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Wash. Rev. Code § 46.61.005 (2026)

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The provisions of this chapter relating to the operation of vehicles refer exclusively to the operation of vehicles upon highways except:
(1) Where a different place is specifically referred to in a given section.
(2) The provisions of RCW 46.52.010 through 46.52.090, 46.61.500 through 46.61.525, and 46.61.5249 shall apply upon highways and elsewhere throughout the state.
[ 1997 c 66 s 13; 1990 c 291 s 4; 1965 ex.s. c 155 s 1.]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 11 cases, 1970–2020 · leading case: State v. Day, 638 P.2d 546 (Wash. 1981).
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State v. Day, 638 P.2d 546 (Wash. 1981). · cites it 10× “That provision plainly states that it is unlawful to drive a vehicle within this state while under the influence of intoxicants.”
Tae Kim v. Budget Rent A Car Sys., Inc., 15 P.3d 1283 (Wash. 2001). · cites it 2× “” Plaintiff argues RCW 46.61.005 is inapplicable in this case because RCW 46.”
State v. Vrieling, 144 Wash. 2d 489 (Wash. 2001). “RCW 46.61.005. They are, in certain respects, more heavily regulated.”
State v. Vrieling, 28 P.3d 762 (Wash. 2001). “RCW 46.61.005. They are, in certain respects, more heavily regulated.”
The City of Sunnyside v. Wendt, 755 P.2d 847 (Wash. Ct. App. 1988). · cites it 3× “" 5 RCW 46.61.005 provides: Provisions of chapter refer to vehicles upon the highways — Exceptions.”
Kim v. Budget Rent a Car Sys., Inc., 15 P.3d 1283 (Wash. 2001). · cites it 2× “" Plaintiff argues RCW 46.61.005 is inapplicable in this case because RCW 46.”
State v. Cole, 871 P.2d 656 (Wash. Ct. App. 1994). “Trooper Slemp admitted he did not observe whether Mr. Cole had been wearing his safety belt before the car stopped, and only noticed the belt was off when he reached Mr.”
City of Edmonds v. Ostby, 740 P.2d 916 (Wash. Ct. App. 1987). “) RCW 46.61.005. In reversing Ostby's conviction the superior court interpreted the language "elsewhere throughout the state" to mean the offense could not be committed if the defendant was found intoxicated and in actual physical control of a vehicle on private property.”
Radosevich v. Cnty. Commissioners, 476 P.2d 705 (Wash. Ct. App. 1970). “Under RCW 46.61.005, chapter 46.61 on rules of the road applies to all highways in the state regardless of the jurisdiction charged with maintenance responsibility.”
State v. Day, 620 P.2d 1023 (Wash. Ct. App. 1980). · cites it 3× “RCW 46.61.005; 3 see Seattle v. Wright, 72 Wn.”
Neff v. Desta (W.D. Wash. 2020). “Evidence or Argument Regarding Statutory “Rules of the Road” 19 Defendants raise the possibility that plaintiff will introduce certain statutory evidence 20 under RCW 46.41, deemed “Rules of the Road.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 46.61.005(1) — 2 cases
Tae Kim v. Budget Rent A Car Sys., Inc., 15 P.3d 1283 (Wash. 2001). “” Plaintiff argues RCW 46.61.005 is inapplicable in this case because RCW 46.”
Kim v. Budget Rent a Car Sys., Inc., 15 P.3d 1283 (Wash. 2001). “" Plaintiff argues RCW 46.61.005 is inapplicable in this case because RCW 46.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 46.61.005(2) — 3 cases
State v. Day, 638 P.2d 546 (Wash. 1981). “That provision plainly states that it is unlawful to drive a vehicle within this state while under the influence of intoxicants.”
The City of Sunnyside v. Wendt, 755 P.2d 847 (Wash. Ct. App. 1988). “" 5 RCW 46.61.005 provides: Provisions of chapter refer to vehicles upon the highways — Exceptions.”
State v. Day, 620 P.2d 1023 (Wash. Ct. App. 1980). “RCW 46.61.005; 3 see Seattle v. Wright, 72 Wn.”
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