§ 46.61.530. Racing of vehicles on highways -- Reckless driving -- Exception
No person or persons may race any motor vehicle or motor vehicles upon any public highway of this state. Any person or persons who wilfully compare or contest relative speeds by operation of one or more motor vehicles shall be guilty of racing, which shall constitute reckless driving under RCW 46.61.500, whether or not such speed is in excess of the maximum speed prescribed by law: PROVIDED HOWEVER, That any comparison or contest of the accuracy with which motor vehicles may be operated in terms of relative speeds not in excess of the posted maximum speed does not constitute racing.
[1979 ex.s. c 136 § 87; 1961 c 12 § 46.48.050. Prior: 1937 c 189 § 67; RRS § 6360-67; 1921 c 96 § 32; 1915 c 142 § 25; RRS § 6344. Formerly RCW 46.48.050.]
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Rules of court: Bail in criminal traffic offense cases -- Mandatory appearance -- CrRLJ 3.2.
Effective date -- Severability -- 1979 ex.s. c 136: See notes following RCW 46.63.010.
Arrest of person involved in racing of vehicles: RCW 10.31.100. Sections: Previous 46.61.5195 46.61.520 46.61.522 46.61.524 46.61.5249 46.61.525 46.61.527 46.61.530 46.61.535 46.61.540 46.61.560 46.61.570 46.61.575 46.61.577 46.61.581 Next
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