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Washington Traffic Laws<\/h1>\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by FindLaw Staff<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Most of us know what it’s like to receive a traffic ticket. Even the most careful of motorists can make mistakes if they haven’t familiarized themselves with Washington traffic laws. A bit of knowledge can help you avoid paying hefty fines and having to appear in traffic court<\/a>.<\/blockquote>\r\n

This article examines and explains traffic laws and rules of the road in Washington State. It also provides links to the Washington online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations<\/a>, and Washington’s driving manuals.<\/p>\r\n

If the police recently issued you a traffic ticket and aren’t sure what to do next, contact a Washington traffic ticket attorney<\/a>. We’ve also included links to other related FindLaw articles at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\r\n

Common Traffic Infractions in Washington<\/h2>\r\n

The police cannot pull you over unless the have reasonable suspicion that you’ve committed a crime or an infraction. This includes traffic violations, such as driving above the speed limit<\/a> or texting while driving.<\/p>\r\n

Some of the other common traffic violations in the state of Washington include:<\/p>\r\n