Washington legal term
Vulnerable user of a public way in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Vulnerable user of a public way” 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 “Vulnerable user of a public way” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Vulnerable user of a public way" means: (i) A pedestrian; (ii) A person riding an animal; or (iii) A person operating or riding any of the following on a public way: (A) A farm tractor or implement of husbandry, without an enclosed shell; (B) A bicycle; (C) An electric-assisted bicycle; (D) An electric personal assistive mobility device; (E) A moped; (F) A motor-driven cycle; (G) A motorized foot scooter; or (H) A motorcycle. (RCW 46.61.5259)
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