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WA HB1367

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ed Orcutt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes motorcycles to temporarily travel on the right shoulder of limited access roadways (highways) when traffic is stopped or moving at 25 mph or less

  • Limits shoulder riding speed to no more than 10 mph faster than adjacent traffic, and restricts motorcycles to single-file operation on shoulders

  • Requires motorcyclists to reenter traffic lanes when the shoulder is occupied by parked vehicles, emergency vehicles, tow trucks, or roadside assistance vehicles

  • Prohibits continued shoulder use once a motorcycle reaches an exit providing access to an alternative route or visible food/fueling services

  • Amends RCW 46.61.608 to add these provisions while maintaining existing rules prohibiting lane-splitting between traffic lanes

Legislative Description

Improving motorcycle safety by authorizing the use of the right shoulder of limited access roadways.

Last Action

Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:00 PM.

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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