46.61.165 - High occupancy vehicle lanes. - Washington Statutes

High occupancy vehicle lanes.

The state department of transportation and the local authorities are authorized to reserve all or any portion of any highway under their respective jurisdictions, including any designated lane or ramp, for the exclusive or preferential use of public transportation vehicles or private motor vehicles carrying no fewer than a specified number of passengers when such limitation will increase the efficient utilization of the highway or will aid in the conservation of energy resources. Regulations authorizing such exclusive or preferential use of a highway facility may be declared to be effective at all times or at specified times of day or on specified days. Violation of a restriction of highway usage prescribed by the appropriate authority under this section is a traffic infraction.

[1999 c 206 § 1; 1998 c 245 § 90; 1991 sp.s. c 15 § 67; 1984 c 7 § 65; 1974 ex.s. c 133 § 2.]

Notes: Construction -- Severability -- 1991 sp.s. c 15: See note following RCW 46.68.110.

Severability -- 1984 c 7: See note following RCW 47.01.141.

Limited access facilities: RCW 47.52.025.