Revised Code of Washington
2024 Archive

Chapter 47.36 RCW
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
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47.36.005Definitions.
47.36.010Restoration of United States survey markers.
47.36.020Traffic control signals.
47.36.022Traffic control signalsDuration of yellow change interval.
47.36.025Vehicle-activated traffic control signalsDetection of motorcycles and bicycles.
47.36.030Traffic control devicesSpecifications to counties and citiesSigns, banners over highways.
47.36.040Furnished by department, paid for by counties and cities.
47.36.050Duty to erect traffic devices on state highways and railroad crossings.
47.36.053General duty to place and maintain traffic devices on state highways and railroad crossings.
47.36.060Traffic devices on county roads and city streets.
47.36.070Failure to erect signs, procedure.
47.36.080Signs at railroad crossings.
47.36.090Cooperation with United States on road markers.
47.36.095Highway designation systemSigns.
47.36.097Highway designation systemFiling.
47.36.100Directional, caution, and stop signs.
47.36.110Stop signs, "Yield" signsDuties of persons using highway.
47.36.120City limit signs.
47.36.130Meddling with signs prohibited.
47.36.141Bus sheltersAdvertising.
47.36.180Forbidden devicesPenalty.
47.36.200Signs or flaggers at thoroughfare worksitesPenalty.
47.36.250Dangerous road conditions requiring special tires, chains, or traction equipmentSigns or devicesPenalty.
47.36.260Signs indicating proper lane usage.
47.36.270Regional shopping center directional signs.
47.36.280Pavement marking standards.
47.36.290State park directional signs.
47.36.300Supplemental directional signsErection by local governments.
47.36.310Motorist information signsInterstate highwaysContents, placement, fees.
47.36.320Motorist information signs, tourist-oriented directional signsPrimary and scenic roadsContents, placement, fees.
47.36.330Motorist information signsMaximum number and distance.
47.36.340Motorist information signsLodging.
47.36.350Motorist information signsInstallation time.
47.36.360Motorist information signs"RV" logo.
47.36.400Adopt-a-highway signs.
47.36.410Bridge jumping hazard signs.
NOTES:
County roads, signs, signals, guidepostsStandards: RCW 36.86.040.
Range areas, signs: RCW 16.24.060.
Rules of the road: Chapter 46.61 RCW.