Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 46 Motor Vehicles - Section 46.61.210 Operation of vehicles on approach of emergency vehicles

§ 46.61.210. Operation of vehicles on approach of emergency vehicles

(1) Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible and visual signals meeting the requirements of RCW 46.37.190, or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible signal only the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer.

(2) This section shall not operate to relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway.

[1965 ex.s. c 155 § 32.]

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Rules of court:  Monetary penalty schedule -- IRLJ 6.2.

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