RCW 46.37.675: Signal preemption device—Accident—Death

RCWs > Title 46 > Chapter 46.37 > Section 46.37.675

These documents are currently being revised to incorporate the changes made during the 2024 Legislative Session. Please consult the Sections Affected Table for changes made during the 2024 Legislative Session.

46.37.674 << 46.37.675 >> 46.37.680

PDFRCW 46.37.675

Signal preemption device—Accident—Death—Penalty.

(1) When an accident that results in death to a person occurs as a proximate result of the operation of a signal preemption device which was not authorized in RCW 46.37.670, the driver is guilty of negligently causing death by use of a signal preemption device.

(2) Negligently causing death by use of a signal preemption device is a class B felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.

[ 2005 c 183 § 7.]