Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 46, Motor Vehicles

RCW Title 46 § 46.37.490: Safety load chains and devices required

Infraction

What this law says, in plain English

Washington law prohibits operating a vehicle on public highways without securely fastening and protecting the load with safety chains or similar devices. The state patrol chief may establish rules defining adequate safety devices.

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