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Washington Traffic Laws
Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in Washington -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).
| Drinking & Driving Violations | Driving under the influence (RCW section 46.61.502) |
| Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License | Driving without a license - misdemeanor (RCW section 46.20.005) Driving without a license - traffic infraction (RCW section 46.20.015) |
| Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance | Liability insurance or other financial responsibility required (RCW section 46.30.020) |
| Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration | Certificates required to operate and sell vehicles (RCW section 46.12.010) |
| Illegal U-Turn | "U" turns (RCW section 46.61.295) |
| Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run | Accidents - reports (RCW Chapter 46.52) |
| Mechanical Violations | Vehicle lighting and other equipment (RCW Chapter 46.37) |
| Reckless Driving | Reckless driving - penalty (RCW section 46.61.500) |
| Running a Red Light / Stop Sign | Obedience to and required traffic control devices (RCW section 46.61.050) |
| Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations | Child passenger restraint systems (RCW section 46.37.505) Seat belts and shoulder harnesses (RCW section 46.37.510) |
| Speeding | Speed restrictions: basic rules and maximum limits (RCW section 46.61.400) |
| Unlawful Vehicle Modifications | Vehicle lighting and other equipment (RCW Chapter 46.37) |
FAQs
- Aren't radar detector devices the best way to avoid speed traps and radar guns?
- I got stuck in a speed trap. What can I do about it?
- Does the law entitle me to a jury for a driver's license suspension/revocation hearing ?
- Am I entitled to notice and a hearing before the state revokes my driver's license?
- What are the elements of a speeding charge?
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