46.10.470 - Operating upon public road or highway lawful, when. - Washington Statutes

Operating upon public road or highway lawful, when. (Effective July 1, 2011.)

Notwithstanding the provisions of *RCW 46.10.100, it shall be lawful to operate a snowmobile upon a public roadway or highway:

     Where such roadway or highway is completely covered with snow or ice and has been closed by the responsible governing body to motor vehicle traffic during the winter months; or

     When the responsible governing body gives notice that such roadway or highway is open to snowmobiles or all-terrain vehicle use; or

     In an emergency during the period of time when and at locations where snow upon the roadway or highway renders such impassible to travel by automobile; or

     When traveling along a designated snowmobile trail.

[1972 ex.s. c 153 § 23; 1971 ex.s. c 29 § 11. Formerly RCW 46.10.110.]

Notes: *Reviser's note: RCW 46.10.100 was recodified as RCW 46.10.460 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1208, effective July 1, 2011.

Purpose -- 1972 ex.s. c 153: See RCW 79A.35.070.