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WA HB1254

WA HB1254
Improving motorcycle safety by authorizing the use of the right shoulder of limited access roadways.


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Introduced
01/18/2021
In Committee
01/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to improving motorcycle safety by authorizing the use of the right shoulder of limited access roadways; and amending RCW 46.61.608.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law to allow motorcycles to travel on the right shoulder of limited access roadways under certain conditions. The key provisions are: 1) Motorcycles may use the right shoulder when traffic is stopped or moving at 25 mph or less, but cannot exceed 10 mph faster than the adjacent travel lane; 2) Motorcycles cannot pass an exit ramp on the shoulder and must either exit the shoulder or proceed down the exit ramp; and 3) Motorcycles are limited to riding single file on the shoulder. The bill aims to improve motorcycle safety by providing an alternative option when traffic is moving slowly or stopped on the main travel lanes.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/10/2022)

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