OFF THE WIRE
by Nichole Mischke, KHQ Local News
KHQ.COM - A new law that took effect on Thursday, June 12th has changed
the rules of the roadway just a little bit for motorcyclists. Those
riding street legal motorcycles are now permitted to go through an
intersection or turn left onto a left turn intersection, if they have
made a complete stop and the traffic control signal has failed to
operate after one complete cycle of the traffic signal.
This was
put into place due to the fact that some triggered traffic control
signals that use vehicle detection devices are unable to detect
motorcycles because they are so much smaller than vehicles.
With
this new law in effect, motorcyclists are reminded to make certain
traffic is clear and utilizing this new law does not put yourself or
other motorists/motorcyclists at risk.
This new law is part of
Senate Bill 5141 and added a new section to chapter 46.61 of the RCW’s
that govern the rules of the road for Washington State.
