HB 1674: Roadway users/trucks & SUVs

Summary

• Requires motor vehicle dealers showing, selling, or leasing a light truck or mid-size or large sport utility vehicle (SUV) to post and provide a specified written disclosure that describes an increased risk of the vehicle, due to its size and weight, to pedestrians, bicyclists, and other motorists, and stating that drivers of these vehicles may be subject to more severe penalties for certain safety infractions.
• Adds an additional fine of $100 to certain traffic infractions if committed using a light truck or mid-size or large SUV.
• Requires the Department of Licensing (DOL) to maintain and publish a list of motor vehicles by make, model, and model year that are light trucks or mid-size or large SUVs, and to provide vehicle owners of light trucks and mid-size or large SUVs applying for an original or renewal vehicle registration with information similar to the information required to be disclosed by motor vehicle dealers.
• Mandates that the Washington Traffic Safety Commission conduct periodic educational campaigns to increase awareness of the increased risks to pedestrians and other vulnerable roadway users from light trucks and mid-size and large SUVs.

From the House Bill Analysis 2023 (HB 1674), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗