Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 46.04.220 (2026)

Intersection area

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(1) "Intersection area" means the area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines, or, if none then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two or more highways which join one another at, or approximately at, right angles, or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different highways joining at any other angle may come in conflict.

(2) Where a highway includes two roadways thirty feet or more apart, then every crossing of each roadway of such divided highway by an intersecting highway shall be regarded as a separate intersection. In the event such intersecting highway also includes two roadways thirty feet or more apart, then every crossing of two roadways of such highways shall be regarded as a separate intersection.

(3) The junction of an alley with a street or highway shall not constitute an intersection.

[ 1975 c 62 s 4; 1961 c 12 s 46.04.220. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 23; prior: 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part; 1929 c 180 s 1, part; 1927 c 309 s 2, part; RRS s 6362-2, part.]

Notes:

Severability—1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 7 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1953–2025 · leading case: Foster v. Bylund, 503 P.2d 1087 (Wash. Ct. App. 1972).

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Foster v. Bylund, 503 P.2d 1087 (Wash. Ct. App. 1972). “The only evidentiary basis for this contention is Bylund’s testimony that the minor plaintiff failed to stop at the stop sign. Our discussion here is illustrated by a map introduced in evidence as exhibit 1.”

Porter v. Chicago M. St. P. & Pr Co., 252 P.2d 306 (Wash. 1953). “The convergence of the several streets mentioned forms an irregular intersectional area as defined by RCW 46.04.220. Traffic is regulated by three overhead signal lights showing alternately red and green.”

Krogh v. Pemble, 310 P.2d 1069 (Wash. 1957). “835 (RCW 46.04.220). 5 '“ ‘Local Authorities.’ Every county, municipal, or other local public board or body having authority to adopt local police regulations under the constitution and laws of this state.”

Porter v. Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pac. R.R., 252 P.2d 306 (Wash. 1953). “The convergence of the several streets mentioned forms an irregular intersectional area as defined by RCW 46.04.220. Traffic is regulated by three overhead signal lights showing alternately red and green.”

Sigrid Perez, V. City Of Seattle (Wash. Ct. App. 2024). “” RCW 46.04.220(1). Under RCW 46.04.160, “crosswalk” means “the portion of the roadway between the intersection area and a prolongation or connection of the farthest sidewalk line.”

Deborah Stenzel v. Daniil Dumbrava (Wash. Ct. App. 2025). “Dumbrava RCW 46.04.220. Pedestrians shall be subject to traffic-control signals at intersections as provided in RCW 46.”

Patricelli v. Conquest, 396 P.2d 975 (Wash. 1964). “Respondent cites RCW 46.04.220, which reads as follows: “ ‘Intersection area’ means the area embraced within the prolongation of the lateral curb lines, or, if there are no curb lines, or, if there are no curbs, then the lateral roadway boundary lines, of two or more public…”

— Wash. Rev. Code § 46.04.220(1) — 1 case

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