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Bicycle's not following the law in crosswalk Open

522 Dexter Avenue North Seattle, WA 98109, USA Show on Map Hide Map
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Not following the law should be enforced.
Crosswalk does Cross the bicycle path in two places
RCW 46.61.261
Sidewalks, crosswalks — Pedestrians, bicycles.

(1) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian or bicycle on a sidewalk. The rider of a bicycle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian on a sidewalk or crosswalk.

(2)(a) If a person is found to have committed an infraction under this section within a school, playground, or crosswalk speed zone created under RCW 46.61.440, the person must be assessed a monetary penalty equal to twice the penalty assessed under RCW 46.63.110. The penalty may not be waived, reduced, or suspended.

(b) Fifty percent of the moneys collected under this subsection must be deposited into the school zone safety account.

[2010 c 242 § 3; 2000 c 85 § 2; 1975 c 62 § 41.]

Notes:
Rules of court: Monetary penalty schedule -- IRLJ 6.2.
Effective date -- 2010 c 242: See note following RCW 46.61.275.

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


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