Bill > HB2495

This bill amends existing Washington state law to allow cities with a population greater than 700,000 to remove vehicles that obstruct streetcar operations or pose a public safety risk, similar to how vehicles obstructing high-capacity transportation are already handled. The bill clarifies that authorized city representatives, in addition to law enforcement or regional transit authority representatives, can direct the impoundment (legal custody) of such vehicles. This change is being made to ensure the smooth operation of streetcars and public safety in densely populated urban areas.