§ 46.61.261 — Sidewalks, crosswalks—Pedestrians, bicycles, personal delivery devices.

Washington § 46.61.261

• Jurisdiction: Washington
• Title 46: MOTOR VEHICLES
• Ch. 46.61: RULES OF THE ROAD

Text

(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.

(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.

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 .

Legislative History

[2019 c 214 s 15;2010 c 242 s 3;2000 c 85 s 2;1975 c 62 s 41.]