RCW 46.61.261
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(1)The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian, bicycle, or personal delivery device on a sidewalk. The rider of a bicycle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian on a sidewalk or crosswalk. A personal delivery device must yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian or a bicycle 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.
[ 2019 c 214 s 15 ; 2010 c 242 s 3 ; 2000 c 85 s 2 ; 1975 c 62 s 41 .]
Notes:
Rules of court: Monetary penalty schedule — IRLJ 6.2.
Effective date — 2019 c 214: See note following RCW 46.75.010 .
Effective date — 2010 c 242: See note following RCW 46.61.275 .
Severability — 1975 c 62: See note following RCW 36.75.010 .