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Keyword
RCW
Description
 
 
Age, Child
46.37.530
under five years old not allowed on m’cycle
Brakes
46.37.527
required on front & rear wheels [46.37.528]
Brakes
46.37.528
20 mph stop in 30’ [46.37.527]
Clinging
46.61.614
while riding, cannot attach self or m.c. to other vehicle on a roadway
Earphones
46.37.480
allowed in approved helmets
Endorsement
46.20.515
riding exam waived for completion of training course
Exhaust
46.37.537
not louder than originally installed m.c. muffler [46.37.390]
Feet
46.61.612
not allowed on same side of m.c.
Foot Pegs
46.61.610
required for each person
Glasses, Goggles
46.37.530
instead of windshield
Handlebars
46.61.611
maximum height 30” above seat
Head Lamps
46.37.522
lighted when in motion [46.37.523]
Head Lamps
46.37.523
required; 24”–54” height; multi-beam [46.37.522]
Helmet
46.37.530
required; WA State Patrol approved; fastened while in motion
Horn
46.37.380
required; heard to 200 feet; no harsh sound, siren or whistle.
Insurance
46.30.020
liability ins. NOT required for m.c.
Lane Use, Lane Split
46.61.608
m.c. entitled to full use of lane; two-abreast in lane riding allowed; no riding between lanes
Mirrors
46.37.400
required on left & right; view of 200’ to rear
Mirrors
46.37.530
required on left & right side
Motor
46.12.080
register new motor within 5 days
Motorcycle
46.04.330
motor vehicle not more than 3 wheels; driver astride motor or power train; steered with handle bar
Motorcycle
46.94.010
motor vehicle weighing < 1,500lbs
Mufflers
46.37.390
no bypass or cut-out; no smoke or contaminants [46.37.537]
Mufflers
46.37.537
not louder than originally installed m.c. muffler [46.37.390]
Noise
46.37.390
up to 95 db maximum noise [46.37.537]
Noise
46.37.537
not louder than originally installed m.c. muffler [46.37.390]
Passing
46.61.608
no passing in same lane as vehicle
Permit, Learning
46.20.510
take written exam, pay fee;90-day term
Reflectors
46.37.060
one required [46.37.525]
Reflectors
46.37.525
one required [46.37.060]
Seats
46.61.610
each person must be on an attached seat
Stop Lamp
46.37.070
one required [46.37.525]
Stop Lamp
46.37.525
one required [46.37.070]
Tail Lamps
46.37.522
lighted when in motion [46.37.525]
Tail Lamps
46.37.525
one required; 15”–72” height; white light on lic. visible from 50’; red tail reflector required [46.37.522]
Tires
46.37.420
rubber pneumatic tires required
Towing
46.61.614
while riding, cannot attach self or m.c. to other vehicle on a roadway
Training
46.20.515
riding exam waived for completion of training course
Windshield
46.37.530
unless wearing glasses, goggles, face shield