Washington statute
RCW 46.61.522 — Vehicular assault—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 46.61.522
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.
(1) A person is guilty of vehicular assault if he or she operates or drives any vehicle:
(a) In a reckless manner and causes substantial bodily harm to another; or
(b) While under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, as defined by RCW 46.61.502, and causes substantial bodily harm to another; or
(c) With disregard for the safety of others and causes substantial bodily harm to another.
(2) Vehicular assault is a class B felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.
(3) As used in this section, "substantial bodily harm" has the same meaning as in RCW 9A.04.110.
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Questions this section answers
Is vehicular assault a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Vehicular assault is a Class B Felony in Washington under RCW 46.61.522.
Which Washington statute covers vehicular assault?
Vehicular assault is governed by RCW 46.61.522 (Vehicular assault—Penalty).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.