1256 AMH LOVI HAJE 207

HB 1256 - H AMD 22

By Representative Lovick

NOT CONSIDERED 12/23/2019

On page 2, line 32, after "RCW 46.61.440" insert "and visible signage is posted in accordance with RCW 46.61.672(4)(b)"

On page 4, line 6, after "RCW 46.61.440" insert "and visible signage is posted in accordance with (b) of this subsection"

On page 4, line 7, after "(b)" insert "For the increased monetary penalties under RCW 46.20.075(4)(b) and RCW 46.61.672(4)(a) to apply, motorists must be informed of the doubling of penalties for violations of RCW 46.20.075(4)(b) and 46.61.672(4)(a) within a school, playground, or crosswalk speed zone through the use of "fines double" signage that is posted in compliance with the uniform state standards adopted and designated by the department of transportation under RCW 47.36.030.

(c)"

EFFECT: Requires motorists to be informed of the doubling of penalties in order for these penalties to be doubled for use of a personal electronic device while driving a motor vehicle in school, playground, or crosswalk speed zones violations through the use of "fines double" signage that is posted in compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (published by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration) as adopted by the Washington State Department of Transportation.

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