Washington Statutes
§ 46.10.470 — Operating upon public road or highway lawful, when.
Washington § 46.10.470
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Wash. Rev. Code § 46.10.470 (2026).
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Notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 46.10.460 , it shall be lawful to operate a snowmobile upon a public roadway or highway:
Where such roadway or highway is completely covered with snow or ice and has been closed by the responsible governing body to motor vehicle traffic during the winter months; or
When the responsible governing body gives notice that such roadway or highway is open to snowmobiles or all-terrain vehicle use; or
In an emergency during the period of time when and at locations where snow upon the roadway or highway renders such impassible to travel by automobile; or
When traveling along a designated snowmobile trail.
Intent — Effective date — 2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210 .
Purpose — 1972 ex.s. c 153: See RCW 79A.35.070 .
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Related
State v. Van Wolvelaere
461 P.3d 1173 (Washington Supreme Court, 2020)
Legislative History
[2011 c 171 s 31;1972 ex.s. c 153 s 23;1971 ex.s. c 29 s 11. Formerly RCW46.10.110.]
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Seal.§ 46.01.180
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