Washington State
House of Representatives
BILL
ANALYSIS

Transportation Committee

HB 2866


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Brief Description: Permitting motor vehicles to be unattended when defrosting equipment is operating for certain conditions.

Sponsors: Representatives Haler, Hailey, Dunn and McCune.

Brief Summary of Bill
  • Allows vehicles to be unattended with the engine running under certain circumstances for the purposes of defrosting.

Hearing Date: 1/28/08

Staff: Teresa Berntsen (786-7301).

Background:

Vehicles may not be left unattended unless the engine is off, the ignition is locked, the key is removed, the brake is set, and the wheels are turned toward the side of the road when the vehicle is on a hill.

Summary of Bill:

Vehicles may be left unattended with the engine running for the purpose of operating defrosting equipment to remove ice, snow, or condensation under the following circumstances: the ignition is locked, the key is removed, the brake is set, and the wheels are turned toward the side of the road when the vehicle is on a hill.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.