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Washington House Approves Bill Creating Penalties for Drivers Who Ignore Emergency Closures
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Washington House Approves Bill Creating Penalties for Drivers Who Ignore Emergency Closures
OLYMPIA, WA — The Washington House has approved Substitute House Bill 2203, which would create the crime of “reckless interference with emergency operations” for drivers who knowingly bypass official road closures due to hazardous conditions. The offense would be a misdemeanor, increasing to a gross misdemeanor if a first responder is injured during a rescue or if a minor under 16 or a vulnerable adult is in the vehicle . The bill also calls for…
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