivery devices.(1) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian, bicycle, or personal delivery device on a sidewalk. The rider of a bicycle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian on a sidewalk or crosswalk. A personal delivery device must yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian or a bicycle on a sidewalk or crosswalk.(2)(a) If a person is found to have committed an infraction under this section within a school, playground, or crosswalk speed zone created under RCW 46.61.440, the person must be assessed a monetary penalty equal to twice the penalty assessed under RCW 46.63.110. The penalty may not be waived, reduced, or suspended.(b) Fifty percent of the moneys collected under this subsection must be deposited into the school zone safety account.[ 2019 c 214 § 15; 2010 c 242 § 3; 2000 c 85 § 2; 1975 c 62 § 41.]NOTES:Rules of court: Monetary penalty schedule—IRLJ 6.2.Effective date—2019 c 214: See note following RCW 46.75.010.Effective date—2010 c 242: See note following RCW 46.61.275.Severability—1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.
WA Rev Code § 46.61.264 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.264 - Pedestrians and personal delivery devices yield to emergency vehicles.

RCW 46.61.264 Pedestrians and personal delivery devices yield to emergency vehicles.(1) Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of an audible signal meeting the requirements of RCW 46.37.380(4) and visual signals meeting the requirements of RCW 46.37.190, or of a police vehicle meeting the requirements of RCW 46.61.035(3), every pedestrian and every personal delivery device shall yield the right-of-way to the authorized emergency vehicle.(2) This section shall not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway nor from the duty to exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or any personal delivery device.[ 2019 c 214 § 16; 1975 c 62 § 42.]NOTES:Rules of court: Monetary penalty schedule—IRLJ 6.2.Effective date—2019 c 214: See note following RCW 46.75.010.Severability—1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.
WA Rev Code § 46.61.266 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.266 - Pedestrians under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

RCW 46.61.266 Pedestrians under the influence of alcohol or drugs.A law enforcement officer may offer to transport a pedestrian who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or any drug and who is walking or moving along or within the right-of-way of a public roadway, unless the pedestrian is to be taken into protective custody under *RCW 70.96A.120.The law enforcement officer offering to transport an intoxicated pedestrian under this section shall:(1) Transport the intoxicated pedestrian to a safe place; or(2) Release the intoxicated pedestrian to a competent person.The law enforcement officer shall take no action if the pedestrian refuses this assistance. No suit or action may be commenced or prosecuted against the law enforcement officer, law enforcement agency, the state of Washington, or any political subdivision of the state for any act resulting from the refusal of the pedestrian to accept this assistance.[ 1990 c 241 § 7; 1987 c 11 § 1; 1975 c 62 § 43.]NOTES:Rules of court: Monetary penalty schedule—IRLJ 6.2.*Reviser's note: RCW 70.96A.120 was repealed by 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 301, effective April 1, 2018.Severability—1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.
WA Rev Code § 46.61.269 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.269 - Passing beyond bridge or grade crossing barrier prohibited.

RCW 46.61.269 Passing beyond bridge or grade crossing barrier prohibited.(1) No pedestrian or personal delivery device shall enter or remain upon any bridge or approach thereto beyond a bridge signal gate, or barrier indicating a bridge is closed to through traffic, after a bridge operation signal indication has been given.(2) No pedestrian or personal delivery device shall pass through, around, over, or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad grade crossing or bridge while such gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed.[ 2019 c 214 § 17; 1975 c 62 § 44.]NOTES:Rules of court: Monetary penalty schedule—IRLJ 6.2.Effective date—2019 c 214: See note following RCW 46.75.010.Severability—1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.
WA Rev Code § 46.61.275 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.61 - Rules of the Road.|46.61.275 - Reporting of certain speed zone violations—Subsequent law enforcement investigation.

RCW 46.61.275 Reporting of certain speed zone violations—Subsequent law enforcement investigation.(1) A crossing guard who is eighteen years of age or older and observes a violation of RCW 46.61.235(5), 46.61.245(2), or 46.61.261(2) may prepare a written report on a form provided by the state patrol or another law enforcement agency indicating that a violation has occurred. A crossing guard or school official may deliver the report to a law enforcement officer of the state, county, or municipality in which the violation occurred, but not more than seventy-two hours after the violation occurred. The crossing guard must include in the report the time and location at which the violation occurred, the vehicle license plate number, and a description of the vehicle involved in the violation.(2) The law enforcement officer may initiate an investigation of the reported violation after receiving the report described in subsection (1) of this section by contacting the owner of the motor vehicle involved in the reported violation and requesting the owner to supply information identifying the driver. If, after an investigation, the law enforcement officer is able to identify the driver and has reasonable cause to believe a violation of RCW 46.61.235(5), 46.61.245(2), or 46.61.261(2) has occurred, the law enforcement officer shall prepare a notice of traffic infraction and have it served upon the driver of the vehicle.[ 2010 c 242 § 5.]NOTES:Effective date—2010 c 242: "This act takes effect July 1, 2010." [ 2010 c 242 § 6.]