Washington legal term
Shared street in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Shared street” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.
What does “Shared street” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Shared street" means a city street designated by placement of official traffic control devices where pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicular traffic share a portion or all of the same street. (RCW 46.61.197)
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