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WA HB1487

WA HB1487
Improving motorcycle safety by authorizing the use of the right shoulder of limited access roadways.


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Introduced
01/20/2023
In Committee
01/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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