Washington Code 46.61.261 – Sidewalks, crosswalks — Pedestrians, bicycles, personal delivery devices
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(1) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian, bicycle, or personal delivery device on a sidewalk. The rider of a bicycle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian on a sidewalk or crosswalk. A personal delivery device must yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian or a bicycle on a sidewalk or crosswalk.
Terms Used In Washington Code 46.61.261
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
(2)(a) If a person is found to have committed an infraction under this section within a school, playground, or crosswalk speed zone created under RCW 46.61.440, the person must be assessed a monetary penalty equal to twice the penalty assessed under RCW 46.63.110. The penalty may not be waived, reduced, or suspended.
(b) Fifty percent of the moneys collected under this subsection must be deposited into the school zone safety account.
NOTES:
Rules of court: Monetary penalty schedule—IRLJ 6.2.
Effective date—2019 c 214: See note following RCW 46.75.010.
Effective date—2010 c 242: See note following RCW 46.61.275.
Severability—1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.