| Washington State House of Representatives |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Transportation Committee | |
HB 3058
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: Permitting public transit vehicle stops at unmarked stop zones under certain circumstances.
Sponsors: Representatives Takko, Armstrong, Clibborn, Williams and Roberts.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/29/08
Staff: David Munnecke (786-7315).
Background:
With limited exceptions, drivers are not allowed to stop or park a vehicle on the roadway outside
of incorporated cities or towns. In addition to drivers of disabled vehicles and solid waste and
recycling collection vehicles, drivers of public transit vehicles are exempt from this restriction if
temporarily stopping the vehicle to receive or discharge passengers at a marked transit vehicle
stop zone.
Summary of Bill:
Outside of incorporated cities and towns, drivers of public transit vehicles may stop their vehicles
at any location in order to receive or discharge passengers, as long as the driver meets certain
safety related requirements while doing so. The requirements are: (1) that the driver may stop
only under circumstances consistent with the driver's duty to drive with due regard for the safety
of all users of the roadway; and (2) the driver must stop the vehicle as far to the right side of the
roadway as is practicable.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.