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TRAFFIC LAWS

This section contains important information about traffic laws in Washington State and links to the Revised Code of Washington (RCW's).

Monetary Penalty Schedule for Traffic Infractions
Taken from Supreme Court IRLJ Rule 6.2(d) for use by law enforcement

The fine for standard traffic infractions in Washington will go up to $124 on July 22, 2007.  Click here to see a monetary breakdown of where the fines go.

To find out more about a particular law, click on the link to the right of each description.

 
Description of Traffic Laws RCW or Link
2007 Summary - Traffic Safety Legislation Word Doc

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Child Passenger Safety RCW 46.61.687
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) RCW 46.25
DUI
RCW 46.61.502
DUI - Under 21 RCW 46.61.503
Education, Traffic Safety RCW 28A.220
Insurance Requirements RCW 46.30
Intermediate Drivers' License (IDL) RCW 46.20.075
License-Permit, Driver's
RCW 46.20
Lighting and Other Vehicle Equipment

RCW 46.37

Pedestrian - Crosswalks RCW 46.61.230
RCW 46.61.235
RCW 46.61.240
School Bus RCW 46.61.370
RCW 46.61.371
RCW 46.61.372
School Zones, Speeding RCW 46.61.440
Seat Belts RCW 46.61.688
Size, Weight Load RCW 46.44
Speeding - Speed Limits RCW 46.61.400
Vehicle Licensing RCW 46.16