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- RCW 46.61.215 · Highway construction and maintenance.
- RCW 46.61.220 · Transit vehicles.
- RCW 46.61.230 · Pedestrians subject to traffic regulations.
- RCW 46.61.235 · Crosswalks.
- RCW 46.61.240 · Crossing at other than crosswalks.
- RCW 46.61.245 · Drivers to exercise care.
- RCW 46.61.250 · Pedestrians on roadways.
- RCW 46.61.255 · Pedestrians soliciting rides or business.
- RCW 46.61.260 · Driving through safety zone prohibited.
- RCW 46.61.261 · Sidewalks, crosswalks—Pedestrians, bicycles, personal delivery devices.
- RCW 46.61.264 · Pedestrians and personal delivery devices yield to emergency vehicles.
- RCW 46.61.266 · Pedestrians under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- RCW 46.61.269 · Passing beyond bridge or grade crossing barrier prohibited.
- RCW 46.61.275 · Reporting of certain speed zone violations—Subsequent law enforcement investigation.
- RCW 46.61.290 · Required position and method of turning at intersections.
- RCW 46.61.295 · "U" turns.
- RCW 46.61.300 · Starting parked vehicle.
- RCW 46.61.305 · When signals required—Improper use prohibited.
- RCW 46.61.310 · Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps.
- RCW 46.61.315 · Method of giving hand and arm signals.
- RCW 46.61.340 · Approaching railroad grade crossings.
- RCW 46.61.345 · All vehicles must stop at certain railroad grade crossings.
- RCW 46.61.350 · Approaching railroad grade crossings—Specific vehicles—Exceptions—Definition.
- RCW 46.61.355 · Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings—Notice of intended crossing.
- RCW 46.61.365 · Emerging from alley, driveway, or building.
- RCW 46.61.370 · Overtaking or meeting school bus, exceptions—Duties of bus driver—Penalty—Safety cameras.
- RCW 46.61.371 · School bus stop sign violators—Identification by vehicle owner.
- RCW 46.61.372 · School bus stop sign violators—Report by bus driver—Law enforcement investigation.
- RCW 46.61.375 · Overtaking or meeting private carrier bus—Duties of bus driver.
- RCW 46.61.380 · Rules for design, marking, and mode of operating school buses.
- RCW 46.61.385 · School patrol—Appointment—Authority—Finance—Insurance.
- RCW 46.61.400 · Basic rule and maximum limits.
- RCW 46.61.405 · Decreases by secretary of transportation.
- RCW 46.61.410 · Increases by secretary of transportation—Maximum speed limit for trucks—Auto stages—Signs and notices.
- RCW 46.61.415 · When local authorities may establish or alter maximum limits.
- RCW 46.61.419 · Private roads—Speed enforcement. (Effective until January 1, 2028.)
- RCW 46.61.425 · Minimum speed regulation—Passing slow moving vehicle.
- RCW 46.61.427 · Slow-moving vehicle to pull off roadway.
- RCW 46.61.428 · Slow-moving vehicle driving on shoulders, when.
- RCW 46.61.430 · Authority of secretary of transportation to fix speed limits on limited access facilities exclusive—Local regulations.
- RCW 46.61.435 · Local authorities to provide "stop" or "yield" signs at intersections with increased speed highways—Designated as arterials.
- RCW 46.61.440 · Maximum speed limit when passing school or playground crosswalks—Penalty, disposition of proceeds.
- RCW 46.61.445 · Due care required.
- RCW 46.61.450 · Maximum speed, weight, or size in traversing bridges, elevated structures, tunnels, underpasses—Posting limits.
- RCW 46.61.455 · Vehicles with solid or hollow cushion tires.
- RCW 46.61.460 · Special speed limitation on motor-driven cycle.
- RCW 46.61.465 · Exceeding speed limit evidence of reckless driving.
- RCW 46.61.470 · Speed traps defined, certain types permitted—Measured courses, speed measuring devices, timing from aircraft.
- RCW 46.61.480 · Determination of maximum speed on nonlimited access state highways within tribal reservation boundaries.
- RCW 46.61.500 · Reckless driving—Penalty. (Effective until January 1, 2029.)
- RCW 46.61.502 · Driving under the influence.
- RCW 46.61.503 · Driver under twenty-one consuming alcohol or cannabis—Penalties.
- RCW 46.61.504 · Physical control of vehicle while under the influence.
- RCW 46.61.5054 · Alcohol violators—Additional fee—Distribution.
- RCW 46.61.5055 · Alcohol and drug violators—Penalty schedule.
- RCW 46.61.5056 · Alcohol and drug violators—Information school—Evaluation and treatment.
- RCW 46.61.50571 · Alcohol or cannabis violators—Mandatory appearances—Electronic monitoring or alcohol abstinence monitoring.
- RCW 46.61.5058 · Alcohol violators—Vehicle seizure and forfeiture.
- RCW 46.61.506 · Persons under influence of intoxicating liquor or drug—Evidence—Tests—Information concerning tests. (Effective until June 30, 2027.)
- RCW 46.61.5062 · Driving under the influence—Oral fluid roadside test.
- RCW 46.61.507 · Arrest upon driving under the influence or being in physical control of vehicle under the influence, notation required if child is present—Arrest upon drug or alcohol-related driving offense, child protective services notified if child is present and operator is child's parent, guardian, or custodian.
- RCW 46.61.508 · Liability of medical personnel withdrawing blood. (Effective until June 30, 2027.)
- RCW 46.61.513 · Criminal history and driving record.
- RCW 46.61.5151 · Sentences—Intermittent fulfillment—Restrictions.
- RCW 46.61.5152 · Attendance at program focusing on victims.
- RCW 46.61.516 · Qualified probation department defined.
- RCW 46.61.517 · Refusal of tests—Admissibility as evidence.
- RCW 46.61.519 · Alcoholic beverages—Drinking or open container in vehicle on highway—Exceptions.
- RCW 46.61.5191 · Local ordinances not prohibited.
- RCW 46.61.5195 · Disguising alcoholic beverage container.
- RCW 46.61.520 · Vehicular homicide—Penalty.
- RCW 46.61.522 · Vehicular assault—Penalty.
- RCW 46.61.524 · Vehicular homicide, assault—Revocation of driving privilege—Eligibility for reinstatement.
- RCW 46.61.5249 · Negligent driving—First degree.
- RCW 46.61.525 · Negligent driving—Second degree.
- RCW 46.61.5259 · Negligent driving with a vulnerable user victim—First degree—Penalties—Definitions.
- RCW 46.61.526 · Negligent driving—With a vulnerable user victim—Second degree—Penalties—Definitions.
- RCW 46.61.527 · Roadway construction zones.
- RCW 46.61.530 · Racing of vehicles on highways—Reckless driving—Exception.
- RCW 46.61.535 · Advertising of unlawful speed—Reckless driving.
- RCW 46.61.540 · "Drugs," what included.
- RCW 46.61.560 · Stopping, standing, or parking outside business or residence districts.
- RCW 46.61.570 · Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places—Reserving portion of highway prohibited.
- RCW 46.61.575 · Additional parking regulations—Motorcycle parking.
- RCW 46.61.577 · Regulations governing parking facilities.
- RCW 46.61.581 · Parking spaces for persons with disabilities—Indication, access—Failure, penalty.
- RCW 46.61.582 · Free parking for persons with disabilities—Exceptions.
- RCW 46.61.583 · Special plate or card issued by another jurisdiction.
- RCW 46.61.585 · Winter recreational parking areas—Special permit required.
- RCW 46.61.587 · Winter recreational parking areas—Penalty.
- RCW 46.61.590 · Unattended motor vehicle—Removal from highway.
- RCW 46.61.600 · Unattended motor vehicle.
- RCW 46.61.605 · Limitations on backing.
- RCW 46.61.606 · Driving on sidewalk prohibited—Exception.
- RCW 46.61.608 · Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic.
- RCW 46.61.610 · Riding on motorcycles.
- RCW 46.61.611 · Motorcycles—Maximum height for handlebars.
- RCW 46.61.612 · Riding on motorcycles—Position of feet.
- RCW 46.61.613 · Motorcycles—Temporary suspension of restrictions for parades or public demonstrations.
- RCW 46.61.614 · Riding on motorcycles—Clinging to other vehicles.