Data Support Analyst (Transportation Planning Specialist 3)
This position is responsible for supporting the FARS and CRSS programs through record acquisition and reconciliation of traffic crash case records and information.
Washington
GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Washington. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
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Motorcycle Helmet Required?
Universal helmet law enacted 1990.
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Length of Regular Renewal Cycle
6 or 8 years
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Provisions for Mature Drivers
70 and over: no electronic renewal
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DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs
Per se >0 for some drugs
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Marijuana Possession and Use
Decriminalized and legal for recreational and medical use
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Marijuana Impaired Driving
THC per se (5 ng)
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Rural Interstates: Trucks (MPH)
60
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Urban Interstates: Cars (MPH)
60
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Urban Interstates: Trucks (MPH)
60
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Other Limited Access Roads: Cars (MPH)
60
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Other Limited Access Roads: Trucks (MPH)
60
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Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)
70
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Increased penalty for high BAC
0.15
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Administrative license suspension on first offense
90 days
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Limited driving privileges during suspension
With an ignition interlock driver's license
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Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for all convictions
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Open container laws
yes
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Repeat Offender Laws
No
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Child Restraint Required
Under 2 years – rear-facing child restraint
2 to 4 years – child restraint with harness (rear or forward-facing)
4 years and older – car or booster seat until 4’9”
Up to age 13 years – must ride in back seat when practical
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Adult Safety Belt Permissible
4’9” or taller
Adult seat belt fits properly
40 lbs or over in seating position with only lap belt
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Full Privilege Minimum Age
18 years
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Learner Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)
15 15 / 6 without driver's ed.
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Learner Stage: Minimum Duration (Months)
6
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Learner Stage: Supervised Driving Hours (Night Hours in Parenthesis)
50 (10)
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Intermediate Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)
16
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Intermediate Stage: Nighttime Driving Restriction
1 a.m. - 5 a.m. (secondary enforcement)
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Intermediate Stage: Passenger Restrictions (Except Family, Unless Noted)
First 6 months: no passengers under 20 Remainder: no more than 3 passengers under 20 (secondary enforcement)
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Type of Law
Primary
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Who is Covered?
Over 16 or over 4'9"
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In What Seat?
All
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Hand-Held Ban?
Yes. Primary law.
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All Cell Phone Ban? School Bus Drivers
No
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All Cell Phone Ban? Novice Drivers
Drivers with learner or intermediate license. Primary law.
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Text Messaging Ban?
All drivers. Primary law.
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Speed Cameras: State Law
Permitted by state law
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Speed Cameras: Where Permitted
School speed zones; in cities west of the Cascade Mountains, only one camera and upon state legislative approval
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Red Light Cameras: State Law
Permitted by state law and city ordinance
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Red Light Cameras: Where Permitted
Statewide; at intersections of two arterials
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States Ramp Up Traffic Safety Initiatives Ahead of Deadly Summer Travel Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 26, 2021
CONTACT: Adam Snider, 202-580-7930
202-365-8971 (after hours)
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