Bill > HB2109

This bill amends existing law to clarify and expand regulations regarding the securing of vehicle loads on public highways, specifically addressing situations where a vehicle is being towed on a trailer. The key provision is the addition of a requirement that any vehicle being towed on a trailer on a paved public highway must have any mud, rocks, or other debris cleaned off its body, fenders, frame, undercarriage, wheels, or tires before being towed, or it must be covered while being towed. This aims to prevent such materials from falling off and creating hazards for other drivers. The bill also reiterates existing rules about preventing loads from dropping, sifting, leaking, or escaping from vehicles, and mandates covering loads of dirt, sand, or gravel unless a certain amount of freeboard is maintained. It also outlines penalties for failing to secure loads, including infractions and misdemeanors, and allows the state patrol to establish rules to enforce these provisions.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2109&Year=2025&Initiative=false