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RULES OF THE ROAD

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OBEDIENCE TO AND EFFECT OF TRAFFIC LAWS

8.61.005

Chapter Refers to Vehicles Upon Highways - Exceptions

8.61.015

Obedience to Police Officers, Flagmen, or Fire Fighters

8.61.022

Failure to Obey Officer - Penalty

8.61.025

Persons Riding Animals or Driving Animal-Drawn Vehicles

8.61.030

Persons Working on Highway Right of Way - Exceptions

8.61.035

Authorized Emergency Vehicles

TRAFFIC SIGNS, SIGNALS, AND MARKINGS

8.61.050

Obedience to and Required Traffic Control Devices

8.61.075

Display of Unauthorized Signs, Signals, or Markings

8.61.080

Interference with Official Traffic-Control Devices, Signs or

Signals

DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY--OVERTAKING AND PASSING--USE OF

ROADWAY

8.61.100

Keep Right Except When Passing, etc.

8.61.105

Passing Vehicles Proceeding in Opposite Directions

8.61.110

Overtaking a Vehicle on the Left

8.61.115

When Overtaking on the Right is Permitted

8.61.120

Limitations on Overtaking on the Left

8.61.125

Further Limitations on Driving to Left of Center of Roadway

8.61.130

No-passing Zones

8.61.135

One-way Roadways and Rotary Traffic Islands

8.61.140

Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic

8.61.145

Following too Closely

RIGHT OF WAY

8.61.180

8.61.185

8.61.190

8.61.195

8.61.200

8.61.202

8.61.205

8.61.210

8.61.215

8.61.220

Vehicle Approaching Intersection

Vehicle Turning Left

Vehicle Entering Stop or Yield Intersection

Arterial Highways Designated - Stopping on Entering

Stop Intersections Other than Arterial May Be Designated

Stopping When Traffic Obstructed

Vehicle Entering Highway from Private Road or Driveway

Operation of Vehicles on Approach of Authorized Emergency

Vehicles

Highway Construction and Maintenance

Transit Vehicles

PEDESTRIANS' RIGHTS AND DUTIES

8.61.230

Pedestrians Subject to Traffic Regulations

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8.61.235

8.61.240

8.61.245

8.61.250

8.61.255

8.61.261

8.61.264

8.61.266

Stopping for Pedestrians in Crosswalks

Crossing at Other than Crosswalks

Drivers to Exercise Care

Pedestrians on Roadways

Pedestrians Soliciting Rides or Business

Pedestrians' Right of Way on Sidewalk

Pedestrians Yield to Emergency Vehicles

Pedestrians Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs

TURNING AND STARTING AND SIGNALS ON STOPPING AND TURNING

8.61.290

Required Position and Method of Turning at Intersections.

8.61.295

"U" Turns

8.61.300

Starting Parked Vehicle

8.61.305

Turning, Stopping, Moving Right or Left - Signals Required Improper Use Prohibited

8.61.310

Signals by Hand and Arm or Signal Lamps

8.61.315

Method of Giving Hand and Arm Signals

SPECIAL STOPS REQUIRED

8.61.365

Emerging from Alley, Driveway, or Building

8.61.370

Overtaking or Meeting School Bus - Duties of Bus Driver

8.61.371

Violators of School Bus Stop Sign Laws - Identification by

Vehicle Owner

8.61.372

Violators of School Bus Stop Sign Laws - Report by Bus Driver Law Enforcement Investigation

8.61.375

Overtaking or Meeting Private Carrier Bus - Duties of Bus Driver

SPEED RESTRICTIONS

8.61.400

Basic rule and maximum limits

8.61.425

Minimum speed regulation - Passing slow moving vehicle

8.61.427

Slow moving vehicle to pull off roadway

8.61.440

Maximum speed limit when passing school or playground

crosswalks

8.61.445

Due care required

8.61.455

Vehicles with solid or hollow cushion tires

8.61.460

Special speed limitation on motor-driven cycle

8.61.465

Exceeding speed limit evidence of reckless driving

8.61.470

Speed traps defined, certain types permitted - Measured

courses, speed measuring devices, timing from aircraft.

ALCOHOL AND RECKLESS RELATED

8.61.519

Alcoholic Beverages - Drinking or Open Container in Vehicle on

Highway - Exceptions

8.61.5195

Disguising Alcoholic Beverage Container

8.61.525

Operating Motor Vehicle in a Negligent Manner - Penalty Exception

8.61.527

Roadway Construction Zones

8.61.530

Racing of Vehicles on Highways - Reckless Driving - Exception

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STOPPING, STANDING, AND PARKING

8.61.560

Stopping, Standing, or Parking Outside Business or Residence

Districts

8.61.570

Stopping, Standing, or Parking Prohibited in Specified Places Reserving Portion of Highway Prohibited

8.61.575

Additional Parking Regulations

8.61.590

Unattended Motor Vehicle - Removal from Highway

MISCELLANEOUS RULES

8.61.600

Unattended Motor Vehicle

8.61.605

Limitations on Backing

8.61.606

Driving on Sidewalk Prohibited - Exception

8.61.608

Operating Motorcycles on Roadways Laned for Traffic

8.61.610

Riding on Motorcycles

8.61.611

Motorcycles - Maximum Height for Handlebars

8.61.612

Riding on Motorcycles - Both Feet not to Be on Same Side

8.61.613

Motorcycles - Temporary Suspension of Restrictions for

Parades or Public Demonstrations

8.61.614

Riding on Motorcycles - Clinging to Other Vehicles

8.61.615

Obstructions to Driver's View or Driving Mechanism

8.61.620

Opening and Closing Vehicle Doors

8.61.625

Riding in Trailers

8.61.630

Coasting Prohibited

8.61.635

Following Fire Apparatus Prohibited

8.61.640

Crossing Fire Hose

8.61.645

Throwing Dangerous Materials on Highway Prohibited Removal

8.61.655

Dropping Load, Other Materials - Covering

8.61.660

Carrying Persons or Animals on Outside Part of Vehicle

8.61.665

Embracing Another While Driving

8.61.670

Driving with Wheels off Roadway

8.61.675

Causing or Permitting Vehicle to be Unlawfully Operated

8.61.680

Lowering Passenger Motor Vehicle below Legal Clearance Penalty

8.61.685

Leaving Children Unattended in Standing Vehicle with Motor

Running - Penalty

8.61.687

Child Passenger Restraint Required - Conditions - Exceptions Penalty for Violation - Dismissal - Noncompliance not

Negligence

8.61.688

Safety Belts, Use Required - Penalties - Exemptions

8.61.700

Parent or Guardian Shall Not Authorize or Permit Violation by a

Child or Ward

8.61.710

Mopeds - General Requirements and Operation

8.61.720

Mopeds - Safety Standards

8.61.730

Wheelchair Conveyances

OPERATION OF NONMOTORIZED VEHICLES

8.61.750

Effect of Regulations - Penalty

8.61.755

Traffic Laws Apply to Persons Riding Bicycles

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8.61.758

8.61.760

8.61.765

8.61.770

8.61.775

8.61.780

Hand Signals

Riding on Bicycles

Clinging to Vehicles

Riding on Roadways and Bicycle Paths

Carrying Articles

Lamps and Other Equipment on Bicycles

OBEDIENCE TO AND EFFECT OF TRAFFIC LAWS

8.61.005

Chapter Refers to Vehicles Upon Highways - Exceptions

The provisions of this chapter relating to the operation of vehicles refer exclusively to the

operation of vehicles upon highways except:

(a) Where a different place is specifically referred to in a given section.

(b) The provisions of 8.52.010 through 8.52.090 and 8.61.5195 through 8.61.525

apply upon highways and elsewhere throughout the Skokomish Indian

Reservation.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.015

Obedience to Police Officers, Flagmen, or Fire Fighters.

No person shall willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of any

duly authorized flagman or any police officer or fire fighter invested by law with authority

to direct, control, or regulate traffic.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.022

Failure to Obey Officer - Penalty

Any person who willfully fails to stop when requested or signaled to do so by a person

reasonably identifiable as a law enforcement officer is guilty of a class C criminal

violation.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.025

Persons Riding Animals or Driving Animal-Drawn Vehicles

Every person riding an animal or driving any animal-drawn vehicle upon a roadway shall

be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver

of a vehicle by this chapter except those provisions of this chapter which by their very

nature can have no application.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.030

Persons Working on Highway Right of Way - Exceptions

Unless specifically made applicable, the provisions of this chapter shall not apply to

persons, motor vehicles and other equipment while legitimately engaged in work within

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the right of way of any highway but shall apply to these persons and vehicles when

traveling to or from such work.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.035

Authorized Emergency Vehicles

(a) The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle, when responding to an

emergency call or when in the pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the

law or when responding to but not upon returning from a fire alarm, may

exercise the privileges set forth in this section, but subject to the conditions

stated.

(b) The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may:

(1) Park or stand, irrespective of the provisions of this chapter;

(2) Proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing

down as may be necessary for safe operation;

(3) Exceed the maximum speed limits so long as he does not endanger

life or property;

(4) Disregard regulations governing direction of movement or turning in

specified directions.

when the vehicle is making use of visual signals, except that:

(1) An authorized emergency vehicle operated as a police vehicle need

not be equipped with or display a red light visible from in front of the

vehicle;

(2) authorized emergency vehicles shall use audible signals when

necessary to warn others of the emergency nature of the situation but

in no case shall they be required to use audible signals while parked

or standing.

(d) The foregoing provisions shall not relieve the driver of an authorized

emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all

persons, nor shall these provisions protect the driver from the consequences

of his reckless disregard for the safety of others.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

TRAFFIC SIGNS, SIGNALS, AND MARKINGS

8.61.050

Obedience to and Required Traffic Control Devices.

(a) The driver of any vehicle, every bicyclist, and every pedestrian shall obey the

instructions of any applicable official traffic control device placed in

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accordance with the provisions of this chapter, unless otherwise directed by a

police officer, subject to the exception granted the driver of an authorized

emergency vehicle in this chapter.

(b) No provision of this chapter for which official traffic control devices are

required is enforced against an alleged violator if at the time and place of the

alleged violation an official device is not in proper position and sufficiently

legible or visible to be seen by an ordinarily observant person. Whenever a

particular section does not state that official traffic control devices are

required, that section is effective even though no devices are erected or in

place.

conforming to the requirements of this chapter, the devices are presumed to

have been so placed by the official act or direction of lawful authority, unless

the contrary is established by competent evidence.

(d) Any official traffic control device placed pursuant to the provisions of this

chapter and purporting to conform to the lawful requirements pertaining to

these devices is presumed to comply with the requirements of this chapter,

unless the contrary is established by competent evidence.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.075

Display of Unauthorized Signs, Signals, or Markings.

(a) No person shall place, maintain or display upon or in view of any highway any

unauthorized sign, signal, marking or device which purports to be or is an

imitation of or resembles an official traffic-control device, sign or signal, or

which attempts to direct the movement of traffic, or which hides from view or

interferes with the effectiveness of an official traffic-control device or any sign

or signal.

(b) No person shall place or maintain nor shall any public authority permit upon

any highway any traffic sign or signal bearing thereon any commercial

advertising.

property adjacent to highways of signs giving useful directional information

and of a type that cannot be mistaken for official signs.

(d) Every prohibited sign, signal or marking is hereby declared to be a public

nuisance and the Skokomish Department of Public Safety is hereby

empowered to remove the same or cause it to be removed without notice.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

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8.61.080

Interference with Official Traffic-Control Devices Signs or Signals.

No person shall, without lawful authority, attempt to or in fact alter, deface, injure, knock

down or remove any official traffic-control device or any sign or signal or any inscription,

shield or insignia, or any other part.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY - OVERTAKING AND PASSING - USE OF

ROADWAY

8.61.100

Keep Right Except When Passing, Etc.

Upon all roadways of sufficient width a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the

roadway, except as follows:

(a) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same

direction under the rules governing such movement;

(b) When an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive to the left of the

center of the highway; provided, any person so doing shall yield the right of

way to all vehicles traveling in the proper direction upon the unobstructed

portion of the highway within such distance as to constitute an immediate

hazard;

movement traffic under the rules applicable thereon; or

(d) Upon a street or highway restricted to one-way traffic.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.105

Passing Vehicles Proceeding in Opposite Directions

Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right,

and upon roadways having width for not more than one line of traffic in each direction

each driver shall give to the other at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the

roadway as nearly as possible.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.110

Overtaking a Vehicle on the Left

The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the

same direction, subject to those limitations, exceptions and special rules hereafter

stated:

(a) The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same

direction shall pass to the left at a safe distance and shall not again drive to

the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle.

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(b) The driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor of the

overtaking vehicle on audible signal and shall not increase the speed of his

vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.115

When Overtaking on the Right is Permitted

(a) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another

vehicle only under the following conditions:

(1) When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn;

(2) Upon a roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for

two or more lines of vehicles moving lawfully in the direction being

traveled by the overtaking vehicle.

(b) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right

only under conditions permitting the movement in safety. The movement shall

not be made by driving off the roadway.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.120

Limitations on Overtaking on the Left

No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center of the roadway in overtaking and

passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless authorized by this

chapter and unless the left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a

sufficient distance ahead to permit the overtaking and passing to be completely made

without interfering with the operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite

direction or any vehicle overtaken. In every event the overtaking vehicle must return to

an authorized lane of travel as soon as practicable and in the event the passing

movement involves the use of a lane authorized for vehicles approaching from the

opposite direction, before coming within two hundred feet of any approaching vehicle.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.125

Further Limitations on Driving to Left of Center of Roadway

(a) No vehicle shall be driven on the left side of the roadway under the following

conditions:

(1) When approaching or upon the crest of a grade or a curve in the

highway where the driver's view is obstructed within such distance as

to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from

the opposite direction;

(2) When the view is obstructed upon approaching within one hundred

feet of any bridge or viaduct.

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(b) The foregoing limitations shall not apply upon a one-way roadway, nor under

the conditions described in 8.61.100(b), nor to the driver of a vehicle turning

left into or from an alley, private road or driveway.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.130

No-passing zones

(a) The appropriate Tribal or state authorities shall determine those portions of

any highway under their respective jurisdictions where overtaking and passing

or driving to the left of the roadway would be especially hazardous and may

by appropriate signs or markings on the roadway indicate the beginning and

end of the zones. When the signs or markings are in place and clearly visible

to an ordinarily observant person every driver of a vehicle shall obey their

directions.

(b) Where signs or markings are in place to define a no-passing zone as set forth

in subsection (a), no driver may at any time drive on the left side of the

roadway within the no-passing zone or on the left side of any pavement

striping designed to mark the no-passing zone throughout its length.

to the driver of a vehicle turning left into or from an alley, private road, or

driveway.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.135

One-Way Roadways and Rotary Traffic Islands

(a) The Skokomish Tribal Council may designate any highway, roadway, part of a

roadway, or specific lanes upon which vehicular traffic shall proceed in one

direction as indicated by official traffic control devices.

(b) Upon a roadway so designated for one-way traffic, a vehicle shall be driven

only in the direction designated as is indicated by official traffic control

devices.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.140

Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic

Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic

the following rules, consistent with all others, shall apply:

(a) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane

and shall not be moved from that lane until the driver has first determined that

the movement can be made with safety.

(b) Upon a roadway which is divided into three lanes and provides for two-way

movement of traffic, a vehicle shall not be driven in the center lane except in

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preparation for making a left turn and the allocation shall be designated by

official traffic-control devices.

lanes on sections of roadway and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions

of every such device.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.145

Following too Closely

(a) The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely

than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of the

vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway.

(b) The driver of any motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle when

traveling upon a roadway outside of a business or residence district and

which is following another motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another

vehicle shall, whenever conditions permit, leave sufficient space so that an

overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy the space without danger, except

that this shall not prevent a motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another

vehicle from overtaking and passing any like vehicle or other vehicle.

residence district in a caravan or motorcade whether or not towing other

vehicles shall be so operated as to allow sufficient space between the

vehicles or combination of vehicles so as to enable any other vehicle to enter

and occupy the space without danger. This provision shall not apply to

funeral processions.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

RIGHT OF WAY

8.61.180

Vehicle Approaching Intersection

(a) When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different highways

at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield

the right of way to the vehicle on the right.

(b) The right of way rule declared in subsection (a) of this section is modified at

arterial highways and otherwise as stated in this chapter.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.185

Vehicle Turning Left

The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left within an intersection or into an alley,

private road, or driveway shall yield the right of way to any vehicle approaching from the

opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close as to constitute an

immediate hazard.

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Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.190

Vehicle Entering Stop or Yield Intersection

(a) Preferential right of way may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs as

authorized.

(b) Except when directed to proceed by a duly authorized flagman, police officer,

or fire fighter vested by law with authority to direct, control, or regulate traffic,

every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign shall stop at a clearly

marked stop line, but if none, before entering a marked crosswalk on the near

side of the intersection or, if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting

roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting

roadway before entering the roadway, and after having stopped shall yield the

right of way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another

roadway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time

when the driver is moving across or within the intersection or junction of

roadways.

reasonable for the existing conditions and, if required for safety to stop, shall

stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering a marked

crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or if none, then at the point

nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching

traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the roadway, and then after

slowing or stopping, the driver shall yield the right of way to any vehicle in the

intersection or approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute an

immediate hazard during the time the driver is moving across or within the

intersection or junction of roadways. If a driver is involved in a collision with a

vehicle in the intersection or junction of roadways, after driving past a yield

sign without stopping, the collision is deemed prima facie evidence of his

failure to yield right of way.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.195

Arterial Highways Designated - Stopping on Entering.

All state highways are arterial highways as respects all other public highways or private

ways.

The operator of any vehicle entering upon any arterial highway from any other public

highway or private way shall come to a complete stop before entering the arterial

highway when stop signs are erected as provided by law.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.200

Stop Intersections Other Than Arterial May Be Designated.

In addition to the points of intersection of any public highway with any arterial public

highway the Skokomish Tribal Council has the power to determine and designate any

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particular intersection, or any particular highways, roads, or streets or portions thereof, at

any intersection with which vehicles shall be required to stop before entering the

intersection. Upon the determination and designation of the points at which vehicles will

be required to come to a stop before entering the intersection, proper signs of the

standard design shall be posted and maintained indicating that the intersection has been

so determined and designated and that vehicles entering it are required to stop. It is

unlawful for any person operating any vehicle when entering any intersection determined,

designated, and bearing the required sign to fail and neglect to bring the vehicle to a

complete stop before entering the intersection.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.202

Stopping When Traffic Obstructed

No driver shall enter an intersection or a marked crosswalk unless there is sufficient

space on the other side of the intersection or crosswalk to accommodate the vehicle he

is operating without obstructing the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians

notwithstanding any traffic control signal indications to proceed.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.205

Vehicle Entering Highway From Private Road or Driveway

The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a highway from a private road or driveway

shall yield the right of way to all vehicles lawfully approaching on the highway.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.210

Vehicles

Operation of Vehicles on Approach of Authorized Emergency

(a) Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making

use of audible and visual signals, or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully

making use of an audible signal only, the driver of every other vehicle shall

yield the right of way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and

as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway clear of

any intersection and shall stop and remain in that position until the authorized

emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police

officer.

(b) This section shall not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle

from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the

highway.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.215

Highway Construction and Maintenance.

(a) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way to any authorized vehicle or

pedestrian actually engaged in work upon a highway within any highway

construction or maintenance area indicated by official traffic control devices.

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(b) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way to any authorized vehicle

obviously and actually engaged in work upon a highway whenever the vehicle

displays flashing amber lights.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.220

Transit Vehicles

(a) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way to a transit vehicle traveling

in the same direction that has signaled and is reentering the traffic flow.

(b) Nothing in this section shall operate to relieve the driver of a transit vehicle

from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the

roadway.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

PEDESTRIANS' RIGHTS AND DUTIES

8.61.230

Pedestrians Subject to Traffic Regulations

Pedestrians are subject to traffic-control signs and signals at intersections as provided in

this chapter, and at all other places pedestrians shall be accorded the privileges and are

subject to the restrictions stated in this chapter.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.235

Stopping for Pedestrians in Crosswalks

(a) The operator of an approaching vehicle shall stop and remain stopped to

allow a pedestrian to cross the roadway within an unmarked or marked

crosswalk when the pedestrian is upon or within one lane of the half of the

roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling or onto which it is turning. For

purposes of this section "half of the roadway" means all traffic lanes carrying

traffic in one direction of travel, and includes the entire width of a one-way

roadway.

(b) No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk,

run, or otherwise move into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is

impossible for the driver to stop.

8.61.240(b).

(d) Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked

crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the

driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and

pass the stopped vehicle.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

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8.61.240

Crossing at Other Than Crosswalks

(a) Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked

crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the

right of way to all vehicles upon the roadway.

(b) Where curb ramps exist at or adjacent to intersections or at marked

crosswalks in other locations, disabled persons may enter the roadway from

the curb ramps and cross the roadway within or as closely as practicable to

the crosswalk. All other pedestrian rights and duties as defined elsewhere in

this chapter remain applicable.

official sign prohibits the crossing.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.245

Drivers to Exercise Care

Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this chapter every driver of a vehicle shall

exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian upon any roadway and shall give

warning by sounding the horn when necessary and shall exercise proper precaution

upon observing any child or any obviously confused or incapacitated person upon a

roadway.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.250

Pedestrians on Roadways

(a) Where sidewalks are provided it is unlawful for any pedestrian to walk or

otherwise move along and upon an adjacent roadway. Where sidewalks are

provided but wheelchair access is not available, disabled persons who require

such access may walk or otherwise move along and upon an adjacent

roadway until they reach an access point in the sidewalk.

(b) Where sidewalks are not provided any pedestrian walking or otherwise

moving along and upon a highway shall, when practicable, walk or move only

on the left side of the roadway or its shoulder facing traffic which may

approach from the opposite direction and upon meeting an oncoming vehicle

shall move clear of the roadway.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.255

Pedestrians Soliciting Rides or Business

(a) No person shall stand in, on, or alongside a public roadway at any place

where a motor vehicle cannot safely stop off the main traveled portion for the

purpose of soliciting a ride for himself or for another from the occupant of any

vehicle.

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(b) The provisions of subsection (a) above shall not be construed to prevent a

person upon a public highway from soliciting, or a driver of a vehicle from

giving a ride where an emergency actually exists, nor to prevent a person

from signaling or requesting transportation from a passenger carrier for the

purpose of becoming a passenger thereon for hire.

or business from the occupant of any vehicle.

(d) No person shall stand on or in proximity to a street or highway for the purpose

of soliciting the watching or guarding of any vehicle while parked or about to

be parked on a street or highway.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.261

Pedestrians' Right of Way on Sidewalk

The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian on a sidewalk.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.264

Pedestrians Yield to Emergency Vehicles

(a) Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making

use of audible and visual signals, or of a police vehicle making use of an

audible signal, every pedestrian shall yield the right of way to the authorized

emergency vehicle.

(b) This section shall not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle

from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the

highway nor from the duty to exercise due care to avoid colliding with any

pedestrian.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.266

Pedestrians Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs

A law enforcement officer may offer to transport a pedestrian who appears to be under

the influence of alcohol or any drug and who is walking or moving along or within the

right of way of a public roadway, unless the pedestrian is to be taken into protective

custody.

The law enforcement officer offering to transport an intoxicated pedestrian under this

section shall:

(a) Transport the intoxicated pedestrian to a safe place; or

(b) Release the intoxicated pedestrian to a competent person.

The law enforcement officer shall take no action if the pedestrian refuses this assistance.

No suit or action may be commenced or prosecuted against the law enforcement officer

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or law enforcement agency for any act resulting from the refusal of the pedestrian to

accept this assistance.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

TURNING AND STARTING AND SIGNALS ON STOPPING AND TURNING

8.61.290

Required Position and Method of Turning at Intersections

The driver of a vehicle intending to turn shall do so as follows:

(a) Right Turns. Both the approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be

made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.

(b) Left Turns. The driver of a vehicle intending to turn left shall approach the

turn in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the

direction of travel of the vehicle. Whenever practicable the left turn shall be

made to the left of the center of the intersection and so as to leave the

intersection or other location in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to

traffic moving in the same direction as the vehicle on the roadway being

entered.

(1) The Skokomish Tribal Council or agency of jurisdiction may designate

a two-way left turn lane on a roadway. A two-way left turn lane is near

the center of the roadway set aside for use by vehicles making left

turns in either direction from or into the roadway.

(2) Two-way left turn lanes shall be designated by distinctive uniform

roadway markings.

(3) Upon a roadway where a center lane has been provided by distinctive

pavement markings for the use of vehicles turning left from either

direction, no vehicles may turn left from any other lane. A vehicle shall

not be driven in this center lane for the purpose of overtaking or

passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction. A signal,

either electric or manual, for indicating a left turn movement, shall be

made at least one hundred feet before the actual left turn movement is

made.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.295

"U" Turns

(a) The driver of any vehicle shall not turn the vehicle so as to proceed in the

opposite direction unless the movement can be made in safety and without

interfering with other traffic.

(b) No vehicle shall be turned so as to proceed in the opposite direction upon any

curve, or upon the approach to or near the crest of a grade, where the vehicle

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cannot be seen by the driver of any other vehicle approaching from either

direction within five hundred feet.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.300

Starting Parked Vehicle

No person shall start a vehicle which is stopped, standing or parked unless and until the

movement can be made with reasonable safety.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.305

Turning, Stopping, Moving Right or Left - Signals Required Improper Use Prohibited

(a) No person shall turn a vehicle or move right or left upon a roadway unless

and until the movement can be made with reasonable safety nor without

giving an appropriate signal in the manner provided.

(b) A signal of intention to turn or move right or left when required shall be given

continuously during not less than the last one hundred feet traveled by the

vehicle before turning.

giving an appropriate signal to the driver of any vehicle immediately to the

rear when there is opportunity to give a signal.

(d) The signals provided for shall not be flashed on one side only on a disabled

vehicle, flashed as a courtesy or "do pass" signal to operators of other

vehicles approaching from the rear, nor be flashed on one side only of a

parked vehicle except as may be necessary for compliance with this section.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.310

Signals by Hand and Arm or Signal Lamps

(a) Any stop or turn signal when required shall be given either by means of the

hand and arm or by signal lamps, except as otherwise provided in subsection

(b).

(b) Any motor vehicle in use on a highway shall be equipped with, and required

signal shall be given by, signal lamps when the distance from the center of

the top of the steering post to the left outside limit of the body, cab or load of

the motor vehicle exceeds twenty-four inches, or when the distance from the

center of the top of the steering post to the rear limit of the body or load

exceeds fourteen feet. The latter measurements shall apply to any single

vehicle, also to any combination of vehicles.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

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8.61.315

Method of Giving Hand and Arm Signals

All required signals given by hand and arm shall be given from the left side of the vehicle

in the following manner and the signals shall indicate as follows:

(a) Left turn. Hand and arm extended horizontally.

(b) Right turn. Hand and arm extended upward.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

SPECIAL STOPS REQUIRED

8.61.365

Emerging From Alley, Driveway, or Building

The driver of a vehicle within a business or residence district emerging from an alley,

driveway or building shall stop the vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk or

onto the sidewalk area extending across any alleyway or driveway, and shall yield the

right of way to any pedestrian as may be necessary to avoid collision, and upon entering

the roadway shall yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching on said roadway.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.370

Overtaking or Meeting School Bus - Duties of Bus Driver

(a) The driver of a vehicle upon overtaking or meeting from either direction any

school bus which has stopped on the roadway for the purpose of receiving or

discharging any school children shall stop the vehicle before reaching the

school bus when there is in operation on the school bus a visual signal, and

the driver shall not proceed until the school bus resumes motion or the visual

signals are no longer activated.

(b) The driver of a vehicle upon a highway with three or more marked traffic

lanes need not stop upon meeting a school bus which is proceeding in the

opposite direction and is stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging

school children.

is stopped on the roadway for the purpose of receiving or discharging school

children.

(d) The driver of a school bus may stop completely off the roadway for the

purpose of receiving or discharging school children only when the school

children do not have to cross the roadway. The school bus driver shall

actuate the hazard warning lamps before loading or unloading school children

at such stops.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

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8.61.371

Owner

Violators of School Bus Stop Sign Laws - Identification by Vehicle

If a law enforcement officer investigating a violation of 8.61.370 has reasonable cause to

believe that a violation has occurred, the officer may request the owner of the motor

vehicle to supply information identifying the driver of the vehicle at the time the violation

occurred. When requested, the owner of the motor vehicle shall identify the driver to the

best of the owner's ability. The owner of the vehicle is not required to supply

identification information to the law enforcement officer if the owner believes the

information is self-incriminating.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.372

Violators of School Bus Stop Sign Laws - Report by Bus Driver - Law

Enforcement Investigation

(a) The driver of a school bus who observes a violation of 8.61.370 may prepare

a written report on a form provided by the Washington State Patrol indicating

that a violation has occurred. The driver of the school bus or a school official

may deliver the report to the Skokomish Department of Public Safety, not

more than seventy-two hours after the violation occurred. The driver shall

include in the report the time and location at which the violation occurred, the

vehicle license plate number, and a description of the vehicle involved in the

violation.

(b) The law enforcement officer shall initiate an investigation of the reported

violation within ten working days after receiving the report described in

subsection (a) of this section by contacting the owner of the motor vehicle

involved in the reported violation and requesting the owner to supply

information identifying the driver. Failure to investigate within the ten working

day period does not prohibit further investigation or prosecution. If, after an

investigation, the law enforcement officer is able to identify the driver and has

reasonable cause to believe a violation of 8.61.370 has occurred, the law

enforcement officer shall prepare a notice of traffic infraction and have it

served upon the driver of the vehicle.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.375

Overtaking or Meeting Private Carrier Bus - Duties of Bus Driver

(a) The driver of a vehicle upon overtaking or meeting from either direction any

private carrier bus which has stopped on the roadway for the purpose of

receiving or discharging any passenger shall stop the vehicle before reaching

the private carrier bus when there is in operation on said bus a visual signal

and the driver shall not proceed until the bus resumes motion or the visual

signals are no longer activated.

(b) The driver of a vehicle upon a highway with three or more lanes need not

stop upon meeting a private carrier bus which is proceeding in the opposite

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direction and is stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging

passengers.

only when the bus is stopped on the roadway for the purpose of receiving or

discharging passengers.

(d) The driver of a private carrier bus may stop a private carrier bus completely

off the roadway for the purpose of receiving or discharging passengers only

when the passengers do not have to cross the roadway. The private carrier

bus driver shall actuate the hazard warning lamps before loading or unloading

passengers at such stops.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

SPEED RESTRICTIONS

8.61.400

Basic Rule and Maximum Limits

(a) No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is

reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual

and potential hazards then existing. In every event speed shall be so

controlled as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle or

other conveyance on or entering the highway in compliance with legal

requirements and the duty of all persons to use due care.

(b) Except when a special hazard exists that requires lower speed for compliance

with subsection (a) of this section, the limits specified in this section or

established as hereinafter authorized shall be maximum lawful speeds, and

no person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed in excess of the

maximum limits.

(1) Fifteen miles per hour in residential courts and on unpaved roads

(2) Twenty-five miles per hour on paved streets;

(3) Fifty-five miles per hour on state highways.

The maximum speed limits set forth in this section may be altered by the Tribal

Council.

subsection (a) of this section, drive at an appropriate reduced speed when

approaching and crossing an intersection, when approaching and going

around a curve, when approaching a hill crest, when traveling upon any

narrow or winding roadway, and when special hazard exists with respect to

pedestrians or other traffic or by reason of weather or highway conditions.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

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8.61.425

Minimum Speed Regulation - Passing Slow-Moving Vehicle

No person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and

reasonable movement of traffic except when reduced speed is necessary for safe

operation or in compliance with law. A person following a vehicle driving at less than the

legal maximum speed and desiring to pass the vehicle may exceed the speed limit on

highways having only one lane of traffic in each direction, at only such a speed and for

only such a distance as is necessary to complete the pass with a reasonable margin of

safety.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.427

Slow-Moving Vehicle to Pull Off Roadway

On a two-lane highway where passing is unsafe because of traffic in the opposite

direction or other conditions, a slow moving vehicle, behind which five or more vehicles

are formed in a line, shall turn off the roadway wherever sufficient area for a safe turn-out

exists, in order to permit the vehicles following to proceed. As used in this section a slow

moving vehicle is one which is proceeding at a rate of speed less than the normal flow of

traffic at the particular time and place.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.440

Maximum Speed Limit When Passing School or Playground

Crosswalks

It is unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to operate the same at a speed in excess of

twenty miles per hour upon a highway when passing any marked school or playground

zone when the marked school or playground zone is fully posted with standard school

speed limit signs or standard playground speed limit signs.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.445

Due Care Required

Compliance with speed requirements of this chapter shall not relieve the operator of any

vehicle from the further exercise of due care and caution as further circumstances shall

require.

8.61.455

Vehicles With Solid or Hollow Cushion Tires

Except for vehicles equipped with temporary-use spare tires that meet federal standards,

it is unlawful to operate any vehicle equipped or partly equipped with solid rubber tires or

hollow center cushion tires, or to operate any combination of vehicles any part of which is

equipped or partly equipped with solid rubber tires or hollow center cushion tires, so long

as solid rubber tires or hollow center cushion tires may be used under the provisions of

this title, upon any public highway at a greater rate of speed than ten miles per hour,

provided the temporary-use spare tires are installed and used in accordance with the

manufacturer's instructions.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

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8.61.460

Special Speed Limitation on Motor-Driven Cycle

No person shall operate any motor-driven cycle during the time that lights are required at

a speed greater than thirty-five miles per hour unless the motor-driven cycle is equipped

with a head lamp or lamps which are adequate to reveal a person or vehicle at a distance

of three hundred feet ahead.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.465

Reckless Driving – Exceeding Speed Limit Evidence of

It is an infraction for any person to operate any motor vehicle within the territorial

jurisdiction of the Skokomish Indian Tribe in a manner which causes damage to any

person or property, or in a manner which endangers or is likely to endanger any person

or property.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

The unlawful operation of a vehicle in excess of the maximum lawful speeds provided in

this chapter at the point of operation and under the circumstances described shall be

prima facie evidence of the operation of a motor vehicle in a reckless manner.

8.61.470

Charging Violations of Speed Regulations

In every charge of violation of any speed regulation in this chapter the complaint, the

summons, or notice to appear, shall specify the approximate speed at which the

defendant is alleged to have driven, and the maximum speed applicable at the location.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

ALCOHOL AND RECKLESS RELATED

8.61.519

Alcoholic Beverages - Drinking or Open Container in Vehicle on

Highway - Exceptions

(a) It is a traffic infraction to drink any alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle when

the vehicle is upon a highway.

(b) It is a traffic infraction for a person to have in his possession while in a motor

vehicle upon a highway, a bottle, can, or other receptacle containing an alcoholic

beverage if the container has been opened or a seal broken or the contents

partially removed.

the registered owner is not then present in the vehicle, to keep in a motor vehicle

when the vehicle is upon a highway, a bottle, can, or other receptacle containing

an alcoholic beverage which has been opened or a seal broken or the contents

partially removed, unless the container is kept in the trunk of the vehicle or in

some other area of the vehicle not normally occupied by the driver or passengers

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if the vehicle does not have a trunk. A utility compartment or glove compartment

is deemed to be within the area occupied by the driver and passengers.

(d) This section does not apply to a public conveyance that has been commercially

chartered for group use or to the living quarters of a motor home or camper or, to

any passenger for compensation in a for-hire vehicle licensed under city, county,

or state law, or to a privately-owned vehicle operated by a person possessing a

valid operator's license endorsed for the appropriate classification in the course

of his usual employment transporting passengers at the employer's direction.

Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize possession or

consumption of an alcoholic beverage by the operator of any vehicle while upon

a highway.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.5195

Disguising Alcoholic Beverage Container

(a) It is a traffic infraction to incorrectly label the original container of an alcoholic

beverage and to then violate 8.61.519.

(b) It is a traffic infraction to place an alcoholic beverage in a container specifically

labeled by the manufacturer of the container as containing a nonalcoholic

beverage and to then violate 8.61.519.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.525

Operating Motor Vehicle in a Negligent Manner - Penalty - Exception

It is unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle in a negligent manner. For the

purpose of this section to "operate in a negligent manner" means the operation of a vehicle

in such a manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger any persons or property. Any

person operating a motor vehicle on private property with the consent of the owner in a

manner consistent with the owner's consent shall not be guilty of negligent driving.

The offense of operating a vehicle in a negligent manner is considered to be a lesser

offense than, but included in, the offense of operating a vehicle in a reckless manner, and

any person charged with operating a vehicle in a reckless manner may be found to have

committed the lesser offense of operating a vehicle in a negligent manner. Any person

violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a civil infraction and a class C criminal

offense.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.527

(a)

Roadway Construction Zones

A roadway construction zone is an area where construction, repair, or

maintenance work is being conducted by public employees or private

contractors, on or adjacent to any public roadway.

(b) No person may drive a vehicle in a roadway construction zone at a speed

greater than that allowed by traffic control devices.

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a roadway construction zone shall be assessed a monetary penalty equal to

twice the penalty normally assessed for the same violation. This penalty may not

be waived, reduced, or suspended.

(d) A person who drives a vehicle in a roadway construction zone in such a manner

as to endanger or be likely to endanger any persons or property, or who

removes, evades, or intentionally strikes a traffic safety or control device is guilty

of reckless endangerment of roadway workers. A violation of this subsection is a

civil infraction and a class C criminal offense.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.530

Racing of Vehicles on Highways - Reckless Driving - Exception

No person or persons may race any motor vehicle or motor vehicles upon any public

highway. Any person or persons who willfully compare or contest relative speeds by

operation of one or more motor vehicles is guilty of racing, which shall constitute reckless

driving, whether or not the speed is in excess of the maximum speed prescribed by law. Any

comparison or contest of the accuracy with which motor vehicles may be operated in terms

of relative speeds not in excess of the posted maximum speed does not constitute racing.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

STOPPING, STANDING, AND PARKING

8.61.560

Districts

Stopping, Standing, or Parking Outside Business or Residence

(a) No person may stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle, whether attended or

unattended, upon the roadway.

(b) Subsection (a) of this section and 8.61.570 and 8.61.575 do not apply to the

driver of any vehicle that is disabled in such manner and to such extent that it

is impossible to avoid stopping and temporarily leaving the vehicle in such

position. The driver shall nonetheless arrange for the prompt removal of the

vehicle.

vehicle who temporarily stops the vehicle upon the roadway for the purpose of

and while actually engaged in receiving or discharging passengers.

(d) Subsection (a) of this section and 8.61.570 and 8.61.575 do not apply to the

driver of a solid waste collection company or recycling company vehicle who

temporarily stops the vehicle as close as practical to the right edge of the

right-hand shoulder of the roadway or right edge of the roadway if no shoulder

exists for the purpose of and while actually engaged in the collection of solid

waste or recyclables, or both.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

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8.61.570

Stopping, Standing, or Parking Prohibited in Specified Places Reserving Portion of Highway Prohibited

(a) Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance

with law or the directions of a police officer or official traffic control device, no

person shall:

(1) Stop, stand, or park a vehicle:

(A) On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the

edge or curb of a street;

(B) On a sidewalk or street planting strip;

(D) On a crosswalk;

(E) Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction

when stopping, standing, or parking would obstruct traffic;

(F) Upon any bridge or other elevated structure upon a highway;

(G) At any place where official signs prohibit stopping.

(2) Stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except momentarily

to pick up or discharge a passenger or passengers:

(A) In front of a public or private driveway or within five feet of the

end of the curb radius leading thereto;

(B) Within fifteen feet of a fire hydrant;

(D) Within thirty feet upon the approach to any flashing signal,

stop sign, yield sign, or traffic control signal located at the side

of a roadway;

(E) Within twenty feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station

and on the side of a street opposite the entrance to any fire

station within seventy-five feet of said entrance when properly

posted; or

(F) At any place where official signs prohibit standing.

(3) Park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except temporarily for the

purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading

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property or passengers at any place where official signs prohibit

parking.

(b) Parking or standing is permitted in the manner provided by law at all other

places, except a time limit may be imposed or parking restricted at other

places, but the limitation and restriction shall be by Tribal ordinance.

prohibited area or away from a curb such a distance as is unlawful.

(d) It is unlawful for any person to reserve or attempt to reserve any portion of a

highway for the purpose of stopping, standing, or parking to the exclusion of

any other person, nor shall any person be granted such right.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.575

Additional Parking Regulations

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, every vehicle stopped or parked

upon a two-way roadway shall be so stopped or parked with the right-hand

wheels parallel to and within twelve inches of the right-hand curb or as close

as practicable to the right edge of the right-hand shoulder.

(b) Every vehicle stopped or parked upon a one-way roadway shall be so

stopped or parked parallel to the curb or edge of the roadway, in the direction

of authorized traffic movement, with its right-hand wheels within twelve inches

of the right-hand curb or as close as practicable to the right edge of the righthand shoulder, or with its left-hand wheels within twelve inches of the lefthand curb or as close as practicable to the left edge of the left-hand shoulder.

limiting, or restricting the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles on any

highway where it has determined such stopping, standing, or parking is

dangerous to those using the highway or where the stopping, standing, or

parking of vehicles would unduly interfere with the free movement of traffic.

No person shall stop, stand, or park any vehicle in violation of the restrictions

indicated by these devices.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.590

Unattended Motor Vehicle - Removal From Highway

It is unlawful for the operator of a vehicle to leave the vehicle unattended within the limits

of any highway unless the operator of the vehicle arranges for the prompt removal of the

vehicle.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

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MISCELLANEOUS RULES

8.61.600

Unattended Motor Vehicle

(a) No person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle shall permit it to stand

unattended without first stopping the engine, locking the ignition, removing the

key and effectively setting the brake and, when standing upon any perceptible

grade, turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the highway.

(b) The most recent driver of a motor vehicle which the driver has left standing

unattended, who learns that the vehicle has become set in motion and has

struck another vehicle or property, or has caused injury to any person, shall

comply with the requirements of:

(1) 8.52.010 if his vehicle strikes an unattended vehicle or property

adjacent to a public highway; or

(2) 8.52.020 if his vehicle causes damage to an attended vehicle or other

property or injury to any person.

the sanctions set forth in 8.52.020.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.605

Limitations on Backing

The driver of a vehicle shall not back the same unless the movement can be made with

safety and without interfering with other traffic.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.606

Driving on Sidewalk Prohibited - Exception

No person shall drive any vehicle upon a sidewalk or sidewalk area except upon a

permanent or duly authorized temporary driveway.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.608

Operating Motorcycles on Roadways Laned for Traffic

(a) All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane and no motor vehicle shall be

driven in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane.

This subsection shall not apply to motorcycles operated two abreast in a

single lane.

(b) The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane

occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.

adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.

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(d) Motorcycles shall not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane.

(e) Subsections (b) and (c) of this section shall not apply to police officers in the

performance of their official duties.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.610

Riding on Motorcycles

A person operating a motorcycle shall ride only upon the permanent and regular seat

attached thereto, and the operator shall not carry any other person nor shall any other

person ride on a motorcycle unless the motorcycle is designed to carry more than one

person, in which event a passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular seat if

designed for two persons, or upon another seat firmly attached to the motorcycle at the

rear or side of the operator. The motorcycle must contain foot pegs, of an approved

type, for each person the motorcycle is designed to carry.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.611

Motorcycles - Maximum Height for Handlebars

No person shall operate on a public highway a motorcycle in which the handlebars or

grips are more than fifteen inches higher than the seat or saddle for the operator.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.612

Riding on Motorcycles - Both Feet Not to Be on Same Side

No person shall ride a motorcycle in a position where both feet are placed on the same

side of the motorcycle.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.613

Motorcycles - Temporary Suspension of Restrictions for Parades or

Public Demonstrations

The provisions of 8.37.530 and 8.61.610 through 8.61.612 may be temporarily

suspended by the chief of police, with respect to the operation of motorcycles in

connection with a parade or public demonstration.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.614

Riding on Motorcycles - Clinging to Other Vehicles

No person riding upon a motorcycle shall attach himself or the motorcycle to any other

vehicle on a roadway.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

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8.61.615

Obstructions to Driver's View or Driving Mechanism

(a) No person shall drive a vehicle when it is so loaded, or when there are in the

front seat such a number of persons, exceeding three, as to obstruct the view

of the driver to the front or sides of the vehicle or as to interfere with the

driver's control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.

(b) No passenger in a vehicle shall ride in such position as to interfere with the

driver's view ahead or to the sides, or to interfere with his control over the

driving mechanism of the vehicle.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.620

Opening and Closing Vehicle Doors

No person shall open the door of a motor vehicle on the side adjacent to moving traffic

unless and until it is reasonably safe to do so, and can be done without interfering with

the movement of other traffic, nor shall any person leave a door open on the side of a

vehicle adjacent to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or

unload passengers.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.625

Riding in Trailers

No person or persons shall occupy any trailer while it is being moved upon a public

highway, except a person occupying a proper position for steering a trailer designed to

be steered from a rear-end position.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.630

Coasting Prohibited

(a) The driver of any motor vehicle when traveling upon a down grade shall not

coast with the gears of the vehicle in neutral.

(b) The driver of a commercial motor vehicle when traveling upon a down grade

shall not coast with the clutch disengaged.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.635

Following Fire Apparatus Prohibited

The driver of any vehicle other than one on official business shall not follow any fire

apparatus traveling in response to a fire alarm closer than five hundred feet or stop the

vehicle within five hundred feet of any fire apparatus stopped in answer to a fire alarm.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

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8.61.640

Crossing Fire Hose

No vehicle shall be driven over any unprotected hose of a fire department when laid

down on any street, or private driveway, to be used at any fire or alarm of fire, without the

consent of the fire department official in command.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.645

Throwing Dangerous Materials on Highway Prohibited - Removal

(a) No person shall throw or deposit upon any highway any glass bottle, glass,

nails, tacks, wire, cans or any other substance likely to injure any person,

animal or vehicle upon the highway.

(b) Any person who drops, or permits to be dropped or thrown, upon any highway

any destructive or injurious material shall immediately remove the same or

cause it to be removed.

remove any glass or other injurious substance dropped upon the highway from

the vehicle.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.655

Dropping Load, Other Materials - Covering

(a) No vehicle shall be driven or moved on any public highway unless the vehicle

is so constructed or loaded as to prevent any of its load from dropping, sifting,

leaking, or otherwise escaping, except that sand may be dropped for the

purpose of securing traction. Any person operating a vehicle from which any

glass or objects have fallen or escaped, which would constitute an obstruction

or injure a vehicle or otherwise endanger travel upon a public highway shall

immediately cause the public highway to be cleaned of all the glass or objects

and shall pay any costs therefor.

(b) No person may operate on any public highway any vehicle with any load

unless the load and the covering as required by subsection (c) of this section

are securely fastened to prevent the covering or load from becoming loose,

detached, or in any manner a hazard to other users of the highway.

gravel susceptible to being dropped, spilled, leaked, or otherwise escaping is

covered so as to prevent spillage. Covering of such loads is not required if six

inches of freeboard is maintained within the bed.

(d) Any vehicle with deposits of mud, rocks, or other debris on the vehicle's body,

fenders, frame, undercarriage, wheels, or tires shall be cleaned of such

material before the operation of the vehicle on a paved public highway.

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(e) Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit a public maintenance

vehicle from dropping sand on a highway to enhance traction, or sprinkling

water or other substances to clean or maintain a highway.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.660

Carrying Persons or Animals on Outside Part of Vehicle

It is unlawful for any person to transport any living animal on the running board, fenders,

hood, or other outside part of any vehicle unless suitable harness, cage or enclosure be

provided and so attached as to protect the animal from falling or being thrown therefrom.

It is unlawful for any person to transport any persons upon the running board, fenders,

hood or other outside part of any vehicle, except that this provision shall not apply to

authorized emergency vehicles.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.665

Embracing Another While Driving

It is unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle upon the highways when the

person has in his or her embrace another person which prevents the free and

unhampered operation of the vehicle.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.670

Driving with Wheels Off Roadway

It is unlawful to operate or drive any vehicle or combination of vehicles over or along any

pavement or gravel or crushed rock surface on a public highway with one, two, or all of

the wheels off the roadway, except for the purpose of stopping off the roadway, or having

stopped, for proceeding back onto the pavement, gravel or crushed rock surface.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.675

Causing or Permitting Vehicle to be Unlawfully Operated

It is unlawful for the owner, or any other person, in employing or otherwise directing the

operator of any vehicle to require or knowingly to permit the operation of the vehicle upon

any public highway in any manner contrary to the law.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.680

Lowering Passenger Motor Vehicle Below Legal Clearance - Penalty

It is unlawful to operate any passenger motor vehicle which has been modified from the

original design so that any portion of the passenger vehicle other than the wheels has

less clearance from the surface of a level roadway than the clearance between the

roadway and the lowermost portion of any rim of any wheel the tire on which is in contact

with the roadway.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

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8.61.685

Leaving Children Unattended in Standing Vehicle With Motor

Running - Penalty

It is unlawful for any person, while operating or in charge of a vehicle, to park or willfully

allow the vehicle to stand upon a public highway or in a public place with its motor

running, leaving a minor child or children under the age of sixteen years unattended in

the vehicle.

Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a traffic infraction. A second

or subsequent violation of this section is a class D criminal violation.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.687

Child Passenger Restraint Required - Conditions - Exceptions Penalty for Violation - Dismissal - Noncompliance Not Negligence

(a) Whenever a child who is less than ten years of age is being transported in a

motor vehicle that is in operation and that is required to be equipped with a

safety belt system in a passenger seating position, the driver of the vehicle

shall keep the child properly restrained as follows:

(1) If the child is less than three years of age, the child is properly

restrained in a child restraint system that complies with standards of

the United States Department of Transportation and that is secured in

the vehicle in accordance with instructions of the manufacturer of the

child restraint system;

(2) If the child is less than ten but at least three years of age, the child

shall be restrained either as specified in (1) of this subsection or with a

safety belt properly adjusted and fastened around the child's body.

(b) A person violating subsection (a) of this section may be issued a notice of

traffic infraction. If the person to whom the notice was issued presents proof

of acquisition of an approved child passenger restraint system within seven

days to the jurisdiction issuing the notice, the Tribal Court shall dismiss the

notice of traffic infraction.

negligence by a parent or legal guardian; nor shall failure to use a child

restraint system be admissible as evidence of negligence in any civil action.

(d) This section does not apply to:

(1) For hire vehicles,

(2) vehicles designed to transport sixteen or less passengers, including

the driver, operated by auto transportation companies, and

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(3) vehicles providing customer shuttle service between parking,

convention, and hotel facilities, and airport terminals.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.688

Safety Belts, Use Required - Penalties - Exemptions

(a) For the purposes of this section, the term "motor vehicle" includes:

(1) "Buses," meaning motor vehicles with motive power, except trailers,

designed to carry more than ten passengers;

(2) "Multipurpose passenger vehicles," meaning motor vehicles with

motive power, except trailers, designed to carry ten persons or less

that are constructed either on a truck chassis or with special features

for occasional off-road operation;

(3) "Passenger cars," meaning motor vehicles with motive power, except

multipurpose passenger vehicles, motorcycles, or trailers, designed for

carrying ten passengers or less; and

(4) "Trucks," meaning motor vehicles with motive power, except trailers,

designed primarily for the transportation of property.

(b) This section only applies to motor vehicles that meet the manual seat belt

safety standards as set forth in federal motor vehicle safety standard 208.

This section does not apply to a vehicle occupant for whom no safety belt is

available when all designated seating positions as required by federal motor

vehicle safety standard 208 are occupied.

vehicle shall wear the safety belt assembly in a properly adjusted and

securely fastened manner.

(d) No person may operate a motor vehicle unless all passengers under the age

of sixteen years are either wearing a safety belt assembly or are securely

fastened into an approved child restraint device.

(e) A person violating this section shall be issued a notice of traffic infraction.

(f) Failure to comply with the requirements of this section does not constitute

negligence, nor may failure to wear a safety belt assembly be admissible as

evidence of negligence in any civil action.

(g) This section does not apply to an operator or passenger who possesses

written verification from a licensed physician that the operator or passenger is

unable to wear a safety belt for physical or medical reasons.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

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8.61.700

Parent or Guardian Shall not Authorize or Permit Violation by a Child

or Ward

The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly

permit any child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this chapter.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.710

Mopeds - General Requirements and Operation

(a) No person shall operate a moped upon the highways unless the moped has

been assigned a moped registration number and displays a moped permit.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a moped may not be operated on

a bicycle path or trail, bikeway, equestrian trail, or hiking or recreational trail.

unlawful.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.720

Mopeds - Safety Standards

Mopeds shall comply with those federal motor vehicle safety standards established under

the national traffic vehicle safety act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. Sec. 1381, et. seq.) which are

applicable to a motor-driven cycle, as that term is defined in such federal standards.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.730

Wheelchair Conveyances

(a) No person may operate a wheelchair conveyance on any public roadway with

a posted speed limit in excess of thirty-five miles per hour.

(b) No person other than a wheelchair-bound person may operate a wheelchair

conveyance on a public roadway.

roadway shall be granted all the rights and is subject to all the duties

applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this chapter, except those provisions

that by their nature can have no application.

(d) A violation of this section is a traffic infraction.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

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OPERATION OF NONMOTORIZED VEHICLES

8.61.750

Effect of Regulations - Penalty

(a) It is a traffic infraction for any person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform

any act required in 8.61.750 through 8.61.780.

(b) These regulations applicable to bicycles apply whenever a bicycle is operated

upon any highway or upon any bicycle path, subject to those exceptions

stated herein.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.755

Traffic Laws Apply to Persons Riding Bicycles

Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and is

subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this chapter, except as

to special regulations in 8.61.750 through 8.61.780 and except as to those provisions of

this chapter which by their nature can have no application.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.758

Hand Signals

All hand signals required of persons operating bicycles shall be given in the following

manner:

(a) Left turn. Left hand and arm extended horizontally beyond the side of the

bicycle;

(b) Right turn. Left hand and arm extended upward beyond the side of the

bicycle, or right hand and arm extended horizontally to the right side of the

bicycle;

side of the bicycle.

The hand signals required by this section shall be given before initiation of a turn.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.760

Riding on Bicycles

(a) A person propelling a bicycle shall not ride other than upon or astride a

permanent and regular attached seat.

(b) No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number

for which it is designed and equipped.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

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8.61.765

Clinging to Vehicles

No person riding upon any bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle shall attach

the same or himself to any vehicle upon a roadway.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.770

Riding on Roadways and Bicycle Paths

(a) Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway at a rate of speed less than

the normal flow of traffic at the particular time and place shall ride as near to

the right side of the right through lane as is safe except as may be appropriate

while preparing to make or while making turning movements, or while

overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same

direction. A person operating a bicycle upon a roadway may use the shoulder

of the roadway or any specially designated bicycle lane if one exists.

(b) Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast

except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of

bicycles.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.775

Carrying Articles

No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle or article which prevents

the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handle bars.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

8.61.780

Lamps and Other Equipment on Bicycles

(a) Every bicycle when in use during the time that lights are required shall be

equipped with a lamp on the front which shall emit a white light visible from a

distance of at least five hundred feet to the front and with a red reflector on

the rear which shall be visible from all distances from one hundred feet to six

hundred feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head

lamps on a motor vehicle. A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance

of five hundred feet to the rear may be used in addition to the red reflector.

(b) Every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to

make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement.

Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

Legislative History prior to July 5, 2017

+Adopted by Resolution No. 95-80 (August 16, 1995)

Amended by Resolution No. 99-98 (November 4, 1999)

+Amended by Resolution No. 04-111 (September 8, 2004)

Amended by Resolution No. 16-179 (December 14, 2016)

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Reaffirmed by Resolution No. 17-100 (July 5, 2017)

+Ordinance and/or amendments not attached to the resolution in the Skokomish Tribal