| Washington State House of Representatives |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Transportation Committee | |
HB 1867
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Increasing penalties in safety corridors.
Sponsors: Representatives Fromhold, Wallace and Moeller.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/12/07
Staff: David Munnecke (786-7315).
Background:
The corridor traffic safety program is a joint effort of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission
(WTSC) and the Washington State Department of Transportation, with the WTSC acting as the
lead agency. The program is designed to reduce collisions on designated corridors through the
use of low-cost, near-term solutions including increased signage and increased enforcement of
existing traffic laws.
In determining if a section of roadway or a set of roadways should be designated as a safety
corridor, the WTSC determines if there is statistical evidence that the section or set of roadways
has a significant crash problem and if there is interest on the local level in undertaking a safety
corridor project.
Summary of Bill:
In the case of section of roadway or set of roadways that are already a part of the corridor traffic
safety program, the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) is empowered to designate
a safety corridor by rule. However, in order to do so, there must be statistical evidence that the
corridor has a greater number of crashes as compared to similarly designed and located
corridors.
Any person found to have committed an infraction related to speed restrictions on a safety
corridor designated by rule by the WTSC will be assessed double the usual monetary penalty for
such an infraction. This penalty cannot be waived, reduced, or suspended.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Requested on February 9, 2007.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect January 1, 2008.