As electric bikes grow in popularity for commuting and recreation, it is important to understand the laws that regulate their use in Washington State. Whether cruising city streets or riding along bike paths, understanding these rules can help riders stay safe and avoid tickets. Classes of Electric-Assisted Bikes Washington state law classifies e-bikes into three … [Read more...] about WA State E-Bike Laws: What Every Rider Should Know
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Seattle City Council Approves Expansion of Traffic Safety Camera Program
The Seattle City Council has unanimously approved an expansion of the city’s automated traffic safety camera program. The legislation will take effect 30 days after Mayor Bruce Harrell’s signature. This new policy aims to improve safety by increasing the number of automated traffic cameras, particularly in areas with a high incidence of speeding and dangerous driving. … [Read more...] about Seattle City Council Approves Expansion of Traffic Safety Camera Program
Washington Mandates Speed Limiters for High-Risk Drivers
Washington State is taking a major step toward improving road safety with the enactment of the BEAM Act (House Bill 1596), signed into law on May 12, 2025. The legislation mandates the use of Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) devices in vehicles driven by individuals whose licenses were suspended for reckless driving or excessive speeding. Named in memory of four people who … [Read more...] about Washington Mandates Speed Limiters for High-Risk Drivers
Red-Light Camera Tickets in Washington State: What You Need to Know
Red light cameras are a subsection of traffic safety cameras, a group that includes railroad crossings, school speed zones, public park speed zones, and hospital speeds zones. The purpose of a red-light camera is simple—to automatically photograph vehicles that drive through red lights with the goal of lowering rates of collisions at intersections that are deemed too high.[1] … [Read more...] about Red-Light Camera Tickets in Washington State: What You Need to Know
New Legislation Introduces Speed Safety Cameras in Washington State Highway Work Zones
Understanding the changes to RCW 46.63 and their implications for drivers A new bill was just signed by Governor Jay Inslee and is set to go into effect July 23, 2023. The bill amends RCW 46.63.030 and 46.63.075 and adds a new section to RCW 46.63. The added section is a test to try to decrease the recent uptick in work zone incidents[1] and will expire June 30, 2030, though … [Read more...] about New Legislation Introduces Speed Safety Cameras in Washington State Highway Work Zones