BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

SB 5985: Ultranarrow vehicles

Allowing ultranarrow vehicles to operate two abreast.

Summary

Declares that, for purposes of this act, "ultranarrow vehicle" refers to any vehicle having a maximum width of forty-two inches from mirror to mirror. Provides that, notwithstanding RCW 46.61.140, ultranarrow vehicles may operate up to two abreast in a single lane.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to ultranarrow vehicles;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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