Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 46 Motor Vehicles - Section 46.61.522 Vehicular assault -- Penalty

§ 46.61.522. Vehicular assault -- Penalty

(1) A person is guilty of vehicular assault if he or she operates or drives any vehicle:

(a) In a reckless manner and causes substantial bodily harm to another; or

(b) While under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, as defined by RCW 46.61.502, and causes substantial bodily harm to another; or

(c) With disregard for the safety of others and causes substantial bodily harm to another.

(2) Vehicular assault is a class B felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.

(3) As used in this section, "substantial bodily harm" has the same meaning as in RCW 9A.04.110.

[2001 c 300 § 1; 1996 c 199 § 8; 1983 c 164 § 2.]

Notes:
     Severability -- 1996 c 199: See note following RCW 9.94A.505.

Criminal history and driving record: RCW 46.61.513.

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