QandAs: Autos

What are the Washington State Driving Laws?

Answer:
Washington’s seatbelt law requires all occupants of a vehicle that is equipped with seatbelts to wear them.

Failure to do so results in a $37 fine. Additionally, children who are under the age of seven or under 60 pounds must be in an approved child safety seat or booster, depending on their age and weight. All riders or operators on a motorcycle must wear a helmet in Washington.

Always follow the posted speed limit when driving in Washington. In school zones, do not travel faster than 20 mph. Cities and towns typically have a 25 mph speed limit, unless it is posted otherwise. County roads have a 50 mph speed limit, and state highways have a 60 mph speed limit. The highest the speed limit will be on the interstate is 70 mph

Always pull to the right hand side of the road when approached by an emergency vehicle with its lights flashing. Remember, these vehicles have the right of way at all times. Failure to stop will result in a fine and ticket. There is no law regulating the use of cell phones while driving in the state of Washington.

Washington does not use a point system for drivers. However, if you have four moving violations in a year, you will lose your license for 30 days. You are only allowed to have five violations in two years.


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