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Transportation Committee

SSB 5185

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Brief Description: Temporarily suspending certain motorcycle rules when operating in parades or public demonstrations.

Sponsors: Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Delvin, Sheldon, Becker, Honeyford, Swecker, Stevens, Benton, Holmquist Newbry, Zarelli, Baumgartner, King, Schoesler, Hewitt, Ericksen and Roach).

Brief Summary of Substitute Bill

  • Suspends temporarily certain provisions related to motorcycle equipment standards and helmet use with respect to the operation of motorcycles on closed roads during a parade or public demonstration that has been permitted by a local jurisdiction.

Hearing Date: 2/25/11

Staff: Wendy Malkin (786-7114).

Background:

The Chief of the Washington State Patrol (WSP) may temporarily suspend the following provisions with respect to the operation of motorcycles in connection with a parade or public demonstration:

Summary of Bill:

Certain provisions related to motorcycle equipment standards and helmet use are temporarily suspended with respect to the operation of motorcycles on closed roads during a parade or public demonstration that has been permitted by a local jurisdiction.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

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