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WA HB1487
WA HB1487Improving motorcycle safety by authorizing the use of the right shoulder of limited access roadways.
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Introduced
01/20/2023
01/20/2023
In Committee
01/20/2023
01/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to improving motorcycle safety by authorizing the 2 use of the right shoulder of limited access roadways; and amending 3 RCW 46.61.608. 4
AI Summary
This bill allows motorcycles to travel on the right shoulder of limited access roadways when traffic is stopped or moving at 25 miles per hour or less, subject to certain restrictions. Specifically, motorcycles cannot travel more than 10 miles per hour faster than the adjacent traffic lane, cannot bypass exit ramps, and must reenter the traffic lanes if the shoulder is occupied by a parked or emergency vehicle. The bill also clarifies that motorcycles cannot overtake and pass in the same lane or shoulder occupied by the vehicle being passed, but can pass pedestrians and bicyclists while maintaining a safe distance.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/08/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1487&Year=2023&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 1487 HB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=67090 |
| Fiscal Note - 1487 HB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=66988 |
| House Bill Analysis 2023 | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1487%20HBA%20TR%2023.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1487.pdf |
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