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RCW 46.61.015 — Obedience to police officers, flaggers, or firefighters—Penalty

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 46.61: Rules Of The Road, Revised Code of Washington.

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Full text of RCW 46.61.015

Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official text of the Revised Code of Washington from the Code Reviser's published files; it is not the official statutes of the State of Washington.

RCW 46.61.015Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
(1) No person shall willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of any duly authorized flagger or any police officer or firefighter invested by law with authority to direct, control, or regulate traffic. (2) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor.

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Is obedience to police officers, flaggers, or firefighters a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?

Obedience to police officers, flaggers, or firefighters is a Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 46.61.015.

Which Washington statute covers obedience to police officers, flaggers, or firefighters?

Obedience to police officers, flaggers, or firefighters is governed by RCW 46.61.015 (Obedience to police officers, flaggers, or firefighters—Penalty).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.