Washington § 46.44.010 Outside width limit.

Washington Statutes

§ 46.44.010 — Outside width limit.

Washington § 46.44.010

Title 46MOTOR VEHICLES

Ch. 46.44SIZE, WEIGHT, LOAD

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Bluebook

Wash. Rev. Code § 46.44.010 (2026).

Text

The total outside width of any vehicle or load thereon must not exceed eight and one-half feet; except that an externally mounted rear vision mirror may extend beyond the width limits of the vehicle body to a point that allows the driver a view to the rear of the vehicle along both sides in conformance with Federal National Safety Standard 111 (49 C.F.R. 571.111), and RCW 46.37.400 . Excluded from this calculation of width are certain devices that provide added safety, energy conservation, or are otherwise necessary, and are not designed or used to carry cargo. The width-exclusive devices must be identified in rules adopted by the department of transportation under RCW 46.44.101 . A width-exclusive device must not extend more than three inches beyond the width limit of the vehicle body.

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The total outside width of any vehicle or load thereon must not exceed eight and one-half feet; except that an externally mounted rear vision mirror may extend beyond the width limits of the vehicle body to a point that allows the driver a view to the rear of the vehicle along both sides in conformance with Federal National Safety Standard 111 (49 C.F.R. 571.111), and RCW 46.37.400 . Excluded from this calculation of width are certain devices that provide added safety, energy conservation, or are otherwise necessary, and are not designed or used to carry cargo. The width-exclusive devices must be identified in rules adopted by the department of transportation under RCW 46.44.101 . A width-exclusive device must not extend more than three inches beyond the width limit of the vehicle body.

Legislative History

[2005 c 189 s 1;1997 c 63 s 1;1983 c 278 s 1;1961 c 12 s 46.44.010. Prior:1947 c 200 s 4;1937 c 189 s 47; Rem. Supp. 1947 s 6360-47; 1923 c 181 s 4, part; RRS s 6362-8, part.]