Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 46, Motor Vehicles
RCW Title 46 § 46.61.250: Pedestrians on roadways
What this law says, in plain English
Pedestrians must use sidewalks when available and accessible. Where sidewalks are unavailable, pedestrians must walk on shoulders or roadway edges facing traffic while exercising due care to avoid vehicles.
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