SB 5091 - DIGEST

(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 3/12/01)

     Provides that it is a traffic infraction for a driver of a motor vehicle intending to board a Washington state ferry, to: (1) Block a residential driveway while waiting to board the ferry; or (2) move in front of another vehicle in a queue already waiting to board the ferry, without the authorization of a state ferry system employee.

     Provides that, in addition to any other penalty imposed for a violation of this act, the driver shall be directed to immediately move the motor vehicle to the end of the queue of vehicles waiting to board the ferry.

     Directs the department to take steps to mitigate problems associated with lengthy ferry queues, including the blockage of residential driveways, by implementing appropriate mitigation procedures and any feasible infrastructure changes to enforce this act.