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Lowering passenger vehicle below legal clearance in Washington

Traffic InfractionCurrent through 2026 Washington legislative session

Lowering passenger vehicle below legal clearance is a Traffic Infraction under Washington criminal law, defined by RCW 46.61.680. As a Traffic Infraction, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Washington sets for that offense class. Washington sorts criminal offenses into class A, B, and C felonies, gross misdemeanors, and misdemeanors — a gross misdemeanor is a distinct, more serious rung than a misdemeanor — with maximum penalties set by RCW 9A.20.021.

Defined by RCW 46.61.680.

Common questions about lowering passenger vehicle below legal clearance in Washington

Is lowering passenger vehicle below legal clearance a crime in Washington?

Lowering passenger vehicle below legal clearance is a Traffic Infraction in Washington — a civil violation under chapter 46.63 RCW, not a crime; it carries a monetary penalty, not jail. Governed by RCW 46.61.680.

Which Washington statute covers lowering passenger vehicle below legal clearance?

Lowering passenger vehicle below legal clearance is governed by RCW 46.61.680 (Lowering passenger vehicle below legal clearance—Penalty).

Legal terms used in this law

This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.