SB 6013 - DIGEST

Requires the Washington traffic safety commission to conduct a study regarding the safety hazards, and potential property damage, resulting from the failure to remove unused trailer hitches from motor vehicles. At a minimum, the study must include the estimated frequency at which motorists fail to remove trailer hitches when not in use, the potential hazards this activity presents to pedestrians, and the estimated cost of property damage that results from protruding unused trailer hitches.

Requires the commission to consider the applicability of RCW 46.37.517, prohibiting certain vehicle protrusions hazardous to pedestrians, and whether, given the breadth of the statute, legislative recommendations are in order. The commission shall submit results, including any legislative recommendations, to the transportation committees of the legislature by January 1, 2006.