Washington legal term
Transit vehicle in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Transit vehicle” 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 “Transit vehicle” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Transit vehicle" means any motor vehicle, streetcar, train, trolley vehicle, ferry boat, or any other device, vessel, or vehicle that is owned or operated by a transit authority or an entity providing service on behalf of a transit authority that is used for the purpose of carrying passengers on a regular schedule. (RCW 9.91.025)
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