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

RCW Title 46 § 46.61.212: Emergency or work zones—Approaching—Penalty—Violation

Infraction

What this law says, in plain English

Drivers must reduce speed and yield in emergency or work zones (200 feet before and after authorized vehicles displaying warning signals). Violation of these requirements is an infraction.

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