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DATE: November`G, 1980 PROPOSED BY Hansey —
INTRODUCED BY* Sheriff Mount
OORDTNANCE NO','80 =108
AN ORDINANCE REVISING'. - AND IMPLEMENTING
A VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC COVE AS PART OF THE
WHATCOM. COUNTY CODE AND ADOPTING, BY REFERENCE,
PORTIONS OF THE STATE MOTOR: VERIGLE CODE A.S.
CONTAINED IN R.C.W. CHAPTER 46.
WHEREAS, the present provisions of the Whatcom County
Code dealing with the 'regulation of vehicles and traffic is of
limited scope and applicability, and.,
WHEREAS, the State Motor Vehicle Code is presently
the primary vehicle and traffic law within the County; and,
WHEREAS, by enactment of a County vehicle and traffic
code Whatcom Countv will receive a greater proportion of the fines
and penalties now assessed under the State Motor. Vehicle Code;
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NOW THEREFORE, RE IT OR.DAINE.D AS FOLLOWS :
That Whatcom County hereby revises its Vehicle and
Traffic Code, and implements and adopts, by reference, the provision
of R.C.T4. Chapter 46 annexed hereto as Exhibit "A." and further
t.
provisions as noted. therein.
PASSED THIS 18th DAY OF. December , 1980
WHA.TCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA.SHIJ?MTON
SHIRLEY V
ATTEST* Joan Ogden
Countv.Auditor and
Ex- Officio, Clerk of
the Council
II0 R IT\TANCE
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DATE: November`G, 1980 PROPOSED BY Hansey —
INTRODUCED BY* Sheriff Mount
OORDTNANCE NO','80 =108
AN ORDINANCE REVISING'. - AND IMPLEMENTING
A VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC COVE AS PART OF THE
WHATCOM. COUNTY CODE AND ADOPTING, BY REFERENCE,
PORTIONS OF THE STATE MOTOR: VERIGLE CODE A.S.
CONTAINED IN R.C.W. CHAPTER 46.
WHEREAS, the present provisions of the Whatcom County
Code dealing with the 'regulation of vehicles and traffic is of
limited scope and applicability, and.,
WHEREAS, the State Motor Vehicle Code is presently
the primary vehicle and traffic law within the County; and,
WHEREAS, by enactment of a County vehicle and traffic
code Whatcom Countv will receive a greater proportion of the fines
and penalties now assessed under the State Motor. Vehicle Code;
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NOW THEREFORE, RE IT OR.DAINE.D AS FOLLOWS :
That Whatcom County hereby revises its Vehicle and
Traffic Code, and implements and adopts, by reference, the provision
of R.C.T4. Chapter 46 annexed hereto as Exhibit "A." and further
t.
provisions as noted. therein.
PASSED THIS 18th DAY OF. December , 1980
WHA.TCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA.SHIJ?MTON
SHIRLEY V
ATTEST* Joan Ogden
Countv.Auditor and
Ex- Officio, Clerk of
the Council
II0 R IT\TANCE
7.,A.
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BRUCE Tb DISEND,
4 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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10 CouryEy Executive
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32 ORDINANCE - 2.
Chapters.
10.04
10.14
10.24
10.40
TITLE 10
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Maximum ��Speed ��Limits
raafi cc Contr=evices
Parking on Walkways
attic Code
Chapter 10.04
MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS
10.04.090 Designated. The maximum speed limit that a
person may operate or drive a vehicle of any character upon any
road in the unincorporated areas of Whatcom County shall be
fifty (50) miles per hour, except in those areas where a
different speed limit has heretofore been established and else-
where outside of these areas where lower or different speed
limits have been posted.
10.04.100 Sign osting required. All speed zones estab
lishe y aut ority ot this resolution shall be properly sign
posted at the extremities thereof.
Exhibit "All
Sections..
10.04.090
Designated
10.04.100
Sign
pZistinE
re uired
10.04.110
Violation
-- Intraction
10.04.120
Effective
date
10.04.130
Reduced
s ee where men worki
10.04.140
Vio
ation
-- Intraction
10.04.090 Designated. The maximum speed limit that a
person may operate or drive a vehicle of any character upon any
road in the unincorporated areas of Whatcom County shall be
fifty (50) miles per hour, except in those areas where a
different speed limit has heretofore been established and else-
where outside of these areas where lower or different speed
limits have been posted.
10.04.100 Sign osting required. All speed zones estab
lishe y aut ority ot this resolution shall be properly sign
posted at the extremities thereof.
Exhibit "All
10.04.110 Violation -- Infraction. Any violation of this
regulation shall.be deemed an in traction punishable as such.
10.040.120 Effective date. This ordinance shall become
effective January 1, 19810
10.04.130
speed i.mit o
Reduced speed
where
men workin A maximum
our is ere y established
twenty
miles per
for those areas
of Whatcom
County in
which county forces are
working within
the traveled
roadway,
provided said areas are
properly posted
with signs
in accordance with the Federal High-
way Administration's
"Manual
on Uniform
Traffic
Control Devices."
10.04.140
above Section
Violation
--
--
Infraction.
punish e as
is
an in traction
Sections.
10.14.010
Chapter 10.14
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Any violation of the
such.
Adoption of state provisions.
10.24.010 Adoption of state provisions. The "Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices tor Streets and Highways ", as
amended by the State Highway Commission, be and is hereby
adopted by Whatcom County, to apply to all county roads and
streets.
Exhibit
"A" - 2
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Chapter 10.24
PARKING AND WALKWAYS
Chapters:
10.24.120 Prohibited
10.24.130 Pena My or Violation
10.249120 Prohibited. Except when necessary to avoid
conflict with tra is or in compliance with the law or the
direction of a police officer or official traffic - control de-
vice, or in case the vehicle is disabled, it is unlawful for any
person to stop, stand, or park a motor vehicle, or otherwise
permit a motor vehicle to encroach upon ways designed and
designated for.pedestrian, animal, or nonmotor vehicular traffic.
10.249030 Penaltz for violation. Violations of this
chapter constitute an in traction and s a l be punished as provid-
ed by law for the punishment of infractions.
Chapter 10.40
Exhibit "A" - 3
TRAFFIC
CODE
Sections:
10.40.010
AAd�d�opption��
10.40.020
Time
10.40.030
Reference
-- Prefix
change
10.40.040
Preservation of
prosecution begun under prior
provisions
10940.050
Vo atI— on
10.40.060
Adoption of
R.C.W.
Amendment
10.40.070
Appendix A
-- Included
R. .W. sections
10.40.080
Appendix B
-- R. .W.
sections adopted as modified
10.40.090
Ettective
date
Exhibit "A" - 3
10.409010 Adoption. The sta,
parts of state statutes listed by
of Washington, as amended by tI
Sessions of the 1969 Legislature
title, chapter and section numbers
reference are included herein a
herein, are adopted,
e statute and /or portions or
reference to the Revised Code
e Regular and Extraordinary
of the State of Washington,
in Appendix A, which by this
though set forth in full
State statutes, listed by Revised Code of Washington title,
chapter and section numbers in Appendix B, which are by this
reference included herein as though set forth in full herein,
are adopted as specially modified herein.
R.C.W. Sections 46.20.308, 46.20.311, 46.20.092, and Chap-
ter 70.84, are included herein by reference, as though set forth
in full herein, are adopted.
chapter shall be
and it shall be
part or portion
in any prosecution
known as the
sufficient to
thereof as the
for the viola-
10.40.030 Reference -- Prefix change. Reference to all or
any -state statutes and/or portions or parts of state statutes
listed and adopted by this chapter shall be by Revised Code of
Washington title, chapter and section number, but deleting the
prefix "R.C.W." and substituting for said prefix the prefix
"WCTC," which prefix for the purposes of this chapter shall be
the abbreviation for "Whatcom County Traffic Code."
10.40.040 Preservation of prosecution beg�un under prior
provisions. Any resolution previously a opted yytthe board- t
county commissioners, or Whatcom County Council, which is in
whole or in part inconsistent with any provision of the Whatcom
County Traffic Code is to that extent repealed; provided, any
prosecution begun under such inconsistent provision prior to
December 31, 1980 shall be preserved.
10.40.050 Violation. Any person violating any of the
provisions or tailing to comply with any of the mandatory
requirements of this traffic code for which no penalty has been
otherwise prescribed shall be guilty of an infraction.
Exhibit "A" - 4.
10.40.020
Title.
This
"Whatcom
County
Tra is
Code"
refer
to this
chapter
or any
"Whatcom
County
Traffic
Code"
tion
of any provision thereof.
chapter shall be
and it shall be
part or portion
in any prosecution
known as the
sufficient to
thereof as the
for the viola-
10.40.030 Reference -- Prefix change. Reference to all or
any -state statutes and/or portions or parts of state statutes
listed and adopted by this chapter shall be by Revised Code of
Washington title, chapter and section number, but deleting the
prefix "R.C.W." and substituting for said prefix the prefix
"WCTC," which prefix for the purposes of this chapter shall be
the abbreviation for "Whatcom County Traffic Code."
10.40.040 Preservation of prosecution beg�un under prior
provisions. Any resolution previously a opted yytthe board- t
county commissioners, or Whatcom County Council, which is in
whole or in part inconsistent with any provision of the Whatcom
County Traffic Code is to that extent repealed; provided, any
prosecution begun under such inconsistent provision prior to
December 31, 1980 shall be preserved.
10.40.050 Violation. Any person violating any of the
provisions or tailing to comply with any of the mandatory
requirements of this traffic code for which no penalty has been
otherwise prescribed shall be guilty of an infraction.
Exhibit "A" - 4.
10.40.060 Adoption of R.C.W. Amendment. Any amendment
adopted by the Washington State Legislature to any section of
the Revised Code of Washington adopted by reference herein is
adopted as a part. of this traffic code.
10.40.070 Appendix A -- Included R.C.W. sections. The list
of R.C.W. sections to include in the traffic code shall be as
follows:
16.24.065 Stock at large in areas -- Unlawful.
16..24.070 Stock at large on highway right -of -way -- Unlawful --
Impounding.
46.04.010 Scope and construction of terms.
46.04.020 Alley.
46.04.030 Arterial highway.
46.04.040 Authorized emergency vehicle.
46.04.050 Auto stage.
46.04.060 Axle.
46.04.07.1 Bicycle.
46.04.080 Business district.
46.04.090 Cancel.
46.04.100 Center line.
46.04.110 Center of intersection.
46.04.120 City street.
46.04.130 Combination of vehicles.
46.04.140 Commercial vehicle.
46.04.150 County road.
46.04.160 Crosswalk.
46.04.165 Driveaway - towaway operation.
46.04.170 Explosives.
46.04.180 Farm tractor.
46.04.190 For hire vehicle.
46.04.200 Hours of darkness.
46.04.210 Flammable liquid.
46.04.220 Intersection area.
46.04.230 Intersection center marker.
46.04.240 Intersection control area.
46.04.250 Intersection entrance marker.
46.04.260 Laned highway
46.04.270 Legal owner.
46.04.280 Local authorities.
46.04.290 Marked croswalk.
46.049300 Metal tire.
46.04.310 Motor truck.
46.04.320 Motor vehicle.
46.04.330 Motorcycle.
46.04.332 Motor - driven cycle.
46.04.340 Muffler.
46.04.350 Multiple lane highway.
46.04.360 Nonresident.
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04.370
04.380
04.382
04.391
04.400
04.405
04.410
04.414
04.420
04.431
04.435
04.440
04.450
04.460
04.470
04.480
04.490
04.500
04.510
04.521
04.530
04.540
04.550
04.552
04.560
04.570
04.580
04.585
04.590
04.600
04.611
04.620
04.630
04.640
04.650
04.660
04.670
04.680
08.030
08.060
46.08.080
46.08.190
46.12.010
46.12.070
Operator or driver.
Owner.
Passenger car.
Police officer.
Pedestrian.
Person.
Pneumatic tires.
Pole trailer.
Private road or driveway.
Highway.
Public scale.
Railroad.
Railroad sign or signal.
Registered owner.
Residence district.
Revoke.
Road tractor.
Roadway.
Safety zone.
School bus.
Semitrailer.
Sidewalk.
Solid tire.
Special mobile equipment.
State highway.
Street car.
Suspend.
Temporarily sojourning.
Traffic.
Traffic control signal.
Traffic - control devices.
Trailer.
Train.
Trolley vehicle.
Truck tractor.
Used vehicle.
Vehicle.
Director - Department.
Uniformity of application.
Classification as emergency
vehicles - Approval of
operators.
Liability of host for injury to guest in motor veh-
icle.
Jurisdiction of justices of peace, police court and
superior court.
Certificates required to operate and sell vehicles -
Manufacturers or dealers, security interest, how per-
fected.
Destruction of vehicle Surrender of certificates,
penalty -
Notice
of
settlement
by insurance
company.
46.12.080 Procedure
on
installation
of different
motor
- Penalty.
Exhibit
"A" 6
46.12 090
46.12.100
'P' 469 §9010
V� 46. .135
��� 46.16 :140
46.16.240
46.16.260
46.16.290
46.20.011
46.20.021
46.20.025
446.20.041
46.20.045
46.20.190
46.20.220
46.20.336
46.20.342
46.20.343
46.20.344
46.20.420
46.20.440
46.20.500
46.32.060
46.32.070
46.37.010
46.37.020
46.37.030
46.37.040
46.37.050
46.37.060
Exhibit
Procedure when motor or motor block removed - Unlaw-
ful acts.
Sale or transfer of vehicle - Assignment of cer-
tificate of ownership - Penalty.
Licenses and plates required - Exceptions.
Quarterly license - Penalty.
Overloading licensed capacity - Additional license -
Penalty.
Attachment of plates to vehicles Violations enumer-
ated.
License registration certificate - Endorsement -At-
tachment to vehicle.
License certificate and plates follow vehicle on
transfer - Exception.
Definitions.
Driver's license required - Surrender of license held
from another jurisdiction - Other license not requir-
ed.
Persons exempt from licensing requirement.
Physically or mentally disabled persons - Procedure -
Restrictions - Violations - Penalty.
Age limit for school bus drivers and drivers of
for -hire vehicles.
License to be in immediate possession and displayed on
demand.
Unlawful renting of vehicle to unlicensed person -
Rental record.
Violations - Penalty.
Driving while license suspended or revoked - Penalty
- Extension of suspension or revocation period.
Unlawful to allow unauthorized minor child or ward to
drive. -
Unlawful to allow unauthorized person to drive.
Operation of motor vehicle prohibited while license
is suspended or revoked.
Operation of vehicles requiring special skills - Addit-
ional examination and special license endorsement re-
quired - Exemption.
Special endorsement for motorcycle operator's license.
Moving defective vehicle unlawful - Impounding author-
ized.
Inspection of damaged vehicle.
Scope and effect of regulations - General penalty.
When lighted lamps and signaling devices are required.
Visibility distance and mounted height of lamps.
Head lamps on motor vehicles.
Tail lamps.
Reflectors.
"A" - 7
46.37.070
Stop lamps
and turn signals required.
- 46.37.080
Application
of succeeding sections.
46.37.090
446.37.185
Additional
equipment required on certain vehicles.
46.37.100
46.37.186
Color of
clearance lamps, side marker lamps, backup
lamps and reflectors.
46.37.110 Mounting of reflectors, clearance lamps and side mark-
er lamps.
46.37.120 Visibility of reflectors, clearance lamps, identifica-
tion lamps and side marker lamps.
46.37.130 Obstructed lights not required.
46.37.140 Lamps, reflectors, and flags on projecting load.
46.37.150 Lamps on vehicles — Parked or stopped vehicles, Light -
ing requirements.
Lamps and reflectors on farm tractors,
and implements of husbandry.
Lamps and reflectors on other vehicles
Spot lamps and auxiliary lamps.
Red flashing lights on fire department
46.37.160
46.37.170
46.37.180
46.37.184
446.37.185
46.37.186
46.37.187
46.37.188
farm equipment .
and equipment.
vehicles.
Blue light on fireman's private cars.
Fire department sign or plate on private car.
Blue light, sign or plate - Identification
quired - Funeral coach may display blue light.
Penalty for violation of R.C.W. 46.37.184
46.36.188*
card re-
through
46.37.190 Red lights on emergency vehicles, school buses,
police vehicles - Sirens on emergency vehicles -
Driver's duty to yield and stop.
46.37.200 Stop lamps and electric turn signals.
46.379210 Additional lighting equipment.
46.37.220 Multiple -beam road - lighting equipment.
46.37.230 Use of multiple -beam road - lighting equipment.
46.37.240 Single -beam road - lighting equipment.
46.37.250 Lighting equipment on motor - driven cycles.
46.37.260 Alternate road lighting equipment.
46.37.270 Number of driving lamps required or permitted.
46.37.280 Special restrictions on lamps.
46.37.290 Special lighting equipment on school buses.
46.37.300 Standards for lights on snow- removal or highway main-
tenance and service equipment.
46.37.310 Selling or using lamps or equipment.
46.37.340 Braking equipment required.
46.37.351 Performance ability of brakes.
46.37.360 Maintenance of brakes.
46.37.365 Hydraulic brake fluid - Defined - Standards and Spec-
ifications.
46.37.370 Brakes on motor - driven cycles.
46.37.380 Horns and warning devices.
46.37.390 Mufflers, prevention of noise and smoke.
46.37.400 Mirrors.
46.37.410 Windshields must be unobstructed and equipped with
wipers.
Exhibit "A` 8 .
4.6.37.420 Restrictions as to tire equipment.
46.37.430 Safety glazing materials in motor vehicles.
46.37.440 Certain vehicles to carry flares or other warning
devices.
46.37.450 Display of warning devices when vehicle disabled.
46.37.460 Vehicles transporting explosives.
46.37.470 Air - conditioning equipment.
46.37.480 Television viewers.
46.37.490 Safety load chain and devices required.
46.37.500 Splash guards.
46.37.510 Seat belts.
46.37.520 Beach used vehicles with soft tires - "Dune buggies"
- Inspection and approval required - Fee.
46.37.530 Motorcycles - Mirrors, goggles, face shields, and hel-
mets - Regulations and specifications by commission
on equipment.
46.37.535 Helmet requirements when motorcycle rented.
46.44.010 Outside width limit.
46.44.020 Maximum height Impaired clearance signs.
46.44.030 Maximum lengths.
46.44.034 Front and rear protrusions.
46.44.036 Combination of units. Limitation.
46.44.037 Lawful operation - Special permits.
46.449038 Width, height, length and combinations restrictions -
Special permits to exceed authorized.
46.44.04:1 Maximum gross weights. Axle factor.
46.44.042 Tire factor.
46.44.044 Wheelbase factor.
46.44.045 Penalties for violations.
46.44.046 Excess weight - Discretion of arresting officer.
46.44.047 Logging trucks - Special permits - County permits -
Fees — Discretion of arresting officer.
46.44.050 Minimum length of wheelbase.
46.44.060 Outside load limits for passenger vehicles.
46.44.070 Drawbar requirement - Trailer whipping or weaving -
Towing flag.
46.44.092 Special permits for oversize or overweight movements
- Overall width limits - Application for permit.
46.44.094 Fees.
46.44.097 Misrepresentations and violations - Penalty - Display
of permit.- Hearing.
46.44.100 Enforcement - Weighing and lightening.
46.44.110 Liability for damage to highways, bridges, et cetera.
46.48.170 State patrol jurisdiction over safety in transport of
dangerous articles - Rules and regulations.
-- 46.48.175 Violation of rules, misdemeanor.
46.52.010 Duty on striking unattended car or other property.
Exhibit "A" 90
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46.52.020 Duty in case of injury to or death of person or
damage to attended vehicle.
46.52.030 Accident reports.
46.52.040 Report when operator disabled.
46.52.070 Police officer's report.
46.52.080 Confidentiality of reports Information required to
be disclosed - Evidence.
46.52.083 Availability of factual data to interested parties.
46.52.085 Fee for written information.
46.52.090 Reports by repairmen, storage men and appraisers -
Violations, penalties.
46.52.100 Record of traffic charges - Reports of convictions by
courts - Venue in justice courts - Driving under
influence of liquor or drugs, penalty.
46.52.110 Stolen and abandoned vehicles - Reports of - Notice -
Sale = Violations - Penalties.
46.61.005 Provisions of chapter refer to vehicles upon the
highways - Exceptions.
46.61.010 Required obedience to traffic laws.
46.61.015 Obedience to police officers and flagmen.
46.61.020 Refusal to give information to or cooperate with
officer.
46.61.025 Persons riding animals or driving animal -drawn veh-
icles.
46.61.030 Persons working on highways - Exceptions.
46.61.035 Authorized emergency vehicles.
46.61.050 Obedience to and required traffic- control devices.
46.61.055 Traffic- control signal legend.
46.61.060 Pedestrian - control signals.
46.61.065 Flashing signals.
46.61.070 Lane - direction- control signals.
46.61.075 Display of unauthorized signs, signals or markings.
46.61.080 Interference with official traffic - control devices or
railroad signs or signals.
46.61.085 Traffic control signals or devices upon city streets
forming part of state highways - Approval by commis-
sioner required.
46.61.100 Drive on right side of roadway - Exceptions.
46.61.105 Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions.
46.61.110 Overtaking a vehicle on the left.
46.61.115 When overtaking on the right is permitted.
46.61.120 Limitations on overtaking on the left.
46.61.125 Further limitations on driving to left of center of
roadway.
46.61.130 No- passing zones.
46.61.135 One -way roadways and rotary traffic islands.
46.61.140 Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
46.61.145 Following too closely.
Exhibit "A" - 10.
46.61.150
"A"
46.61.155
46.61.160
46.61.180
46.61.185
46.61.190
46.61.195
46.61.200
46.61.205
46.61.210
46.61.230
"A"
46.61.235
46.61.240
46.61.245
46.61.250
46.61.255
46.61.260
46.61.290
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61.295
61.300
61.305
61.310
61.315
61.340
61.345
46.61.350
46.61.355
46.61.360
46.61.365
46.61.370
46.61.385
46.61.400
46.61.415
46.61.425
46.61.440
46.61.445
46.61.450
46.61.455
46.61.460
46.61.465
Driving on divided highways.
Restricted access.
Restrictions on use of controlled- access roadway.
Vehicle approaching intersection.
Vehicle turning left.
Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection.
Arterial highways designated - Stopping on entering.
Stop intersections other than arterial may be desig-
nated.
Vehicle entering highway from private road or drive -
way.
Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emer-
gency vehicles.
Pedestrians subject to traffic regulations.
Pedestrians' right -of -way in crosswalks.
Crossing at other than crosswalks.
Drivers to exercise care.
Pedestrians on roadways.
Pedestrians soliciting rides or business.
Driving through safety zone prohibited.
Required position and method of turning at inter-
sections.
"U" turns on curve or crest of grade prohibited.
Starting parked vehicle.
Turning movements and required signals.
Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps.
Method of giving hand and arm signals.
Obedience to signal indicating approach of train.
All vehicles must stop at certain railroad grade
crossings.
Certain vehicles must stop at all railroad grade
crossings.
Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings.
Stop signs and yield signs.
Emerging from alley, driveway or building.
Overtaking and passing school bus.
School patrol - Appointment - Authority - Finance -
Insurance.
Basic rule and maximum limits.
When local authorities may alter maximum limits.
Minimum speed regulation.
Maximum speed limit when passing school or playground
crosswalks.
Due care required.
Maximum speed, weight and size in traversing bridges,
elevated structures, tunnels, underpasses - Posting
limits.
Vehicles with solid or hollow cushion tires.
Special speed limitation on motor - driven cycle.
Exceeding speed limit evidence of reckless driving.
Exhibits
"A"
- 11.
46.61.475 Charging violations of speed regulations.
46.61.502 Driving while under influence of intoxicating liquor
or drugs.
46.61.504 Actual physical control of motor vehicle under influ-
ence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
46.61.506 Persons under influence of intoxicating liquor or
drugs — Evidence - Chemical tests.
46.61.508 Liability of medical personnel withdrawing blood.
46.61.510 Persons under the influence of drugs.
46.61.515 Driving while under the influence of intoxicating
liquor or drugs - Penalties - Suspension or revocat-
ion of license — Appeal.
46.61.525 Operating motor vehicle in a negligent manner.
46.61.530 Racing of vehicles on highways, reckless driving.
46.61.535 Advertising of unlawful speed attained, reckless driv-
ing.
46.61.560 Stopping, standing or parking outside -of business or
residence districts.
46961.565 Officers authorized to remove illegally stopped veh-
icle.
46.61.570 Stopping, standing or parking prohibited in specifi-
ed places.
46.61.575 Additional parking regulations.
46.61.580 Special parking privileges for certain disabled per-
sons - Display of decal - Prohibited areas.
46.61.600 Unattended motor vehicle.
46.61.605 Limitations on backing.
46.61.610 Riding on motorcycles.
46.61.611 Maximum height for handlebars.
46.61.612 Both feet not to be on same side.
46.61.613 Temporary suspension of restrictions for parades or
public demonstrations.
46.61.615 Obstructions to driver's view or driving mechanism.
46.61.620 Opening and closing vehicle doors.
46.61.625 Riding in trailers.
46.61.630 Coasting prohibited.
46.61.635 Following fire apparatus prohibited.
46.61.640 Crossing fire hose.
46.61.645 Throwing or depositing, glass, et cetera, on highway
prohibited - Removal.
46.61.650 Throwing or dropping glass or debris, et cetera, upon
or along highways, parks, beaches or waters - Penalty
Suspension of penalty conditioned upon removal of
debris.
46.61.655 Permitting escape of load materials.
46.61.660 Carrying persons or animals on outside part of veh-
icle.
46.61.665 Embracing another while driving.
46.61.670 Driving with wheels off roadway.
Exhibit
"A" - 12 6
46.61.675
46.61.680
46.61.685
46.61.700
46.61.750
46.61.755
46.61.760
46.61.765
46.61.770
46.61.775
46.61.780
46.61.991
46.64.010
46.64.015
46.64.020
46.64.025
Causing or permitting vehicle to be unlawfully operat-
ed.
Lowering passenger motor vehicle below legal clear-
ance Penalty.
Leaving children unattended in standing vehicle with
motor running - Penalty.
Parent or guardian shall not authorize or
violation by a child or ward.
Effect of regulations - Penalty.
Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles.
Riding on bicycles.
Clinging to vehicles.
Riding on roadways and bicycle paths.
Carrying articles.
Lamps and other equipment on bicycles.
Severability.
Traffic citations - Record of - Cancell
ed - Penalty - Citation audit.
Citation and notice to appear in cour
Contents - Written promise - Arrest.
Nonappearance after written promise, mi
Nonappearance after written promise -
partment.
permit
ation prohibit -
t - Issuance -
sdemeanor.
Notice to de-
46.64.030 Procedure governing arrest and prosecution.
46.64.048 Attempting, aiding, abetting, coercing, committing
violations, punishable.
46.64.050 General penalty.
46.64.060 Stopping motor vehicles for driver's license check,
vehicle inspection and test - Purpose.
46.64.070 Stopping motor vehicles for driver's license check,
vehicle inspection. and test - Authorized - Powers
additional
46.68.010 Refunds of erroneous license fees - Proof - Time
limitation on filing claims.
46.76.010 License required - Exceptions "Driveway," "tow -
away," Method defined.
46.76.030 Issuance on license - Plates.
46.98.010
46.98.020
46.98.040
46.98.050
Exhibit
Continuation of existing law.
Provision to be construed in parti materia.
Invalidity of part of title not to affect remainer.
Repeals and saving.
"A" - 13
47.36.130 Meddling with signs
47.36.180 Forbidden devices -
47.36.200 Signs or flagmen at
47.36.220 Drivers of vehicles
or flagmen.
prohibited.
Penalty.
thoroughfare work
engaged in work
47952.010 "Limited access facility" defined.
47.52.011 "Existing highway" defined.
47.52.040 Design of facility Ingress and
Closure of intersecting roads.
47.52.110 Marking of facility with signs.
47.52.120 Violations specified - Penalty.
sites .
must obey signs
egress restricted -
10.40.080 Appendix B -- R.C.W. sections adopted as
modified.
1. R.C.W. 46.04.431 Highway. Highway means the entire
width between the boundary lines of every way, public or pri
vate, when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for
purposes of vehicular travel.
2. R.C.W. 46.08.030 Uniformity of application. The
provisions of this title relating to the operation of vehicles
shall be applicable and uniform upon all persons operating
vehicles upon the public highways of this county, except as
otherwise provided.
3. R.C.W. 46.61.500 Reckless Driving. (1) It shall be
unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle in a reckless
manner as defined by this resolution. (2) Any person who drives
any vehicle in a wilful or wanton disregard for the safety of
persons or property is guilty of reckless driving. (3) The
license or permit to drive or any non- resident privilege of any
person convicted of reckless driving shall be suspended by the
department for not less than thirty days.
4. R.C.W. 46.64.060 Stopping motor vehicles for driv-
er's license check, vehicle inspection and test - Purpose. The
purpose of R.C.W. 46.64.060 and 46.64.070 is to provide for the
exercise of the police power of this state and county to protect
the health and safety of its citizens by assuring that only
qualified drivers and vehicles which meet minimum equipment
standards shall operate upon the highways of this state and
county.
Exhibit "A" - 14.
5 R.C.W. 46.64.070 Stopping motor vehicles for driv-
er's license check, vehicle inspection and test - Authorized
powers additional. To carry out the purpose of R.C.W. 46.64.060
and R.C.W. 46.60.070, officers of the Whatcom County Sheriff's
Office are hereby empowered during daylight hours and while
using plainly marked Whatcom County Sheriff vehicles with red
light to require the driver of any motor vehicle being operated
on any highway of this county to stop and display his or her
driver's license and /or to submit the motor vehicle being driven
by such person to an inspection and test to ascertain whether
such vehicle complies with the minimum equipment requirements
described by Chapter 46.37 R.C.W., a.s now or hereafter amended.
No criminal citation. shall be issued for a period of ten (10)
days after giving a warning ticket pointing out the defect.
The powers conferred by R.C.W. 46.64.060 and 46.64.070
are in addition to all other powers conferred by law upon such
officers, including but not limited to powers conferred upon
them as police officers pursuant to R.C.W. 46.20.430 and powers
conferred by Chapter 46.32 R.C.W.
10.409090 Effective date. This traffic code will take
effect January .
10.60
Monetary Penalties.
1. A person found to have committed a traffic infraction .
under the terms of this chapter or ordinance shall be assessed a
menetary penalty. No penalty may exceed $250.00 for each offense
unless authorizied by this chapter or title.
2. There shall be a penalty of $250.00 for failure
respond to a notice of traffice infraction, or failure to
monetary penalty imposed pursuant to this chapter.
pay
to
a
3* Whenever a monetary penalty is imposed by a court un-
der this chapter, it is immediately payable. If the person is un-
able to pay it at that time, the court may, in its discretion, grant
an extension of the period in.which the penalty may be paid. If
the penalty is not paid on or before the time established for pay-
ment, the court shall notify the Department of Motor Vehicles of
the failure to pay the penalty, and the department may not renew
the persons's driver's license until the penalty has been paid.
Exhibit
"A" - 15.
1
5 R.C.W. 46.64.070 Stopping motor vehicles for driv-
er's license check, vehicle inspection and test - Authorized
powers additional. To carry out the purpose of R.C.W. 46.64.060
and R.C.W. 46.60.070, officers of the Whatcom County Sheriff's
Office are hereby empowered during daylight hours and while
using plainly marked Whatcom County Sheriff vehicles with red
light to require the driver of any motor vehicle being operated
on any highway of this county to stop and display his or her
driver's license and /or to submit the motor vehicle being driven
by such person to an inspection and test to ascertain whether
such vehicle complies with the minimum equipment requirements
described by Chapter 46.37 R.C.W., a.s now or hereafter amended.
No criminal citation. shall be issued for a period of ten (10)
days after giving a warning ticket pointing out the defect.
The powers conferred by R.C.W. 46.64.060 and 46.64.070
are in addition to all other powers conferred by law upon such
officers, including but not limited to powers conferred upon
them as police officers pursuant to R.C.W. 46.20.430 and powers
conferred by Chapter 46.32 R.C.W.
10.409090 Effective date. This traffic code will take
effect January .
10.60
Monetary Penalties.
1. A person found to have committed a traffic infraction .
under the terms of this chapter or ordinance shall be assessed a
menetary penalty. No penalty may exceed $250.00 for each offense
unless authorizied by this chapter or title.
2. There shall be a penalty of $250.00 for failure
respond to a notice of traffice infraction, or failure to
monetary penalty imposed pursuant to this chapter.
pay
to
a
3* Whenever a monetary penalty is imposed by a court un-
der this chapter, it is immediately payable. If the person is un-
able to pay it at that time, the court may, in its discretion, grant
an extension of the period in.which the penalty may be paid. If
the penalty is not paid on or before the time established for pay-
ment, the court shall notify the Department of Motor Vehicles of
the failure to pay the penalty, and the department may not renew
the persons's driver's license until the penalty has been paid.
Exhibit
"A" - 15.
CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY
Charles J. Tull
CRIMINAL DEPUTIES
Mac. D. Setter
Randall J. Watts
Terrance G. Lewis
David C. Cottingham
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
DAVID S. WEACHRAN
WHATCO M COUNTY PROSECUTING
Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue
BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON 98225
(206) 676 -6784
M E M O R A N D.0 M
Carol Ebergson,
County Council
ATTORNEY
Bruce L. Disend,
Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
April 7, 1981
Ordinance No. 80 -108
CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY
Eugene R. Moses
CIVIL DEPUTY
Bruce L. Disend
MWERIS a n
s 1981
VHATCOM COUNTY
COUNCIL
It has been brought to my attention that there is
a typographical error contained in the above- referenced
Motor Vehicle Ordinance. This Ordinance implemented a vehicle
and traffic code as part of the Whatcom County Code and adopted
by reference portions of the State Motor Vehicle Code contained
- in RCW Chapter 46. Appendix "A" (designated as Title 10.40.070
of the County Code) lists various sections of the RCW which
were incorporated by reference. One such section is RCW 46.44.0406
.The correct reference should read RCW 46.44.0410
In regard to another Ordinance, you have corrected
a typographical error by circulation of: a memorandum to the
various departments. It is my request that a similar notice
be circulated with regard to the provisions of Ordinance No. 80 -108.
Specifically, would you advise the appropriate parties that the
1.
above clerical error should be corrected in order to insure that
the correct provision is set forth. RCW 46.44.041 is the correct
provision.
Thank you for your kind cooperation in this matter.
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